Aer Lingus Direct Entry Opportunity

[Dct_Bombi]

Hello people, Now that the cadets are getting their shot I see Aer Lingus have opened the doors again for direct entries, entries close out october 7th.
The best of luck to all.

[Primary Governor]

Submitted online application form on Friday and got automated email today with instructions to complete online tests.
No confidence though :ouch:

[papazulu]

Same email here and I am away with just an iPad mini! Anyone who has completed them, can u shed some light on whether it is doable on a touchscreen or not?

Good luck

PZ

[Kim Jong Il]

Same here PZ... Not even an ipad mini but an iphone in a place with substandard internet connection. Anybody knows if there are more DEP selections planned? Would be a shame to miss out.

[EchoSierra]

Does anyone know what the tests are? Psychometric, numerical reasoning etc.

Thanks, ES

[skydrive]

Evening,

Some of the tests might be possible to complete on an iPad but I would DEFINITELY NOT do the hand/eye coordination and reaction test without computer with good mouse and keyboard. :=

Good luck!

[Biket]

Dears,

Everything is clearly explained beforehand and really straightforward.

There are no ATPL questions.

You will need a calculator, paper, pen and a mouse.

As usual, the verbal reasoning should be the hardest test. 49 questions, 12 minutes.

Damned tube ride, crashed 5x :ugh:

[yoland]

Any idea what the terms and conditions on offer might be?
Best of luck to everyone applying.

[dan1165]

Biket I crashed more :ouch:

[mask14]

it's still a bit basic at the early stages
but to follow is Interview and Sim test is a certainty
That's if you get through the next paper test...
Looks like big expansion out of Dublin now IAG are involved...loads more A330's
Taking Airbus rated and non-type rated (lower 1st yr salary)
5353 roster plus 35 days leave.

Hope that helps!

Good luck.

[mcdonnst2]

Was there a email sent after completing the assessments, to say all completed. There was a screen afterwards but no email.

[mcdonnst2]

it's still a bit basic at the early stages
but to follow is Interview and Sim test is a certainty
That's if you get through the next paper test...
Looks like big expansion out of Dublin now IAG are involved...loads more A330's
Taking Airbus rated and non-type rated (lower 1st yr salary)
5353 roster plus 35 days leave.

Hope that helps!

Good luck.

Can you explain more about this paper test? Is it after the online assessments?

Do you know how many FO'S are being recruited?

[mask14]

I think it is a further Psychometric assessment.
It was on paper/computer last time.
Looks like at least 20 needed this year on top of Cadets etc..

[mask14]

Longhaul expansion = more A320 direct entry - needed yesterday - to allow fleet progression (whatever fleet it is)!
only one visit needed usually, interview and Sim over two days max.
Type rated contractors will be needed too...later probably.
Current contractors being offered permanent positions for next spring.
Get in now to avoid seniority gaps!:eek:

[mcdonnst2]

Sounds good.

Do you happen to know many positions are going?

Is the sim the next day or do you get a few days?

[Kim Jong Il]

As said before. Verbal reasoning was the hardest part. Crashed 5 times in that horrendous game. The rest not too hard I thought.

Fingers crossed, seems like a very good gig.

TT 2300
Jet (NTR) 1700

[dboy]

Anyone already got a call??
I think they called me but was unable to pick up the phone.

[worldoffe]

wow that would have been fast!

[dboy]

It is just a guess. Thatswhy the question.

[mcdonnst2]

Think its bit soon for a call. Applications only ended today.

Could be wrong. I haven't heard anything.

What has happened before. Is it a call or do you get a email with an interview date?

[dboy]

A few years ago i got a phone very shortly after the online test. When they called me the number was hidden. Just like this week. But it mght be someone else. I wouldn' t like to miss the call. Well i guess i have to wait.

[mcdonnst2]

So, they phoned you for the interview then?

Maybe they are working fast. When did you complete the assessments?

[worldoffe]

@dboy: And what was the call about back then? Question about ur motivation or just formal to clarify u meet requirements?

Thanks

[dboy]

Was a call for interview. But i was unable to go by that time.

[power.on.spin]

Does anybody know what the initial base would likely be? Irish bases only - or would LGW be included? Also, what's the deal with LHR?
Thanks.

[indi1988]

Has anyone heard back after completing the online assessments?


I completed mine 2 weeks ago so I presume I did not get through...?

[dan1165]

No news so far ...

[May88]

Guys, why are we so impatient?

The applications closed on the 7th, meaning they probably sent out the final wave of invitations for the online tests on the 8th. Those people also had their 3 days or whatever to complete them, so they probably only received the last data yesterday!

