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hi lads, just to clear up. how many people have actually got through to the 3rd phase of the thomson fly scheme and how many places are actual available for sponsorship with thomson. and finally is there any more stages of application after phase 3 before the candidates are offered a position with thomson
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There was 32 selected for stage 3 (four days, four candidates in the morning, 4 in the afternoon). Today being the last day, all the info is passed over to thomson for them to decide who is accepted. It is then at their discretion whether or not they interview (more than likely) or do any additional testing (probably not).
oh, and ten places up for grabs!
oh, and ten places up for grabs!
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Hello all,
Can't really remember what i scored on the deviation indicator tests. I think it was 7,8,8.
I can definately remember the trax scores though. They were 8,10,10. How could i forget that!!
I thought the biggest problem, was with the time given in order to complete the numeracy, numerical reasoning and verbal reasoning tests! Managed to finish them all but had to guess a couple at the end of the verbal!
Does anyone know weather these tests were designed not to be finished? Or was anyone else pushed for time?
Best of luck to everyone anyway,
AK
Can't really remember what i scored on the deviation indicator tests. I think it was 7,8,8.
I can definately remember the trax scores though. They were 8,10,10. How could i forget that!!
I thought the biggest problem, was with the time given in order to complete the numeracy, numerical reasoning and verbal reasoning tests! Managed to finish them all but had to guess a couple at the end of the verbal!
Does anyone know weather these tests were designed not to be finished? Or was anyone else pushed for time?
Best of luck to everyone anyway,
AK
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Hey guys!
Nice to see some of you on Friday (3rd), sorry I couldn't hang around, I had to make a mad dash out!
Overall, very impressed. A very relaxed attitude, great people, so much different to CTC.
I agree with Niraj that you can infact improve your PILAPT scores, but like he said....it's just a case of beating the game.
Devation I scored 9, 10, 10 and 9, 10, 10 on Trax (too many computer games
). Would be interested to see scores for shapes and others.
Time was a little tight on the tests, managed to have about 5 mins at the end to quickly check through.
How did your interviews go?
Matt
Nice to see some of you on Friday (3rd), sorry I couldn't hang around, I had to make a mad dash out!
Overall, very impressed. A very relaxed attitude, great people, so much different to CTC.
I agree with Niraj that you can infact improve your PILAPT scores, but like he said....it's just a case of beating the game.
Devation I scored 9, 10, 10 and 9, 10, 10 on Trax (too many computer games
). Would be interested to see scores for shapes and others.Time was a little tight on the tests, managed to have about 5 mins at the end to quickly check through.
How did your interviews go?
Matt
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Hye Guys,
Well I also applied to the BA CitiExpress scheme (the october startdate) and also hadn't heard back...
I then got an e-mail from my ISP telling me that "due to technical difficulties some e-mail might not have been delivered"... So I quickly wrote an new e-mail to FTE asking if they received it (sent 2nd of May).. Got an answer the next day:
Dear Guillermo,
Please be informed that we received your Phase 2 questions.
We will contact you shortly.
Kind Regards,
Flight Training Europe
So it looks like they are still going through the answers... at least I hope they are
As regards to the PILAPT test, I am convinced that you can increase your scores, it's all about finding an edge in the different tests...
I personally scored 5, 7,7 on the deviation indicator (think it was nerves) and 10,10,10 on Trax (to much time invested in playing Flight sims)...
The numeracy, numerical reasoning and verbal reasoning test are designed to put you under time pressure.. It's not so much that you finish all the questions (it helps though) but that you got the correct answers to the ones you did answer...
From what I heard answering 25 of 35 questions and getting say 22 correct is a way better score than answering all 35 and only getting 20 correct...
Anyways, congrats to all the guys who got on the different schemes.. If I don't get in, well then it's the normal route to Jerez for me in February....
Well I also applied to the BA CitiExpress scheme (the october startdate) and also hadn't heard back...
I then got an e-mail from my ISP telling me that "due to technical difficulties some e-mail might not have been delivered"... So I quickly wrote an new e-mail to FTE asking if they received it (sent 2nd of May).. Got an answer the next day:
Dear Guillermo,
Please be informed that we received your Phase 2 questions.
We will contact you shortly.
