| Posted 04/09/08 18:30 GMT |
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At last! A new edition of FOCUS
I am very pleased to see that we now have another edition of Focus thanks to the efforts of Paul Smith and the contributors of the main articles. In order for us to see regular editions of Focus we do need YOU to send in articles and items of interest for publication. If you see new software which would seem to be relevant to our operations then please send details to Paul. Better still, if you are using the software then please write a review with some screenshots to add interest. Epic flights, learn-from type disasters, tips and tweaks are all welcome. Focus Edition 8 is here
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| Posted 04/09/08 18:30 GMT |
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Scheduling Assistant Appointment
I am pleased to announce the appointment of BAW 056 Michael Higginson as our new Scheduling Assistant. Just in time for the winter timetable changes! Welcome Mike!
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| Posted 22/08/08 10:30 GMT |
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| Training Captain Appointment
Very many congratulations to our new Training Captain for the 757/767 fleet - BAW 976 Chris Willis. Welcome Chris!
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| Posted 28/07/08 17:30 GMT |
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Staff Vacancies
Three staff vacancies have recently arisen and applications are now invited to fill these positions. The positions are:- Training Captain Regional Jet Fleet (BA CityFlyer) Training Captain 757/767 Fleet and Scheduling Assistant. Job descriptions for the Training Captain posts are here and for the Scheduling Assistant here. Applications close on 17th August 2008.
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| Posted 21/07/08 10:30 GMT |
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Training Captain Appointments
Very many congratulations to our new Training Captain for the Concorde fleet - BAW 417 Michael Penson. Welcome Michael! Also apologies to BAW 1155 Malcolm McKenzie who has been in post as Training Captain Turbo Prop Fleet for several weeks. Congratulations Malcolm!
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| Posted 17/07/08 14:45 GMT |
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World Cargo Update
BAV World Cargo schedules are currently under updating and are not available. It will be worth the wait though as the real world BA Cargo schedules will be included and over the next few months some more varied contracts will be added such as F1 and World Rally events and the Red Bull Race schedule.
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| Posted 29/6/08 12:00 GMT |
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Discount for BAV pilots on new 747 Training DVD!
Thanks to the initiative of our 747 Training Captain, Lee James, and the generosity of AOA Founder Chris Palmer, BAV pilots will be able to benefit from a 10% discount on the purchase price of the forthcoming AOA Media training DVD for the PMDG 747 Queen of the Skies. If you want to know how to REALLY fly this great aircraft then you'll certainly want this DVD. Not only that, but you can also benefit from a 10% discount on the already released LDS 767 Training DVD. To obtain your discount code just contact Lee by e-mail
Further details are to be found in the General Forum or for screenshots and sample videos click the AOA logo on this page.
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| Posted 30/03/08 18:07 GMT |
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Training Captain Appointments
Very many congratulations to our three latest Training Captains - John Barnes at Flight School, Darius Assassi at 737 Fleet, and Willie Nel at Airbus Fleet. Welcome gentlemen!
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| Posted 21/03/08 19:15 GMT |
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Training Captain Vacancies
Vacancies exist for Training Captains over at Speedbird Online. The vacancies are Airbus, 737, Regional Jets and Flight School. Full job specification here
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| Posted 21/03/08 13:40 GMT |
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Website Design - amended brief
Our new requirement is for someone who is fully conversant with Joomla , the open source content management system, who will be able to design a template, or adapt a current free template design to satisfy the requirements of BAV both in terms of content layout and corporate colours. In additition, we require one or two graphic designers to produce images and graphics as required to make the website look attractive.
I'm sorry about moving the goal posts so quickly, but a website re-design comes along so infrequently that we do need to make the right decision. So, if you have the necessary skills and have time to commit to this project, then please contact ceo@bavirtual.co.uk /08 18:0 GMT
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| Posted 17/03/08 18:0 GMT |
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Website Designer/Developer required
The BAV website is long over due a complete redesign. We would like the next generation website to be database driven if possible. So, if you are competent in PHP/ASP coding with a strong design flair, then I'd like to hear from you. It is possible that this work could be undertaken by two or more members working in collaboration and pooling coding, graphics and design skills. The time frame is 6 months from appointment to completion. If you have the necessary skills and have the time to commit to this project then please contact ceo@bavirtual.co.uk
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Posted 07/03/08 08:0 GMT |
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BAV Board Changes
For personal and business reasons our CEO Ferry van Aesch has decided to stand down with immediate effect. However, he'll still be around to kick some life into the server as required and ensure the smooth operation of our great software.
We also bid farewell to Assistant CEO Nicola Romano who also needs to devote most of his time to real world matters such as completing his studies and getting a job! Good luck Nicola! Nicola will remain with us as a pilot and so he'll still be around from time to time.
Ferry and Nicola have done a great job for BAV and we thank them for all their efforts on your behalf.
Taking over the reins as new CEO is Rob Parker, who, as one of the original Board members, has for the past 7 years been the Director of Online Flying and the webmaster of Speedbird Online.
Bryan Clarke vacates the Deputy HR chair and moves up to fill the position of Director of Human Resources
To make up our numbers on the Board we are pleased to announce the appointment of two new Directors.
We welcome Tim Brown our Flight School Training Captain who becomes Deputy Director of Human Resources incorporating Pilot Services.
We also welcome Florian Harms as Director of Online Flying. Flo will continue as our Events Co-ordinator in addition to his role on the VATSIM Board of Governors.
The British Airways Virtual Board.
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| Updated 07/03/08 08:00 GMT |
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Recruitment Status
We are pleased to inform you that the recruitment status is now OPEN, thanks to some hard work by Ferry the necessary fixes were made.
We would like to thank our members and the prospective BAV members for their patience and continued support.
The British Airways Virtual Board.
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| Updated 07/03/08 08:00 GMT |
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We will miss you Robin
It is with deep regret that we inform you that Robin Walker, BAW0003, passed away in the early hours of 1st October 2007.
For the few of you who may have not known him, Robin was a long-standing British Airways Virtual pilot, who served as BAV Human Resources Director since 2003. He was also a well-respected member of the VATSIM community, of which he was an administrator.
As BAV Board members, we will remember Robin as a friendly individual, always ready to help and with an everlasting sense of humour. Above all, he was a good and happy man. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
To honour Robin's memory, we have decided to retire from use the BAW0003 callsign: it will remain forever Robin's.
Good bye Robin, may you ever rest in peace.
Ferry, Nicola, Rob, Bryan.
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| Updated 07/03/08 08:00 GMT |
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Prospective Pilots
Are you looking to Join BAV?
- Do you want a purpose to your "simming"?
- Would you like to become more proficient at handling a simulated aircraft?
- Can you spare the time to complete 1 flight every month?
If the answer to any of the above is yes, then Click here to learn a bit more about BAV, and how we work!
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