And before anyone will even be invited they will let the system send out a mass wave of rejections, probably to the vast majority of candidates, simply based on your assessment scores. Fully automated, nobody ever even saw your applications in person. You will know when it happens, people will mention it on forums, and then you'll instantly know if your scores were adequate or not. In the meanwhile, just be patient and keep on applying!:ok:

[papazulu]

You will know when it happens, people will mention it on forums, and then you'll instantly know if your scores were adequate or not.

Not so elementary, Watson! :}

In a previous round the PFO landed in my e-box 6 months after the closing date!

Patience is still a virtue, tho! Best luck to everyone but only 20 seats available, apparently...

PZ :ok:

[dboy]

When i updated my profile i got this message in my mail confirmation:

"Following the initial screening, the most suitable candidates will be invited to participate in the next stage of the recruitment process. If your application is successful at this stage, we will contact you within 4 weeks of the vacancy closing date."

So be patient.

[Code93]

Hi, anyone receive an invite yet? I have heard nothing btw.

[mcdonnst2]

Nothing yet...

[mask14]

Hi all,
Heard they post screening and are lining up interviewers and sim for late Nov early Dec, so brace yourselves...

[mcdonnst2]

@mask14 As in they have selected who they want to interview??

Maybe the 7th November deadline will tell all.

[direct11]

as yet no answer ...
who does not pass the selections, will be notified?
if I'm not mistaken the last day to be called is the 'Nov. 4

[Sheep Worrier]

Just received an email asking me to do two more psychometric tests. Check your inboxes...!

[nicob]

Same here....

[guillaume_sky]

A friend of mine just received an email for the tests also, but I don't.
Just logged on the career website,
Applications
You have no vacancy applications.
:confused: Edit : it seems normal
When did you do your previous tests guys ?

[mcdonnst2]

Can other people who have got the email confirm that on their application page it says "No Vacancy application" as well??

Haven't received the email and it say no vacancy application...

[guillaume_sky]

My friend has the email and "no vacancy application", so don't worry.

[mcdonnst2]

OK...

What time did people get the email? Did they all go out together?

Is that it now, if you haven't got the email by now you are out??

[dboy]

Got the mail at 17:40h european time.

Grtz

[guillaume_sky]

When did you take the previous tests?

[dboy]

I did them the 1th october.

Grtz

[mcdonnst2]

Can you say what exactly it says on the email.

As in, you are successful to the next stage.

Anything about timelines???

[dboy]

"Thank you again for your application to the Direct Entry Pilot position with Aer Lingus. We have evaluated your application and we are happy to progress you to the next stage."

And then they say that i only had 3 days to complete the personality test.

But i would say, don't worry. Since they send the mail late friday afternoon. They will probably continue next week with sending mails.

Chrz

[nicob]

Same email and same timing here....

[mcdonnst2]

Does anyone know if this next round was emailed just out once or in batches, last time in 2013?

For the people who did get the email, whats your experience, Jet time?

Did people get a confirmation email after they completed their 7 online assessments? Looks like they did in the last 2013 application. I didn't get any email after completing them.


Thanks

[dboy]

No i never got an mail after completing the online test.

3300h on small biz jet.

Dont worry too much. I am sure next week they will send again mails.

[direct11]

I do not understand a thing...
those who pass the first stage, has still a test online?
and when you are doing interviews?

[yoland]

Relax and enjoy the weekend. What will be will be.;)

[waffler]

Aer Lingus has had over 1800 applicants for the positions,
this is just another way of filtering the numbers.
Best of luck to all.

[nicob]

3700h
Military turboprop.

[direct11]

those who could not receive before November 4 is out?

[mcdonnst2]

@direct 11 What do you mean??

I thought it said closing date was 7th of Oct, so one month is 7 of Nov, No??

Did anyone receive invitations today?

[magicmick]

The confirmation email after submission of the application stated:

"Following the initial screening, the most suitable candidates will be invited to participate in the next stage of the recruitment process. If your application is successful at this stage, we will contact you within 4 weeks of the vacancy closing date"

4 weeks from 7th October is 4th November so if we have heard nothing by Wednesday midnight then its not going to happen.

[dboy]

@goneflighting

I confirm i also had to put in my name without login. Also after the test, no confirmation by mail.

Well i guess in this test you just have to be yourself.

Good luck to you.

[sierra_kilo]

any news guys? Whats the next step?

[nicob]

No news yet here...
additional tests were to be ended today 17h.


Will let you know if further step proposed.

[guillaume_sky]

Friend got final mail indicating he didn't pass the first round of tests.

[mcdonnst2]

Friend got final mail indicating he didn't pass the first round of tests.

When did he receive that mail? Did you hear anything?

I haven't received anything after 1st round of assessments were submitted.

