XK8
Both of us graduated in September / October last year. He had his applications in straight away, while I was a couple of months behind (for various reasons which I won't go into hear). I also know of at least three other people who are going for interviews / SIM assesments with Ryanair at present. All of whom are from OATS and will have graduated before me. Take it that either you are recommended by OATS (and in order for that to happen you will have to have first time passes in almost everything! (see below) Lets face it airlines can afford to be very choosy at present) which means you are more likely to be looked at, or the airlines are working their way through the backlog of apps and everyone has a chance. I am purely speculating.
Ryanair have presumable gone back to OATS in order to reduce their workload, and save sifting through all the apps. I find it a little fustrating that my career is now controlled by the fact that most airlines will now be doing the same for the same reasons. Why spend time and resources doing something when OATS have already done it for you. It makes commercial sense.
Jessie 02
Totally appreciate all your comments. Unfortunatly it is the nature of the beast in the current market. I would not let it deter you from starting your studies. Things change, and really it can only get better. Its down to you to work your hardest and make sure that you obtain the best results possible. My friend who now has the job offer failed air law the first time, but everything else was very good. Everything helps. One day you may be down the pub and be speaking to someone who turns out to be the chief pilot, you get an interview, and hey presto! stranger things have happened. But enough dreaming
