DHL UK cadet assessment LEJ base

[Shutdownatpl]

Hello boys and girls. Anyone attended DHL UK cadet assessment recently for LEJ base?
I wonder what to expect in an assessment? I know there is group exercise, math test etc... Any more detailed information would be much appreciated.

Thank you all!

[FlyingSaucepan]

Hi,

Do you have any information on this scheme? I haven't seen it advertised anywhere.

Thanks

[maverickflyer]

Hi, do you mind telling me how you applied to this and when?Thanks

[Bastardeux]

May someone direct me to the application for this?

[deltahotel]

Rule 1,2&3. Do not turn up unless you have an answer to the question 'how are you going to make being based in Leipzig work for you?'. I've said this many times and will continue to do so.

[TheFlyingFrenchman66]

Hey,

I've been invited to an assessement as well. I just don't understand why so many people complain about being based in Leipzig ? What's so bad about it ? Just live near the airport, problem solved ! It may not be the greatest city in europe, but a job is a job !

[P40Warhawk]

Me too today received invitation. TFF, when is your assessment day?

Anyone tips and tricks?
What the assessment is going to be like? Found something but not really current I think.

I live in Germany so for me no problem to move to LEJ.

[TheFlyingFrenchman66]

I'm going there on March 15 ! what about you ?

[P40Warhawk]

Assessment on 16h but will go there the 15th as well.

[Shutdownatpl]

I have an assessment 16th of March. i heard that is one of the toughest assessments out there. last time around only 4/36 passed to next stage.

then it comes Leipcig is one lovely city. Is not your major European capital but by far but one of better medium cities to live in Europe. In germany they call it "new berlin"

[JumboJet1999]

By 'cadet' scheme do they mean for those without flying experience or fATPL but just low hours?

[Shutdownatpl]

ATPL but no minimum hours requirement...

[save]

I have an assessment 16th of March. i heard that is one of the toughest assessments out there. last time around only 4/36 passed to next stage.

then it comes Leipcig is one lovely city. Is not your major European capital but by far but one of better medium cities to live in Europe. In germany they call it "new berlin"

Hi , shutdown , i'll have the assessment the 16th of march too.
Do you have any tips ?

[P40Warhawk]

Holiday Inn is also easy. 50Pence one way with the bus.

[Shutdownatpl]

are you guys having assessment in Germany? I have in EMA...

[P40Warhawk]

In EMA. I will go there the 15th, because connection is not very good to EMA by plane from Stuttgart. I think I will take Holiday Inn. Was suggested by a friend because Bus Connection.

[Shutdownatpl]

save, no not really, the reason i started this thread to get info about what to expect..
the only airline which i can't find much info about assessment...

[P40Warhawk]

But if you get in I think that you have a very good Employer and very good career chances.

I really hope I pass assessment, because I would really like to work as a pilot for DHL.

[Reveal1]

hi guys,
as more than ones wrote me, i will let you know soon here..just give me a couple of days.

[appfo09]

Hey fellows,

I wish to everyone of you Good Luck and all the best.

Could somebody please provide the link where I can apply for this job position?

Thank you and much appreciate!

[hoduka]

https://www.career.aero/dhl/en/job/show/id/1107

This is what I found:)

[J74]

We, wrote many times, and in many Thread is mention....
Hoduka...I suggest You to do some research and homework...You still, in your mind apparently not consciouss, speaking about a different Company.
This Thread is for DHL AIR UK..
Hope You get to Understand One day....

A question to You guys, who still asking about the Airline, where to apply, where the website, and many other strange questions....
How could you even image to go to be interviewed from DHL AIR if you don't know anything about the Company itself?

[schweizer2]

I too cannot find the link to apply to DHL AIR UK, any one able to point us to the right direction?

[deltahotel]

Is there not an ad on flightglobal via Contractair?

[testpanel]

Only a 2 minute search on flightglobal.....
And i can think of at least 1 more website with email addresses....

Why do todays pilots show such a lack of initiative (except for asking for information, the easy way)? I would have thought that todays internet youth would be more familiar websites and searches.....

[Reveal1]

Only a 2 minute search on flightglobal.....
Really??---These guys are looking to join as cadet B757/76 and in flighglobal is advertising something different...Contractair looking Pilots B757/76 rated with 1500TT---so this is not the case above!

Why do todays pilots show such a lack of initiative (except for asking for information, the easy way)? I would have thought that todays internet youth would be more familiar websites and searches.
:ok: I can be more than agree...

