British Airways Direct Entry Pilot

[SierraHotel83]

What was agreed re pay rises over the next 2-3 years? Is it correct there are biannual increases? If anyone is willing to share the % I’d be much obliged.

What’s the general consensus on pay at BA now Virgin and EasyJet have secured such a significant increase?

[GS-Alpha]

If you work on 2.5% per year until January 2027 you won’t be too far wrong.

[Kibathepilot]

What are shorthaul rosters like? Are they fixed pattern days on and off or random each month?

[Busdriver01]

Originally Posted by Kibathepilot

What are shorthaul rosters like? Are they fixed pattern days on and off or random each month?

This HAS to be a troll.

(If not, I truly despair. Read the thread. Use the search function. This has been discussed multiple times recently, let alone countless times over the history of this thread)

[Climb150]

Originally Posted by Busdriver01

This HAS to be a troll.

(If not, I truly despair. Read the thread. Use the search function. This has been discussed multiple times recently, let alone countless times over the history of this thread)

It's like they have multiple offers from major airlines and need to do some research on which one has better rosters etc!

Unless by some miracle you got a US green card and an offer from Delta, just take BA.

I suspect these are all teenagers trying to decide which MPL scheme to drop £100k of their parents money on.

[topgunaviator]

A320 headsets

Hi, are you able to use your own headsets on the A320s? Or are there ones already in the aircraft you have to use?

[Saabdriver1]

I’ve read the threads but still would like to ask - on the SH 320 fleet, roughly how many flying hours per year do you end up with, and how much time sitting between flights in the T5 crew lounge is normal?

[Doug E Style]

Originally Posted by topgunaviator

Hi, are you able to use your own headsets on the A320s? Or are there ones already in the aircraft you have to use?

You can use your own (approved types only) or those in the aircraft.

[Doug E Style]

Originally Posted by Saabdriver1

how much time sitting between flights in the T5 crew lounge is normal?

T5 crew lounge? Doesn’t exist. Not airside anyway. Sitting around time (usually at a coffee shop) varies considerably depending on what type of trips you do. An hour or two spare time between flights is common.

[nightfright]

Originally Posted by Doug E Style

T5 crew lounge? Doesn’t exist. Not airside anyway. Sitting around time (usually at a coffee shop) varies considerably depending on what type of trips you do. An hour or two spare time between flights is common.

Sounds like a dream!

[Awaywiththefairies]

Originally Posted by Doug E Style

You can use your own (approved types only) or those in the aircraft.

out of interest are the new proflights or a20/30 on the approved list?

[Alrosa]

Originally Posted by Awaywiththefairies

out of interest are the new proflights or a20/30 on the approved list?

Proflights yes, A20 no and A30s currently being evaluated.

[CAVOKpilot]

Originally Posted by Doug E Style

You can use your own (approved types only) or those in the aircraft.

Hi, anyone able to confirm what the company issue headset is? If it varies by fleet, am interested in the A320.

[SAR Bloke]

Are people really factoring in what type of headsets are in use when deciding on their career options?

[CAVOKpilot]

Originally Posted by SAR Bloke

Are people really factoring in what type of headsets are in use when deciding on their career options?

Not an unreasonable question and certainly has no weighting over career options, just curious is all. I have no idea how you’ve derived that conclusion from my question.

As someone who has never owned a headset I would like to see what I’ll be potentially using.

[MarkNYC]

Good morning guys.

I am currently in the Holding pool for Long Haul.
I was wondering if anyone was offered Long haul recently and how long they had to wait for the verbal offer.

thank you so much!

[GS-Alpha]

I too have been finding several of the questions on here pretty entertaining of late. People will be asking what the current crew meal options are next. Is it really necessary to know about headsets before you join a company and find out for yourself?

[CAVOKpilot]

These are fair and reasonable questions. It’s a forum for questions and answers. If you don’t want to provide a constructive answer or dialogue then don’t participate. There are scores of pilots joining - some waiting for calls and others with very little information other than a start date. Naturally, people will gravitate to this thread for some clarification. Surprised to be met with negativity and despondency from some contributors. Though, glad that the vast majority of people have been welcoming and engaging.

[hunterboy]

I think why there is such mirth at headsets being the reason to join a company like BA is that the old hands know it can change the following week if/when a new Tech Manager wants to make a name for him/herself by saving money and binning the present headset and selecting a cheaper Chinese version. Hence, the advice not to select an employer by the headsets or crew meals as it could all change after you join. And then you will be a very unhappy little bunny. Good luck either way.

[CAVOKpilot]

Originally Posted by hunterboy

I think why there is such mirth at headsets being the reason to join a company like BA is that the old hands know it can change the following week if/when a new Tech Manager wants to make a name for him/herself by saving money and binning the present headset and selecting a cheaper Chinese version. Hence, the advice not to select an employer by the headsets or crew meals as it could all change after you join. And then you will be a very unhappy little bunny. Good luck either way.

Hi there, thanks for the added context, makes sense. Though, wasn’t expecting my question to be misconstrued so heavily by others. Headsets certainly have no bearing on my decision. I am very privileged to be offered the opportunity to join BA. Just wanted to ask the experts and those with the experience an honest question. Everybody has been new once? I don’t know, I’ll just take questions elsewhere. Shame really, a great welcome to the ranks…