British Airways Direct Entry Pilot
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From: UK
Joined: Jan 2025
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From: Mars
The minimum UK allowable days, based on a very conservative interpretation of the sufficient ties SRT.
Could someone please be kind enough to share a junior 787 roster either here or via DM? Just trying to build a picture of what's realistic and what's out the question, commuting wise. I only seem to have 777/320 from the assessment day.
Could someone please be kind enough to share a junior 787 roster either here or via DM? Just trying to build a picture of what's realistic and what's out the question, commuting wise. I only seem to have 777/320 from the assessment day.
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From: Surrey
this will be very helpful for the assessment day.
simulatorprep.com at LGW for sim prep. Really good guys, knowledge, and tips. Good luck!

Joined: Apr 2013
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From: UK
I notice you've asked this on the Euroflyer thread too, are you privvy to any information that you're trying to confirm or just speculation? The general consensus has been they're likely to go to Vueling.

Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Worldwide
The life in the UK
Hi folks,
Can anyone tell me which neighborhood or town is good and safest to live near or relatively close to the heathrow airport area? Are there also good government schools for primary and secondary education in case we move from an international british school system for our children to adapt? You can send PM if you wish, thanks
Can anyone tell me which neighborhood or town is good and safest to live near or relatively close to the heathrow airport area? Are there also good government schools for primary and secondary education in case we move from an international british school system for our children to adapt? You can send PM if you wish, thanks
Joined: Aug 2023
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From: London
Hi folks,
Can anyone tell me which neighborhood or town is good and safest to live near or relatively close to the heathrow airport area? Are there also good government schools for primary and secondary education in case we move from an international british school system for our children to adapt? You can send PM if you wish, thanks
Can anyone tell me which neighborhood or town is good and safest to live near or relatively close to the heathrow airport area? Are there also good government schools for primary and secondary education in case we move from an international british school system for our children to adapt? You can send PM if you wish, thanks

just a stunning area all year round! Mind you, best to keep everything in your pockets tied down, your phone in your pocket, and wise to wear a stab proof vest 
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: UK
Hi folks,
Can anyone tell me which neighborhood or town is good and safest to live near or relatively close to the heathrow airport area? Are there also good government schools for primary and secondary education in case we move from an international british school system for our children to adapt? You can send PM if you wish, thanks
Can anyone tell me which neighborhood or town is good and safest to live near or relatively close to the heathrow airport area? Are there also good government schools for primary and secondary education in case we move from an international british school system for our children to adapt? You can send PM if you wish, thanks



Joined: May 2007
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From: Dark side of the Moon
Hi folks,
Can anyone tell me which neighborhood or town is good and safest to live near or relatively close to the heathrow airport area? Are there also good government schools for primary and secondary education in case we move from an international british school system for our children to adapt? You can send PM if you wish, thanks
Can anyone tell me which neighborhood or town is good and safest to live near or relatively close to the heathrow airport area? Are there also good government schools for primary and secondary education in case we move from an international british school system for our children to adapt? You can send PM if you wish, thanks

Joined: Sep 2016
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From: Dublin
Hi all,
How long does it take for BA to respond to you after initial application for assessment dates etc?
Applied 1 month ago and aside from asking me for my medical etc, iv heard nothing. Is this normal?
Have been offered Emirates but id prefer BA as closer to home and need BA to progress things rather quickly before im suppose to board a plane to Dubai!
many thanks.
How long does it take for BA to respond to you after initial application for assessment dates etc?
Applied 1 month ago and aside from asking me for my medical etc, iv heard nothing. Is this normal?
Have been offered Emirates but id prefer BA as closer to home and need BA to progress things rather quickly before im suppose to board a plane to Dubai!
many thanks.


Joined: Apr 2016
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From: N/A
If anyone could kindly share to me in PM a 777 roster and a 787 roster as a new FO? Maybe even year 1 total pay per month? Trying to work out if I should jump ship from my current airline... basic salary alone looks like I'm taking a payout, but not sure how the rest factors in... thank you all in advance

Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Neverland
If anyone could kindly share to me in PM a 777 roster and a 787 roster as a new FO? Maybe even year 1 total pay per month? Trying to work out if I should jump ship from my current airline... basic salary alone looks like I'm taking a payout, but not sure how the rest factors in... thank you all in advance
can’t send you a roster but looking at the bottom of the list trip 2 off rince and repeat with occasional 3 days off. Most if not all flights are redeyes coming back

Joined: Feb 2020
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From: Uk
if you’re a captain at any other UK airline you are taking a pay cut and will be for a minimum of a decade, probably closer to 16 years to reach parity depending on you current year of service pay…
can’t send you a roster but looking at the bottom of the list trip 2 off rince and repeat with occasional 3 days off. Most if not all flights are redeyes coming back
can’t send you a roster but looking at the bottom of the list trip 2 off rince and repeat with occasional 3 days off. Most if not all flights are redeyes coming back


Joined: Apr 2016
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From: N/A
if you’re a captain at any other UK airline you are taking a pay cut and will be for a minimum of a decade, probably closer to 16 years to reach parity depending on you current year of service pay…
can’t send you a roster but looking at the bottom of the list trip 2 off rince and repeat with occasional 3 days off. Most if not all flights are redeyes coming back
can’t send you a roster but looking at the bottom of the list trip 2 off rince and repeat with occasional 3 days off. Most if not all flights are redeyes coming back
Does anywhere have any information on EF? Do they offer trips where you stay down route (as mainline does)?

Joined: Jun 2001
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From: London, UK

Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 121
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From: London, UK
Year 1 salary, expect 5-5.5knet without any overtime, however others new to the company may be able to offer more accurate figures



