Aer Lingus Future Pilot Programme 2019

[CMM92]

Yep, just seen that. Here we go again.

Good luck to all those who have applied again and those still awaiting an answer.

[Conjo]

I applied for the intake earlier in the year, but got a rejection email a few months ago. Can I reapply now does anyone know? Or is game over for me until next time?

[Port872]

With a minimum of 25 people waiting to hear back after the psych/medical I think it's nearly safe to say those of us who haven't heard anything since the assessment centre interview are more than likely out of the running.

Then again, with the applications being open again last week god knows what is actually going on :rolleyes:

[PPRuNeUser0207]

Good luck to those reapplying. I find it odd it has reopened so soon. A shortage must be forecast!

[ShamrockF]

A shortage must be forecast!

In 2021 Aer Lingus plan to hire a large number of pilots. The two cadet schemes launched this year will help feed the 2021 numbers.

[Av8rr]

In 2021 Aer Lingus plan to hire a large number of pilots. The two cadet schemes launched this year will help feed the 2021 numbers.


Any definite source that they are already feeding for 2021??

[PPRuNeUser0207]

Has anyone from PPRuNe been offered a place on the courses next year?

Cheers

[BuzzKill_91]

According to the poll, 5 people received rejection emails after the psych interviews. Would anyone be willing to share when those emails went out if no positive ones have gone out yet?

[km28]

How did people get on with the aptitude tests? Most went okay but I feel I didn't do great in the monitoring ability!

[Shane_w77]

Anyone any idea as to when calls start going out ?

[CMM92]

Hi again folks,

Just a reminder that the deadline is closing 5pm (GMT), this evening (23/11/2019), for those that haven’t completed it. I finished mine not too long ago now. Forgot how nerve-racking, that video interview is. 😂

Good luck to you all again. :ok:

[Shane_w77]

Hi again folks,

Just a reminder that the deadline is closing 5pm (GMT), this evening (23/11/2019), for those that haven’t completed it. I finished mine not too long ago now. Forgot how nerve-racking, that video interview is. 😂

Good luck to you all again. :ok:

any idea when calls start going out ?

[GPMC]

out of curiosity, for those that completed he assessments / interview over the last few days, was it the exact same format / interview questions as those sent out in Aug?

[PPRuNeUser0207]

out of curiosity, for those that completed he assessments / interview over the last few days, was it the exact same format / interview questions as those sent out in Aug?

Yes, the video interview questions were slightly varied

[PPRuNeUser0207]

Can anyone tell me where the last assessment centre was held?

[BuzzKill_91]

Can anyone tell me where the last assessment centre was held?

Carlon hotel at Dublin airport

[PPRuNeUser0207]

Thanks a million!

[kal254]

Anyone from the 27 waiting to hear back from physc interviews hear anything postive?

[shamrock_f22]

Anyone from the 27 waiting to hear back from physc interviews hear anything postive?
Nothing yet

[PPRuNeUser0207]

Nothing yet

Nothing back from this new campaign either

[Av8rr]

Anyone get a rejection email today?

[Shane_w77]

Anyone get a rejection email today?

No not yet have you ?

[Zizijet]

Still nothing from my side ...
Did you receive the "fatal" email from Aer Lingus? I hope not !!

[SarahStarrr]

Anyone get a rejection email today?
Nothing yet, have they started going out?

[PPRuNeUser0207]

Anyone get a rejection email today?

Nope. Did you?

[km28]

I would be surprised if we got a reply so soon. I was predicting hearing before Xmas and then interviews in the new year?

[SarahStarrr]

I would be surprised if we got a reply so soon. I was predicting hearing before Xmas and then interviews in the new year?
I went to the information evening regarding this round of recruitment and they said that they intend getting the interviews done before Christmas

[BuzzKill_91]

For the June people waiting to hear back after the psych interview, invitations to the medical starting going out last week it seems.
Best of luck to all still waiting.

[shamrock_f22]

Yep invitation to medicals being given although expect little to no notice. Not sure why they think people are sat around without anything else to do but anyway, progress at last!
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[FFfrusciante]

Yep invitation to medicals being given although expect little to no notice. Not sure why they think people are sat around without anything else to do but anyway, progress at last!
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I don't know why the notice is so short but I do know that the AMC they use has a waiting list all the way into April next year, so perhaps Aer Lingus are given last minute cancellation spots and that's where the mad rush comes in.

