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Has anyone been interviewed with a registration number higher than 135? Or has selection become alphabetical once again? Last question is everyone being assessed in the BAC 1-11, and are they passing?
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Its good to see that half of you are running before you can walk!
I would like to add that I have found the whole BACitiexpress recruitment process to be conducted in a totally pathetic and unprofessional way.
I have been selected for interview.....great!......but when! Tomorrow, next week, next month, next year. the year after!
Bearing in mind that most of us of sweated blood, tears and many pound notes to get to this position, don't you think we are entitled to be treated in a professional manner.
BACitiexpress must have an idea when they are planning to interview, if so please give us an indication in order that many of us will be able to get the time off, be in the country or not be committed elsewhere. There is nothing I would not drop for the interview, along as I am in the uk.
Many were interviewed & sim checked prior to the application form becoming online. Many (mostly Integrated-read previous) were selected the first week and interviewed(notified by telephone) several weeks later, it appears the rest of us, and make no mistakes we are at the bottom of the pile are notified by an email with no indication as to when or where!
BACitiexpress, I do not know how many applications you had, but I can guess it was expected to be around 1500-2000, I do not know your selection criteria, but it appears everyone gets an interview, so I like it and I would rather know I had an interview than not know but please please starts acting like a professional business and let people know soon, preferably before I have to pay for our long awaited family holiday in November!
I would like to add that I have found the whole BACitiexpress recruitment process to be conducted in a totally pathetic and unprofessional way.
I have been selected for interview.....great!......but when! Tomorrow, next week, next month, next year. the year after!
Bearing in mind that most of us of sweated blood, tears and many pound notes to get to this position, don't you think we are entitled to be treated in a professional manner.
BACitiexpress must have an idea when they are planning to interview, if so please give us an indication in order that many of us will be able to get the time off, be in the country or not be committed elsewhere. There is nothing I would not drop for the interview, along as I am in the uk.
Many were interviewed & sim checked prior to the application form becoming online. Many (mostly Integrated-read previous) were selected the first week and interviewed(notified by telephone) several weeks later, it appears the rest of us, and make no mistakes we are at the bottom of the pile are notified by an email with no indication as to when or where!
BACitiexpress, I do not know how many applications you had, but I can guess it was expected to be around 1500-2000, I do not know your selection criteria, but it appears everyone gets an interview, so I like it and I would rather know I had an interview than not know but please please starts acting like a professional business and let people know soon, preferably before I have to pay for our long awaited family holiday in November!
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They like to keep you on file and will call you for interview when required.
You will recieve a call and be given a selection of dates on which they are interviewing, and invited to attend whichever is convenient. I see this as a professional way of doing things and fail to understand the dissatisfaction of a recent poster.
If successful, you are given the sim profile with power, pitch, speeds etc. The actual route is given on the day, but speaking to those who have attended recently, it seems to be a SID from MAN or BHX followed by a hold then procedural or vectored ILS
You will recieve a call and be given a selection of dates on which they are interviewing, and invited to attend whichever is convenient. I see this as a professional way of doing things and fail to understand the dissatisfaction of a recent poster.
If successful, you are given the sim profile with power, pitch, speeds etc. The actual route is given on the day, but speaking to those who have attended recently, it seems to be a SID from MAN or BHX followed by a hold then procedural or vectored ILS
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You will recieve a call and be given a selection of dates on which they are interviewing, and invited to attend whichever is convenient.
Now I'm left wandering whether I'm going to be called again at some point or if I have blown it by turning down the one day they offered - I have tried ringing them but haven't managed to get a definitive answer.PW
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I know of 3 people that were previously contacted by telephone and none of them were given an option of dates for either the interview or the sim check. They also did 3 separate routes on the sim.
I think it would have been better if Citiexpress had given an explanation of the process and an indication of likely timescales, but just my personal opinion.
I think it would have been better if Citiexpress had given an explanation of the process and an indication of likely timescales, but just my personal opinion.
