Flight Training Europe/CityJet Cadet Pilot Programme

[Joffyh]

Has anyone else applied for this programme?

Good luck to everyone who has :)

[Alann]

Hi Joffyh!

I've also applied! I can't wait foe the email stating if we're on for the next stage or not...!

Hopefully see you there ;)

[Joffyh]

Yeah I know what you mean! When did you send your answers?

[Alann]

I sent it the 11th of february.

[Delta Golf Mike]

Hi guys,

I applied too. I sent my answers in last week and I am waiting to hear about the next stage. Did any of you guys hear back from them?

Best of luck :ok:

DGM

[Joffyh]

I sent mine last week too. As Alann says he sent his answers back in February it would seem they're putting several cadets through at different times, when I applied for the scheme it said applications opened in March.

I'm still waiting to hear back from them, stage three is getting closer!

Alann am I right in thinking you applied for the CityFlyer scheme?
BA CityFlyer/Jerez Training Scheme (http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=307769&highlight=cityflyer)

[Alann]

Hi Joffyh!

I meant March! My mistake!! :p

I actually applied to the cityjet scheme!

[Joffyh]

Oh OK well that makes sense

Sorry small mistake there :), I meant to say did you apply to CityFlyer as well as this CityJet programme?

[Martyn hobbs]

I've applied to, I wonder when FTE will get back??

[kianus]

Did anyone get a mail today? I was invited for Phase 3 1th of April.

[XH588]

I sent my stage 2 on March the 7th and am still waiting on a reply. Makes you wonder if it got through and all...

[Wing_man]

I received my confirmation for stage 3 today and am over the moon, time to brush up on my mathematics :ok:

<W-M>

[Joffyh]

I'm still waiting too XH588 :\

Can I ask the guys who got through what FTE/CityJet have said is involved at stage 3?

[XH588]

Success. I have been accepted for phase 3.

[Joffyh]

I got through too, can't believe it. Very nervous all of a sudden :sad: If interviews and aptitude tests are next week, anyone have any idea what might be in store at stage 4 for those who are successful?

I'm going up on Friday 4th, anyone else for this date? Good luck :)

[Dondon]

Hey guys, as I've already got a place in FTE, I will only need to do the interview. I will be in 3rd of April. Anyone else? The first interview, as far as I know, is a personality based interview rather than a technical one. I was told that there is a second and final interview at stage 4, but whether this includes a sim-check I'm unaware of.

Good luck!:ok:

[Alann]

Hi guys!!

I'm accepted too, I'll be in London on the 4th of April at 9AM!

See you there Joffyh!

Best of luck for everybody.

Alann

[kianus]

Well I had to turn it down since Im doing my military service in kabul the selected dates. Too bad, but I guess there will be another round soon :)

[Wing_man]

Anyone on the course before the 3rd of April?

[dreamliner81]

Hi All,

I am going to Phase 3 on Friday at 9 am!

best of luck!

[Joffyh]

Alann I've got mine at 12:30 on Friday so I don't know if I will be seeing you.

Good luck to yourself and everyone else :ok:

[Dondon]

Hey guys, just to clarify...

Are most of you alrady accepted to FTE? For people that will go through phase 3 interview... how are you preparing?

Cheers

[Joffyh]

I haven't been accepted to FTE. I can't speak for anyone else that has applied but it would some people have been.

[Smiler737]

Hey guys, anybody else going down on the 3rd April???? Also do you know wat they mite be expecting from the interview, EG - Technical, or just a personality assessment??

[Wing_man]

What can you guys tell me about the package cityjet has to offer? its a little difficult to find the relevant information.

Cheers and good luck with selection to all those involved :ok:

[Martyn hobbs]

What did everyone think of the Interview/tests?

Alison was very nice and easy to talk to/ be interviewed by.

I think (as always) I could have given more in the Interview, lots of good things I could have added but didnt!

Good luck to everyone for the next Phase!

[Smiler737]

Snap, why is it, as soon as you walk out of the interview room, you think of something amazing to say, but by that time its too late....

It was a very relaxed interview, and yes, Alison was very welcoming.
Good luck to all that applied!!!

