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suit mate!business like!you dont wanna show up in jeans and t-shirt,you know...I think,if I was an assesor,first thing that would come to my mind "the lad didn't even bother to wear a tie"....
It looks more professional
It looks more professional
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Guys, know that after the assessments tomorrow in London, there are still some assessments to take place in other cities in the future. So, the rule of not letting out any information on the tests should still be respected. Not only for keeping your chances high, but also to keep mine.
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that's not being arsch anyway and Mr aeromar you're definetly right: reeeelaaaax.
Now everybody in europe is done let's wish you all good luck for this week ahead the first email ! I wish you all had a good time in FRA downtown after the assessment, really nice having met you there and hope to see you soon! assessment staff were very nice, I enjoyed a lot their sense of humour (almost for the joke with air france)
guys have fun and think you are on the video...!
Mr 4
Now everybody in europe is done let's wish you all good luck for this week ahead the first email ! I wish you all had a good time in FRA downtown after the assessment, really nice having met you there and hope to see you soon! assessment staff were very nice, I enjoyed a lot their sense of humour (almost for the joke with air france)
guys have fun and think you are on the video...!
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A little confused
I've been watching this thread for the last few months and I appreciate all of the info I've gleaned from it and I have applied to this cadet scheme myself. However, I'm a little confused about all of this talk of "don't reveal any of the test details". I understand that it seems unfair to divulge information about assessments to those who haven't been assessed because its like ruining your own chances by giving away information and giving others a leg up that you didn't have coming in to the assessment. And I also saw someone's post that referred to Etihad staff monitoring these forums as well. But isn't that the reason why there is a forum like this one? For the most part, we're all anonymous outside of those who joined the Facebook group. Not to say that I want someone to tell me, "the answer to number 32 is B", but we're all here to share information and learn from other, whether they're rumors or not. At the end of the day, I think it doesn't matter who knew what or how someone told them the tests will proceed because you can receive all the inside tips and tricks but if you don't have what they're looking for, as far as aptitude, attitude, etc., you just won't get chosen especially since they're only choosing 12 in this round. And it won't be the end of the world if you don't get chosen this time...its been mentioned that this might not be the only selection and there are plenty of, albeit dwindling, opportunities in the world. Just keep ya head up and stay positive. And I'll be happy to share whatever I can after the assessment.
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well said stonyisland!!! People are treating it like its some top secret government information, and Aeromar is just tripping out…hehehe… you need to take it easy mate and like you said yourself... just relaaax…
and as for sharing information aeromar you did not have a problem when the guy from middle east stated how the assessment was. and now you have a problem telling someone how many people came to the test, and if its on computer or not?? Okay then? get real man
and as for sharing information aeromar you did not have a problem when the guy from middle east stated how the assessment was. and now you have a problem telling someone how many people came to the test, and if its on computer or not?? Okay then? get real man
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I advise moderators close down this thread, if people are going to start sharing answers;
Stonyisland: ''And I'll be happy to share whatever I can after the assessment. Today 01:27
Stonyisland: ''And I'll be happy to share whatever I can after the assessment. Today 01:27
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I have to say it's been interesting following this thread over the last couple of days. It rather resembles a pack of seagulls scrapping over a discarded chip. I think you'll find the assessors are sufficiently intelligent to be able to decide whether a candidate is suitable or not without basing it purely on some arbitrary examination.
I'm afraid that by getting so excited about beating each other into silence, you're totally missing the bigger picture.
If nothing else, consider this is in terms of CRM:
P1 - "Can you give me the SAM VOR frequency please?"
P2 - "No, I'm not telling you, it's a secret you might be after my job."
Just remember that if you really believe that Etihad are reading this forum, perhaps you should spend more time thinking about how you appear from what you write. This includes your attention to detail, such as spelling and grammar, and your attitudes towards others.
That's my advice to you all, anyway.
I'm afraid that by getting so excited about beating each other into silence, you're totally missing the bigger picture.
If nothing else, consider this is in terms of CRM:
P1 - "Can you give me the SAM VOR frequency please?"
P2 - "No, I'm not telling you, it's a secret you might be after my job."
Just remember that if you really believe that Etihad are reading this forum, perhaps you should spend more time thinking about how you appear from what you write. This includes your attention to detail, such as spelling and grammar, and your attitudes towards others.
That's my advice to you all, anyway.
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If nothing else, consider this is in terms of CRM:
P1 - "Can you give me the SAM VOR frequency please?"