Has anyone received request for the second assessments since the 1st batch, as in since Monday?

[Code93]

I have heard nothing since completing first round of tests also.

[Code93]

No email for the rest of the evening either.

[sierra_kilo]

any news? Did the 2nd online test and since then no info. Anyone heard something?...

[dboy]

Nop nothing. I guess we have to wait another 4 weeks to get a result. It will take a lot of time for them to process all the tests. I think in 4 weeks,it will be a PFO letter or a phone call.

Cheerz

[guillaume_sky]

Received the email this morning, I didn't pass first round.

[Code93]

Sorry to hear guillaume_sky, I have still heard nothing, no rejection email, no invitation to complete 2nd set of tests. The suspense is killing me!:confused:

[mcdonnst2]

I got the rejection email 2 hours ago. No second assessment.

Words cannot describe how gutted I am.

Have some desirable criteria, did well in the assessments. Can only think the psychological one put me.out.

Best of luck to the rest who got through.

[sierra_kilo]

sorry to hear! :( ... Can I ask you for your background? Airbus driver?

[direct11]

guys but tell me one thing...
people like me who has not received communication on online test,
can still hope?
It comes or not a communication with the outcome of the tests online?
thank you all

[Kim Jong Il]

guys but tell me one thing...
people like me who has not received communication on online test,
can still hope?
It comes or not a communication with the outcome of the tests online?
thank you all

Why don't you send them an email? Than you know for sure. Good luck!

[patelv6]

I recieved a rejection on monday. My guess is, if you havent recieved an email, you are still being considered, based on the applicants that fail the next phase. Maybe a short wait.

[nicob]

A friend of mine received his pfo yesterday afternoon.....

[Brufly]

@Code 93. Did you hear anything further?

[sierra_kilo]

any news? 4 weeks after closing date are finished .... Did anyone got a reply since 2nd online test ...?

[dboy]

No reply so far. I guess they will be very busy with the selection out of the 2nd round. I think it will take again 4 weeks to have an answer.

Grtz and be patient.

[sierra_kilo]

Being patient isn't easy ....

lets hope for the best!

[kko]

Anyone else going to the interview on Dec. 2?

[dreamlinerguy]

Ah no way, haven't heard anything.

KKO did you receive and email or a phonecall?
You have Airbus experience?

DG

[kko]

Got a phonecall.

A320 typerated, 0 hours. 800TT 500 Turbine

[dreamlinerguy]

Super stuff thx! Good luck!

[worldoffe]

Alright, so I guess the phone calls are done and the PFOs will follow soon?

[dboy]

Good luck!!

Waiting for the pfo.

Well, at least i was honest with the personality test.

[worldoffe]

I have never seen an airline doing such an intensive amount of psycho question tests. :D

[flyingmed]

Just the 1 so far?

Kko what was the phonecall like? Just agreeing a date for an interview or were they already asking questions?

[Cap20]

So do I. But did not received confirmation mail.

[kko]

Just agreeing the date, that was all. Phonecall took about 1 min.

[nicob]

Got the call this morning.

[flyingmed]

Anyone get the email after the phonecall?

[nicob]

didn't get the mail yet.....

[sierra_kilo]

.... hi guys, do you think all calls are done today?

[worldoffe]

Affirm.....

[dboy]

We will get a pfo.

No doubt about that.

Well, i am more or less done with applying for another flying job.

Good luck to you all!

[flyingmed]

Don't give up hope yet. Did anyone actually get a PFO?

[E170]

I just received the call. I will be in Dublin in December.

nicob and kko when are your Interviews?

are you type rated?
PM me

[E170]

ohh I just saw that you guys (flyingmed and cap20) got the call as well.

congrats!

[Cap20]

Confirmation mails are coming

[leadhead]

Does anyone have an idea of the starting FO salary?

I've done research but figures are so outdated....

[Flocks]

Had the phone call 2 days ago, but no email yet ...

Do we know what to expect that day ? Aerlingus will pay for hotel, flight ? Or I m dreaming ?

2500TT, E-Jet type rated with 1000 hrs and currently working.

++

[Kim Jong Il]

They won't provide tickets and hotac.

Are the figures on PPJN still correct?
Do they take into account any previous experience?
What is the time to command at present? Still 10-12 years?

[FullyFullyReady]

Any type rated guys progressed?

[E170]

yes; I am type rated

[jose caracus]

Any fatpl guys get a call for interview?

[zoy077]

Hi everyone,

I received the phone call yesterday, and manage to get my days off to attend the selection in December (the 8th). So i called them back this morning to tell them so and I got the confirmation e-mail around 1 hour after.

Does anyone know what will it be like ? Is it interview with pilot, psy or ATPL tests or something like that ? I know that if we go through the interview, we will be asked to attend a sim assessment the same day.