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You people amaze me!! Pi$$ and moan about not getting interviews, get told you have been selected for interview and pi$$ and moan some more. Just call BACX and tell them that you
do not want the job. Because if you are all crying now I sure as hell do not want to work with you in a few months time!!
Love to know your real names!!
M
do not want the job. Because if you are all crying now I sure as hell do not want to work with you in a few months time!!
Love to know your real names!!
M
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I'm not sure that anyone is crying now just looking to be treated in a professional manner - is that so wrong!
Besides are you one of the pilots serving notice or one of the pilots that bitch about your employer/state of cockpit/rosters etc etc.
Most people are the same, cos we all want things improved, whether that be our working conditions or the recruitment process or whatever. Constructive criticism is how things get improved, or are you one of those that never raises issues so nothing ever gets improved!
I've also heard that the person in charge of the process is on holiday which is why we are not hearing anything! True/false?
Besides are you one of the pilots serving notice or one of the pilots that bitch about your employer/state of cockpit/rosters etc etc.
Most people are the same, cos we all want things improved, whether that be our working conditions or the recruitment process or whatever. Constructive criticism is how things get improved, or are you one of those that never raises issues so nothing ever gets improved!
I've also heard that the person in charge of the process is on holiday which is why we are not hearing anything! True/false?
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St Paul,
Off the mark on all!! Did not see anything constructive in the initial paragraphs of your post!
I am a person who enjoys my job at BACX and as for my roster it's been good so far, next month looks even better. Lots of two sector days with the odd night stop thrown in... 4 this month.
The people who call for interviews also handle all the paperwork, id checks etc for ALL new employees, so they are VERY busy at the moment. When you do get around to talking to them you will see how helpful they are.
M.
Off the mark on all!! Did not see anything constructive in the initial paragraphs of your post!
I am a person who enjoys my job at BACX and as for my roster it's been good so far, next month looks even better. Lots of two sector days with the odd night stop thrown in... 4 this month.
The people who call for interviews also handle all the paperwork, id checks etc for ALL new employees, so they are VERY busy at the moment. When you do get around to talking to them you will see how helpful they are.
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Well they can give me whatever time they like, i've waited too long not to get a shot at it. I've only heard good things about rostering and the people there, just the stability of the company was in question on one thread.
Any how MOKU check your PM's
Good luck to all with the interviews
Any how MOKU check your PM's
Good luck to all with the interviews
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BACX Recruitment Professionalism
St Paul,
You really are going into the wrong occupation if you want my honest opinon.
With an attitude like that the base Capt of wherever you end up being posted to (god forbid you actually pass the interview and sim) will have you in the office for a 1 way, hats on, no coffee, no biscuits conversation. The line trainers will ASR your personality (this happened in Britannia) and you will be royaly shafted.
We have all sweated blood, tears, other people's money, years, relationships, well payed jobs and avgas getting to where we are and do not appreciate little scrot bags like you telling us our company does not recruit correctly, efficiently or that we treat people badly. There are plenty of my mates who would gladly be offered an interview; if only for practice!
Let me put it to you this way. 2 people have the task of siffting through up to 2000 applications and yes, the initial trawl is AIDED with a keyword search. The vast majority is done by hand and as a result we do get good guys from a vast background of age, experience and not just integrated courses. Its no wonder then that there is a slight delay between submitting your form and hearing about your interview - YOU ARE NOT THE CENTRE OF THE WORLD!
As for the interview boarding, if you don't like the way you are being treated, there are plenty of other airlines to apply to. As somebody so correctly pointed out, give the company a ring to find out whats going on! CRM is largely after all about COMMUNICATION (thats two way in case you hadn't worked it out otherwise it would just be talking)
No, the company does not interview everybody.........is this an effective use of resources? No. Again, not being practical, logical and pragmatic are real handicaps for you in the flight deck old chap.
If I was you I would really think carefully before bad mouthing ANY company or person in aviation; its too small an industry to get away with it. You obviously need to get a bit more industry experience - clearly not a born aviator or you wouldn't winge: you'd be grateful you had an opportunity to present yourself to a professional outfit whose training is totally geared up for sub 1000Hr first MPA pilots with no up front bond.
