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They still need to recruit about a hundered pilots in the next 8 months, so you can just imagine how many applications they are processing. I know about 8 people who have been successful, and all of them posted in the form.
Good luck
Good luck
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Hi guys
i sent the application form and just been hired. Happy days!! Don't think it matters whether you drop it in or send it in. If you get called, work hard and you'll get there.
Ali1
i sent the application form and just been hired. Happy days!! Don't think it matters whether you drop it in or send it in. If you get called, work hard and you'll get there.
Ali1
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speedy688
Yes, they have.
However, I have just received a rejection letter today stating they are no longer recruiting SOs & politely reminding me of their minimum requirements?
Strange, as I know of three 250ish hour guys with assessments late September, standard letter I guess?
YYZ
Yes, they have.
However, I have just received a rejection letter today stating they are no longer recruiting SOs & politely reminding me of their minimum requirements?
Strange, as I know of three 250ish hour guys with assessments late September, standard letter I guess?
YYZ
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Thanks YYZ. Pitty I missed the boat on this one. Strange how they never advertised for SOs but were still recruiting for them. Is there a lesson here? - Apply for everything even if you are way off the minimum requirements?
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Anyone know if they are taking freshly rated 737 FO's? I assume the SO's are fresh out of school with 200-250 hours or?
Have to say their application form is the most comprehensive I have seen for a long time..
Have to say their application form is the most comprehensive I have seen for a long time..
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I got hired with 400hrs, no type rating. As speedy 688 said apply for everything and you might be lucky. I got the rejection letter, 2 days later got a call asking me to go for assessment. Strange world!!
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I got the rejection letter, 2 days later got a call asking me to go for assessment.
Maybe I'll get a call after all. 2 wrongs make a right eh?
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EGCC4284
Have a look at his profile...
Licence Type (eg CPL. Pilots only) cpl/ir
Current a/c Type (eg B737. Pilots only) light aircraft
Biography Alistair MacDonald aged 20 gained CPL/IR in April 2003 and been seeking flying employment since.
Location warwickshire
Interests sports, flying, travelling.
Occupation Temping at C&G
Subject to it being true of course?
YYZ
Have a look at his profile...
Licence Type (eg CPL. Pilots only) cpl/ir
Current a/c Type (eg B737. Pilots only) light aircraft
Biography Alistair MacDonald aged 20 gained CPL/IR in April 2003 and been seeking flying employment since.
Location warwickshire
Interests sports, flying, travelling.
Occupation Temping at C&G
Subject to it being true of course?
YYZ
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Sorry for more bad news
Hi guys an gals,
Sorry to bring a bit more bad news but I got the phone call saying welcome aboard. It took three weeks for them to say so but hey I got it in the end.
Keep going and yes apply to everything and anyone keep going even when it feels like it all gets a little bit tougher.
Keep the faith.
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Sorry to bring a bit more bad news but I got the phone call saying welcome aboard. It took three weeks for them to say so but hey I got it in the end.
Keep going and yes apply to everything and anyone keep going even when it feels like it all gets a little bit tougher.
Keep the faith.
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Thomsonfly Verbal Reasoning?
Hallo fellow pilots.
I have been invited for the first assessment day, and I was hoping to get some more precise information regarding the different tests I would face on the day.
I have read all the threads concerning Thomsonfly/Britannia, but most of them only indicate that I can expect a verbal reasoning test, a numerical test, personality test and a group exercise…
Since my mother tongue is not English, it is especially the verbal reasoning test I am looking for details about.
I have bought two books covering the subject, but I have realized that there are many types of verbal reasoning tests, so which one is it?? Is there anybody out there who can tell me what the test is all about? Shall I swap words in a sentence; find the missing words…..? And how difficult is it?
I would also be pleased if there is anybody, who can give me some detailed, up to date information about the math test, and on the personality test.
I would appreciate all the help I can get.
/BAP
I have been invited for the first assessment day, and I was hoping to get some more precise information regarding the different tests I would face on the day.
I have read all the threads concerning Thomsonfly/Britannia, but most of them only indicate that I can expect a verbal reasoning test, a numerical test, personality test and a group exercise…
Since my mother tongue is not English, it is especially the verbal reasoning test I am looking for details about.
I have bought two books covering the subject, but I have realized that there are many types of verbal reasoning tests, so which one is it?? Is there anybody out there who can tell me what the test is all about? Shall I swap words in a sentence; find the missing words…..? And how difficult is it?
I would also be pleased if there is anybody, who can give me some detailed, up to date information about the math test, and on the personality test.
I would appreciate all the help I can get.
/BAP
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Hi,
I've never sat the Thomsonfly verbal reasoning test myself, but gather it can't be much different to what other airlines make you go through.
Historically they are not that easy, though it may seem like it. I've certainly failed a few!
Basically you have to read a passage of text, normally a short article about something that has nothing to do with flying. At the end of the reading you need to answer some questions. To each question, there are three answers: True, False and Can't Say.
So for example at the end of the reading they will ask you: "Are monkeys blue?". Although we know this is rubbish, you have to indicate 'True' if you think according to the article this is what was inferred.
Same for false. You have a third option to specify 'Can't say'. The hardest choice is between False and Can't Say.
Here's some examples: http://www.shldirect.com/phasei/help...AD88B45786E9C4
Let me know your score!
I've never sat the Thomsonfly verbal reasoning test myself, but gather it can't be much different to what other airlines make you go through.
Historically they are not that easy, though it may seem like it. I've certainly failed a few!
Basically you have to read a passage of text, normally a short article about something that has nothing to do with flying. At the end of the reading you need to answer some questions. To each question, there are three answers: True, False and Can't Say.
So for example at the end of the reading they will ask you: "Are monkeys blue?". Although we know this is rubbish, you have to indicate 'True' if you think according to the article this is what was inferred.
Same for false. You have a third option to specify 'Can't say'. The hardest choice is between False and Can't Say.
Here's some examples: http://www.shldirect.com/phasei/help...AD88B45786E9C4
Let me know your score!
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Sorry to hear that V2.
I'm supposed to be going to stage 1 on the 22nd for SO position. I wonder if that means I have a nasty email pending!
I'm supposed to be going to stage 1 on the 22nd for SO position. I wonder if that means I have a nasty email pending!
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Hallo Superpilot.
Thanks for your reply!
I have done the test on the website you told me about, and as you requested my score was:
“Well done, you got 24 right out of 27 attempted.”
Is that good or bad compared to your score? and how is the level of difficulty compared to the airlines tests you have attended?
If you know any similar websites, please let me know.
Is there any former Thomsonfly applicant who can confirm that this is the type of verbal test, given at the first stage assessment day?
I am still requesting detailed information, concerning the math and the personal test?
/BAP
Thanks for your reply!
I have done the test on the website you told me about, and as you requested my score was:
“Well done, you got 24 right out of 27 attempted.”
Is that good or bad compared to your score? and how is the level of difficulty compared to the airlines tests you have attended?
If you know any similar websites, please let me know.
Is there any former Thomsonfly applicant who can confirm that this is the type of verbal test, given at the first stage assessment day?
I am still requesting detailed information, concerning the math and the personal test?
/BAP