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Here is my summary of stage 3 and how I felt it went. I feel it went pretty well overall but its hard to say as we dont get feedback for our tests and I dont know how my answers and own personal experiences compare to others in the interview.
The maths and verbal reasoning tests seemed very simple (although the bearings question threw me off) but i have said the same thing about lots of tests before and made many simple mistakes. I felt my interview went well but there are a few things I am kicking myself for not saying. I stumbled on the question about "what would happen if you went on the flight deck and you thought you could smell alcohol on your very experienced respected captain's breath?" which was stupid because I was expecting that type of question and had prepared for it.
The most worrying part for me was the PILAPT tests. I felt comfortable about the first (hands) test as I have done similar tests before but had not done the second spatial awareness (shapes) test before and I have no idea how well I have done on it to be honest. My worst test was the deviation test (two lines which move). I did improve on each run but all were lowish scores. However on the last test, flying through boxes, I got very high scores which I am quite happy about.
Anyway fingers crossed. Should know by the end of the week! Hopefully if I am not put forward for the MAPS scheme I will still make the grade for and be allowed to attend FTE.
The maths and verbal reasoning tests seemed very simple (although the bearings question threw me off) but i have said the same thing about lots of tests before and made many simple mistakes. I felt my interview went well but there are a few things I am kicking myself for not saying. I stumbled on the question about "what would happen if you went on the flight deck and you thought you could smell alcohol on your very experienced respected captain's breath?" which was stupid because I was expecting that type of question and had prepared for it.
The most worrying part for me was the PILAPT tests. I felt comfortable about the first (hands) test as I have done similar tests before but had not done the second spatial awareness (shapes) test before and I have no idea how well I have done on it to be honest. My worst test was the deviation test (two lines which move). I did improve on each run but all were lowish scores. However on the last test, flying through boxes, I got very high scores which I am quite happy about.
Anyway fingers crossed. Should know by the end of the week! Hopefully if I am not put forward for the MAPS scheme I will still make the grade for and be allowed to attend FTE.
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Well I had my assessment this morning. It's pretty hard to say how I think Ive done but here goes. The maths was fairly simple though I was time pressured and could have done with another 5 mins. I found the verbal reasoning quite tough though. PILAPT was fine, though I agree the patterns one is def the hardest.
Interview was OK I think, quite informal and friendly. Lady was very pleasant and tried to get the best out of us I think. We were told it could be up to 2 weeks before we hear due to admin times and that Flybe make the decision and seeing as they have just acquired BA Connect, their time is pre-occupied.
Anyway fingers crossed.......
socloss
Interview was OK I think, quite informal and friendly. Lady was very pleasant and tried to get the best out of us I think. We were told it could be up to 2 weeks before we hear due to admin times and that Flybe make the decision and seeing as they have just acquired BA Connect, their time is pre-occupied.
Anyway fingers crossed.......
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g1344304,
I was at the assessment on Sunday afternoon (yesterday) - is this when you went? I.e. I wonder if I met you (there were only three of us as the fourth guy was stuck in traffic).
I felt the tests, interview and verbal reasoning went well, but I didn't put enough preparation in for the maths and I suffered badly during those two tests. This was made all the more worse by the fact that only a few years ago I would have sailed through them...oh well, back to revision (I guess I'll try my luck with CTC when I'm feeling more prepared, though I hear their PILAPT tests are harder)??
Regards and best of luck to all,
AB
I was at the assessment on Sunday afternoon (yesterday) - is this when you went? I.e. I wonder if I met you (there were only three of us as the fourth guy was stuck in traffic).
I felt the tests, interview and verbal reasoning went well, but I didn't put enough preparation in for the maths and I suffered badly during those two tests. This was made all the more worse by the fact that only a few years ago I would have sailed through them...oh well, back to revision (I guess I'll try my luck with CTC when I'm feeling more prepared, though I hear their PILAPT tests are harder)??
Regards and best of luck to all,
AB
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done both MAPS and CTC and must say I found the verbal reasoning the hardest. If you struggled with pilapt at MAPS, wait till you encounter CTC - its a lot harder..Found the pilapt at maps pretty easy to be honest
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Sorry Biggles, I did not attend on Sunday. I wasn't even aware they were conducting assesments on Sunday!
The reason I felt comfortable about the verbal reasoning tests is because I have completed much harder ones recently when applying for enginneering internships and the FTE batch seemed simple in comparison, but like I said I could be completely wrong, english never was my strong point.
The reason I felt comfortable about the verbal reasoning tests is because I have completed much harder ones recently when applying for enginneering internships and the FTE batch seemed simple in comparison, but like I said I could be completely wrong, english never was my strong point.
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I have done CTC and MAPS and can defintely say CTC PILAPT is harder, there are 2 extra tests for a start. Having said that the CTC maths test is very simple, if you dont get near enough full marks then something is up. Whereas the MAPS one is tricky due to the time pressure but you are allowed calculators.
Anyway best of luck to everyone..........
socloss
Anyway best of luck to everyone..........
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What comes next in stage 4 guys? Is it Sim testing?
Also - Im trying to find the page with all the info of what the job offers should you be offered it. I had it before but it looks like the training centre website has taken it down... Shoulda saved it!
Thanks in advance and good luck to you all
Also - Im trying to find the page with all the info of what the job offers should you be offered it. I had it before but it looks like the training centre website has taken it down... Shoulda saved it!
Thanks in advance and good luck to you all
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I'm booked in for Thursday 12th. Did you get a phone call or just an email? The email said "As per recent telephone conversation.......etc" so I was a little puzzled.
Good luck....
Good luck....
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I got a phone call from the chap who's interviewing yesterday and have been sent an email and in the post too. Trying to work out whether to drive down in the morning or find a B&B!
When did u opt to start?
Any idea what they will ask us?
socloss
When did u opt to start?
Any idea what they will ask us?
socloss