Both the BA FPP and the Aer Lingus scheme got around 3,500-5,000 applications if I'm not wrong. I would imagine that this programme receives a similar number.
Out of those, one does have to ask how many actually stand a genuine chance? How many can demonstrate a real commitment to aviation? How many can demonstrate a reasonable understanding of the role and the industry?
I wouldn't be surprised if quite a few who made it to the BA and Aer Lingus assessments also get through to the first round here, unless Virgin are looking for something totally different.
If you want to find out the calibre of your real competition, sign into LinkedIn and search "BA FPP". One thing I did notice was that the UAS seems to feature a lot with the successful BA folks, may or may not be the same here.
Last edited by Chris the Robot; 10th Nov 2015 at 12:33.