cant apply again for 6 months - gutted
 

On top of recieving a rejection email from both Easyjet & BA (cant apply again for 12 months for BA at LGW) I cant apply to EJ for 6 Months, after which time I will be too old to become cabin crew

This is a very sad realisation for me and a very big deal as not only was I bullied out of staying in retail & not allowed by my family to become a pilot when I was younger in Ireland (I live in Manchester) I'm 40 & this has hit me very, hard, having already been pressured by people in my present and previous retail employers, friends, family and everyone else around me who tried to talk me out of it - perhaps I do not have the emotional stability or resilence required to become cabin crew, which was me lowering my sights from becoming a pilot (because I was too old) and now the same has happened again, so now I cant even do this

I've applied to both my old retail employer and my present retail employer for a job in/transfer to Ireland & am moving back to my family there (in accordance with thier wishes & instructions) because it is not meant for me to become cabin crew and anyway, I suspect that certain information passed between them, my family and the airlines had (and has/will always have) the effect of preventing me from leaving retail, where I have always been bullied and put down by other people all my life, where I have no choice but to allow this behaviour

Sadly this is the reality of life, that it is not my destiny to become cabin crew and in giving up on my dream & in letting go of it, that I can do so with some sort of diginity - I am totally gutted :{

I work for EJ and can tell you at the age of 40 you are NOT TOO OLD to work there, don't know what your situation is regarding bills etc, but if you can stay where you are get a job to pay the bills and apply again in 6 months. Although I have sometime ranted and raved about how bad things are at EJ it will be worthit when you get the job!!

I'm 44 and start as Cabin Crew with easyJet in the new year. What makes you think you are too old?

Age Does Not Matter
 

Hi

I am 51 years old and start my Cabin Crew career with easyJet on 7 Dec 2010. I wish I was still in my 40's.

Yes, irishmanc, a the previous posters have already stated, it's certainly not your age that is holding you back from becoming cabin crew.

From the easjet career website: Do your research instead of assuming!

Instead I would have a good look at your performance on the assessment days and at what stage yo have been rejected. Until you say differently, I will assume you made it through to the interview as you wrote that you received a rejection email. Which would mean that your interview skills have let you down. This is something that can be practiced so not the end of the world. The hardest bit is to make it to the interview which you successfully achieved.

easyjet is very clear about the competencies they are looking for, and they even tell you during the assessment day if I remember it correctly. It's all common sense stuff anyway eg safety, teamwork, presentation/uniform standards, working under pressure, etc

Just think about all the competencies they are looking for (even send them an polite email and ask them to remind you, can't hurt!!!) and think of examples when you displayed these skills. Think of two or three example for each. And otherwise follow general interview standards (e.g. wear a suit, smile, make eye contact...). You can find lots of online advise including on the easyjet career website!!! Again, do your research! Being well prepared will help you on the day!

Also, and that will sound harsh, stop moaning and take control of your own life. Nobody can make you do anything or anything you don't want to do in this day and age and the country we live in. That includes your friends and family. If you are letting yourself being bullied, that's your problem. Don't let them. If this has always been your dream, don't give up. If it's not happening, do something else. But nothing good is ever going to happen to you if you don't stop blaming everybody else for your problems.
By the way, with 40 you are not even to old to become a pilot if that's what you really want (Once more, do your research, don't just assume!!!). The only person stopping yourself is you! Stop blaming the world and get on with it!!!

Sorry, just my opinion, of course I don't know you or your circumstances, I'm only reacting to your post and my interpretation of it so I may have it all wrong. Either way, don't let anything or anyone stop you from reapplying because there is no reason for it. You will find a lot of crew who started well over 40 and you will find a lot of crew had to reapply several times before it worked out for them.

Good luck with reapplying in 6 month time. Use the time wisely!

job application
 

Hi, new here,

Just sent off an EasyJet application on the 28th of November. The base i'm applying for is Bristol.
Just wondering how long it would take for them to get back to me? Would it be by letter or email?

Thanks, Joe

Hi Joe

You should get an automated confirmation email that they received your email straight away.

After that it may take a while (some people hear back within a few days, others have to wait a few months, unfortunately.). It depends when and where they holding recruitment days for Bristol. There will probably some in Bristol at some point but sometimes you'll have to travel to London Luton or London Gatwick.

