Thoughts on the professionalism of this BA Cabin Crew job advert?
Oct 20, 2021, 5:47 pm
#16
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my understanding is they’re broadly comparable to other legacy carriers especially when coat of living is taken into account. As is the case with many/most legacy carriers though (although not BA since EF/WW was abolished), the newly recruited salary does not compare well with legacy legacy crew (eg QF has experienced CC of 20+ years experience on $140-150k a year, the new starters come in on about $50k and there isn’t much advancement)
Oct 20, 2021, 7:18 pm
#17
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The days of BA cabin crew having to be competent in delivering silver service while talking in a Surrey accent are gone.
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Oct 20, 2021, 7:32 pm
#18
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In that case you need this job listing (or this one if CityFlyer is your thing).
Oct 20, 2021, 11:41 pm
#19
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond *, IHG, Couples Romance Rewards
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Oct 20, 2021, 11:43 pm
#20
Join Date: Feb 2016
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Yes, the comma spice is dreadfully unprofessional! We should immediately complain to Sean Doyle and ask for 100,000 Avios!
Oct 21, 2021, 12:42 am
#21
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Oct 21, 2021, 1:02 am
#22
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Oct 21, 2021, 1:07 am
#23
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Oct 21, 2021, 1:23 am
#24
Join Date: Dec 2010
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Oct 21, 2021, 5:55 am
#27
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
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£16k is below full-time minimum wage, so I presume there's no performance element to getting substantially beyond that, and it's just a slightly odd pay structure.
Oct 21, 2021, 6:13 am
#28
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 346
This is the one for non previous flyers LHR based.
Don't let age be a deterrent if you are seriously considering it. One thing positive about BA (at least for crew community ) is the diversity of people we have, some first jobs some career change and some rejoining after retirement, from all fields and walks of life.
Job itself - the lifestyle can be addictive. So as long as you are not put off by the renumeration, and actually considering it, give it a go.
Oct 21, 2021, 6:26 am
#29
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If you’re referring to Sir Peter Bottomley, he’s not a member of the government.
Oct 21, 2021, 6:38 am
#30
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: London
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I was surprised too but apparently (according to Wikipedia) Easyjet has fewer destinations than BA (150ish vs 170ish in normal times). Ryanair has 200+, so more than BA but it's not a UK airline. I expect the wording is very deliberate!