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In direct response to some of your questions: BA would be the sensible move, but I'm not sure about the long period (effectively life for me, as I am over 40) as FO. If I were to give a prediction, a shorthaul command is more than likely in your time period, not too sure about a longhaul command though, depends on the level of expansion versus stagnation in pilot workforce. Nice lifestyle, moderate workload, but pay a little below the norm and long term prospects very uncertain. |
I joined BA some 18 years ago as a DEP, ex self improver light turbo-props and B737 holiday charter.. Numerous old (well they seemed old to me at the time) captains told me how they enjoy the variety and experience the DEP pilots brought to the company. I am now a B777 captain and am finding the same thing. Over 200 DEP’s have joined the fleet in the last few years, with a large cross section of age and experience. So far of these pilots I have flown with all seem to be enjoying their new careers. With 43 aircraft and more on order,there is good variety. I have enjoyed flying with these DEP's and as they have experienced life outside BA, tend to moan very little about their new life style. I cannot speak for short haul as I have only flown long haul. No airline is perfect, being human, we all enjoy a good moan from time to time but to date BA has been good to me in many ways.
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Some of us were in BA were earning that 10 years ago, so its taken a long time to catch up:D:D:D
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Guys , Anyone got the latest on BAs plans for open skies flights , going for assessment soon and would be interested in getting on the 757 fleet to work out of Paris or BRU , wht are the chances of it . Thx |
Pay at BA for DEP
Gentlemen,
Could any one confirm how much a DEP is making nowadays? What fleet could one expect to join as such (no Airbus, just wide body MD and Boeing, MH-LH experience, 763ER current type). Am looking to move from current commpany and want to make sure the numbers make sense for the family. Thank you in advance. OW |
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Hi,
I had already checked on PJN, however it does not mention payscale for a new joiner with experience, as in a non-cadet. FO top £95 757 27/Jan/05 FO baseCadet entry base is now £28,160 12/Aug/06 Thanks again, OW |
DEP basic is about £44k-£45k per annum with flying pay etc on top.
You can realistically expect to make between £10k-£15k in extra pay per year depending on how much you work. If you have a mil pension this is quite an attractive package. DEP on 777 is not happening at the moment as there is enough internal movement. hope that helps W2P |
I am DEP year 2 and take home 3500-4500 a month depending on days off/holidays and overtime. It goes up every year (for now) and BALPA has a major influence within the airline. A good reason in itself to join.
Good luck. :ok: |
W2P, CanAV8R,
Thanks for the info, much appreciated. Cheers, OW |
So then Knee Trembler, did you get into BA? I too am in the same position, current LHS short haul, will be making a move east in the flight deck soon.. Same concerns as you mentioned, just wondering what you decided.
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Anyone got the latest on BAs plans for open skies flights , going for assessment soon and would be interested in getting on the 757 fleet to work out of Paris or BRU , wht are the chances of it Ad in flight international apprently. |
quick question dozza,
was BA your first job then? i.e. they took you on at 21 fresh out of qualifying? cheers, kieran |
Morning Glory,
See my entry at the end of: http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=147292 Do I luk bovvered:rolleyes:. KT |
Morning Glory could you check your PMs, thanks.
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KT,
Fingers crosse and all! Do NOT give up hope yet - from the mouth of one of ther horses (if you get my drift), the sim ride is almost ALL about CRM. As long as you and your buddy co-operated well, helped keep each other safe then you're in with a chance. Don't read anything into the length of time it takes to hear anything either. Patience. |
Thanks Mr B, and others who have issued similar reassuring words. Time will no doubt tell and I shall, of course, let you know the outcome.
KT |
To think that I've actually flown many-a-time with mjenkinsblackdog1 +
being a BA 777FO now. What are the odds ;) |
Can anyone advise what the chances are of being offered a longhaul position on any fleet are? B747-400 / B777 or B757/767?
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I know BA are looking to take guys on for their holding pool, but will the B777 be an option in the near future. I am currently flying the 777 with CX.
Anyone care to share with me what the wages are like for a DEP on to the 777. Thanks. |
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