Britannia Airways - Sponsorship Scheme 2004
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Congrats to you both on getting onto the next round, i wish you the best of luck for the next stages.
I am assuming that they would have made all their phone calls today as they will be off work tommorow and Monday which leaves Tuesday very late to be informing people but who knows.
I was present at the first test on the first day but feel that unfortunately this is where the road ends for me. I would've loved to have progressed further (as any of us would) as i feel that Britannia is a great company to work for, but everything happens for a reason so as this was my first ever job interview/selection test, i am just taking this as a good experience. At least next time i go i know what to expect and can prepare more so that i can hopefully get further.
Once again well done and all the best for the future.
I am assuming that they would have made all their phone calls today as they will be off work tommorow and Monday which leaves Tuesday very late to be informing people but who knows.
I was present at the first test on the first day but feel that unfortunately this is where the road ends for me. I would've loved to have progressed further (as any of us would) as i feel that Britannia is a great company to work for, but everything happens for a reason so as this was my first ever job interview/selection test, i am just taking this as a good experience. At least next time i go i know what to expect and can prepare more so that i can hopefully get further.
Once again well done and all the best for the future.
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Hey guys,
Well I just assumed that we wouldn’t be finding out until the beginning of next week so I haven’t looked at this site over the past few days and subsequently missed out on all nail the biting and jumping at the phone every time it rings - guess I should be grateful for that at least.
Needless to say I didn’t get the call today so I think I can safely assume I didn’t make it through to the next round. Guess I’ll be getting the 'thanks, but no thanks' letter sometime next week then!
Oh well, a little disappointed (obviously) but in no way bitter.
The very best of luck to all those who made it through! Please continue to let us know what it was like and how you got on!
Chin-up everyone else, I guess there’s always next year!
BW
Well I just assumed that we wouldn’t be finding out until the beginning of next week so I haven’t looked at this site over the past few days and subsequently missed out on all nail the biting and jumping at the phone every time it rings - guess I should be grateful for that at least.
Needless to say I didn’t get the call today so I think I can safely assume I didn’t make it through to the next round. Guess I’ll be getting the 'thanks, but no thanks' letter sometime next week then!
Oh well, a little disappointed (obviously) but in no way bitter.
The very best of luck to all those who made it through! Please continue to let us know what it was like and how you got on!
Chin-up everyone else, I guess there’s always next year!
BW
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Well all I can say to that is . . . . ******!
Can only hold out some hope that they didn't manage to get all 48 before the knocked off work for the Bank Hoilday. So maybe (with luck) hear something Tuesday.
If not good luck to all those who progress, it only gets tougher from here on in and now they are looking to see how you interact with others. I like to think of it as the pub test . . . 'Would I enjoy sitting with this person in a boozer for an afternoon/evening'.
Fingers crossed for Tuesday anyway.
Stephen
Can only hold out some hope that they didn't manage to get all 48 before the knocked off work for the Bank Hoilday. So maybe (with luck) hear something Tuesday.
If not good luck to all those who progress, it only gets tougher from here on in and now they are looking to see how you interact with others. I like to think of it as the pub test . . . 'Would I enjoy sitting with this person in a boozer for an afternoon/evening'.
Fingers crossed for Tuesday anyway.
Stephen
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Well, they rang me yesterday to tell me I'd got through (yay) - but I was at work doing a late shift, so couldn't ring them back to arrange a slot. And now they won't be in the office again until Tuesday, so I'll be going to Luton on 3 days' notice. Again. Bah.
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I guess if its like a pub test then its good that i didnt get through as i dont drink alcohol ! 
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But im sure that i would still be good company even though i would be sober and the other might be steaming!
.......But im sure that i would still be good company even though i would be sober and the other might be steaming!