[shamrock_f22]

I don't know why the notice is so short but I do know that the AMC they use has a waiting list all the way into April next year, so perhaps Aer Lingus are given last minute cancellation spots and that's where the mad rush comes in.
Yeah possible but poor planning Tbh. I mean for people who work in industry being asked in the middle of the day if you can make it to a day long medical the very next day is a big ask - not because they don't want to but because of the position it puts you in with your employer

[PPRuNeUser0207]

It's all very strange. The new applicants haven heard a peep either.

Good luck to those getting medicals. Please keep us informed if you ink the page!

[Bravo53559]

So I got the dreaded rejection email yesterday. It was sent from their applicant tracking system so I can only assume other unsuccessful candidates got rejections yesterday too.

Also, I’ve heard that Aer Lingus have instructed successful candidates not to comment on this thread. I honestly can’t understand the deliberate mystery around this whole process!

Anyway, the field has now narrowed so best of luck to those of you still waiting or completing medicals. Remember, it ain’t over til it’s over!

[PPRuNeUser0207]

So I got the dreaded rejection email yesterday. It was sent from their applicant tracking system so I can only assume other unsuccessful candidates got rejections yesterday too.

Also, I’ve heard that Aer Lingus have instructed successful candidates not to comment on this thread. I honestly can’t understand the deliberate mystery around this whole process!

Anyway, the field has now narrowed so best of luck to those of you still waiting or completing medicals. Remember, it ain’t over til it’s over!


What stage did you get rejected from? Was it post interview or had you applied for the new competition.

[Ruiz]

So I got the dreaded rejection email yesterday. It was sent from their applicant tracking system so I can only assume other unsuccessful candidates got rejections yesterday too.

Also, I’ve heard that Aer Lingus have instructed successful candidates not to comment on this thread. I honestly can’t understand the deliberate mystery around this whole process!

Anyway, the field has now narrowed so best of luck to those of you still waiting or completing medicals. Remember, it ain’t over til it’s over!

Sorry to hear that, Bravo. Hope you've got better luck next time!

What stage did you get rejected from? Was it post interview or had you applied for the new competition.
Post interview from what I can tell

[Bravo53559]

What stage did you get rejected from? Was it post interview or had you applied for the new competition.

Rejected post-interview from the June group.

[PPRuNeUser0207]

Rejected post-interview from the June group.

Sorry to hear! Best of luck for the future!

[ComplyWithMe]

Rejected post-interview from the June group.
damn I’m so sorry! Thanks for updating us all.

[shamrock301]

I got called today for the assessment centre next Thursday 12th. I didn’t apply the second time round and hadn’t heard anything after the online assessments in June/July.

[gregc320]

Was this for the most recent program opened 2 weeks ago?

[sierralima320]

If you read again shamrock301 was referring to June's campaign. As it seems, nobody who has applied for the second campaign has heard anything yet! (unless theres someone on here who has?)

[sierralima320]

Was this for the most recent program opened 2 weeks ago?
Hi, if you read that post again you’ll see Shamrock301 was referring to June/July campaign. By the looks of it, applicants for the most recent camping are yet to hear anything, good or bad (unless somewhere here has?)

[shamrock_f22]

I got called today for the assessment centre next Thursday 12th. I didn’t apply the second time round and hadn’t heard anything after the online assessments in June/July.
Wow that's pretty amazing. Best of luck to you!

[shamrocky]

I did a bit of digging yesterday as I was flying with the right person. Application numbers are massive and require a lot of detailed analysis. They are also running aDEP process at the same time. Over 6000 applicants between them!!! Cadet interviews over the next two weeks are a mix of the last two processes. Course are in March 20. If you haven't been contacted you are still in with a shout. Good luck to all.

[SliabhLuachra]

Calls started yesterday for the latest cadetship round.

[sierralima320]

Calls started yesterday for the latest cadetship round.
Did you receive one for the latest round? I’ve only heard of people who were maybe in holding after online tests from last campaign being contacted.

[PPRuNeUser0207]

Calls started yesterday for the latest cadetship round.

Did you get the call for the November applicantion?

[SliabhLuachra]

Did you get the call for the November applicantion?