My profil is : FATPL, 3500h, turboprop (B190) multi crew, public transportation, french airline, not A320 type rated.

See you there and thanks for all piece of information.

Seb.

[DeltaCharlie15]

Did anyone receive a SIM pack.. details of SIM set up, no automatics etc..? No experience on the A320.

[zoy077]

Afternoon, 15:30

[Yakigirl]

@Zoy077, I'm just before you, same profile and frenchy.Good luck,see you there.

[DeltaCharlie15]

Has anyone received a call for an interview that isn't on the 2nd and 8th December?

[E170]

Hey guys being in DUB today,

any Information regarding the interview and sim would be great.

thanks a lot!
I hope you did it!

[dboy]

Still waiting for the PFO though. :{

[sierra_kilo]

anyone with TR A320 and hours on type (how many?) invited yet?

[DeltaCharlie15]

If you haven't received a PFO yet I think you're still in with a chance of an interview.

[sierra_kilo]

@daveandg

thx, very strange. Hopefully we get an answer soon....

Would be interesting to know how many people they need and why no answers are given to the candidates after 2nd online test?

[dboy]

I think it is like the first round. The ones succeeding get the news first, the ones who failed get the bad news aftwards.

Same now. Priority is to invite the ones who were succesful of the 2nd round, thereafter we will get the PFO.

Well, back to the office and sending cv's again.:(

[WRZ]

Did anyone start the OCC? Or received a confirmacion for a starting date?
Thank you!! ;)

[DeltaCharlie15]

Any feed back about the interview? Was the sim that evening? Did they tell you long after the interview? Any information however vague is much appreciated.

[nicob]

Did somebody received a PFO mail after interview? Or no phone call after interview is considered as PFO?

[leadhead]

Has anyone who has had the interview been asked to go to sim or did they say they would get back to you over the next few weeks?

[E170]

I am still waiting for my results of the interview.

Is there anybody who has any Info wether his Interview/Sim was successful or not?

[Homeland]

E170, did you proceed to the sim assessment?

Do you know how many proceeded to the sim on the day you had your interview?

[E170]

I was told that there are no more Sim Slots available that evening. Right now I am waiting to get my results - when positiv I will be invited in January.

Sorry I have no idea.

[nicob]

Same for me....

[mask14]

Latest I've heard:
120 pilot interviewed in last two weeks including 60 Sim assessments.
Successful candidates should expect 1st offers in early Jan.
This is a long term recruitment strategy so be patient.
Last year they started courses in March.
They are also advertising for TR A320 contract pilots.

Mask

[yoland]

Contract pilots are NOT welcome in Aer Lingus!!

[MarkSRFC]

Contract pilots are NOT welcome in Aer Lingus!!

Not welcome by who exactly? Fellow EI pilots? There were quite a few contract pilots working this summer for Aer Lingus most of which have recently applied for their current DE scheme.

[DeltaCharlie15]

Did anyone who did both the interview and SIM hear anything back yet?

[mask14]

Heard from two contract pilots this week - who applied for DE - they were offered a permanent position in late April as they have to complete 50% of their two yrs - per their contract.
One guy is off to Eitihad and not interested.

[dboy]

I even never got a pfo after the second round ( personality test).

[Ghostwing]

Good Afternoon,

Are the recruitment team still planning January Sim evals? Interviewed last month and told sim slots for that day were slim, and that evals for January were planned.

Does anyone know what is happening?

I am NTR, 2000 hours and B1900 rated. Have a feeling that not being able to do ZFTT might be my undoing.

Cheers

[Homeland]

Hello folks,

I have been offered a First Officer position

[DeltaCharlie15]

Congrats Homeland. What is your experience? Did you have to give your old job much notice? When did you get the offer. Any information to help us guys with the long wait in the dark.

[mask14]

Plus 10 Dep offers have been made
Hold pool has also been established....

[Cap20]

Did the guys in the hold pool get a negative answer or a dedicated mail?

[flyingmed]

Any indication on how many candidates were placed in the holding pool? Any idea when the hold pool will start getting called?

[dreamlinerguy]

Why are EI still looking for contractors after this recruitment drive....

***AER LINGUS A320 FO HIRING NOW RE-OPENED ? 2 YEAR CONTRACT*** - Sigma Sigma » Blog Archive (http://www.sigmaaviationservices.com/jobs/aer-lingus-a320-fo-hiring-now-re-opened-2-year-contract/)

[mask14]

4 Contractor started late March - going to Cork base.
I count 24 New names on roster since the start of year with more to come.
Not including 6 that started in Dec.
I know one guy just got offered a TR course in late June!
:ok: