Interviews, jobs & sponsorshipDo ya feel lucky, Punk? Well do ya? If so, here's the place to swap the hot gen on who's sponsoring or employing, their selection criteria, and where those oh so elusive first jobs can be spotted in the wild. Watch out for the tumbleweeds...
Do you dream of flying for British Airways? If you have any questions about what it takes to join our Future Pilot Programme then this is your opportunity.
On the 1st of Novemeber, Captain Robin Glover and Lindsay Craig, our Pilot Recruitment Manager, will be answering your questions about the programme live on t.w.i.t.t.e.r between 1 - 1:30 GMT
To ask your question t.w.e.e.t us @british_airways with #BApilot on Thursday the 1st of November.
Would such a publicity-generating action direct from British Airways suggest that a second run of the programme is on the horizon? I for one, am hoping so...
Last edited by Roger-Wilco; 30th Oct 2012 at 14:13.
Yes they do (did?) accept international applications, subject to the appropriate level of English.
Not sure what the international qualification requirements are though, but for UK applicants it was 3 x A-Levels @ BBC, 5 x GCSE passes incl Maths & Engish @ B, or a 2:1 degree.
But that was last time around...no idea what it will be this time!
Having received 6,500 applications last time, I can not imagine the entry requirements will be any lower than last time. Possibly make the requirements higher to help cut down on applications?
Although I expect that they will keep them the same to keep them fair - I would be annoyed if someone with A level BBC got onto the scheme last year, and then someone with the same grades couldn't even interview this year.
No flying experience required whatsoever, the course is the usual fully integrated courses run by OAA, CTC or FTE Jerez (though, again, this is what it was last time, no indication definitively on which flight school until it opens again).
Having said that, it would be interesting to see how people justified an interest in a career in aviation and flying at interview if they didn't have even a few flying hours under their belt...
Not sure what the international qualification requirements are though, but for UK applicants it was 3 x A-Levels @ BBC, 5 x GCSE passes incl Maths & Engish @ B, or a 2:1 degree.
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Originally Posted by MrsPilot88
Although I expect that they will keep them the same to keep them fair - I would be annoyed if someone with A level BBC got onto the scheme last year, and then someone with the same grades couldn't even interview this year.
Don't get hung up on the minimums. I can guarantee you that last year's intake was incredibly strong and I would be very surprised if anybody who was flirting with the minimums got very far.
Remember, this is an incredibly competitive program and you must accept that for every person who has just met the minimum requirements and can demonstrate motivation, there will be someone else who has far exceeded the minimum requirements and can do the same.
Last edited by BerksFlyer; 31st Oct 2012 at 18:40.
In a normal recruitment process your argument would stand fair.
However, remember that BA are an airline and therefore not looking for uber qualified nerds, but future captains. Does a first or straight A's a good captain make? I would personally argue not, far more weight will be placed on the aptitude tests and a person's experience, otherwise the minimum requirements would be far more stringent in the first place to save them wasting time.
Only my opinion of course, which has no bearing on the BA recruiters!
I wouldn't get too hung up over the educational requirements, they want to see that you can prove your motivation by demonstrating the traits they look for by having some life experiences. Yes, aim for good grades but they aren't looking for "overqualified nerds", as Libertine Winno put it.
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I for one, am hoping so...
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