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hey guys,
congrats to all who have got through to the second stage.
i know it's a bit of an odd question but do any of you who got the call have a surname that starts with a letter near the end of the alphabet??
thanks
jordie
congrats to all who have got through to the second stage.
i know it's a bit of an odd question but do any of you who got the call have a surname that starts with a letter near the end of the alphabet??
thanks
jordie
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Folks don't we think we are looking too much into this with respect to alphabetical order? Probably be in order of test scoring, wouldn't you think?
Person who comes 20th may not be able to make it now so number 49 get the next shout. Would you say thats more probable that getting the results sorting them into alphabetical order and then calling.
I also still think they will look at the application forms of those from about 30th best score downwards and may bump people who have slightly dodgy answers. It's what I'd do if I was in HR at Britannia. Plus I'd also be surprised if nobody from 49 onwards was as the second stage, but we'll never know so c'est la vie.
We should all chill out with repect to this, go and sit in a darkened room until Tuesday evening (making sure we have our mobiles with us of course)
Person who comes 20th may not be able to make it now so number 49 get the next shout. Would you say thats more probable that getting the results sorting them into alphabetical order and then calling.
I also still think they will look at the application forms of those from about 30th best score downwards and may bump people who have slightly dodgy answers. It's what I'd do if I was in HR at Britannia. Plus I'd also be surprised if nobody from 49 onwards was as the second stage, but we'll never know so c'est la vie.
We should all chill out with repect to this, go and sit in a darkened room until Tuesday evening (making sure we have our mobiles with us of course)
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still hope?!
I'm hoping that they didn't get through to everybody on Friday - the first successful person posted a message at about 4pm Friday so maybe they started calling people late and didn't get finished?! (obviously, I'm in denial!)
Suppose there's no point in getting strung up about it, can only wait and see...
Best of luck to all those who have had the call, hopefully a few more of us will be joining you
Suppose there's no point in getting strung up about it, can only wait and see...
Best of luck to all those who have had the call, hopefully a few more of us will be joining you
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All that documentation...
Would any of the lucky people heading back to Luton at the end of this week care to venture what they'll be taking with them as proof that they have good eyesight?
At the moment all I have is a card from my last opticians appointment with my prescription written on it! I'm not sure whether or not this will be sufficient...
Cheers,
Super VC10
At the moment all I have is a card from my last opticians appointment with my prescription written on it! I'm not sure whether or not this will be sufficient...
Cheers,
Super VC10
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To be honest that prescription should be sufficient as it will show how many dioptres your eyes are - in order to get a class 1 medical you need to be within + or - 3.00 dioptres. Unfortunatley that doesn't show whether you're colour blind so the best thing to take down, if i was going would be my class 1 medical certificate-however, i understand that some people dont have these so can only assume that the next best alternative is a prescription from the optician.
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Eye sight requirements
I don't know a lot about it, but im sure i was told at my medical that the limits had been changed last summer to +\- 8 dioptres? im outside the +\- 3 limits you quote there, but i still managed to obtain my license...?!
Also, does anyone have a list of what we need to bring with us? I had the passport photo with me last time, but didn't need it. and it would be just my luck to be without it the next time and to be asked for it!
Gaelicpilot
Also, does anyone have a list of what we need to bring with us? I had the passport photo with me last time, but didn't need it. and it would be just my luck to be without it the next time and to be asked for it!
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Hi,
I was told to take a certificate from my optician. After going to see my optician, he said he couldn't give me a 'certificate' as such, but could give me a signed letter (on letter headed paper) stating the fact that i'm -0.75D in each eye. Don't think much more than that will be necessary.
The things I was told to bring were:
- Optician certificate (+photocopy)
- Passport
- Passport photograph (with name on back)
- Proof of national insurance number (P60 etc, +photocopy)
- Driving licence
- Log book
- All (original) examination certificates
John
I was told to take a certificate from my optician. After going to see my optician, he said he couldn't give me a 'certificate' as such, but could give me a signed letter (on letter headed paper) stating the fact that i'm -0.75D in each eye. Don't think much more than that will be necessary.
