BA recruiting
 

Hello,

I hear that BA is recruiting pilots. I presently work for a Co in Germany with good work hours, decent pay.
Being 40+ years old, I am wondering if it is worth joining BA. For those of you already with the Co.; what are the work hours and salary like? Is BA a good employer to be with?
My TT 5500 Hr on Jets and TP
Thanks in advance.

Hmmm....
 

Greenhorn,

If you live in the UK but work in Germany I can understand your interest in joining a UK airline. The problem you would come up against is that it's a long time to command compared with other airlines in the UK. The bottom of BAs' huge seniority list with a below-par money-purchase pension scheme is not a great place to be at 40+ imho. Our rosters are determined by seniority and so is the fleet we fly on. Our retirement age is set to increase to 60 (we think!?), so any numbers I can get for you now will be nonsence in a few months.

If I were in your shoes I'd stay with the good job in Germany if I lived there. If I were in the UK at 40+ I would consider some of the other major airlines with quicker commands. I don't think the salary would be much different. Especially averaged out with a faster command. I guess with 5500+ hours you could apply virtually anywhere. I'm sorry if I've been teaching you to suck eggs.

Good luck.

Hmmm2
 

Hello Jack..

Thank you for the reply. Nothing to be sorry for. I appreciate honest answers. The more input I can get, the easier it becomes to get an opinion and make a decision.

Cheers!

True, we have many commuters. Personally I drive only 30 mins to get to work and don't fancy going any further than that. If Greenhorn is happy to commute then fine. Not all BA is longhaul though. I guess it comes down to choice. I am lucky enough to be happy where I live and close to work.

Apparently we have two 744 f/os who commute from oz!