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Got the PFO letter this morning. I could write an essay as to why I genuinely feel hard done by but I shant lower the tone. Im going to take a step back and laugh at the farcical depths to which this industry has plunged in the last 5 years. Its lunacy of the highest degree.
Come on then, why do you feel hard done to? Did you get a chance to look at everyone else's applications? Do you know the background of all those that applied? If not, can you not concede that there may, just possibly, have been people out there who's application were more attractive than yours - perhaps not by much but by just enough to give them the edge.
I hope this doesn't sound condescending because it isn't meant to but being able to critically analyse your weaknesses, faults and strengths for that matter is a very useful skill in the aviation industry.
Besides, general feeling on here seems to be that the FlyBE sponsorship isn't as valuable as perhaps it once was?
I hope this doesn't sound condescending because it isn't meant to but being able to critically analyse your weaknesses, faults and strengths for that matter is a very useful skill in the aviation industry.
Besides, general feeling on here seems to be that the FlyBE sponsorship isn't as valuable as perhaps it once was?
Hey, got the acceptance letter for stage 2 this morning. Know I sound like an ungrateful s.o.b, but don't think I'm going along with it, on reflection the finances just don't work out for me and the brought forward dates are a real pain.
Anyway, am at stage 3 of CTC too, so hopefully that'll work out despite the reported 2% pass rate. It sounds like the best ab initio scheme around at the mo, save from winning a large sum on the lottery...
Good luck to you guys going for flybe, let us know how things progress.
Anyway, am at stage 3 of CTC too, so hopefully that'll work out despite the reported 2% pass rate. It sounds like the best ab initio scheme around at the mo, save from winning a large sum on the lottery...
Good luck to you guys going for flybe, let us know how things progress.
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Hi also got the stage 2 letter this morning, to be honest I was a little surprised getting through having applied last year and did not even make the second stage. (Not got alevel maths or physics and a degree in business studies). My circumstances have not changed much just 6 hours more logged! Does that mean the app numbers are down?
Been saving like a mad man to go to oxford next year but will probably go along for it anyway despite having to fork out another £60 on selection! The “conditional” job offer at the end is the best thing about it and I will not have to borrow as much from kind folks at hsbc!
Been saving like a mad man to go to oxford next year but will probably go along for it anyway despite having to fork out another £60 on selection! The “conditional” job offer at the end is the best thing about it and I will not have to borrow as much from kind folks at hsbc!
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So what are those of you that were successful looking at in preperation for the written aptitude examinations in Mathematics and Physics ?
When they say GCSE and AS level i presume they're refering to triangles, circles, power, work, energy . . . ?
Any advice from those that have been through the process themselves would be much appreciated (from all of us)!
When they say GCSE and AS level i presume they're refering to triangles, circles, power, work, energy . . . ?
Any advice from those that have been through the process themselves would be much appreciated (from all of us)!
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I bought one of those revision books to get my head back along to that level.
It has been a very long time since I did that level of maths or physics. I reckon they are gonna throw problems at that level, but not expect you to know how to do all that stuff like differentiate etc! That would be a little too much and not relevant. But you never know!
Im also really concerned about the finances. I must admit I have been a prize cock and not realised the severity of the security.
It has been a very long time since I did that level of maths or physics. I reckon they are gonna throw problems at that level, but not expect you to know how to do all that stuff like differentiate etc! That would be a little too much and not relevant. But you never know!
Im also really concerned about the finances. I must admit I have been a prize cock and not realised the severity of the security.
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Flybe Stage 2 Tests
Hi All,
Thought I'd start a new thread regarding the Flybe Stage 2 Maths and Physics tests as there isn't a dedicated thread so far.
Basically, It would be great to get some advice from anyone that has already experienced the Flybe selection process, in terms of what can be expected in the second stage tests.
I believe we have 3 tests: -
Maths
Physics
Aural maths/physics
If anyone can give us an idea of what subjects are covered in each test - it would be much appreciated. I don't suppose there are any past years test papers out there anywhere are there??
Kind Regards,
yellowbert
Thought I'd start a new thread regarding the Flybe Stage 2 Maths and Physics tests as there isn't a dedicated thread so far.