The things I was told to bring were:
- Optician certificate (+photocopy)
- Passport
- Passport photograph (with name on back)
- Proof of national insurance number (P60 etc, +photocopy)
- Driving licence
- Log book
- All (original) examination certificates
John
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Hi guys!
Been away on a trip and just got home to get a message that i'll be joining the other 47 in the next stage!
Going on wednesday afternoon so if your there too drop me a line!
Good look to all, seconds out, round 2!!!!!!
kempus
Doh!
Meant thursday! Bloody jet lag!
Been away on a trip and just got home to get a message that i'll be joining the other 47 in the next stage!
Going on wednesday afternoon so if your there too drop me a line!
Good look to all, seconds out, round 2!!!!!!
kempus
Doh!
Meant thursday! Bloody jet lag!
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twas the night before and all was still...
well, for myself and quite a few others this is the final night before we find out one way or another. My poor post man wont know what hits him in the morning when i pounce on him for my letter!
As this is prob my last post regarding this, i'd just like to wish all those still waiting for confirmation and those who have made it good luck!
This really is a great opertunity for those lucky 5, and you never know, i might not be out yet!
The best of Irish luck to yis!
-R
As this is prob my last post regarding this, i'd just like to wish all those still waiting for confirmation and those who have made it good luck!
This really is a great opertunity for those lucky 5, and you never know, i might not be out yet!
The best of Irish luck to yis!
-R
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Can't agree with that point more myself! You never know we may be fortunate yet. I would love the experience this week but I think we all know, if it doesn't happen this time, although the market is slow - there WILL be another opportunity! I don't expect a letter yet either way! Anyway - best of luck to you all and keep us informed!
Ash
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Hey guys
Just to let you know any of you who are like me still holding hope that we made it through to the 2nd stage. I've just phoned aa appointments and Andrew the guy looking after Britannia isn't in today. So I reckon that they managed to ring all 48 on Friday.
Ah well there's always next year.
Good luck to all you who got through and the lucky 5 make sure to let us know how you get on.
jordie
Just to let you know any of you who are like me still holding hope that we made it through to the 2nd stage. I've just phoned aa appointments and Andrew the guy looking after Britannia isn't in today. So I reckon that they managed to ring all 48 on Friday.
Ah well there's always next year.
Good luck to all you who got through and the lucky 5 make sure to let us know how you get on.
jordie
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email: Dear John...
I emailed the lady at AA who sent me the details of round 1 earlier this morning.
She just got back to me with the following:
"We are in the process of calling the successful applicants today. I can tell you however, that unfortunately on this occasion you have not been selected for the next stage of interview. A letter will go out to you explaining this in the next couple of days."
So i havent made it, BUT they are still calling people!
Good luck to all who are still waiting, i'm gonna go join the other elite 152 now
-R
She just got back to me with the following:
"We are in the process of calling the successful applicants today. I can tell you however, that unfortunately on this occasion you have not been selected for the next stage of interview. A letter will go out to you explaining this in the next couple of days."
So i havent made it, BUT they are still calling people!
Good luck to all who are still waiting, i'm gonna go join the other elite 152 now
-R
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This is getting ridiculous! It's now Tuesday afternoon and the first sitting of the next round is the day after tomorrow... How can the guy in charge of the Britannia sponsorship selection process at AA be away today!!!? It's not really fair to both successful and unsuccessful applicants not to know some way or other.
I find it amazing that they would still be calling any successful applicants so late. Surely it's just the unsuccessful ones left to be informed!?
Anyway, best of luck to all who already know that they are going, and even better luck to those who are still to find out. I'm supposed to be flying later, but look at the weather! Typical...
I find it amazing that they would still be calling any successful applicants so late. Surely it's just the unsuccessful ones left to be informed!?
Anyway, best of luck to all who already know that they are going, and even better luck to those who are still to find out. I'm supposed to be flying later, but look at the weather! Typical...