Britannia Airways - Sponsorship Scheme 2004
A virtue....
if you have a degree, you're more likely to get onto the course. im currently doing my 'a' levels in physics, maths, geog & computing, and a friend of mine whos a pilot, said the more qualifications you've got, the better chance you've got on getting onto the course. he's a captain for britannia himself
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Chin
Thanks for the response.
I appreciate and understand all that you have said. And indeed on reflection some of what I queried in my post need not have been if I had actually thought about it.
My response was in reference to the discussion within this topic about flying hours and experiance/ dedication. That this time BAL axed the high houred guys and as you said favoured people they could identify with as being right for the company personally.
The trouble Im having is digesting the idea of proving through that particular application form (and potentially future ones!) how, other than with formal qualification and background you can show yourself to be the right sort of potential candidate that will work well with your company and warrant the expense of training and investment for the future.
I guess this is just asking for a tip/ help towards outlining something which may be apparent to others but perhaps not myself.
Feel free to PM me if you want.
RB
Ive thought a little, so i think its ok to press send
Thanks for the response.
I appreciate and understand all that you have said. And indeed on reflection some of what I queried in my post need not have been if I had actually thought about it.
My response was in reference to the discussion within this topic about flying hours and experiance/ dedication. That this time BAL axed the high houred guys and as you said favoured people they could identify with as being right for the company personally.
The trouble Im having is digesting the idea of proving through that particular application form (and potentially future ones!) how, other than with formal qualification and background you can show yourself to be the right sort of potential candidate that will work well with your company and warrant the expense of training and investment for the future.
I guess this is just asking for a tip/ help towards outlining something which may be apparent to others but perhaps not myself.
Feel free to PM me if you want.
RB
Ive thought a little, so i think its ok to press send
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I'm guessing knowone has found out yet?? The HR lady at the selection day said that some people would/might be called, which made me suspect that the successful people would be called up, and the unlucky ones given the standard thanks but no thanks letter.
I'm keen to find out how ive done and to see whether ive made it through. However, if i find out ive not made it through then ill be really dissapointed its over,,,,,,, however, at the moment i still realise i have a chance. Do i want to be this side of receiving the letter or the other!!!???
Anyone received any phone calls yet???
G-ANDY
I'm keen to find out how ive done and to see whether ive made it through. However, if i find out ive not made it through then ill be really dissapointed its over,,,,,,, however, at the moment i still realise i have a chance. Do i want to be this side of receiving the letter or the other!!!???
Anyone received any phone calls yet???
G-ANDY
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RB,
Ok. I'll keep this in the forum rather than PM it as to be honest there is little one can expound on a lot of these application forms that are used at the start of a selection process. Often it can be key phrases that are looked for or how long did you take filling out the form and then returning it, ie have you thought about what you have written.
Different companies have different criteria that they give to the agencies that are used, more often than not these are then applied with no grey area. Like so many things these are a gate and really should be looked as as such.
Unfortunately to a great degree it is a bit of a lottery at this stage so the first we get to see are those on the shortlist from stage one. Again we come back to the earlier problem of numbers costs and available resource.
Sorry to say that there is really little else i can give you. Oh and thanks for thinking before hitting the send button!!!
Best regards
Chin.
Ok. I'll keep this in the forum rather than PM it as to be honest there is little one can expound on a lot of these application forms that are used at the start of a selection process. Often it can be key phrases that are looked for or how long did you take filling out the form and then returning it, ie have you thought about what you have written.
Different companies have different criteria that they give to the agencies that are used, more often than not these are then applied with no grey area. Like so many things these are a gate and really should be looked as as such.
Unfortunately to a great degree it is a bit of a lottery at this stage so the first we get to see are those on the shortlist from stage one. Again we come back to the earlier problem of numbers costs and available resource.
Sorry to say that there is really little else i can give you. Oh and thanks for thinking before hitting the send button!!!
Best regards
Chin.
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Hey guys
Is the waiting killing you's as much as me.
Still no phone call yet and my stomach is sick with nerves. Every time the phone rings I jump.
Please the first person to get the call post and let us know. At least then we know the ball has started rolling
Regards
Is the waiting killing you's as much as me.
Still no phone call yet and my stomach is sick with nerves. Every time the phone rings I jump.
Please the first person to get the call post and let us know. At least then we know the ball has started rolling
Regards
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I wouldn't get to exicted guy's. I spoke to a very nice lady at AA yesterday afternoon and she said that they have no information from Britannia and we may not find out until friday.
Sorry, I meant to say tuesday
Sorry, I meant to say tuesday
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Tuesday? But the next stage is on the following Thursday and Friday, from what they told us!
Oh well. If I get through (and I haven't been told yet either) then I'll be trying once again to book time off work on 2 days' notice...
Oh well. If I get through (and I haven't been told yet either) then I'll be trying once again to book time off work on 2 days' notice...
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Well done John.
Just had a phone call myself so i will be joining you down there. I am going down for the friday morning session so fingers crossed that it all goes well. I was a little confused as the guy from AA said to come smart/casual due to group activirties. I take it "smart/casual" means shirt and tie, surely!!!!!!!!!
Just had a phone call myself so i will be joining you down there. I am going down for the friday morning session so fingers crossed that it all goes well. I was a little confused as the guy from AA said to come smart/casual due to group activirties. I take it "smart/casual" means shirt and tie, surely!!!!!!!!!
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Congratulations J Mo.
Well he said a suit was a no-no, something about building a fortress and crawling about on the floor? (!) I was thinking smart pants, shirt and possibly a tie, can always take the tie off if you're over dressed I guess! Quite a lot of documentation that you need to take too!
Anyone any idea what to expect?
Well he said a suit was a no-no, something about building a fortress and crawling about on the floor? (!) I was thinking smart pants, shirt and possibly a tie, can always take the tie off if you're over dressed I guess! Quite a lot of documentation that you need to take too!
Anyone any idea what to expect?
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RE: rmcfarlane
I know what you mean, complete torture - I just want it to be over one way or another - now I know people are starting to be called, it makes the waiting all that more unbearable!
Good luck to everyone and well done to those above!
Ash
I know what you mean, complete torture - I just want it to be over one way or another - now I know people are starting to be called, it makes the waiting all that more unbearable!
Good luck to everyone and well done to those above!
Ash
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Yay or nay......
Congratulations to those who got the thumbs up today. Unfortunately I don't think I'm one of the lucky ones as I haven't had a call today (so my mum tells me). What time did Andrew call you? Guess I get a "thanks but no thanks" letter on Tuesday......back to the drawing board I guess!
Good luck for those going to Luton next week. Sounds like you might need a hard hat and some knee pads!
Good luck for those going to Luton next week. Sounds like you might need a hard hat and some knee pads!