Hi everyone,
It seems that we have a lot of repeat requests when we could be discussing other details such as work life balance, routes/best fleet etc. It’s the constant “what’s in the assessment”.
The answers are a few pages back, it seems that people aren’t interested enough to do some research? put in the work.
I will do a quick breakdown so we can move on if you all agree?
1. Video interview:
Two questions about your motivation. I believe that people get random questions from a question bank so it’s pointless specifying. Also, you should be able to answer these comfortably if you have the level of experience they require.
2.. Capacity test:
it is what it says it says on the tin. It measures our ability to work and think under pressure. There are a couple of similar practice tests you can use online for a fee I.e. LPJ. The one on the day has some variations but if you feel you need practice, use them.
The whole process took one hour, there’s an introduction by the assessor and some housekeeping. Followed by the exam(no practice run). My advice is to read the instructions carefully before pressing start.
3. Interview + group
Standard UK airline competency based interviews. No tech questions. Again, a pilot with over 1500+ hours should be armed with sufficient examples for the CRM based. If you have life experience it helps. You can find resources online and just stick to the star method.
Don’t ask what the questions are, process should be fair to all.
Group has different scenarios that you get on the day so somebody might tell you one, you get there and it’s something else. Important point is to not try and be the hero. Confident yet humble, communicate, invite those who aren’t contributing much into the conversation, ask questions, by all means disagree but back your argument constructively and do not dismiss someone else’s opinion. Get a time keeper, and remember that there are jobs for everyone so you aren’t competing with each other. It’s all about teamwork, communication, leadership, thought process, decision making etc. if you don’t know something, say so.
Another tip, pay attention to the cards with info and take notes of relevant info your teammates share with the table.
4. Simulator
it’s on the 320 for those euroflyer guys and rated, 380 non rated. But the flying is the least, they are looking at how those skills you demonstrated on the interview and group translate into the flight deck. HELP the other guy, don’t point score, communicate, ask questions, share your thought process and A.N.C.
if you need time during the events, ask for a hold, pass control and go through TDODAR etc. Don’t rush and make sure you create capacity.
Instructors are lovely and if you show you can communicate effectively, make safe decisions following a structure you and your fellow pilot agreed with, you should be fine. They don’t care for the landing but your decision at minimum is important, if you’re not stable or can’t see the runway, GA, goes without saying.
I hope this helps and it’s just enough to stop people consistently asking others to feed them the answers, get your preparation done taking these notes into account.
best of luck 🤞