Anyway, St P, sort your life out or its pointless even bothering. The interview panel will typically be a line Capt from your fleet plus a senior management type. They aren't stupid. If you aren't really bothered they will chop you.
As for me, yes, I am a line pilot with BACX and yes, I am happy where I am, grateful and very glad to have a job in a stable airline (again threads here are misleading as the future is not quite as bleak for BACX as it has been).
Should you find yourself at BHX I'll watch out for your ego as it forces everyone out of the crew room.
Grow up.
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You really are going into the wrong occupation if you want my honest opinon.
With an attitude like that the base Capt of wherever you end up being posted to (god forbid you actually pass the interview and sim) will have you in the office for a 1 way, hats on, no coffee, no biscuits conversation. The line trainers will ASR your personality (this happened in Britannia) and you will be royaly shafted.
We have all sweated blood, tears, other people's money, years, relationships, well payed jobs and avgas getting to where we are and do not appreciate little scrot bags like you telling us our company does not recruit correctly, efficiently or that we treat people badly. There are plenty of my mates who would gladly be offered an interview; if only for practice!
Let me put it to you this way. 2 people have the task of siffting through up to 2000 applications and yes, the initial trawl is AIDED with a keyword search. The vast majority is done by hand and as a result we do get good guys from a vast background of age, experience and not just integrated courses. Its no wonder then that there is a slight delay between submitting your form and hearing about your interview - YOU ARE NOT THE CENTRE OF THE WORLD!
As for the interview boarding, if you don't like the way you are being treated, there are plenty of other airlines to apply to. As somebody so correctly pointed out, give the company a ring to find out whats going on! CRM is largely after all about COMMUNICATION (thats two way in case you hadn't worked it out otherwise it would just be talking)
No, the company does not interview everybody.........is this an effective use of resources? No. Again, not being practical, logical and pragmatic are real handicaps for you in the flight deck old chap.
If I was you I would really think carefully before bad mouthing ANY company or person in aviation; its too small an industry to get away with it. You obviously need to get a bit more industry experience - clearly not a born aviator or you wouldn't winge: you'd be grateful you had an opportunity to present yourself to a professional outfit whose training is totally geared up for sub 1000Hr first MPA pilots with no up front bond.
Anyway, St P, sort your life out or its pointless even bothering. The interview panel will typically be a line Capt from your fleet plus a senior management type. They aren't stupid. If you aren't really bothered they will chop you.
As for me, yes, I am a line pilot with BACX and yes, I am happy where I am, grateful and very glad to have a job in a stable airline (again threads here are misleading as the future is not quite as bleak for BACX as it has been).
Should you find yourself at BHX I'll watch out for your ego as it forces everyone out of the crew room.
Grow up.
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Bugspeed - read PMs!
Since my post I would like to thank all the people who work at BACitiexpress in your various positions for your private messages, informing me that I am not allowed to have an opinion but more importantly telling me exactly what is going on inside BACX and what the current situation is.
Job well done!
Well I have to get the information from somewhere and there is nothing like ruffing up a few feathers to get people to repond!
Since my post I would like to thank all the people who work at BACitiexpress in your various positions for your private messages, informing me that I am not allowed to have an opinion but more importantly telling me exactly what is going on inside BACX and what the current situation is.
Job well done!
Well I have to get the information from somewhere and there is nothing like ruffing up a few feathers to get people to repond!
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Couldn't agree more with your post and hope that I don't end up having to sit alongside half the @@@@heads that are posting on here.
I really feel sorry for the BACX Captains that might end up with these moaning pricks in the RH seat wearing sunglasses when it's dark.
I know many Captains at BACX and they will NOT put up with it.
I hope these clowns don't slip through the net at interview.
If I am lucky enough to get a job with BACX and I end up being paired with one of these moaners on the type rating course, they will get told very very politely to wind their neck in.