[Dondon]

Interview was very relaxed! Mine took about 50-55 minutes. Alison did mention that it will take 1.5 to 2 weeks before anyone gets an answer.

Has anyone applied to the Flybe scheme with FTE?

Good Luck :)

[Wing_man]

Yes I applied for the flybe scheme however was turned down.... :ugh:


Good luck guys :ok:

[Dondon]

Hey guys,

Does anyone actually know what kind of deal successful cadets will get? What is the current starting salary for CityJet cadets?

For Phase 4, the airline deals with the interview. I can imagine it's 2 or 3 Captain/HR member mixed panel that will grill ya with questions!

[chileconcarne27]

Hi guys,

A bit of a heads up for stage 4 (if it's anything like the phase 4 i went through with the City Flyer scheme) is that it's on person from HR and we had the Ops manager/piloty person, and yes, it was a one hour grilling - drink the one glass of water slowly or you'll run out in the first 15 mins!!!

There were lots of questions about why you joined that scheme in particular, what you've already done to further your career as a pilot, why you would make a good F/O, lots of competancy based questions so make sure you've got examples at the ready for these sorts of scenarios:

- Excellent customer service
- A time when you have stood up to a senior member of staff
- A time when your authority has been challenged
- A time when you have been part of a team, not necessarily the leader

.....etc etc etc

Make sure these examples are on the tip of your tongue, but if you can't recall anything, tell them you'd like a minute to compose your answer and then come out with it, no point in fluffing your interview for the sake of 30 seconds.

hope that helps! best of luck to you all and hope to see you in the sunny south of Spain very soon.

Chile

[Dondon]

Thanks for the description chile! I'm pleased to say I'm through to the final phase of this selection. Has anyone else heard anything from FTE/Cityjet?

Good luck!

[Martyn hobbs]

I'm through too, what day did they ask you to go on?

Im down on the 22nd April.

[Wing_man]

Congratulations guys, I have not yet heared anything - fingers crossed anyway.

Good Luck :ok:

[Dondon]

Good to hear guys! Good luck for anyone who hasn't heard anything yet. I've got the interview the 21st, very early in the morning!

I think 30 applicants were interviewed. There are 10 places for cityjet cadets apparently. 1/3 of a chance basically, not bad!

It's not looking too bright for CityJet though! Not looking too bright for any airline now though :eek:

//D

[dreamliner81]

Good luck guys!

I have my final interview on the 21st at 1.30!

[Martyn hobbs]

Dondon- Do you mean 30 people were interviewed at phase 3?

If so, do you mean that ALL 30 people got through to the final phase 4??

[Joffyh]

Martyn

30 people were invited to phase 3 based on their answers to the questions at phase 2. The number of people to get through to phase 4 all depends on their results/performance at phase 3.

I was at phase 3 and still waiting to hear back...

[Dondon]

Sorry if I didn't make it clear enough.

I was told that 30 people were interviewed at phase 3. I do not know how many of us have made it through to phase 4. I think that whoever "ticked all the boxes" will be given a chance to present themselves to the airline at phase 4. Can anyone else confirm this?

Dondon

[AviationRelation]

Just foun city jet cadet sponsorship . So i am guessing i have missed it completely? How often are they taking on?

[Joffyh]

I'm afraid so, well for this round anyway. CityJet took on some students last Autumn through FTE, this is the first one this year. If it's a continuous thing then I'd say you're looking at a minimum of around 6 months till the next one...I stand to be corrected though!

[XH588]

The last intake was October and then March so you should be able to extrapolate from there. I'm still waiting for a phase 3 reply...

[Martyn hobbs]

XH588- Have you tried ringing FTE yet to ask them directly?

I've had problems before with emails getting lost between me and FTE (unfortunately!)

[XH588]

I shall email them. I get the feeling it won't be good news because I would have expected them to phone me. It can't hurt.

[Joffyh]

I didn't get it :(...ah well life goes on!

Good luck to everyone for Stage 4 and to those who get through, have a great time :ok:

[Dondon]

Sorry to hear joffyh! What are your plans now? Did you get some kind of feedback from them?

Regarding phase 4, I don't think there is a group exercise on this day. I believe that it is just another interview. Does anyone know anything different?

