British Airways Future Pilot Programme.
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I think we are all being good boys and girls by not talking about the assesment. I think invites to BA Towers will be arriving in early March.
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CTC interview
Hi just go my date for CTC interview, has anybody been through one before?any tips? or has any sat the numerical reasoning tests? I have bought get a head for the sky etc but just wondering if anyone has any words of wisodm.
good luck to anyone waiting on confirmation, i know how ya feel, i was refreshing emails every two minutes.
Thanks a million
good luck to anyone waiting on confirmation, i know how ya feel, i was refreshing emails every two minutes.
Thanks a million
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After phase 2. Thank you.... Totally gutted. Good enough to be accepted onto a flying course but not good enough to be helped with finance which is my problem. Best of luck to you all.
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Got my acceptance on stage 3 this afternoon. Chuffed to bits. Was already preparing for the worst as I didn't think I did that well on PILAPT - ok but not amazing.
I've done numerical reasoning tests by SHL before when applying for various grad schemes. They're not particularly demanding in terms of the types of maths used (just basic division, multiplication, addition and subtraction). The hardest part is completing as many questions correctly within the alloted time period. Time can be saved by reading the questions carefully and also by how quickly you can interpret what is required. There is quite a bit of information filtering involved. Time can also be saved if you know some maths shortcuts (of which I confess to being no expert!).
Good luck to everyone in stage 3 (but don't stop me getting to stage 4 blah blah ).
I've done numerical reasoning tests by SHL before when applying for various grad schemes. They're not particularly demanding in terms of the types of maths used (just basic division, multiplication, addition and subtraction). The hardest part is completing as many questions correctly within the alloted time period. Time can be saved by reading the questions carefully and also by how quickly you can interpret what is required. There is quite a bit of information filtering involved. Time can also be saved if you know some maths shortcuts (of which I confess to being no expert!).
Good luck to everyone in stage 3 (but don't stop me getting to stage 4 blah blah ).
I must say I am really really nervous about the Numerical Reasoning aspect. Have been revising it solidly for a week and still can't get my scores much above average.
The SHL practice test at least seems to be fractionally simpler than others available online. I think that will be the only saving grace!
The SHL practice test at least seems to be fractionally simpler than others available online. I think that will be the only saving grace!
5th feb. No my revision was based on getting the go ahead last monday, have been revising solidly ever since!
I'd love to know how many people are getting cut from this next stage however, in CTC's own words only the "creme de la creme" are going through, and if my maths is anything to go by I am more like the scum at the bottom of la creme lol
I'd love to know how many people are getting cut from this next stage however, in CTC's own words only the "creme de la creme" are going through, and if my maths is anything to go by I am more like the scum at the bottom of la creme lol
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CTC assessment stage 3
Well, I rang CTC today to confirm whether or not you can use a calculator and they said that you can and that they would be supplying them. hope this helps everyone attending.
Anyone found any other good sites for the numerical reasoning?SHL seems to be same stuff repeatedly...
Anyone found any other good sites for the numerical reasoning?SHL seems to be same stuff repeatedly...
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When is the next future pilot programme?
Hi, am Nicholas Kungu,a Kenyan citizen.It has always been my dream to become a British airways pilot but could not afford the high cost required to train.I therefore wish to enquire when the next future pilot programme is open for application and also the requirements for international students.
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Hi Kungu, I had a word with them on a Twitter and they said it is something they may see more of in the future..... so I'm assuming it will be open for the next few years.
I don't know what the schooling is like in Kenya but you would need equivalent qualifications, to those outlined, above.
5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including English Language, Mathematics and a Science (single or double award), excluding General Studies.
either 3 A-Levels at Grades BBC or above, excluding General Studies.
or an Honours Degree at 2:2 (or higher) or a pass (or above) in a higher degree such as MSc, MA, MPhil, DPhil, PhD, MBA.
If you have equivalent academic qualifications then you will be asked to provide a Letter of Comparability from UK NARIC before attending your first selection day. The Scottish educational qualification equivalents are detailed in the FAQ page.
either 3 A-Levels at Grades BBC or above, excluding General Studies.
or an Honours Degree at 2:2 (or higher) or a pass (or above) in a higher degree such as MSc, MA, MPhil, DPhil, PhD, MBA.
