Originally Posted by
TFFF
Hi folks,
I assume I would have to travel at least twice on my personal funds to the UK to go through the different assessments, but do you know anyone who managed to get his trip sponsored by BA at some point, maybe the last round?
Afraid Stocious is correct. You don't get any travel assistance or perks from BA until after you've commenced employment, having completely finished training. Even then, the full on staff travel perks only begin 6 months after you start working.
There's actually a fair bit of travel involved if you don't live in the south east of England. Assessments, medicals (both from the CAA and BA), family day, etc. If accepted, you'll then also cover the costs of getting yourself to and from the flight school, although I think with CTC and Oxford they sort out the travel to/from NZ or Arizona (someone correct me if that's wrong, please!) during the course. You also need to get yourself to the type rating course (as well as feeding yourself during that period!).
It can end up being a costly business! Still worth it, though!
