thanks for all the advice and i didn't even have to ask for them! much appreciated.
that does give me more confidence because i am not dreading the sim ride as much since i am quite confident that i work well with other people and my flying skill is up to scratch.
in terms of applying. i applied through sas in the form of email with my cv attached. i got an email a few days later stating that there are no requirements at the moment and if there are, they will contact me. i just left it from there and was really surprised when i got the call.
by the way, for the guys that are on the line. how did you find it after you had finished base training? did you have to wait long before you was taken to line training?