If you have equivalent academic qualifications then you will be asked to provide a Letter of Comparability from UK NARIC before attending your first selection day. The Scottish educational qualification equivalents are detailed in the FAQ page.
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BA FPP security Bond?
Hello guys and gals!
I'm finishing my A-levels this June and have a few questions.
I'm age 18 and certainly don't have 80 odd grand to fork out of my pocket. The highest my parents could offer me was £30K and obviously isn't enough for a full frozen ATPL.
As I was reading through BA's FPP website, they mentioned that you'll require to deposit a security bond before you commence training.
Now this is where my problem starts..... My parents don't own a property nor do they own a vehicle which is worth £80k+ . (Correct me if I'm wrong) So this FPP programme obviously wasn't designed for me.
I then later on came across CTC Wings cadet programme and unsurprisingly also require a security bond. I am aware of the Modular course BUT!, the chances of getting a job are extremely slim! I know 3 lads that have been unemployed 2+ years (and still are) with a 5 digit debt.
I was wondering if there are any sort of cadet schemes similar to this FPP where at least you have a decent chance of getting a job and don't require a security bond such as a property?
I would have thought to pay back the debt once I starting working with the airline that would sponsor me cadet scheme.
Honestly, I'd be more than happy to offer them my £30K as a security bond but I guess that sounds unacceptable from their point of view.
I'm finishing my A-levels this June and have a few questions.
I'm age 18 and certainly don't have 80 odd grand to fork out of my pocket. The highest my parents could offer me was £30K and obviously isn't enough for a full frozen ATPL.
As I was reading through BA's FPP website, they mentioned that you'll require to deposit a security bond before you commence training.
Now this is where my problem starts..... My parents don't own a property nor do they own a vehicle which is worth £80k+ . (Correct me if I'm wrong) So this FPP programme obviously wasn't designed for me.
I then later on came across CTC Wings cadet programme and unsurprisingly also require a security bond. I am aware of the Modular course BUT!, the chances of getting a job are extremely slim! I know 3 lads that have been unemployed 2+ years (and still are) with a 5 digit debt.
I was wondering if there are any sort of cadet schemes similar to this FPP where at least you have a decent chance of getting a job and don't require a security bond such as a property?
I would have thought to pay back the debt once I starting working with the airline that would sponsor me cadet scheme.
Honestly, I'd be more than happy to offer them my £30K as a security bond but I guess that sounds unacceptable from their point of view.
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IRFKING,
BA FPP is the programme for you. Yes, they require you to deposit a security bond of 84k but British Airways are to secure this for you and hence, it does not need to be secured against a property.
So basically British Airways borrow you the 84k and this is secured with them.
Hope this helps
BA FPP is the programme for you. Yes, they require you to deposit a security bond of 84k but British Airways are to secure this for you and hence, it does not need to be secured against a property.
So basically British Airways borrow you the 84k and this is secured with them.
Hope this helps
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You say your chances of finding a job after modular training are slim. I'd suggest your chance of entry to any cadetship is going to be far slimmer. £30K is a rather substantial sum of money and would get you a long way going modular, at least CPL/ME and FI rating. By which time, if you've been working, you'd probably have earned enough to do your IR and MCC. Putting all your hope into a cadetship while you could be working on your PPL and experience building could be a mistake, even if you do have age on your side
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Bond
IFRKING
BAFPP requires you deposit an £84000 bond. This is paid in installments to your chosen flight training school. BUT, this can be borrowed from BBVA "a London based Spanish bank that will accept applications for the funding of pilot training".
Although BA pay successful cadets this bond back (£1000 per month for 7 years, once on BA's payroll), they do not pay you back any interest you have incurred during the loan period.
See: British Airways Future Pilot Programme
BAFPP requires you deposit an £84000 bond. This is paid in installments to your chosen flight training school. BUT, this can be borrowed from BBVA "a London based Spanish bank that will accept applications for the funding of pilot training".
Although BA pay successful cadets this bond back (£1000 per month for 7 years, once on BA's payroll), they do not pay you back any interest you have incurred during the loan period.
See: British Airways Future Pilot Programme