My friend did yes. The latest cadetship opening ie. Nov just gone

[330pil]

I did a bit of digging yesterday as I was flying with the right person. Application numbers are massive and require a lot of detailed analysis. They are also running aDEP process at the same time. Over 6000 applicants between them!!! Cadet interviews over the next two weeks are a mix of the last two processes. Course are in March 20. If you haven't been contacted you are still in with a shout. Good luck to all.


hmmm interesting. I’ve talked to 3 different EI pilots I know, and all had said the same thing , next one is starting in feb not ‘March’ but anyway . With 20 spaces on the course . I’m still waiting to hear back myself , haven’t gotten the rejection email . Good luck if you applied too

[PPRuNeUser0207]

Put simply, this is excellent marketing for a large Airline. Unfortunantly, its a business & businesses are out to make profit. They're one of the only Airlines to cover all costs for a Trainee Pilot, this is excellent publicity and a fraction of the cost of getting the airline name out there.
Don't get me wrong, I absoultly admire the Airline for doing this, for whatever reason, ultimately they are pioneering a way that has long since been forgotten. Yes they could do better in how they treat potential employees, however given the majority of training regimes for wannabe Pilots, most cadet programmes can only be described as putrid!

I don't think Aer Lingus need to do much marketing. As for the training. Cadets will repay the majority of the costs through a reduced salary bond.

I agree that most other programmes are terrible. So credit to Aer Lingus on this one.

[sierralima320]

Anyone heard anything today?

[Aviationaddict]

Anyone else get a call? Dying to know if I got past the aptitude tests

[PPRuNeUser0207]

Ladies and gentlemen. If anyone who applied in November 2019 has received an assessment date could you please reply below.

Thanks!

[Redmo]

I got the call today after applying in the November round

[ShrannyToon]

I got the call! Delighted. Got it yesterday. Applied for the newer cadetship just gone in november

[PPRuNeUser0207]

I got the call! Delighted. Got it yesterday. Applied for the newer cadetship just gone in november

Great news, what date?

[ShrannyToon]

Great news, what date?

Monday 16th of Dec. Anyone else? And what about how the day goes?

[Mariagrazia]

Monday 16th of Dec. Anyone else? And what about how the day goes?

ShrannyToon clear you inbox/outbox so that I can send you a message :)

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[PPRuNeUser0207]

Monday 16th of Dec. Anyone else? And what about how the day goes?

Clear your inbox I can't PM you back

[ShrannyToon]

Clear your inbox I can't PM you back

Thanks fixed it there

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[Jammysticks]

Monday 16th as well! Delighted :)

[Zizijet]

Got a call from the recruitment team last Wednesday, next round of assessments this Wednesday 11th in Dublin !!!

[shamrock301]

Does anyone have any details on the assessment centre? I.e. format, layout etc.. would be hugely appreciated.

[PPRuNeUser0207]

Does anyone have any details on the assessment centre? I.e. format, layout etc.. would be hugely appreciated.

Two group stages, if you are successful at those you get an interview in the afternoon.

[Aviation dreamer]

has anyone who applied in the November opening received a rejection yet?

[SarahStarrr]

has anyone who applied in the November opening received a rejection yet?
Not yet but I'm not really holding out hope any more as a good few people have already received calls for assessment centres this week and next.
I think next step is rejection emails which should start coming out by the end of this week.

[SliabhLuachra]

Not yet but I'm not really holding out hope any more as a good few people have already received calls for assessment centres this week and next.
I think next step is rejection emails which should start coming out by the end of this week.

just FYI for anyone waiting - I only got “offered” 1 day by HR ie. there were only c.20 places left, and that was Thursday afternoon. Sorry folks but just so ye aren’t waiting for ages to find out, I’d be doubtful many more calls are being made.

[SarahStarrr]

just FYI ago anyone waiting - I only got “offered” 1 day by HR ie. there were only c.20 places left, and that was Thursday afternoon. Sorry folks but just so ye aren’t waiting for ages to find out, I’d be doubtful many more calls are being made.

Sounds about right! I look forward to my third rejection 😂 I'll just try again next year 🙏🏼

[PPRuNeUser0207]

You're still in until that email.

[PPRuNeUser0207]

Sounds about right! I look forward to my third rejection 😂 I'll just try again next year 🙏🏼

There are more assessments on Monday 16th.

[smamrock320]

Hi,

I have my assessment on Wednesday, I have no flying experience.

does anyone have any tips how to prepare for the flight crew interview?

cheers and best luck!

[ComplyWithMe]

You're still in until that email.
They stated on the November application that because of the volume of applicants they won’t be sending out rejection mails and basically if you don’t hear back within four weeks then you haven’t been selected.

[SliabhLuachra]

Hi,

I have my assessment on Wednesday, I have no flying experience.

does anyone have any tips how to prepare for the flight crew interview?

cheers and best luck!

Dont worry about that, neither do i and there are people every year who don't have experience and get through.

Just get to know the company itself, what its looking for, stats about the company, basic aerodynamics for aircraft and parts of an aircraft and the types of aircraft Aer lingus fly. Nothing too technical apparently from what i've been told.