Sorry guys, if I wil be Honest and straightto the point but this is:

Dhl Air UK---well---I don't want to get you down guys, but ....
-Assessment with no tricks, very straight and taugh!
-You will find yourself with many others candidate, normally up to 30 people
and they will, if select, choose just 2-3 people to continue for Interview( behaviour and technical) with 2 HR ladies, ( both nice and one of them really experience and taugh, and working for DHL Air from years and years ago ..I can tell You..not easy Interview for you as Cadet) and 4 other Pilots with management and Recruiting duites after that SIM session, but this in others day.

----First day , 3 different timely test:
A) Presentation
B) Internal test
C) ATPL test
D) Menthal MAth Test
E) Group Exercise Test

Presentation:you have to stand up, speak and sell yourself in very short time, they will look at you, look at your body, movements, and some of the recruiters taking notes....PS. They care a lot about English !!!! So dont be surprised .
All four test are very taugh and is enough one error, and the all answer is wrong.
Menthal Math test, some are tricky and no time available.
Atpl test, mostly Performance and Flight Planning...if you know the staff should't be hard, but pay attention as the answers are really really close!!!

To continue....
During Breakfast and during lunch and every break you will be monitored and you will have to speak with all the board of recruitment, as they are approaching you and start to speak about everything they want...

-You will realize too, that some of the candidate are already "chosed"..referred.---
-Mostly German and some english these are the preferred Nationalities....others minority coming from Holland,Spain and Italy.

ABout DHL for CADETS prospect:
-You have to pay for the rating (old and not in the market) with a bond from your Salary
-you will fly just during the night, not so many hours (300 TT x year), and a lot of FDP...
-You will snif far away the B767
-You will shot ILS nothing more...
-Slow move in you career.
-Commuting not an option from Liepzig
-Flight are expensive from Liepzig and maybe you need to catch 2 airplane during your Annual Leave to come back home.
-Very Cold city in Winter.
-Not cheap taxes

I understand also that maybe for some low hours pilots with no choice it could be a nice outcome, but again...you need hours and with 300 hour x year not the right choice to build time and to gather experience., specially then if you'll fly always ILS with AFDS.

Go there try and anyway You will build some Assessment experience which is good-

For experience guy is of course something else.

Good luck to all of you, and be prepared!!
As in many jobs if you're really good and make the difference, you wil leave a small windows for DHL to turn you Down.
Be Honest, clear, easy going and don't lie or hide something, they will catch you in 1 second, believe me!

IS a Good Company and Good People over there:)

Hope this help---

If You pass this first day...and you continue..I will be happy to help you with interview and SIm...

[J74]

I can just confirm what our former FO Reveal1 wrote above:ok:
Just to add that in my opinion it seems easy but is not, they are really demanding!
They will tell You that is not a competition and that if You all pass they will take all of You...but this is my opinion, I think is not 100% true.
If it is true so I have to add that the Standard they require is really HIGH.

They 're looking to form a group of 10/12 people totally with 3 people already taken from previously assessment in Lepzig !

last not least...many German/UK guys invited with reference...and many of them thwy know the Recruitment board, from previous fligh school etc..

Human factor/CRM is really important for Dhl Air UK...as you will be the only one sharing all the night with the Captain!
....and---Be on time!!! taking off late or arriving late is a huge loss for DHL!!;)

[J74]

I'm sure with "nice" he was pointing out how they are as person and not how they look like..
what's your opinion..I'm curious now.

[J74]

Night flying is not for everyone.
I always start as PM, and Preparing a nice dinner on board..then before coming back as PF, tired and ready for a nice Captain breakfast.

[Reveal1]

Taugh = tough. ....
Thank You Council VAn..but probably I did more tham one mistake. I use to write very fast..

[AfroEagle0304]

In EMA. I will go there the 15th, because connection is not very good to EMA by plane from Stuttgart. I think I will take Holiday Inn. Was suggested by a friend because Bus Connection.
hi guys,
i´m also going to EMA for 16th march. I will ARR on 14th. But the whole 15th i have day of for my last preparation. So if somebody would like to meet and share som info i would appreciate.

See you there and i wish good luck to everybody!!!

[Face The Wind]

Hello,

I wil arrive the 15th, where are you staying ? I'm in the holiday inn, if someone wants to meet let me know

[Reveal1]

If you go to the Ibis Budget is really 30 second apart, just to cross a road.

[TH3CROW]

Hi!
Did anyone get to the SIM test? When? How was it?
Good luck!