At this time of year easyjet is recruiting a lot for next year so hopefully you shouldn't have to wait for too long!

Good luck,

Dolley

Hi Dolley,
About the application..I dont remember recieving any confirmation email..?
I got sent an email a few days later saying there was a technical problem of how my log in details were not sent to me properly after registering my account...even though ive already sent my application off..
Just sent it off again, dont know if this helps or not, and waiting for confirmation email.

Joe

hi
 

Hi guys, I would like to apply for EZY and I would like to know more about medicals? What checks must be done, where and how much approximately does it cost? I would appreciate if you can list all medical checks they require.
Thanks for your answers....

Hi Joe

This is from the easyjet career website FAQ section:

Good luck with getting it sorted!



Hi topgun

The medical is done by the GP who has access to your medical history (most likely the one you are registered with now) and it's just a simple questionnaire about your and your family's medical history.
It should not cost anything unless your doctor's practice charges an amount for admin reasons.
I can't remember what questions they ask but it's nothing tricky.
Eye sight may have to be done by an optician. Again, that cost depends o your optician but I think you can get them fairly cheap.


Hope this helps,

Dolley

Hi Guys
 

I have been shortlisted for recruitment at Liverpool Airport Base, I would like to know if there is anyone else who is travelling from Liverpool Area to London Luton EasyJet Academy on Thu 16th Dec 2010, who has applied for Liverpool Base. Would be interesting to talk to you guys.:)

Hi JoeMoe

I completed my application for BRS on 22nd November and was invited for A/D on 18th Jan 2011 a couple of days ago. Hope this helps :)

Callum,

you can only apply for one base initially but you will be asked for base preferences in your interview and you can mention your flexibility then. I would apply for LGW initially as it's the bigger base and expanding faster so chances are that you'll get an assessment day sooner.

It takes a few month between your interview (your interview, not when you send off your application!) and starting to fly.

First you have to pass the interview and it takes about one week before you hear back.

Then you have to go through the whole referencing and CRC process which can take quite a while depending on your history but will take at least 4 weeks due to the CRC.

And then they have to place you on a training course. That all depends on when the next place is available and may take a while.
And then you have to go through the course (about 3 weeks) but once you've passed your course you'll go flying pretty much straight away.

So if it goes as smoothly as it possible could and everything goes in your favour you are still looking at a minimum of two month between interview and flying. And that would be super quick, and half a miracle to be honest.

You do get paid from the first day of your training course though, not from your first day of flying.

Good luck with your application!

hey

Got invited to an assessment day on Jan 11th. Good times :)

unemployed for past 2 years
 

I have been unemployed for the past 2 years, would it be a problem in getting an airport security pass?

Emmabumblebee

No, it won't be a problem. Either you have been claiming benefits which means they can get a reference that way, or you will have to provide a personal reference of sorts. Either way, they've seen it all before and know how to get the references they need. All you need to do is being as honest as possible, provide the information required and work with them.

Good luck!

Hi Callum

Sorry, no idea.

However, this is from the easyjet career website FAQ section:


Everything after seems to take everything from between a week and a few month. Not what you want to hear, I know. Hope for the best. At least you have a job in the meantime to keep you going!

Good luck with your application,

Dolley

AD Jan.18th LGW
 

Hi, I'm finally invited to the assessment day :) so happy, and scared as well, especially because it's short notice.
Anyone will be there already on the 17th?
Any advice/examples about the group tasks? that's the part I always fail... but it'll be the first time with EZY though.

Assessment Day
 

Hi there i was just wondering if anybody else has been accepted for the assessment day on thursday 20th jan at luton?

Anyone for Luton on the 17th February for AD
 

Hello I am travelling to Luton for the AD this Thursday. Is anyone else's AD on that day. I am going to probably be one of the oldest there :p at 46 years old. I will probably feel abit out of it so Im hoping there is someone there who is at least over 30.

Also whilst reading about Easyjets criteria they did state that you should not have any tattoos. I have a 4 letter name on my forearm, which can be covered but Im just alittle worried if I pass and we are made to wear short-sleeved blouses. I can cover it with make-up but do you think this will lesson my chances if they see it at the AD.

Im having a debate with myself here whether to turn up or not, Many thanks everyone.

Jacqui. :O