Thought some of you folks might be interested in the following, taken directly from the British Airways recruitment website at
www.britishairwaysjobs.com
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Managed Path/RAFCARS (Service Pilot Hold Pool)
Ref UKLHR350
Region UK - Heathrow
Location London - Heathrow
Category Technical & Operations
Job Description
Closing Date: 31st May 2007
The Managed Path/RAFCARS Scheme is for experienced high calibre Military pilots who want to develop their careers with one of the most progressive international airlines in the business.
Requirements
Minimum of 1500hrs on any MOD service aircraft.
Member of Managed Path or RAFCAR schemes.
You must be within 2 years of your immediate pension point or exit date.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
At the point of application there is no requirement to have an ATPL, however an ATPL or 'frozen' ATPL will be required prior to the offer of a pilot contract.
You will be current on any MOD service aircraft.
You will need a first class flying record and a good level of physical fitness.
Demonstrable evidence of leadership, intellect, determination, reliability, high personal standards, motivation, flexibility, well developed customer service skills and teamwork.
You as a Person
Physically fit and meet the requirements for the issue of a JAA/CAA Medical Licence (Class 1) and able to satisfy British Airways medical requirements. Please note that British Airways’ medical criteria for employment is of a higher standard than the CAA requirement.
Height between 1.57m (5'2") and 1.91m (6'3") with weight in proportion to height (height is accurately determined during the assessment process). Qualified pilots who are taller than 1.91m may submit an application but will be required to undergo a functionality check to confirm their ability to meet the requirements of the seating positions in the British Airways fleet of aircraft.
Spoken and written fluency in English."
No, I am not a recruiter for BA.
This is nothing more than a friendly pointer for those of you who have had enough of the nonsense, trivia and desert!
This link should take you right to the page:
http://www.britishairwaysjobs.com/ba...olredmneytqbyh
Come on people, its got to be worth a sniff! You don't even have to (yet) have the ATPL!