@vc10Tail
 

I thought ab-initio have to take a loan which they later repay so that doesn't affect KQ's finances a lot, at least that is what i think.

My thoughts are just that. The loan does not cover all the expenses involved in training you to check out as a K.A. pilot.If the rate of fleet deliveries slows down the training will be affected.I recall in 1990 when they had recruited its first ab-initio and B757 orders were cancelled due to market and economy at that time.The ab-initio scheme was cancelled.What might happen is they might delay it it after signs of financial recovery.&ust keep monitoring the dailies and contact the training department fior a more accurate outlook.It is early days yet.I think some staff will be asked to leave.

LOAN
 

The money used to train the pilots south there doesn't come from KQ coffers and in case a trainee pilot does not make it during the training, KQ usuaLly has an insurance plan to compensate them so all the money that u use for your training down in SA will be refunded back with interests. That's why people will have debts that might stretch for about 10 years.

orals
 

i bet the just announced losses are delaying our orals.am not sure how much longer my patience nerves can hold!

Interview sessions
 

How many interview sessions are there and what is the time interval between the sessions?

@kent190
 

were you also in the group that did their medicals last?

@nominated pilot
 

yes.we were nine of us plus one who took his medicals later on.no word from kq till now after it was confirmed we had passed the medicals.!

Ab initio
 

Hey guys just wanted to know if you applied last year when the degree requirement had not taken effect;will it affect you during the interviews coz I got the email to confirm my details and all and the degree was there as a minimum requirement!!

@kent190
 

I'm the one who took the medicals after you guys and haven't heard from KQ also.An overwhelming level of patience is required because KQ really do take their time and am sure there are reasons but it can be so frustrating:ugh:

application
 

hey guys, am new in this community and I want to apply for the Kenya airways pilot training programme....My grandfather was a pilot and I tried contacting him and he refused, and know am trying it by myself...how can I apply for the training programme

Steve Carter- application
 

just visit the KQ website and create an account then go to careers and look for AB Initio programme then apply. however, you must be having a degree

kq ab initio
 

you mean you`ve not done your orals then , we who wait for amptitude must have bigger room for patience in our hearts.

Orals
 

who has done the orals and what are the sample questions

ab inito interview
 

has anyone got any mail for interview?

:confused:
talk about patience. i hope they contact us soon

hey,i applied fro the Ab initio Pilot trainee programme,please tell me what is explained in the first part of your interview

Interviews
 

i really hope the aptitudes come soon. :zzz:

Interviews
 

I'm hopeful that mail will come this Friday. Have a good feeling. Fingers crossed.

interview
 

lets hope to be this friday.

gedion muteti
 

the KQ interview has the following major programs

1. Interview 1: basic mathematics and general science knowledge. u need to revise form 1-4 mathematics text book and some chemistry

2. Interview 2: psychometric test, contains 8 sets of examinations done within 5 hours same day

3. Interview 3: psychomotor test. involves some computer exams. very tough

4. Medical check up

5. Oral interview

6. South Africa.