BA Retirees

[Spartacan]

Does anyone have a figure for how many BA pilots are coming on to the job market this year?

[Hand Solo]

I think theres about 200 retiring this year, but what proportion actually want to continue working is anyones guess.

[Yarpy]

The more things change - the more they stay the same . . .

Guess these BA guys will be hoovering up jobs they don't need whilst wannabes and others have to wait politely in the wings.

[maxy101]

Yarpy, What makes you think retiring BA pilots don't need the cash? Most I know are supporting 1 or 2 ex wives and associated family.

[MaximumPete]

Figures of 600 new pilots a year are being sugested by Oxford Aviation Training.

Maybe they are intent on pushing their own product but they are saying that the days of the self-improver are over and that new entrants must follow a structured full-time course.

bmi's present Operations Director, a very able pilot and operator, started life as a self-improver.

Food for thought????

MP

[Sir Donald]

A Self improver is a living testament to commitment and dedication.

[Orangewing]

But no doubt a dying breed.