Originally Posted by
lleidapilot
no one gives a single eff which instructors go where, the most dangerous part of this academy is it’s ability to draw in students through fake airline partnerships ie. the recent vueling program, because ultimately this is what people look for at the end of their training. a guaranteed job offer despite problems with fleet training equipment staff
GUYS BAA TRAINING HAS A HISTORY OF DELIVERING UNSUCCESSFUL CADET PROGRAMS, IT ALL STARTED WITH SMALL PLANET CADET PROGRAM (NO ONE GOT A JOB WITH SMALL PLANET) THEN IT WENT TO AVION EXPRESS CADET PROGRAM WHICH IS OWNED BY THE SAME PARENT COMPANY AS BAA (NO ONE AGAIN GOT A JOB) AND NOW THE LATEST VICTIMS HAVE BEEN LOT POLISH AIRLINE CADETS WHO ALSO DID NOT GET A JOB. I HOPE ANYONE WITH 3 BRAINCELLS EVEN CONSIDERING THE FAKE VUELING PROGRAM CAN SEE WHERE THIS IS GOING AND THIS PATTERN OF CADETS NOT GETTING A JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!! BAA TRAINING GOT THEIR MONEY CADETS DIDNT GET THE JOB!!!!!!!
We would like to highlight that our cadet programs serve as value-added services that complement the primary mission of our Approved Training Organization (ATO), which is to prepare licensed and type-rated pilots for the airline industry. While cadet programs are not our main focus, we have made significant progress in this area. We currently offer four programs: Avion Express, Vueling, SmartLynx, and our own BAA Training cadet program, which indeed guarantees job placement.
In the past, we collaborated with LOT Polish Airlines, Wizz Air, and Turkish Airlines for cadet programs. The vast majority of Wizz Air and Turkish Airlines cadets (182 in total) were successfully employed by the respective airlines after the program completion.
While we acknowledge the current limitations in the diversity of our cadet programs compared to our previous offerings, we approach this situation with determination and commitment. We continuously strive to adapt and establish new partnerships with emerging airlines that express interest in collaborating with us, such as our collaboration with Vueling.
Regarding employment prospects for cadets upon completing their training, it is important to note that neither BAA Training nor the airline itself solely determines the outcome. Although the chances of immediate employment after program completion are typically high, often exceeding those of other programs, it is crucial to consider certain factors. Cadets receive an engagement letter from the airline, which outlines that job placement is contingent upon meeting all prescribed requirements and demonstrating the necessary skills, competence, and professionalism expected by the airline.
Regrettably, there are exceptional circumstances or extreme cases that can impact job outcomes, resulting from unforeseen factors. These factors may be changes in airline operations, financial challenges, fleet restructuring, or decreased demand. Additionally, force majeure events, such as global pandemics, can significantly disrupt the industry at large. Speaking of the latter, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, LOT Polish Airlines suspended their program, affecting the employment prospects for the nine BAA Training cadets who completed the ATPL Integrated part.
Kind Regards,
BAA Training team