British Airways Future Pilot Programme.

[BaronVonBarnstormer]

How do you know they're looking for 100 this time around?

From CTC site:

"This year a further 100 new pilots will be selected and trained for British Airways through the Future Pilot Programme."

[EZY_FR]

Its great news that they've upped the intake this time around. Regarding your original question, they don't split the allocation up between the FTOs, its the best 100 that get picked, regardless of their chosen FTO.

[whatup]

Hey!
I am new to this thread.
I need to know a bit more about the the British Airways FPP.
Are foreign nationals also allowed to apply for this programme? and what kind of contract is signed between the British Airways and the candidate for this particular programme?

Thanks in Advance!

[EZY_FR]

As long as you have the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK, you can apply for the FPP. It's a conditional contract of employment based on you completing the flight training to the standards set out by BA.

[Lockheed_Blackbird]

Is anyone aware of non british people recruited in former FPP courses?
I'm french and would like to know if I really have my chances there... Thanks a lot

[ecco123]

I know that FTE Jerez has only one non-UK cadet from last year's BA FPP.

I don't know the total number though.

I've been told from a reputable source, that is really difficult and you have to be really brilliant to be selected to take the training. I don't know if he was talking about my particular case, being non british, or just generally.

Do you guys think it would be a good move to buy some pilot aptitude software to test yourself and see if you are really brilliant before paying the Ģ 250 selection fee + travel and accommodation?

[EZY_FR]

ecco123

Well, it goes without saying that you need to be brilliant to get a place on the programme. However, if you know what it takes to be a pilot, and you put in a lot of effort to prepare in the right way, you can't go wrong. I know some guys on the course at Jerez and what they felt made them successful at selection was the preparation they put into it. They knew what was expected of a BA pilot, and they prepared accordingly. You can prepare for just about every aspect of selection, apart from the final BA aptitude test.

I would definitely recommend getting yourself some practice aptitude testing software, however I would wait until you know that you've been invited to attend stage 2. Getting to stage 2 is not easy in itself, and prep software is not cheap, so you should just focus on the application form, CV and cover letter for the time being.

[wiggy]

I've been told from a reputable source, that is really difficult and you have to be really brilliant to be selected to take the training.

I think "brilliant" is perhaps overstating it a bit, BA aren't looking for future Nobel prize winners, they are looking for someone who is a good "fit" - round pegs for round holes, etc.... That said you need to know how to play the selection game and yes, you certainly need to have done your preparation and part of that knowing what BA are looking for.

As far as foreign nationals are concerned there are plenty of non- British EU nationals inside BA and also going through FPP. As was already pointed out you need to have the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK to apply for the FPP and it's a standard part of the BA contract. It's a right most nationals of the original EU member states possess.

[Lockheed_Blackbird]

Well I thank you very much for your answers.
Ecco123 are you a BA cadet and are you spanish?

And wiggy the non british cadets you know are from which country please?

Then as you're saying it seems it's like every selection, you have to prepare for what BA is expecting from you. No real surprise

thanks again guys

[tobitronics]

Hi all,

As an 18-year old student I would like to apply to the BA FPP programme, for which the intake of applications (as you all probably know) opens on February 23rd. Going through my research I have a general idea of the application procedure, however I would like to double-check it with you guys:

- The application is based on a set of questions which you need to answer in an Essay-like style, is this correct? Or does the application also require things like a motivational letter that can be made in advance?

- The application windows opens on Feb 23rd, however I am leaving for a 3 day holiday then... Do I have any profit in submitting my application in the first (few) day(s)? Or is BA/CTC/OAA also fine with later submitted applications (f.e. next week friday)?

Thanks in advance!

[wiggy]

And wiggy the non british cadets you know are from which country please?

Can't give you a list, but FWIW the FPP came up in discussion at work the other day with one of our Senior First Officers who is a "mentor" to some of those on the scheme, to paraphrase his comments <<mostly Brits, and a fair few Europeans>>.

[gwoods]

Hi guys

sort of starting a new topic in here but does anyone know if BA will take on any fully qualified pilots for the FPP. I finished my MCC/JOC 6 months ago now and I'm desperately trying to find my first job. But all I see is job posts for Direct entry pilots with 5 million hours or cadets with zilch!!! Any thoughts or help would be great

[goosemaverick]

Hi - reference whether you should apply when it opens, or wait - do it as soon as you can; if they get a large volume of applications they will close it early so the sooner you can complete, the better.

[EZY_FR]

gwoods

In order to apply for the FPP, you must not have sat any ATPL exams, so if you've completed your JOC, that would rule you out I'm afraid.

[Airsick1]

BAFPP

Fantastic news to hear that BAFPP is taking off again ...sorry for the pun... my son is now old enough to apply and will be applying through FTE. any tips from previous applicants to BAFPP would be welcome for a first time applicant - wondered if anyone has used the application support being offered by a website called my flying career? would be grateful for any comments or experience - site looks great and they seem to have the right expertise. but is it worth it?

[ecco123]

Lockheed Blackbird, I'm not BA Cadet, I will send my application next week.

All cadets currently training at FTE Jerez under BA's FPP are british except a french one.

[G-F0RC3]

Good luck to all who are applying!

[MaydayMaydayMayday]

Originally Posted by ecco123

Lockheed Blackbird, I'm not BA Cadet, I will send my application next week.

All cadets currently training at FTE Jerez under BA's FPP are british except a french one.

There are at least two Irish FPP cadets at FTE. Pretty sure that counts as not British! (not to mention some dual-nationals, too)

[Lockheed_Blackbird]

Thanks to you all for the answers! (wiggy, ecco, mayday..)

ecco123: you seem pretty well informed
If you know personally the french cadet could you PM me the contact please? it'd be very nice to talk with him !

I have another question:

"Able to obtain and maintain an EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate (for information please visit Welcome to the UK Civil Aviation Authority.) and pass the British Airways Health Services medical examination"
I already have a valid EASA Class 1, but do one of you know what is the BAHS medical exam? I'd like to know more about that and find out whether they have higher standards than the EASA ones. I've asked BA and CTC but none of them is answering me...

[Jamba]

Hi everyone,

I can remember that for previous BA FPP selections, the non native english speakers had to get ICAO level 6 minimum.
But I'm looking for it on the current BA website and I can't find this requirement. Does anyone know if the non native english speakers must have ICAO level 6 ?

Thank you all !