[PPRuNeUser0207]

They stated on the November application that because of the volume of applicants they won’t be sending out rejection mails and basically if you don’t hear back within four weeks then you haven’t been selected.

That was stated on the initial reply when you applied and not on the reply after the assessments. Those who got through the initial screening stage were then invited to do the online assessments.

Anyone who was not invited to online assessments will not hear back. Those who completed the assessments will either get a phone call or a rejection email.

[FFfrusciante]

There are 30 pages to this thread, those who keep asking about what to expect just need to flick back to the start of this topic and you'll see it's all been answered before.

[ComplyWithMe]

That was stated on the initial reply when you applied and not on the reply after the assessments. Those who got through the initial screening stage were then invited to do the online assessments.

Anyone who was not invited to online assessments will not hear back. Those who completed the assessments will either get a phone call or a rejection email.


almost everyone gets invited for online assessments! If someone doesn’t get an online assessment then you definitely won’t be getting a call to do them after the fact!! It was fairly clear in their application I thought!

[PPRuNeUser0207]

almost everyone gets invited for online assessments! If someone doesn’t get an online assessment then you definitely won’t be getting a call to do them after the fact!! It was fairly clear in their application I thought!

Read back of the emails you have received in order. People may apply without meeting minimum criteria etc.

[sierralima320]

For those of us who've applied in the latest (nov) campaign and haven't heard anything, I reckon its pretty safe to say a rejection email will be sent in the coming weeks.

The 4 week window of no reply and assuming unsuccessful is only applicable to those who did not recieve an invite to the online assesments. It's pretty clear in the email.

To those attending assesment days in the coming days/weeks, goodluck!

Hoperfully those of us still waiting to hear something after assesments will be put out of our misery soon!

[SliabhLuachra]

Best of luck to those starting today:ok:

let us know how how ye get on!

[shamrock_f22]

Anyone heard back yet after their medical?

[martymcfly8]

Hi,

Has anybody from the July group that did the psychological interview still not heard anything? I heard rejection emails went out last week however I’m still in limbo.

thanks!

Hi,

I did my psych interview a bit more than one month ago and haven’t had any news. I heard people who were waiting since the assessment in September had had rejection emails but didn’t hear it for post psych people.

[CeilingFAN]

Soooo...

On the assessment day, is the lunch free?

Asking for a friend :p

[shamrock_f22]

Soooo...

On the assessment day, is the lunch free?

Asking for a friend :p
No, the hotel food isn't tesco cheap or uber delicious either. Expect to pay about 20 euro from what I recall. There aren't too many alternatives nearby so if you make it past lunchtime you're best off sticking around.

[SliabhLuachra]

How was the assesment for those of you that did it so far??

[CMM92]

I'm guessing, for those who haven't heard yet (myself included), from the 'November Application' will receive a rejection email soon?

[SarahStarrr]

I'm guessing, for those who haven't heard yet (myself included), from the 'November Application' will receive a rejection email soon?
Yeah I'm in the same boat myself. Expecting it any day now.

[PPRuNeUser0207]

By the looks of it very few people who applied in November got called and a lot of people who applied in the summer got called. I wouldn't be surprised if they run another assessment centre in January.

Don't expect to hear before Christmas anyway. Good luck to those doing the assessments.

[sierralima320]

JumpSeat_M - If nothing else, you’ve instilled some sort of hope for us Nov & no word applicants! Here’s to hoping your not wrong.

Best of luck to all of those undertaking assessments in the coming days!

[BuzzKill_91]

Anyone else from the June group get the call for a medical yet?

Was yesterday the last day of Group assessments for the November group, or are they still ongoing?

[Jammysticks]

From what I have heard, today is the last day of the November-entry assessments. They ran from last Wednesday to today.

[ShrannyToon]

Anyone else from the June group get the call for a medical yet?

Was yesterday the last day of Group assessments for the November group, or are they still ongoing?

Dupe post !! Apologies

[ShrannyToon]

Anyone else from the June group get the call for a medical yet?

Was yesterday the last day of Group assessments for the November group, or are they still ongoing?

today was the last day :)

[SliabhLuachra]

Anyone else from the June group get the call for a medical yet?

Was yesterday the last day of Group assessments for the November group, or are they still ongoing?

They said that today was the last day. Incredible calibre of people there on the day I attended. It's just such a fierce competition really and they really do put a lot of effort into selecting the right people. Nice to see young people, old people and men and women all mixed up. Enjoyed the day a lot.