Couldn't agree more with your post and hope that I don't end up having to sit alongside half the @@@@heads that are posting on here.
I really feel sorry for the BACX Captains that might end up with these moaning pricks in the RH seat wearing sunglasses when it's dark.
I know many Captains at BACX and they will NOT put up with it.
I hope these clowns don't slip through the net at interview.
If I am lucky enough to get a job with BACX and I end up being paired with one of these moaners on the type rating course, they will get told very very politely to wind their neck in.
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Could not agree more with the last post!
I got the email saying that I will be called for interview at some point back on the 28th Sept.
Still patiently waiting for the phone call.
830 hours modular 28 year old.
I got the email saying that I will be called for interview at some point back on the 28th Sept.
Still patiently waiting for the phone call.
830 hours modular 28 year old.
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Hopefully the following will help. To the same extent hopefully these points will be taken as my perception and views and I will not be shot down!
I submitted my application very early - I was lucky in that I had a day off and I sat and did the application until finished.
I then got a call for interview, passed that and went into the simulator. I then got a letter saying I had passed all aspects and was in the hold pool, but that all current planned courses were full.
From what I have seen the recruitment process from BACX's point of view is extremely streamlined and efficient. Basically they seem to be forward planning the courses and ensuring they have a hold pool to fill these courses, and a further 'pool' of candidates ready for interview to refill the hold pool. I admit that it would be nice to be better informed of timescales, but to the same extent they have been flooded with applications and their priority must be processing the successful. This must take a major time resource and therefore will limit the time they have to feedback.
However, how many airlines are able to provide feedback, or even let you know they have your details? Think about what the CAA put us through in getting to this stage! I think based on the industry benchmark, BACX are doing a good job.
My view of the situation is that I am likely to be called forward or advised of a course date towards the end of this year, with a start date early next year. As they do this they will start interviewing the next batch. Slowly we all move on. I do not know how they select the priorities, but I have been told by a senior person that there is no way to jump their priority order. I think it works on application date and sequence.
In terms of interview and selection, I found BACX superb to deal with. They were friendly and efficient, but most of all extremely professional in their handling of the interview and sim assessments. At each stage my desire to work for them has been further enhanced, and that they have treat me like an important person in which they have an interest in my success.
The hard thing is waiting, but my feeling is that it is going to be worth it.
I submitted my application very early - I was lucky in that I had a day off and I sat and did the application until finished.
I then got a call for interview, passed that and went into the simulator. I then got a letter saying I had passed all aspects and was in the hold pool, but that all current planned courses were full.
From what I have seen the recruitment process from BACX's point of view is extremely streamlined and efficient. Basically they seem to be forward planning the courses and ensuring they have a hold pool to fill these courses, and a further 'pool' of candidates ready for interview to refill the hold pool. I admit that it would be nice to be better informed of timescales, but to the same extent they have been flooded with applications and their priority must be processing the successful. This must take a major time resource and therefore will limit the time they have to feedback.
However, how many airlines are able to provide feedback, or even let you know they have your details? Think about what the CAA put us through in getting to this stage! I think based on the industry benchmark, BACX are doing a good job.
My view of the situation is that I am likely to be called forward or advised of a course date towards the end of this year, with a start date early next year. As they do this they will start interviewing the next batch. Slowly we all move on. I do not know how they select the priorities, but I have been told by a senior person that there is no way to jump their priority order. I think it works on application date and sequence.
In terms of interview and selection, I found BACX superb to deal with. They were friendly and efficient, but most of all extremely professional in their handling of the interview and sim assessments. At each stage my desire to work for them has been further enhanced, and that they have treat me like an important person in which they have an interest in my success.
The hard thing is waiting, but my feeling is that it is going to be worth it.
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INTERVIEW
Come on everyone im keen to plug my wares so to speak, this is how you should look at it.
Im really looking forward to it, im even going to skive work to go
Good luck everyone
Im really looking forward to it, im even going to skive work to go
Good luck everyone