Also got the same email. Makes me wonder what they are looking for, thought my application was fairly strong (straight As in maths and science subjects, semi-relevant degree at a good university, relevant work experience, a few hours flying experience, team work and leadership experience etc...)
Oh well, cityjet isn't going to be the only
opportunity out there, the industry is still a mess and it may take a bit more time for more of these opportunities to emerge. I can imagine this scheme got a lot of solid applications, and so competition was tough. We just need to stay patient, work on that back-up plan, and keep an eye out for future ways-in to this industry.
Good luck to everyone in their pursuits!