[Ruiz]

They said that today was the last day. Incredible calibre of people there on the day I attended. It's just such a fierce competition really and they really do put a lot of effort into selecting the right people. Nice to see young people, old people and men and women all mixed up. Enjoyed the day a lot.

100% agree with you, it was somehow a nerve-racking yet enjoyable and exciting day. Incredible selection too, enjoyed meeting so many like-minded people.

[sierralima320]

For anyone still waiting to hear after Nov assessments - I received my PFO email just after 4pm this afternoon.

[shamrock_f22]

For anyone still waiting to hear after Nov assessments - I received my PFO email just after 4pm this afternoon.
Sorry to hear, best of luck with whatever you do next and keep an eye out for the next round!

[SarahStarrr]

For anyone still waiting to hear after Nov assessments - I received my PFO email just after 4pm this afternoon.
Ah I'm sorry to hear that. I'm waiting on mine now.

[Petehen]

For anyone still waiting to hear after Nov assessments - I received my PFO email just after 4pm this afternoon.
Sorry about that. Was that for the online assessment or in person assessment?

[sierralima320]

Sorry about that. Was that for the online assessment or in person assessment?
It was for stage 1 online assessment.

[km28]

I just received my PFO email after sitting the group assessment and interview last week, best of luck to all still in the running!

[matteo3]

Also did the stage 1 online assessment and have still not gotten a reply back, and with next week being christmas not sure what to expect now

[BuzzKill_91]

I suppose no one has heard anything in the last week or two? When do you reckon there may be more news...next week or January I suppose? February is getting close to allow us to give the 4 weeks notice period...

[GPMC]

I suppose no one has heard anything in the last week or two? When do you reckon there may be more news...next week or January I suppose? February is getting close to allow us to give the 4 weeks notice period...

I was part of the summer group and completed my interview / assessment day in September. I got PFO email on Friday 20th December. Best wishes to all still in the mix

[SarahStarrr]

Got my PFO this morning after the November online assessments. Best of luck to everyone still in the running.

[BuzzKill_91]

Sorry to hear that, for the folks who received the dreaded rejection letters. Keep the faith and with this year's experience, I'm sure you'll nail it next year!

Did anyone else receive some good news since Christmas?

[smamrock320]

BuzzKill

Got a rejection email 5 days after the interview but was told it would be end of Jan before they would decide!!

[BuzzKill_91]

Sorry to hear that smamrock. I applied 4 time before I made it past the panel interview, so I can promise that you really learn something from the experience each time that will help you to progress to the next stage next time around. Keep the faith and hopefully there will be another one in the summer!

Were you in the latest November intake? I don't suppose they gave you guys any more information such as start dates or how many classes or positions they would have or anything?

Thanks a lot, and blue skies for the future!

[BravoSierra90]

Hello everyone,

Do you think that Aer Lingus will run another draft for 2020?
thanks

[Ruiz]

Hello everyone,

Do you think that Aer Lingus will run another draft for 2020?
thanks
Although it's not confirmed, the chances are extremely high.

[BuzzKill_91]

Any updates folks? I heard that some more medicals took place over the last week or two?

[SliabhLuachra]

Hello everyone,

Do you think that Aer Lingus will run another draft for 2020?
thanks

They told us on the assesment days they would open it again for 2020 in May but nothing's set in stone til it happens I guess.

[ROSSO7263]

Hi all,
I was wondering with the cadet program is it better to have a ppl to get in or do they want completely new pilots. Any help would be very good thanks.

[BuzzKill_91]

Hi all,
I was wondering with the cadet program is it better to have a ppl to get in or do they want completely new pilots. Any help would be very good thanks.

From what I can tell, the only thing they really want to see is that you have done at least a couple of hours or orientation flights to prove that you are interested and comfortable in a small plane. I know people who have gotten the cadetship with a PPL and were in the same class as people who had only done one or two introduction flights, so dont think it's either necessary or frowned upon really to have a PPL. Once you can prove its your passion and not just a whim then you'll be fine!

[smoggy68]

I realise this thread has not been used for sometime but I’m wondering if the cadets have been reinstated following Covid?
I’m aware easy jet cadets are back and BA cadets are still in a holdpool.

[A320LGW]

The major difference between the easyjet + ba cadets and the aer lingus cadets is that aer lingus spend 120k+ on them. I wouldn't go as far as to say they'll never bring it back though.

[CruiseMonkey]

Yes. I believe that cadets have been reinstated.

[smoggy68]

Yes. I believe that cadets have been reinstated.
Thanks for the info.

[ShrannyToon]

Is it realistic that this could come back in 2023/2024 for anybody in the know?