SW1

Hi,

I applied to this scheme on April 14th. My status has shown blank since late May. I have sent emails to the various addresses that have been posted on this forum but have heard no reply.

Anyone else in the same boat? To be honest Ive already started the ATPL exams as Im not waiting for these lot to come knocking at my door...

Cheers

antes56

Hi everyone!...I have been Shortlisted for the 28th July in Frankfurt....
We'll see you there!


Anyone know about what we are exactly going to do there??

THANKS!!

Aeromar27

I applied about 4 months ago. It wasn't until 2 weeks ago that my status changed to "under review". Today i got an email about the assessment so i guess ill meet you guys in Frankfurt on the 28th. Ill be the guy with the white rose in the front pocket (kidding).

Any ideas on what to prepare for the interview would be appreciated. I already replied to the email and am awaiting further details for the appointment.


Other facts:
I have a PPL (no CPL).
I don't have any big contacts.
I don't work for Etihad nor does any relative of mine or anyone else i know.

Rapha_BA

Thanks guys!that clears up the air here...I've only applied 2 days ago,day ago the status changed to "under review" so I guess they only started looking at it now...!would be nice to know how many assesment days will be held in august as I believe this month the slots will be taken already!I dont mind flying anywhere to take the assesment as I work for an airline and I can use my staff travel!well,lets wait and see!!!
Good luck for you guys invited to the 28th!!!

roll_over

Summer holidays and staff travel, not a good mix, but I'm sure you know that

phab5ive

I have been invited to the 1st assessment in London too, but I couldn't make the date they suggested. I gave an alternative date(s), and I am just waiting to hear back from them.
Congratulations to everyone who got through! Just have to figure out a way to scam the test ;-)

Rapha_BA

Roll over
yeah,not a good mix,the problem is when ypu have this perk but there's no holidays left on the system,so you can only use on your days off(my case)but hey,better than nothing I guess...

No emails yet,I'll be camping in front of my laptop for the next few weeks I guess,or preparing plan B
Does anyone knows the acceptance percentage on this scheme?

Rapha_BA

Phab5ive,can I be sneake and ask you,when is your assesment,is it August?

Aeromar27

wow, i wouldnt rely on staff travel for such an important appointment. Well, maybe id50, u dont wanna deal with availability.

Any ideas on how to prepare for the assessment? im studying with the COMPASS test... am i wasting my time?

Rapha_BA

No wasting your time at all,thats the base of most assesments I believe!and yeah,I'll try and book a firm ticket,prob ID80!but I need the email offering me the chance first

vini123456789

hi i emailed them to confirm every thing that yes i am available and all that but they havent replied back any one with the same problem

Aeromar27

Well, you have to know that UAE is zulu+4... they are long gone home. I wouldn't expect anything for the next 2 or 3 days.

C05

hi all,
any1 that completed 2nd phase tests in Dubai, about 2 weeks ago, heard anything??

leyahl

Yep, replied to them but haven't received any further details about the day. I need a life- I'm literally glued to my email and PPRuNe all day hoping for news.

EYZ

The guy who sends the e-mails has a thousand things to do, you may well not hear from him again, you have been invited, you have either agreed or declined, just be there on the day mentioned. There are no other dates for the UK and Europe, the other places are for the guys from those parts of the world.
If you read this thread you will see whats involved, as one of the UAE expats who has been for selection detailed the testing.

MC 1

guys im in bit of a fix should i apply now right away or should i apply when i get my ppl lisence probably at the end of the month when i have my test scheduled the deadline is still a few months away so what do you think ? any help would be mucho apreciated thx

leyahl

EYZ, as much as you're urging people to not get too crazy with expectations, following the instructions on the e-mail would suggest that we turn up to Heathrow (Airport? One of the surrounding hotels, conference centres?) half an hour before an unknown time . I'm pretty sure that won't be the last contact before the assessments.

Aeromar27

It's part of the test, haha... as u get to the airport u have to search for hidden clues that take you on a journey around London working your way up to the final stage... a signed contract.

Good luck everyone.

skhan11

Well obviously it wouldn't be the last contact before the assessment. You will be contacted and informed of the time and place. I'm pretty sure Etihad does not intend on playing hide & seek after inviting you to the interview. You have been selected, now all you have to do is wait.

I know it's hard, but we all need to just relax. And the time will come.

Good luck to all

ZaaZoo

I called HR and they said that the 12 selected candidates will be partaking in an aviation medicine experiment that involves positive g-forces and the separation of penises from bodies! it doesn't sound fun so I suggest all of you not to show up to the assessment dates and locations just so you won't have to experience such an ordeal.

I deserve this more than all of you 's. I'm half black, and I'm pretty sure you guys don't know how hard it is to grow up knowing that no matter how hard you try you still don't belong!
And can the kid's please go back to school!

Oh and to make things crystal clear, I would eat a baby to fly an airbus, even that big airbus that carries the smaller airbuses in it's forehead!



















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