Basically, It would be great to get some advice from anyone that has already experienced the Flybe selection process, in terms of what can be expected in the second stage tests.
I believe we have 3 tests: -
Maths
Physics
Aural maths/physics
If anyone can give us an idea of what subjects are covered in each test - it would be much appreciated. I don't suppose there are any past years test papers out there anywhere are there??
Kind Regards,
yellowbert
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Being discussed on the post Flybe sponsorship (if you can call it that) stage two...
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Hi is there anyone else coming from Scotland or the likes to sit the 2nd stage Flybe exams?
I aint got a scoobie of what to exepct????aaarrrggghhhh!!!!
What is the aural stuff all about?
Im an engineering student and cant do math without a calculator total NIGHTMARE!!
Anyway c u guys there best of luck
if anyone knows anything about the tests let us know!!
cheers
I aint got a scoobie of what to exepct????aaarrrggghhhh!!!!
What is the aural stuff all about?
Im an engineering student and cant do math without a calculator total NIGHTMARE!!
Anyway c u guys there best of luck
if anyone knows anything about the tests let us know!!
cheers
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It is EXACTLY that...
You should be able to get a loan (unsecured) for the £38K. That is if you are fortunate to have a positive bank balance, and can take a years repayment holiday on any other commitments you might have. You then have a seperate contract to arrange. This is the providing the security of up to £40K. House, parents house, baby brother, access to the wife or perhaps your soul. If any of these could be considered worth that then that would be a good guarantee. Or perhaps just a signature from a sponsor (parent) that they will recover any repayment you cant if you leave the company/get sacked within the bond period.
You have got to love this game
You should be able to get a loan (unsecured) for the £38K. That is if you are fortunate to have a positive bank balance, and can take a years repayment holiday on any other commitments you might have. You then have a seperate contract to arrange. This is the providing the security of up to £40K. House, parents house, baby brother, access to the wife or perhaps your soul. If any of these could be considered worth that then that would be a good guarantee. Or perhaps just a signature from a sponsor (parent) that they will recover any repayment you cant if you leave the company/get sacked within the bond period.
You have got to love this game
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Flybe sponsership again
Hi all,
I've been sucessful at getting through to the 2nd phase of the flybe 'sponsorship' and just wondering how many others on here were sucessful?
Does anyone know what the dress code for the tests are, i don't wanna turn up suited and booted only to find everyone in jeans and a tee shirt, lol.
Cheers
Rob
I've been sucessful at getting through to the 2nd phase of the flybe 'sponsorship' and just wondering how many others on here were sucessful?
Does anyone know what the dress code for the tests are, i don't wanna turn up suited and booted only to find everyone in jeans and a tee shirt, lol.
Cheers
Rob
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flybe sponsorship phase 2 exam
Hi all,
Does anybody out there know the answer to this question,
The corespondance from CCAT says that the standard of the phase 2 exam will be A/S level.
Does this mean AS as in advanced subsiduary, ie below full A level standard,
or Advanced/ Special, as in full A level standard or above?
Cheers,
Does anybody out there know the answer to this question,
The corespondance from CCAT says that the standard of the phase 2 exam will be A/S level.
Does this mean AS as in advanced subsiduary, ie below full A level standard,
or Advanced/ Special, as in full A level standard or above?
Cheers,
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Hi,
i'm guessing that its AS level as in below a level.
maths side can't be that hard as you can't use calculator, i recently went through ctc's selection and the maths test was simple.
Its the physics side that i'm a bit uncertain on because its such a broad subject they could ask anything.
Rob
i'm guessing that its AS level as in below a level.
maths side can't be that hard as you can't use calculator, i recently went through ctc's selection and the maths test was simple.
Its the physics side that i'm a bit uncertain on because its such a broad subject they could ask anything.
Rob
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yeah deffo suited up. Even if they are doing like sim checks or flight tests, when you work for them you'll be wearing a suit so to speak, i wore a suit for my air atlantique sponsorship tests, sim and flight tests and its 'landed' me an interview so i would say yes your image is important 
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