Kind Regards,
Flight Training Europe
So it looks like they are still going through the answers... at least I hope they are
As regards to the PILAPT test, I am convinced that you can increase your scores, it's all about finding an edge in the different tests...
I personally scored 5, 7,7 on the deviation indicator (think it was nerves) and 10,10,10 on Trax (to much time invested in playing Flight sims)...
The numeracy, numerical reasoning and verbal reasoning test are designed to put you under time pressure.. It's not so much that you finish all the questions (it helps though) but that you got the correct answers to the ones you did answer...
From what I heard answering 25 of 35 questions and getting say 22 correct is a way better score than answering all 35 and only getting 20 correct...
Anyways, congrats to all the guys who got on the different schemes.. If I don't get in, well then it's the normal route to Jerez for me in February....
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Hi Guys,
Applied to both Thomson and BACX, got interview booked with BACX next wednesday 8th.. rumbled through plane tickets hotel and stuff.. I really hope that I can at least be presented to the airline
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My weakness will probably be verbal reasonning as it won't be done in my mother tongue (am french) anyone has any advice on where I can get some tests for this ?
hope to see you there,
Ben
Applied to both Thomson and BACX, got interview booked with BACX next wednesday 8th.. rumbled through plane tickets hotel and stuff.. I really hope that I can at least be presented to the airline
.My weakness will probably be verbal reasonning as it won't be done in my mother tongue (am french) anyone has any advice on where I can get some tests for this ?
hope to see you there,
Ben
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Hello All,
Anyone heard anything yet with regards to Thomson fly cadet scheme?
Doing my head in waiting now(and its only been a couple of days)!!! We should find out sometime this week i think!
AK
Anyone heard anything yet with regards to Thomson fly cadet scheme?
Doing my head in waiting now(and its only been a couple of days)!!! We should find out sometime this week i think!
AK
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Give them a chance, they only finished interviewing on Friday!
I should think middle of this week sometime, Wednesday maybe?
I know they have to get it done quick because of the CitiExpress Scheme interviews starting soon
Matt
I should think middle of this week sometime, Wednesday maybe?
I know they have to get it done quick because of the CitiExpress Scheme interviews starting soon
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We were told it could be up too three weeks befor a decision is made!! So i wouldn't sit around waiting else you could be here for a long time. Would be nice to get hear this week though.
I checked out the starting salary with Thomsonfly...its not bad. about 32000 - 33000 when you add the duty and sector pay on top. Still wouldn't be as good as Easyjet scheme in terms of take home money but not bad none the less.
Taiguin
I checked out the starting salary with Thomsonfly...its not bad. about 32000 - 33000 when you add the duty and sector pay on top. Still wouldn't be as good as Easyjet scheme in terms of take home money but not bad none the less.
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Hi guys.
I wouldn't expect a speedy reply - during my interview I was told that we would only hear back once Britannia had decided what they wanted to happen next. Probably some time this week though.
I hope it doesnt take three weeks! I (and probably a few others out there) have to give a months notice for my current job. That means I wouldn't be able to go untill 28th Jul.
Apart from missing out on the first week of the course I'd have to go on a sunbed just to catch up with everyones tan!
EK
I wouldn't expect a speedy reply - during my interview I was told that we would only hear back once Britannia had decided what they wanted to happen next. Probably some time this week though.
I hope it doesnt take three weeks! I (and probably a few others out there) have to give a months notice for my current job. That means I wouldn't be able to go untill 28th Jul.
Apart from missing out on the first week of the course I'd have to go on a sunbed just to catch up with everyones tan!
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MattD - Thing is you probably would be contracted for a few years with Thomsonfly. You have to enter a bonding agreement with them for your Type Rating that requires you to pay half of it. If you leave prematurely you have to pay the full 20000 or so. Its not seven years though i agree LOL!!
EK4457 - Good point about the job situation actually. I have a job with the NHS but haven't started yet. I don't have to give any notice but i'd rather quite sooner as opposed to later down the line. So hopefully we'll know either way sometime this week.
Fingers crossed for you all,
Taiguin
EK4457 - Good point about the job situation actually. I have a job with the NHS but haven't started yet. I don't have to give any notice but i'd rather quite sooner as opposed to later down the line. So hopefully we'll know either way sometime this week.
