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Re: Thomsonfly Sim' Assessment
Hi Bukky,
Since PPrune has recently changed format, and I've gone searching for the old threads, it would seem that they've got lost somewhere. The Britannia/Thomsonfly assessments were previously very well documented. As that's not the case now, I'll give you a quick summary!
Stage 2:
Sim-assessment. Either on 737 or 757 depending on availability I think. First or Second Officers have an easier time in the sim, watching the instructors demonstrate a Clacton 6B SID from LTN. Then you get a few minutes general handling before vectors for ILS 26. Then you do two more SIDS and ILS. All raw-data, no flight-directors, etc. A few general airmanship questions thrown in just when the going gets a bit tough!
HR/Pilot Interview. A pretty relaxed 2-on-1 interview. No nasty tricks that I can recall. Basically trying to get to know you, and see how you'd fit in. A few "give an example of......" questions, for things like "had a confrontation" or "went beyond the call of duty"
Aviation Psychologist Interview. I think this varies enormously from person to person. Questions are probably based on answers you gave on your Personality Profile Questionnaire back at Stage 1. I've heard different stories about the interviewer, from being quite nasty and antagonistic, to being as nice as anything! At all times I think the key is to remain unflustered and friendly.
Anyways, hope this helps, it's a shame the old threads appear to have been lost in the change-over or something, some posts were really detailed. Maybe the mods can look into this?
Cheers,
Shortcut
Since PPrune has recently changed format, and I've gone searching for the old threads, it would seem that they've got lost somewhere. The Britannia/Thomsonfly assessments were previously very well documented. As that's not the case now, I'll give you a quick summary!
Stage 2:
Sim-assessment. Either on 737 or 757 depending on availability I think. First or Second Officers have an easier time in the sim, watching the instructors demonstrate a Clacton 6B SID from LTN. Then you get a few minutes general handling before vectors for ILS 26. Then you do two more SIDS and ILS. All raw-data, no flight-directors, etc. A few general airmanship questions thrown in just when the going gets a bit tough!
HR/Pilot Interview. A pretty relaxed 2-on-1 interview. No nasty tricks that I can recall. Basically trying to get to know you, and see how you'd fit in. A few "give an example of......" questions, for things like "had a confrontation" or "went beyond the call of duty"
Aviation Psychologist Interview. I think this varies enormously from person to person. Questions are probably based on answers you gave on your Personality Profile Questionnaire back at Stage 1. I've heard different stories about the interviewer, from being quite nasty and antagonistic, to being as nice as anything! At all times I think the key is to remain unflustered and friendly.
Anyways, hope this helps, it's a shame the old threads appear to have been lost in the change-over or something, some posts were really detailed. Maybe the mods can look into this?
Cheers,
Shortcut
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Re: Thomsonfly Sim' Assessment
Hi Shortcut_approved and Bukky.
Shortcut_approved-
Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
I am also waiting for the second stage assessment, and have done so for quit a while now.
Regarding the sim assessment you say that we can expect to be asked a few general airmanship questions. Can you give some examples?
Bukky. –
Have you heard any news about when we can expect to attend the last part the selection?
Kind regards
BAP
Shortcut_approved-
Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
I am also waiting for the second stage assessment, and have done so for quit a while now.
Regarding the sim assessment you say that we can expect to be asked a few general airmanship questions. Can you give some examples?
Bukky. –
Have you heard any news about when we can expect to attend the last part the selection?
Kind regards
BAP
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Re: Thomsonfly Sim' Assessment
Thanks Shortcut_approved, Much appreciated.
BAP; No, no dates yet, only "Sometime in the New Year" i.e. this year.
Elixir+ all ; Sure, I will try and remember all the details and post them ASAP, but don't hold your breath. As you can see I don't have any dates yet. Cheers Bukky.
BAP; No, no dates yet, only "Sometime in the New Year" i.e. this year.
Elixir+ all ; Sure, I will try and remember all the details and post them ASAP, but don't hold your breath. As you can see I don't have any dates yet. Cheers Bukky.
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Re: Thomsonfly Sim' Assessment
General Airmanship sort of stuff like, we're at 3000', what distance do you think we'll intercept the glideslope at. Or, at 5 DME, as a rule-of-thumb, what altitude would you expect to be at? Nothing tricky or taxing, but diverting your attention away from flying the plane....so be aware!
Cheers,
Shortcut
Cheers,
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Re: Thomsonfly Sim' Assessment
shortcut_approved said it pretty much how it is:
What they are looking for is IMPROVEMENT and an ability to take on new info. Very similar to how the RAF/RN Fleet Arm Pilapt assessments are based. You get three goes at the profile so by the third make sure it's nice and smooth. It is an easy profile but I feel precision is the key (IR limit flying and beyond.. i.e: very accurate height/heading/speed keeping).
On the glide intercept when selecting Flap 15 watch out for the balloon. They will brief you accordingly but if you fail to check that lift three times in a row.. I think you get my point.
In answer to shortcut's point.. 300' per nm works perfectly on a 3 degree glide, thus 5d equates to 1500' aal.
The interview is a bit of a strange one
. A guy called localiser green did an extensive post regarding BA selection and the interview is very similar to Thomson so do a search on that.