P2 - "No, I'm not telling you, it's a secret you might be after my job."
LOL!! Nice try
Everything you need to know has already been said on this topic. Work on your basics maths skills, pratice some logic test, chill out and everything should be fine!
What else do you want to know? The exact purpose of the questions?! We might be nice people, we're not stupid!
P1 - "Can you give me the SAM VOR frequency please?"
P2 - "No, I'm not telling you, it's a secret you might be after my job."
LOL!! Nice try
Everything you need to know has already been said on this topic. Work on your basics maths skills, pratice some logic test, chill out and everything should be fine!
What else do you want to know? The exact purpose of the questions?! We might be nice people, we're not stupid!
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I also agree with EGHH, Stonyisland and Aviator 101
I have also been following this thread for quite some time and find it quit puzzling how before the assessments eveyone was friends, acquantances, email buddies etc etc. And there was speculative advice flying all over the place.
Then when people do have concrete advice to give, it's not given.
I completely agree with not sitting here and going, q1 is c, q2 is d, q3 is b etc etc, but look at the threads of FTE, CTC, OAT etc, there is loads and loads and loads of advice on there about the tests, what to expect and the various stages and yet so many people fail / miss the grades and don't quite get through.
I attended the assessment yesterday at LHR and the chap said they had been monitoring pprune and Facebook and they asked us not to tell anyone, and that is fair, but to everyone who is up in arms about it. Etihad is one opportunity, there are plenty out there.
And being totally honest, if you don't know what to expect, then maybe you've not done your research. I say this as someone who has done CTC was about to FTE in October. Those who really want to fly have a fairly good idea of what to expect.
I would also interested to hear anyones opinion on what they actually thought of the scheme described?
Then when people do have concrete advice to give, it's not given.
I completely agree with not sitting here and going, q1 is c, q2 is d, q3 is b etc etc, but look at the threads of FTE, CTC, OAT etc, there is loads and loads and loads of advice on there about the tests, what to expect and the various stages and yet so many people fail / miss the grades and don't quite get through.
I attended the assessment yesterday at LHR and the chap said they had been monitoring pprune and Facebook and they asked us not to tell anyone, and that is fair, but to everyone who is up in arms about it. Etihad is one opportunity, there are plenty out there.
And being totally honest, if you don't know what to expect, then maybe you've not done your research. I say this as someone who has done CTC was about to FTE in October. Those who really want to fly have a fairly good idea of what to expect.
I would also interested to hear anyones opinion on what they actually thought of the scheme described?
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Ok, someone mentioned that letting out any more info wouldn't make any difference since they are only picking 12. Thats THE first rumor that the examiners tackled. They are picking more, do you really think they would wander around the whole world to pick only 12 people?
Yes, it had already been said what the tests where all about several weeks ago. And that's about all the information you need. Any other information like, how long you have for each test, and how long the breaks are between tests, are extra information that, as said before, none of the people knew before hand.
This has got NOTHING to do with "can u give me the freq of that VOR?". I know chances are really low. And my thought is: I am really worth it, but i will not be able to prove so unless i go to the next stages. It all depends now solely on the results of these first tests, and that's why they are so important. It is very possible that the people who would make great pilots, get ruled out just because of the fact that they are not walking calculators. Let me tell u, i know I'm not the smartest out of ten. I also know i have never met anyone more vocational than me, and i also know that i do have aptitudes. So, all I'm trying to do is to keep this as fair as possible. For me, and for everyone else.
Yes, it had already been said what the tests where all about several weeks ago. And that's about all the information you need. Any other information like, how long you have for each test, and how long the breaks are between tests, are extra information that, as said before, none of the people knew before hand.
This has got NOTHING to do with "can u give me the freq of that VOR?". I know chances are really low. And my thought is: I am really worth it, but i will not be able to prove so unless i go to the next stages. It all depends now solely on the results of these first tests, and that's why they are so important. It is very possible that the people who would make great pilots, get ruled out just because of the fact that they are not walking calculators. Let me tell u, i know I'm not the smartest out of ten. I also know i have never met anyone more vocational than me, and i also know that i do have aptitudes. So, all I'm trying to do is to keep this as fair as possible. For me, and for everyone else.
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Ok, someone mentioned that letting out any more info wouldn't make any difference since they are only picking 12. Thats THE first rumor that the examiners tackled. They are picking more, do you really think they would wander around the whole world to pick only 12 people?
