Way back when I was a lad - 1997 I think, I got to be number 9 on the shortlist of 8 new Fuglies. Fortunately I resisted the temptation to sythe one of them down with the car...
The scheme in my view is unique and had the benefit of often selecting people who BA wouldn't pick at the time. For 99% of people taken on it proved to be a wonderful success and they have not a single regret.
There is little more to say.
The job itself is one of the more unusual airline/flying jobs with a different ratio of work/fun/bugeration factors. For the right people I imagine its the perfect first job.
I quite like the way that the scheme is kept somewhat low profile. I suspect its deliberate to keep away the day dreamers.
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