Etihad Cadet Pilot Training Assessment 2009
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Guys,
I must interject at this point before the more "senior" members of pprune start coming here to give you their 2 cents worth - and a boll#cking.
I have been through airline sponsorship and failed at the final hurdle and stayed awake at night asking why! I got to the final interview and failed. What was wring with my morrisby profile? What the hell does drawing shaps got to do with being a pilot?
But you can not be bitter at this very embriotic stage in your career.
This is nothing compared to the pitfalls you will face. To the guy that said, at least I get to spend the spring in April. How about you get a PPL?
I did something about my dream and will be soon putting pen to paper by paying for it all myself. My training will be easy compared to finding the job.
I must interject at this point before the more "senior" members of pprune start coming here to give you their 2 cents worth - and a boll#cking.
I have been through airline sponsorship and failed at the final hurdle and stayed awake at night asking why! I got to the final interview and failed. What was wring with my morrisby profile? What the hell does drawing shaps got to do with being a pilot?
But you can not be bitter at this very embriotic stage in your career.
This is nothing compared to the pitfalls you will face. To the guy that said, at least I get to spend the spring in April. How about you get a PPL?
I did something about my dream and will be soon putting pen to paper by paying for it all myself. My training will be easy compared to finding the job.
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I have no problem with the Stage 2 tests, those are the tests I´ve taken in assessments before and those are also the kind of tests OAA, CTC use. And as said I scored in the top 5 % in two different assessments for two different companies out of around 1000 people in each single test. You can say we all started at Stage 2 in those assessments.
The only thing that was to my concern was the Stage 1 selection and I stand for my opinion that they were not professional enough. To answer very easy questions fast in Stage 1 will not tell you who will score high in Stage 2 because of the variety of aptitudes being tested in Stage 2. I´m only saying they could have focused more on testing different aptitudes in Stage 1 rather than just testing one, being fast.
I have no problem with the Stage 2 tests, those are the tests I´ve taken in assessments before and those are also the kind of tests OAA, CTC use. And as said I scored in the top 5 % in two different assessments for two different companies out of around 1000 people in each single test. You can say we all started at Stage 2 in those assessments.
The only thing that was to my concern was the Stage 1 selection and I stand for my opinion that they were not professional enough. To answer very easy questions fast in Stage 1 will not tell you who will score high in Stage 2 because of the variety of aptitudes being tested in Stage 2. I´m only saying they could have focused more on testing different aptitudes in Stage 1 rather than just testing one, being fast.
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To the guy that said, at least I get to spend the spring in April. How about you get a PPL?
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SD10,
Maybe next time when you decide to go for any Airline cadet assessment yous should ask them first something...
Ask if their assessments are the same one as CTC and OAA!
Seems like their stuff is much "better" coz your scores where top 5%.
Did you get a job with any of them since you were one of the best on a day?
Let me ask you one more thing... Did you have to pay for it?? (OAA and CTC)
You should be glad that theres an Airline somwhere out there that makes such assessments for free, give a CHANCE to get what others can only dream of! (in this times of crises in a aviation) Would even pay for everything if u made it to stage 2!
Dont you think you asking for a bit too much.
Come on re-think it!
Wake up, wake up people!
Maybe next time when you decide to go for any Airline cadet assessment yous should ask them first something...
Ask if their assessments are the same one as CTC and OAA!
Seems like their stuff is much "better" coz your scores where top 5%.
Did you get a job with any of them since you were one of the best on a day?
Let me ask you one more thing... Did you have to pay for it?? (OAA and CTC)
You should be glad that theres an Airline somwhere out there that makes such assessments for free, give a CHANCE to get what others can only dream of! (in this times of crises in a aviation) Would even pay for everything if u made it to stage 2!
Dont you think you asking for a bit too much.
Come on re-think it!
Wake up, wake up people!
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Calculating relatively basic sums quickly and accurately in the cockpit is a pretty essential task no?
I would rather calculate how much fuel i have available to me 10 times out of 10, than be able to divide by Pi to 20 d.p.s, but only establish how much fuel i have 9 times out of 10.
I would rather calculate how much fuel i have available to me 10 times out of 10, than be able to divide by Pi to 20 d.p.s, but only establish how much fuel i have 9 times out of 10.
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Calculating relatively basic sums quickly and accurately in the cockpit is a pretty essential task no?