[dreamliner81]

Has anyone heard anything yet? I know it is only thursday but this wait is killing me!
good luck again guys!:ugh:

[Martyn hobbs]

Not heard anything yet, I was told we would hear friday so roll on friday! I still cant help checking my emails every 5mins just in case though!

Good luck guys n girls :ok:.

[OUASrules!]

I got it.... I can't believe it! Has anyone else heard yet? Looking forward to getting down to Jerez now!

[Dondon]

Congrats!

Still haven't heard anything. They did say Friday, so hopefully I'll get the call tomorrow. Has anyone else heard from FTE and Cityjet?

When are you starting, June or July course?

[Fox_one]

Hi guys!

Congratulations to all those accepted!

I got a place, I'm very happy! Just got to get the loan sorted and then I'll be on the July Course. If Tony (guy from Glasgow) is on here-it was nice to meet you on the day mate and hope you've got in too.

Would it be a good idea to start a facebook group or similar to share tips/problems in the run up? I've literally got 1001 things to sort out before July!

Matt

[OUASrules!]

Congrats mate!

I got the nod yesterday but still don't know which start date I've got....

Any idea how many of us there are?

Matt

[Fox_one]

Thanks mate. I was told there were 10 places but not sure if they all got filled.

I haven't got a start date either but hopefully I can go in July. Carmen is ringing me back on Monday with some more details.

Have you been out to Jerez for a look? Sounds fantastic :-)

[chileconcarne27]

Well done guys!

Looks like some of you may be joining us in June (three of us starting in Jerez on the BACF course).

PM me if you have any initial questions. Make sure you start your 'to do' list early, and cross off as much stuff as possible early on.

Chile :ok:

[olioli]

Halloo Irish/French friends.

I'm out in July on the BA CityFlyer scheme - how many of you CityJet guys are there? Someone said not everyone has heard back yet.

Good luck

[OUASrules!]

olioli - so far I gather it's two of us, although CJ did say they would let everyone know by Monday at the latest. We also find out on Monday what course we are on (June or July).

Good luck to those who haven't heard yet....

Matt

[V25]

Hi guys.

Congratulations to everyone that made it! FTE called on Thursday to say I've been accepted! :)

Matt (Fox_one) - Glad to hear you got in, it was nice to meet you too!

I've not been out to Jerez yet. Hopefully I'll get a chance at the beginning of May though.

Tony

[Dondon]

:D
So I finally got the call...

Carmen: "the reason I have (not) called you is because you have been successful in the Cityjet scheme"

I could not believe it, it's been a HORRIBLE wait since thursday! Hope to see you out there in July guys! For anyone who still hasn't visited Jerez, it's a great place!

Good luck for anyone who has still not heard anything from them. :)

[OUASrules!]

Well done mate! I feel for you though - that must have been a painful wait!

Look forward to seeing you in Spain!

Matt

[Dondon]

Well done to you too!
I know this might be too early, especially since we don't know which course we will be given, but I've created a facebook group called 'FTE July 2008 Course' for all the students. :8 As I'm aware, this will be a mix between ba cityflyer, cityjet and self sponsored students. correct me if i'm wrong.

I thought it would be good to discuss what to sort out etc. before we get there!

Well done everyone who tried out for cityjet's scheme.

[chileconcarne27]

Dondon,

Good idea about the Facebook page. Are some of you definitely starting on the 30th June as us BACF guys are? I think most of you will be a month behind us, probably starting end of July.

Not long to go now really...see you lot out there!

Chile

[Fox_one]

Well done Dondon, god that must have been a long, nerve racking wait. I missed the call on thursday and couldn't phone them back until Friday and that was hard enough. Must feel good now though!

Well done on the facebook group although I did a search today and couldn't find it....any ideas?

[chileconcarne27]

I couldn't find the Facebook page either. Would be nice to see what everyone looks like before we go.

Apparently it's 27 degrees out there and the pool still hasn't been filled!!

[Dondon]

Hey guys, the facebook group is there, but the odd thing is that it is not showing when you search for it. So I deleted it and created another one, and the problem persists.

I have contacted Facebook. If you pm your email/facebook alias I can invite you to the group.

Cheers!