Yes, it had already been said what the tests where all about several weeks ago. And that's about all the information you need. Any other information like, how long you have for each test, and how long the breaks are between tests, are extra information that, as said before, none of the people knew before hand.
This has got NOTHING to do with "can u give me the freq of that VOR?". I know chances are really low. And my thought is: I am really worth it, but i will not be able to prove so unless i go to the next stages. It all depends now solely on the results of these first tests, and that's why they are so important. It is very possible that the people who would make great pilots, get ruled out just because of the fact that they are not walking calculators. Let me tell u, i know I'm not the smartest out of ten. I also know i have never met anyone more vocational than me, and i also know that i do have aptitudes. So, all I'm trying to do is to keep this as fair as possible. For me, and for everyone else.
Yes, it had already been said what the tests where all about several weeks ago. And that's about all the information you need. Any other information like, how long you have for each test, and how long the breaks are between tests, are extra information that, as said before, none of the people knew before hand.
This has got NOTHING to do with "can u give me the freq of that VOR?". I know chances are really low. And my thought is: I am really worth it, but i will not be able to prove so unless i go to the next stages. It all depends now solely on the results of these first tests, and that's why they are so important. It is very possible that the people who would make great pilots, get ruled out just because of the fact that they are not walking calculators. Let me tell u, i know I'm not the smartest out of ten. I also know i have never met anyone more vocational than me, and i also know that i do have aptitudes. So, all I'm trying to do is to keep this as fair as possible. For me, and for everyone else.
And the grammy goes to.....lol.Lets hope the Etihad guys saw that
Cmon, Omar I like you and Raf, but really whatdid you think the point of exchanging emails and me creating the facebook site was so we could share info....thios is just silly now....we were supposed to be looking out for each other.
I understand the reason why you want to keep it confidential, but really, some you win, and some you lose.
Don't worry you two will both still be Captains on our fleet
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Exactly Palks, as much as the Etihad scheme is a good chance, if you really want to be a pilot, there are lots of other ways.
From taking the assessment yesterday and seeing some of the posts, some guys are making a huge deal out of it.
Aeromar is right, fair is fair, but the person you should respect the most is the Captain that spoke to us in the assessment. He said we would rather it was kept fair, so for respect to him, I think we should. (And I'm not bottom kissing)
However as I said before, if you want to go on one of these integrated schemes, it really doesn't take a genious to work out what's expected!
Ps, does anyone have any opinion on the scheme as it was described? rather than on just asking for what the assessment is about?
From taking the assessment yesterday and seeing some of the posts, some guys are making a huge deal out of it.
Aeromar is right, fair is fair, but the person you should respect the most is the Captain that spoke to us in the assessment. He said we would rather it was kept fair, so for respect to him, I think we should. (And I'm not bottom kissing)
However as I said before, if you want to go on one of these integrated schemes, it really doesn't take a genious to work out what's expected!
Ps, does anyone have any opinion on the scheme as it was described? rather than on just asking for what the assessment is about?
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just had the assesment all i am gonna say about it that it was very well orgainised and the assesors are funny with very good sense of humour,
well appart from hope to see every one at AD.
cant wait now until nov ????
well appart from hope to see every one at AD.
cant wait now until nov ????
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Honestly I could care less, haven't said anything about it,but its just wierd....this whole thing is like dealing with my girlfriend...sometimes she does stuff that I don't understand.....and I look like this->
and then wanna do this ->
get one of these ->
and she looks at me like this ->
but then i smile like this ->
cuz we're both workin for the same thing....
and then wanna do this -> get one of these -> and she looks at me like this -> but then i smile like this -> cuz we're both workin for the same thing....
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I think Aeromar is right. To be made a part of this sheme would be like winning the lottery in the first place since the odds are already 130:1 of getting in (provided everybody is equally competent)- so why make your odds any worse. I think giving ANYTHING away will give people an advantage in that their confidence will be higher, they'll have more relaxed body language, especially if they know something like the format of the tests. Yes, we are all 'friends' here on pprune though it's plainly obvious that people would like to gain an advantage by knowing what's coming- otherwise you wouldn't be asking about it.
So, as far as tipping people off- The first test involves herding chickens into a pen and the top ten fastest herders compete in a cook-off to make the best tiramisu. All followed by disco dancing. That's the best you'll get off me.
So, as far as tipping people off- The first test involves herding chickens into a pen and the top ten fastest herders compete in a cook-off to make the best tiramisu. All followed by disco dancing. That's the best you'll get off me.