I would rather calculate how much fuel i have available to me 10 times out of 10, than be able to divide by Pi to 20 d.p.s, but only establish how much fuel i have 9 times out of 10.
I would rather calculate how much fuel i have available to me 10 times out of 10, than be able to divide by Pi to 20 d.p.s, but only establish how much fuel i have 9 times out of 10.
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MAN thats tough luck everyone but hay good experiance in the end of the day as someone said not the end of the world, but where are the guys who made it through havent spotted a single one yet. question is are there any going to stage 2 or the whole of London has left it on Frankfurt's shoulders.
It scare me the most seeing you guys not made it through since i have been putting so much effort into this been preparing every single day for the last three months God i dont want to c that e-mail.
im everyone going to Frankfurt must be in for a big shock with those tests.
Good Luck to all with whatever they do i wish them the best
And Good Luck to Frankfurt
It scare me the most seeing you guys not made it through since i have been putting so much effort into this been preparing every single day for the last three months God i dont want to c that e-mail.
im everyone going to Frankfurt must be in for a big shock with those tests.
Good Luck to all with whatever they do i wish them the best
And Good Luck to Frankfurt
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Most math used in the cockpit is easy basic mental arithmetic - doing this under pressure within a time limit is actually fairly essential and is a learned skill. PILAPT style tests which I'm sure successful candidates will undertake are more a test of inherent ability.
Both skills are necessary and I think that is what these combined phases will assess.
As for the name of the river running through a particular country - I suppose they would argue that the Capital of that country is one of the routes operated by EY and that the GK test also aimed to assess your knowledge of the route network and a bit about Etihad itself - ie to see if you have taken an interest in the airline you will be working for if selected.
Congrats to those that got through - and as has been rightly said to those that were unsuccessful do keep trying - if it's your dream and you want it enough you will get there and stumbling at this point does not mean you won't still be an excellent pilot one day.
Both skills are necessary and I think that is what these combined phases will assess.
As for the name of the river running through a particular country - I suppose they would argue that the Capital of that country is one of the routes operated by EY and that the GK test also aimed to assess your knowledge of the route network and a bit about Etihad itself - ie to see if you have taken an interest in the airline you will be working for if selected.
Congrats to those that got through - and as has been rightly said to those that were unsuccessful do keep trying - if it's your dream and you want it enough you will get there and stumbling at this point does not mean you won't still be an excellent pilot one day.
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I got the "no" email, twice as well. When i realised the first said the 17th I thoguht the second one might have better news but it wasn't to be this year...
To those of you revealing clues as to the content of the exams, i'd edit your posts ASAP!
You might not have got through, but theres always next year!
Never give up, theres always a way
GL to everyone
To those of you revealing clues as to the content of the exams, i'd edit your posts ASAP!
You might not have got through, but theres always next year!
Never give up, theres always a way
GL to everyone
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BIG HUG!
Hey guys just chill and relax... think positive! Maybe this is the start to a new beginning???
I know it is for me!
I never went to one of those assessments and I have learned a lot!
I have about 30hours PPL training on C152 however, as many with flying experience may agree, this is not an advantage in the assessment as these are made for people with zero experience.
Its always best to think of the worst to prepare yourself for the actual e-mail as I am sooo surprised that I now feel nothing of the rejection e-mail!
Its just made me even more motivated and determined to fly a commercial aircraft one day!
Take this away: "Everything happens for the best" and I'm sure you will all get over it! lol
Hey guys just chill and relax... think positive! Maybe this is the start to a new beginning???
I know it is for me!
I never went to one of those assessments and I have learned a lot!
I have about 30hours PPL training on C152 however, as many with flying experience may agree, this is not an advantage in the assessment as these are made for people with zero experience.
Its always best to think of the worst to prepare yourself for the actual e-mail as I am sooo surprised that I now feel nothing of the rejection e-mail!
Its just made me even more motivated and determined to fly a commercial aircraft one day!
Take this away: "Everything happens for the best" and I'm sure you will all get over it! lol
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LOL I got the e-mail twice as well lol! Damn I hoped it was a mistake but when I opened the second one, same story. Well I guess its a good experience. Although I have to agree with some of the things you guys have said: Stage 1 definetely is a bit light to weed out 100s if not 1000s of people. Im not saying i scored 100%, i probably got pretty crap scores, but some of the tests were so easy that it would be really hard for them to choose people, so a person being selected or not could depend on only a couple of points difference, which is rather unfair. Also the fact that they didnt ask for a CV or education certificates is rather odd. What if they find out one of the guys they selected is a criminal or sumthin lol! Im exaggerating but you get my point. Some of the general knowledge questions were tricky...when I read some of them I was like..how the...
am i supposed to know that. Anyway im probably still bitter and disappointed. They probably have their reasons and I assume theyre professional enough and they know what theyre doing. Good luck to the other guys who are still waiting for a response. I might go and apply for a Cabin Crew position in the meantime.....just to get some experience in the field! CHEERZ!
