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It cannot be 'policy' because it's age discrimination. In practice, who knows what goes on behind the scenes?
From what I've gathered, the average cadet age over the past few years seems to be in the 24-30 bracket, but there has always been a 'trickle' of >30s getting through (though that might be incontinence setting in).
From what I've gathered, the average cadet age over the past few years seems to be in the 24-30 bracket, but there has always been a 'trickle' of >30s getting through (though that might be incontinence setting in).
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4 guys from the same flight school.
License taken in the same month,
August.
Application made in October.
Only one called (december), same flight hours
for everyone.
I am 32 years old, all the other 22.
Reason? (...random...)?
License taken in the same month,
August.
Application made in October.
Only one called (december), same flight hours
for everyone.
I am 32 years old, all the other 22.
Reason? (...random...)?
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I'd assume that they look at more than just Flight Hours. Just like any other recruitment in any other industry where there are a large number of similarly qualified candidates.
I doubt they just randomly pick the first one on the list, they will have a set criteria to work from.
And their criteria, much like Paul Gadd's, possibly includes a "preferred" upper age limit. And as in both cases such an age criterion would be considered illegal they tend not to advertise the fact. And some might even say that the similarities dont stop there for the RYR cadets that DO get selected.
I doubt they just randomly pick the first one on the list, they will have a set criteria to work from.
And their criteria, much like Paul Gadd's, possibly includes a "preferred" upper age limit. And as in both cases such an age criterion would be considered illegal they tend not to advertise the fact. And some might even say that the similarities dont stop there for the RYR cadets that DO get selected.
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It cannot be 'policy' because it's age discrimination. In practice, who knows what goes on behind the scenes?
Just for the record I was well over 30 (and considerably nearer the next 'big' birthday
) when they called me. I was fully expecting to be by far the oldest on the course but if memory serves I was second or third youngest (out of 10 or so...)Maybe things are different now.
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Recruitment policy has changed in late 2010.
27 seems to be about the max age and fresh out of flight school is preferred.
Any former career esp professional, is seen as a disadvantage as they are more likely to see the grass is greener elsewhere...
27 seems to be about the max age and fresh out of flight school is preferred.
Any former career esp professional, is seen as a disadvantage as they are more likely to see the grass is greener elsewhere...
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Anyone know if they are considering people who have previously had an assessment but were unsuccessful? I went two years ago and failed, but have been flying turboprops ever since and would welcome the chance to try again.