Don't even waste your time waiting for EI. Why anyone would want to work for these guys is beyond me (although the idea of them paying for your training is kinda nice). Just look at the way in which they have handled the current industrial dispute.
The manner in which they run their recruitment process is an absolute disgrace. They treat applicants like they are little kids at school. If any other company ran their recruitment programme like EI they would have no one working for them. I'm sorry for sounding so harsh but my experience with them wasn't very pleasant. They don't even have the decency to reply to letters. My advice (for those that haven't already done so) is to try applying to BA. I have found them to be extremely professional and helpful. Maybe EI should managers should take a look at how their Alliance Partner does things.