Damn I hoped it was a mistake but when I opened the second one, same story. Well I guess its a good experience. Although I have to agree with some of the things you guys have said: Stage 1 definetely is a bit light to weed out 100s if not 1000s of people. Im not saying i scored 100%, i probably got pretty crap scores, but some of the tests were so easy that it would be really hard for them to choose people, so a person being selected or not could depend on only a couple of points difference, which is rather unfair. Also the fact that they didnt ask for a CV or education certificates is rather odd. What if they find out one of the guys they selected is a criminal or sumthin lol! Im exaggerating but you get my point. Some of the general knowledge questions were tricky...when I read some of them I was like..how the... am i supposed to know that. Anyway im probably still bitter and disappointed. They probably have their reasons and I assume theyre professional enough and they know what theyre doing. Good luck to the other guys who are still waiting for a response. I might go and apply for a Cabin Crew position in the meantime.....just to get some experience in the field! CHEERZ!
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hey guys,
Hard luck to guys who couldnt clear this time i am preety sure you must have learnt somthing from this experience and will surely put it to a good use to prepare yourself for the future...and as for the guys going to frankfurt lets not forget them and wish them loadz of luck......
cheers
Hard luck to guys who couldnt clear this time i am preety sure you must have learnt somthing from this experience and will surely put it to a good use to prepare yourself for the future...and as for the guys going to frankfurt lets not forget them and wish them loadz of luck......
cheers
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hello guys,
I received the email and didn't make it! Congratulations to the guys that made it, wish you best of luck for stage 2
So I am back to my training, I will finish before September and then hopefully I'll find a job. Don't be angry at this experience, I think it will pay off later. For some, it was the first time doing some psycho motors tests, so now they know what it's like and will do better at their next airline interview. I was very disappointed for 15 minutes but at the end, I am happy I went there and tried my best.
I received the email and didn't make it! Congratulations to the guys that made it, wish you best of luck for stage 2
So I am back to my training, I will finish before September and then hopefully I'll find a job. Don't be angry at this experience, I think it will pay off later. For some, it was the first time doing some psycho motors tests, so now they know what it's like and will do better at their next airline interview. I was very disappointed for 15 minutes but at the end, I am happy I went there and tried my best.
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@ Jumbo744
Hi man, sorry to hear that you were unsuccessful...but I think we are much more focussed today & know what we have to do, as for me...my country's airline will be receiving 14 aircrafts by the end of 2010 & I'm pretty sure that I'll be on one of them...if not I'll be on the other 40 coming by the end of 2016!!! & if not 
...I'll find a place for sure
For the guys who made it through Stage 1 & are coming to Abu Dhabi, you'll be more than welcomed & I'll provide any kind of help you need. Even if one of the PPRUNERS are coming to the UAE...I'll be more than happy to welcome him/her...
I'm out now to the US then back LHR then to Abu Dhabi (in 1 week)
...I'll find a place for sure For the guys who made it through Stage 1 & are coming to Abu Dhabi, you'll be more than welcomed & I'll provide any kind of help you need. Even if one of the PPRUNERS are coming to the UAE...I'll be more than happy to welcome him/her...
I'm out now to the US then back LHR then to Abu Dhabi (in 1 week)
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slawler, malirm
thanks guys! well said malirm, we have to stay focused.
Slawler, actually I flew from LHR to Bahrain where I am now. My brother is a pilot on the A330 for Gulf Air and it was him flying the plane, it was really cool. I'm coming back to LHR on the 28 just for a few hours then I'll fly back to Canada. Let me know as soon as you get a answer, positive I hope.
Slawler, actually I flew from LHR to Bahrain where I am now. My brother is a pilot on the A330 for Gulf Air and it was him flying the plane, it was really cool. I'm coming back to LHR on the 28 just for a few hours then I'll fly back to Canada. Let me know as soon as you get a answer, positive I hope.