Staffing crisis has forced British Airways to offer a sign on bonus of £1,000 ($1,300) for multiple in demand roles including cabin crew.
British Airways has started a massive recruitment drive to plug employee shortfalls that suddenly emerged as the pandemic era restrictions were relaxed and travel demand bounced back.
BA says applicants must have an airside ID for either Heathrow or London Stansted Airport as well as having completed cabin crew safety training , suggesting the company will look to it's rival carriers for the staff.
"You can only apply for this role if you have a current Heathrow Airport Limited or London Stansted Airport Airside ID and hold an Attestation"
“For candidates who are successfully offered a role through this campaign, we’re offering a welcome bonus of £1,000 — paid in two instalments — £500 after your first three months, £500 after six months in role.”
Application Link : Cabin Crew - Heathrow (with Attestation and hold a current Heathrow or Stansted Airside ID) details the conditions and requirements for the eligibility of the Bonus amount.
This vacancy is for experienced crew ONLY. If you hold a valid EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) Cabin Crew Attestation (CCA), the CCA must have been issued within the last five years, or if issued more than 5 years ago you must have flown on at least one aircraft type.
British Airways has specified that the offer is not valid for current employees of the company or Parent group Subsidiary, or any applicant unable to start training prior to July 2022.
Applicants with a notice period or other circumstances which prevents them from being able to commence training prior to July 2022 may not be eligible for the welcome bonus
Current employees of British Airways, and IAG operating company or subsidiary, are not eligible for the welcome bonus.
In the current situation, Demand roles include cabin crew, ramp staff , bus drivers and telephone customer service agents to meet the travel demand. Roles like Multi-functional Ground Operations Agent are also offered similar welcome bonus with conditions.
Along with other carriers, British Airways has come under massive pressure over the last few weeks as employee shortages have resulted in mass disruption at its main hub - Heathrow Airport .
Stranded passengers have faced further problems in trying to get in touch with British Airways' customer service representatives , as company has struggled to hire experienced staffs in a quick time.
