Bristow Cadet Programme
Hi folks,
Apologies if this is in the wrong place, new here. I am hoping maybe some of you might be able to help with some info on Bristow's Cadet Program. I am highly interested in applying for its next intake and I am looking into how I can make myself more of a candidate.
A little about myself:
Im 34 (maybe I'm too old?) and work in aviation as ground crew for a Helicopter utilities company, HESLO work of all kinds, from moving building materials to mast building etc. I have no flight experience but I obviously spend a lot of time in and around the machines. I have no time at the controls but I am thinking of taking the Helicentre pilot selection day in hopes of making myself more employable as being able to pass this is/was a requirement for potentially being offered a job. there is a bit of expense to this, around £1500 plus paying for some preparation materials for the psychometric testing and interview prep.
I am worried about potentially not having enough formal education, i.e. A levels, and making all my preparation useless in the long run. I think Im capable of any of the academic work involved but don't want a high school certificate to be the thing that holds me back.
I feel that as I work with helicopters on a daily basis that I may be in a much better position than many others applying for the role but maybe not.
Is this something realistic or am I barking up the wrong tree? You can be brutally honest!
Id love to hear from anyone either on the Cedet program, who works for Bristow, or done Helicenters pilot selection testing. feel free to private message me or just drop a comment below. Im keen to hear all the good or bad about your experience and if I'm making the right decisions.
Cheers