Good Luck, A good company with great conditions
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What they are looking for is IMPROVEMENT and an ability to take on new info. Very similar to how the RAF/RN Fleet Arm Pilapt assessments are based. You get three goes at the profile so by the third make sure it's nice and smooth. It is an easy profile but I feel precision is the key (IR limit flying and beyond.. i.e: very accurate height/heading/speed keeping).
On the glide intercept when selecting Flap 15 watch out for the balloon. They will brief you accordingly but if you fail to check that lift three times in a row.. I think you get my point.
In answer to shortcut's point.. 300' per nm works perfectly on a 3 degree glide, thus 5d equates to 1500' aal.
The interview is a bit of a strange one
. A guy called localiser green did an extensive post regarding BA selection and the interview is very similar to Thomson so do a search on that.Good Luck, A good company with great conditions
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Info about Thomsonfly selection?
Hi everybody,
I'm invited to a pilot selection process for Thomsonfly soon, I was wondering if anyone of you had detailed info about their criterias and tests. Thanks in advance.
I'm invited to a pilot selection process for Thomsonfly soon, I was wondering if anyone of you had detailed info about their criterias and tests. Thanks in advance.
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Interview with Thomsonfly
Hi everybody,
I'm invited to a Thomsonfly (TUI) interview soon. I was wondering if anyone of you guys could give me detailed infos about this selection process (criterias, tests...). Whatever could help me to prepare myself a little bit. Thank you in advance and nice flights to everyone...
I'm invited to a Thomsonfly (TUI) interview soon. I was wondering if anyone of you guys could give me detailed infos about this selection process (criterias, tests...). Whatever could help me to prepare myself a little bit. Thank you in advance and nice flights to everyone...
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Hi Wanabee,
1st day is verbal and numerical reasonning exercises, try to be fast and give the right answer from what I heard.
I think that afternoon is group exercise: don't be to involved neither to shy!!You will be observed by 3 different people and It will be a group of 5 at least.
If Ok 1st day, Sim on 2nd day + interview with psychologist....
That's all I know. I was supposed to get an interview too but haven't heard anything yet, could you please let me know when did you apply and for what position: Capt Fo or So position?
Thanks to let me know and good luck for the interview!
1st day is verbal and numerical reasonning exercises, try to be fast and give the right answer from what I heard.
I think that afternoon is group exercise: don't be to involved neither to shy!!You will be observed by 3 different people and It will be a group of 5 at least.
If Ok 1st day, Sim on 2nd day + interview with psychologist....
That's all I know. I was supposed to get an interview too but haven't heard anything yet, could you please let me know when did you apply and for what position: Capt Fo or So position?
Thanks to let me know and good luck for the interview!
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Hi wings87,
first thank you for this info. Actually, I don't have yet a confirmation for an appointment but I apply for F/O position as I'm 737 type rated without experience on aircraft. Indeed I'm also curious about your profile and if you have already a confirmed appointment on a specified date. Let's keep eachothers informed.
first thank you for this info. Actually, I don't have yet a confirmation for an appointment but I apply for F/O position as I'm 737 type rated without experience on aircraft. Indeed I'm also curious about your profile and if you have already a confirmed appointment on a specified date. Let's keep eachothers informed.
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Hi there,
For a position of FO you need 1500 hours so if you don't have that you may want to re-apply for SO. Also, I'm sure you'll have to do the type rating again!!!
Ali1
For a position of FO you need 1500 hours so if you don't have that you may want to re-apply for SO. Also, I'm sure you'll have to do the type rating again!!!
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Originally Posted by wingbar
Does anybody know whats going on regarding S/O positions at Thomsonfly?
Are they likely to be recruiting again soon?
Are they likely to be recruiting again soon?
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Originally Posted by Mr Wonka
I thought that Thomsonfly didnt except any application forms in paper format, only on line So which is the prefered format ?
Mr W
So which is the prefered format ?Mr W
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'Search' is a very powerful tool:
Terms and Endearments Results
Wannabes Results
59 threads is a good start.
Scroggs
Edit: Bugger! You used to be able to post search results, but it seems it's now no longer possible. So: go to 'search' at the top of the page. Click on 'Advanced Search'. In there, put 'Thomsonfly' in the search dialogue, select 'titles only', then make sure it's set to find posts from up to a year old (the default is one month) and, in the window of forum titles, ctrl-click on Terms and Endearments and Wannabes - Interviews Jobs and Sponsorships. Then click 'search now'. That should get you the 59 threads!
Terms and Endearments Results
Wannabes Results
59 threads is a good start.
Scroggs
Edit: Bugger! You used to be able to post search results, but it seems it's now no longer possible. So: go to 'search' at the top of the page. Click on 'Advanced Search'. In there, put 'Thomsonfly' in the search dialogue, select 'titles only', then make sure it's set to find posts from up to a year old (the default is one month) and, in the window of forum titles, ctrl-click on Terms and Endearments and Wannabes - Interviews Jobs and Sponsorships. Then click 'search now'. That should get you the 59 threads!
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Hi Wanabee
I'm in the same boat, but have just got my dates to choose from. Any news on the process so far?
I'll post what I get from my contacts, but I heard that the maths test at the beginning is somewhat challenging...love those sums!
Rotorvator
I'm in the same boat, but have just got my dates to choose from. Any news on the process so far?
I'll post what I get from my contacts, but I heard that the maths test at the beginning is somewhat challenging...love those sums!
Rotorvator