Fingers crossed for you all,
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Hey guys
How did you all do on your assessment day? what was the feedback like regarding your tests and interviews?
ALSO LET US KNOW HOW YOU DID AS SOON AS YOU FIND OUT!!!!
How did you all do on your assessment day? what was the feedback like regarding your tests and interviews?
ALSO LET US KNOW HOW YOU DID AS SOON AS YOU FIND OUT!!!!
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Hello all,
MattD,
I know they only finished interviewing on Friday. They might have already assessed the results of those who were tested earlier in the week! Leaving only Fridays group to be assessed.
Dont forget, they have to let us know pretty quickly to also sort out the funding with the HSBC. I know this can take between 6-8 weeks when enrolling on the APP with Oxford.
Does anyone know if any assistance or help is provided with respect to sorting the financing out with the bank??
Good luck to everyone anyway!!
Be sure to let us know when you all hear
MattD,
I know they only finished interviewing on Friday. They might have already assessed the results of those who were tested earlier in the week! Leaving only Fridays group to be assessed.
Dont forget, they have to let us know pretty quickly to also sort out the funding with the HSBC. I know this can take between 6-8 weeks when enrolling on the APP with Oxford.
Does anyone know if any assistance or help is provided with respect to sorting the financing out with the bank??
Good luck to everyone anyway!!
Be sure to let us know when you all hear
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Hello nervous people!! I really hope we find out sooner rather than later!
Regarding finance - I dont believe that the airline would help in any way at all. I have already been accepted by FTE for one of their courses (before the thomson/bacx schemes were advertised) and had began to arrange finance through the schools recommended bank - I am sure the school, rather than the airline, would help you by providing contact details etc rather than actively doing anything on your behalf.
Incidentaly, the schools recommended bank has very favourable terms and conditions, interest rates etc compared with some of the other ones mentioned in this forums.
Also, FTE would allow you to start the course without actually having the cash in hand, as long as you have a letter from the bank stating that the money has been authorised in principle. With that in mind im sure there would be no panic for organising the readies!
If anyone knows anythign else regarding finance that would be great!
good luck everyone, and fingers crossed we get word today!!
Regarding finance - I dont believe that the airline would help in any way at all. I have already been accepted by FTE for one of their courses (before the thomson/bacx schemes were advertised) and had began to arrange finance through the schools recommended bank - I am sure the school, rather than the airline, would help you by providing contact details etc rather than actively doing anything on your behalf.
Incidentaly, the schools recommended bank has very favourable terms and conditions, interest rates etc compared with some of the other ones mentioned in this forums.
Also, FTE would allow you to start the course without actually having the cash in hand, as long as you have a letter from the bank stating that the money has been authorised in principle. With that in mind im sure there would be no panic for organising the readies!
If anyone knows anythign else regarding finance that would be great!
good luck everyone, and fingers crossed we get word today!!
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B B Bong,
Sorry for the confusion about the finance mate, i did mean the school helped sort it out rather than the Airline helped fund it.
I should have worded it better.
Good to hear that FTE will allow you start the course with a confirmation letter from the bank. Thanks for that info, answered my main concern.
Doesn't look like we'll hear today does it??? I have no nails left now, so i've started on my fingers. haha
AK
Sorry for the confusion about the finance mate, i did mean the school helped sort it out rather than the Airline helped fund it.
I should have worded it better.
Good to hear that FTE will allow you start the course with a confirmation letter from the bank. Thanks for that info, answered my main concern.
Doesn't look like we'll hear today does it??? I have no nails left now, so i've started on my fingers. haha
AK
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I imagine the FTE crew involved in the interviews for Thomson fly a few weeks ago are probably tied up this week with BACitiexpress interviews all week... my guess would be could be next week before anyone hears anything.
Good luck to everybody though
Good luck to everybody though
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I heard a rumour that ITV's airline show will be renewing their interest in Britannia/Thomsonfly after years with Easyjet. The theme for the new series will be based on big brother/celebrity love island - budding pilots will win the chance to conduct their training with FTE in Jerez, loosers are gauranteed lifetime c-list celebrity status and free passes to nightclubs in the North East of England. This is formaly known as, PHASE 4 selection!
Accurate?
Accurate?
ha ha