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Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th May 2024, 17:32
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Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

I presume by your words, you mean I am not a...

I presume by your words, you mean I am not a supportive well meaning and respectful colleague? Feel free to ask your daft questions, I won’t bother contributing any more.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th May 2024, 17:20
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

And that is precisely my point.

And that is precisely my point.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th May 2024, 17:13
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

People come to this thread to find out useful...

People come to this thread to find out useful information about joining BA as a DEP. If they have to read through multiple posts about irrelevant trivia, they find it difficult to find that useful...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th May 2024, 13:47
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

I too have been finding several of the questions...

I too have been finding several of the questions on here pretty entertaining of late. People will be asking what the current crew meal options are next. Is it really necessary to know about headsets...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th May 2024, 18:52
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

If you work on 2.5% per year until January 2027...

If you work on 2.5% per year until January 2027 you won’t be too far wrong.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st May 2024, 11:41
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

I prefer it that way around to be honest, because...

I prefer it that way around to be honest, because it might help drive real terms salaries upwards for once.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st May 2024, 10:00
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

Similarly, a lot of people in BA, particularly...

Similarly, a lot of people in BA, particularly higher up the pay scales, take a large portion of their ‘pension payments’ as salary.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Apr 2024, 18:46
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

In my opinion, the 380 is hands down the best...

In my opinion, the 380 is hands down the best fleet to be junior on in BA by a country mile.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Apr 2024, 08:16
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

I believe some 380 DEPs are expected this year,...

I believe some 380 DEPs are expected this year, but how many, or whether they’ve all been given their offers already, I do not know.

It is very difficult for anyone to advise whether jumping from...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Apr 2024, 09:26
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

It’s from starting at Heathrow until you arrive...

It’s from starting at Heathrow until you arrive back at Heathrow.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Apr 2024, 07:00
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

I would be very surprised if BA do not tell you...

I would be very surprised if BA do not tell you the answer to this question in your course joining instructions. It will depend where your course is going to be.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Apr 2024, 07:30
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

Unlikely but not impossible.

Unlikely but not impossible.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Apr 2024, 13:22
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

With respect, you have asked this precise same...

With respect, you have asked this precise same question multiple times on this thread now, and you have consistently been given the answer of 12 months minimum experience in the company is required....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Apr 2024, 17:28
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

If you don’t know the time frame, you don’t need...

If you don’t know the time frame, you don’t need to know it, so there’s very little point in me providing it, but as an example, the Winter 24/25 bid window closed half way through March, so you’re...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Apr 2024, 10:03
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

I meant just JSS for flying rosters. Fleet/seat...

I meant just JSS for flying rosters.
Fleet/seat changes are done on an annual basis, so there will be no need for you to be worrying about that on day one, but if the bid window is open, you will...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Apr 2024, 07:39
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

You are unable to bid until after your final...

You are unable to bid until after your final route check and consolidation are complete, therefore your line training roster is constructed for you. You may be able to contact training with the odd...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Apr 2024, 18:52
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

Topgunaviator, the problem is there are plenty of...

Topgunaviator, the problem is there are plenty of other more senior pilots who have also come up with the many clever ways you might think of to try and maximise weekends off.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Apr 2024, 18:21
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

You might be making the assumption that a pay...

You might be making the assumption that a pay negotiation translates into a pay rise.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Apr 2024, 13:54
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

The rumours I have heard, are that the driver for...

The rumours I have heard, are that the driver for the pay negotiations has very little to do with wanting to attract more applicants.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Apr 2024, 20:49
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

The tiniest of google searches would take you to...

The tiniest of google searches would take you to the BA pilot jobs website, where you could perhaps find your answer?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Apr 2024, 11:00
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

Apparently some A380 DEPs are expected this year,...

Apparently some A380 DEPs are expected this year, but there has been no sign of them yet.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Apr 2024, 09:07
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

The other thing to take into account is that this...

The other thing to take into account is that this is simply not true. There is not a single example of someone being released from a precommand freeze on any fleet in this year’s latest results. Not...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Mar 2024, 18:44
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

You are absolutely correct Plastic787. There are...

You are absolutely correct Plastic787. There are several other freeze lengths too, such as the eight year long haul command to long haul command freeze, but I did not mention them because I thought...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Mar 2024, 11:56
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

To clear up this freeze thing once and for all,...

To clear up this freeze thing once and for all, there are various freezes of differing lengths. The pre-command freeze on type is one year, and to a different type it is four. When you first join,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Mar 2024, 21:10
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

Correct. You are released for a command on type...

Correct. You are released for a command on type after just one training year, and many are making that move.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Mar 2024, 12:36
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

I had a look through the recent iteration of the...

I had a look through the recent iteration of the bid result. The most junior successful 320 Command bid for someone coming from a long haul fleet is 4 training years complete within the company -...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Mar 2024, 09:15
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

Bid and subsequent freeze rules are quite...

Bid and subsequent freeze rules are quite complex, but the rules say a new freeze will not be applied if the pilot is ‘directed’ to a new base. This would imply that one is applied for an...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Mar 2024, 08:49
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

Tell that to all the ex-747 pilots who were...

Tell that to all the ex-747 pilots who were unfrozen during their final year on the jumbo, but now see themselves being leapfrogged to 777 commands by more junior pilots because they have been frozen...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Mar 2024, 20:23
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

You need a minimum one year of BA experience,...

You need a minimum one year of BA experience, plus the required hours yes.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Feb 2024, 17:59
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

RTR is right to request part time, and it is as I...

RTR is right to request part time, and it is as I described. I am not sure how much more ‘exact’ you want?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Feb 2024, 18:16
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

There are two kinds of part time contract. The...

There are two kinds of part time contract. The first is aspirational and is things like one month on one month off, or two months on one month off. In your month off you do one trip in order to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Feb 2024, 13:51
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

You can also see the aircraft type for flights on...

You can also see the aircraft type for flights on BA.com if there are particular destinations you are interested in. I can tell you Summer on 380 looks like SIN, JNB, LAX, SFO, DFW, MIA, BOS and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Jan 2024, 10:54
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

They are sobering words indeed speed freak. I am...

They are sobering words indeed speed freak. I am on 380 and feel perfectly secure despite having been on the wrong fleet during covid. I totally understand why many would not be happy to risk it for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Jan 2024, 17:16
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

You can ask to avoid stuff. You can ask to...

You can ask to avoid stuff. You can ask to actively go to other places. But if it’s just not possible to build you a complete roster, taking those requests into account, then you’ll then be given...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Jan 2024, 16:32
Replies: 1,256
Views: 629,927
Posted By GS-Alpha

I am not on 777, but my friend who’s on it, led...

I am not on 777, but my friend who’s on it, led me to believe it is a new thing. Looking back through the bid packs though, it looks like it’s been in quite a while so I’m not sure what he’s on...
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