Re the 767....I think the plan depends on who you talk to.

AFAIK the '76 is in the fleet plan until at least 2018 and hence are not formally (in BA speak) a dying fleet.I know many of the present P2s on the '76 are being denied a move elsewhere (the subject of yet another heated debate elsewhere), being told that's down to a lack training capacity and/or lack of P2s on the type - which is credible if BA are indeed recruiting on to the aircraft.

aerowhisperer - firstly congratulations....secondly just be aware that since the '76, whilst not dead yet, is slowly running down, you may well have to do another conversion course before your engagement/initial freeze times out, and that might not be on to a type of your choice......

Fa2fi

Has hit the nail on the head for commuting on SH if you are junior and full time. Everyone I know who is a commuter has or is just going 75%. A friend of mine had in the past been on the phone to me almost in tears because he could not cope. The strain was pulling his family apart and he was in no state of mind to fly so had to take a few days off. The guys flying 75% seem to cope much better because they can always ensure some family time each month.

Max drift: I would apply and go for it. If you get through then you have some serious talking to do with the family. I would have reservations about commuting but if you want a fresh start then it could be for you. Once an hour or so outside of London house prices really do drop off and lifestyle improves. The BA package is good by industry standards in the UK and with 30 odd years to go I thing you would be throwing a career option away for short term comfort.

Part time
 

Part-time has been mentioned a few times now. Out of curiosity, how easy is it to go part-time as a new joiner?

A colleague of mine just got it after three years

Does anyone know, how many questions you need to get right on the numerical and verbal reasoning part? Ish?

I have Sky Test Prep for Middle East, any ideas what parts of this are relevant to BA DEP computer tests ??
Thanks

Can anyone tell me what PD means on a BA roster?

If it is some kind of leave, is it included in the 6 weeks you get from the company?

Cheers.

I believe PD means 'Right to request' part time days off.

To those that have applied! how long from date of application to the first assessment day? trying to get an idea of the average...

I have gone through the info on here, highly appreciated.
Got the books. Just wondering if the cockpitweb software is of any use as it's not really a bargain.

Anyone been swimming in pool for sometime?
My arms are starting to ache, was never that good at wet drills anyway!
I'm gonna need a life jacket at this rate!
Back to the assessment, people argue whether it is suited to choosing the best pilots. Well, I wouldn't want to answer that but it is suited I'd say to those that put the hard work in. I've applied twice before and got knocked back at the screening stage, but this time my mental attitude was different. You have to buy into the concept and accept it's their show and you must prove to them you really want it!
This time I worked meticulously over a 5 month period leaving no stone unturned..did my research and prepped, it paid off! Ask yourself how much you want it and how much you are willing to work for it. It's been the hardest airline assessment I've ever done but I believe it's worth it!
Best of luck to those applying.

'Rumour' is that the pool could well be empty of swimmers by this summer. :ok:

747 Downind, how long have you been swimming for? My course date was offered exactly one month after getting the email to say I'd passed the sim. Fingers crossed you'll get a call soon.

Does anyone have a copy of the latest PP34 pay scale? PPJN used to have a full breakdown, but it's since disappeared.

James Herriot

Only the multidimensional aspect of it. None of the others are used!

EMB 145-LR: It's been 5 weeks now, I'm grateful to know the pool will be emptied..the waiting is tender hook stuff though!! Ring ring...will it be BA..oh no more PPI sales foke!!!:*

Emb 145-LR

I have got a file of the pay scales. What do you want to know? Starting? Top? SH, MH, LH, pensionable pay, OT hourly rate?

Any BA BALPA member can access it but i would not want to just publish it

Thanks Bex88. I'm just trying to work out roughly how much my salary will go up each year after my first year as an Airbus LHR FO with the company?

It's about £1400 odd pounds a year. If/when you choose to go LH its approx 2k increments

Start year one is £54k. You will then get your FPA at £597 a month (I think that's the current rate on Airbus) and duty pay @ £3.50 per duty hour from check in to clear.

Fantastic info, thanks very much!

For all those asking about timescales, I hope this helps:


http://www.pprune.org/terms-endearme...ml#post8955102