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Old 3rd Jul 2019, 13:08
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2unlimited
 
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Originally Posted by robingre991
They still charge you for the screening. I think it's higher now like 400 euros or so.
And by the way I completed my MCC and I got an immediate call from Ryanair and Easyjet. Too funny. I'll decide for Easyjet of course. Ryanair is unreliable. First they partner with a dubious flight school and then they start cooperation with 2 other flight schools. Strange. If they change their mind so fast with their crews too it's not my company.
Good luck to you all
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I would say you have gone with the better of the 2 choices. So I assume you did not spend money on APS, but still got an assessment?

I have never heard of anyone not getting an assessment with Ryanair when they have applied, sure they might need to wait 2 - 3 months or maybe more, but paying an additional 5000 - 6000 Euros, to maybe guarantee you an interview, shows that something is wrong in the industry.
There was many years ago a course CTC used to run, if you passed the assessment you would do something similar an advanced MCC/JOC course, and you would be put in the hold pool for an airline. Basically it was a waiting list to start with the company, but of course nothing was guaranteed. But at least you had passed the primary selection when you commenced this course, not just waiting for an interview.

Normally 70 - 90% of the people who are interviewed don't even get to the Sim session, so by doing this APS, your focus is on the second part of the assessment, which you might not even reach if you can't perform during the interview and group work if they have this.
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