Etihad Cadet Pilot Training Assessment 2009
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hey mates,
First of all the best of luck to all guys giving their assessment test in frankfurt you guys still have a couple of days in hand try to make good use of it..i am pretty sure you guys will rock it in the exam.
Secondly guys i have heard that Horizon flying club where the etihad cadets will be trainned will take in batches after every 3 months. Is it true?....if it is then i guess there is gona be around 4 batches this year and about 20 guys/girls per batch.
Thirdly guys who got a "MAYBE" email congrats and guys got "NO" one well try your best next time maybe you will rock it that time....but surely the experience which you got from this assessement is gona be priceless.
cheers
First of all the best of luck to all guys giving their assessment test in frankfurt you guys still have a couple of days in hand try to make good use of it..i am pretty sure you guys will rock it in the exam.
Secondly guys i have heard that Horizon flying club where the etihad cadets will be trainned will take in batches after every 3 months. Is it true?....if it is then i guess there is gona be around 4 batches this year and about 20 guys/girls per batch.
Thirdly guys who got a "MAYBE" email congrats and guys got "NO" one well try your best next time maybe you will rock it that time....but surely the experience which you got from this assessement is gona be priceless.
cheers
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DON'T go drifting back to your txt spk ways - it takes no longer to write "your" instead of "ur", or "time" instead of "time".
If you don't police this yourselves, you'll lose the thread again.
If you don't police this yourselves, you'll lose the thread again.
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Its a long wait hey. Im thinking about slowing down my training so i dont get my CPL, to try for the Sydney assessments. Sounds like it'll be tough to get into though.
Im abit worrried now too as I sent the email to them with interest in London aand Sydney assessments. I havent yet received any information about the London one which has been and gone..so I hope they assume I'll be at the Sydney assessments, and will send me an information email ...If not, ill chase them up, since I have received the,
''Thank you for your interest in the Etihad Cadet Pilot Program. We write to inform you that we have received your application...'' email.
So who else is going to the Sydney assessments in June? I feel like the only person, ..if thats the case... then lucky me
Im abit worrried now too as I sent the email to them with interest in London aand Sydney assessments. I havent yet received any information about the London one which has been and gone..so I hope they assume I'll be at the Sydney assessments, and will send me an information email ...If not, ill chase them up, since I have received the,
''Thank you for your interest in the Etihad Cadet Pilot Program. We write to inform you that we have received your application...'' email.
So who else is going to the Sydney assessments in June? I feel like the only person, ..if thats the case... then lucky me
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I wouldn't be so sure about that take a look into the web site ........
no more vacancies this year we got full house buddy !!!!
take care good luck!!!!!!
b the what's up with the qantas cdt program?????
no more vacancies this year we got full house buddy !!!!
take care good luck!!!!!!
b the what's up with the qantas cdt program?????
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So guys, how many people have been at the past assessments? A few hundred or so (minus a few that might not rock up)?
Ps luis, I thought about the Qantas cadetship, but I didn't do the maths in school they require... and a bridging course is just another thing to pay for that I cannot afford.
Seeing as the the initial tests pretty much cut down the applicant number to a dozen or so... ill continue to look at other options, going outback doing charter, instructing etc. I guess in this industry we cant afford to be fussy.
Anyways ...I thought id try for this cadetship since my hearts been set on being an airline pilot since I was a lil'un. Im only young, so living and studying in another country would be a great learning/life experience.
Ps luis, I thought about the Qantas cadetship, but I didn't do the maths in school they require... and a bridging course is just another thing to pay for that I cannot afford.
Seeing as the the initial tests pretty much cut down the applicant number to a dozen or so... ill continue to look at other options, going outback doing charter, instructing etc. I guess in this industry we cant afford to be fussy.
Anyways ...I thought id try for this cadetship since my hearts been set on being an airline pilot since I was a lil'un. Im only young, so living and studying in another country would be a great learning/life experience.
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b the what's up with the qantas cdt program?????
Why are you folks NOT listening to us say "No txt spk"? Why?
All this
is starting to hurt. You're just taking the 
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Don't be an idiot,I said what I had to say,I think you know why I wrote those things.Don't be a dictator because who the hell are you to decide what I should write or not.Every one has a born given right to express their views,make comments for a better difference.I think you've already took the bait because you are a selfish person.I did not use filthy words I used simple English language which could easily under stand.I've the ability to control the language in every different situation.I even could do it now,but I won't.Becase you are not the only person who read this thread,there're others too.I don't want to make others happy or to make them sad or to be friendly as you would say.But if you were gone mad and if you were unable to bare what I said then you are also a person who is selfish.I think what I wrote was successful it's reason why you;'ve deleted from the thred.Let me give you an exercise for that,count from 1-10,if it doesn't work count till infinity.Don't get mad at this point because you're a jerk.This reply is to the person who deleted my comment!!!!!!!!!!
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No - to be fair to zakzakau, he/she didn't use txt spk.
He/she simply pointed out that you should all tell him what the assessment was all about, what the questions were all about - everything that happened.....all the stuff that the staff members apparently asked you not to post.
Comments went on to suggest that they, in the Middle east were far more likely to get the jobs than you folks in the West as they had the sense and the power to work together as a group unlike you folks who keep your secrets.
He pointed out how much better they are than the rest of you - I forget *exactly* the phraseology - but none of you deserved what he said.
The unfortunate thing about all this is that he will not find out for quite some time. Not until he thinks up a new username and signs up again, then works out a way of asking you folks.
Free speech? Who the hell am I? Don't be an idiot? Born right?
You get the idea as to the quality of his first, and almost last, post (which was reported to us, in a complaint, by one of your fellow posters).
Perhaps whoever it was that reported the post will remember better - it was a rare occassion that I didn't copy it first.
He/she simply pointed out that you should all tell him what the assessment was all about, what the questions were all about - everything that happened.....all the stuff that the staff members apparently asked you not to post.
Comments went on to suggest that they, in the Middle east were far more likely to get the jobs than you folks in the West as they had the sense and the power to work together as a group unlike you folks who keep your secrets.
He pointed out how much better they are than the rest of you - I forget *exactly* the phraseology - but none of you deserved what he said.
The unfortunate thing about all this is that he will not find out for quite some time. Not until he thinks up a new username and signs up again, then works out a way of asking you folks.
Free speech? Who the hell am I? Don't be an idiot? Born right?
You get the idea as to the quality of his first, and almost last, post (which was reported to us, in a complaint, by one of your fellow posters).
Perhaps whoever it was that reported the post will remember better - it was a rare occassion that I didn't copy it first.
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Hey people,some of you remenber me from the last year assesments(which I didn't make it in the end..).I've been following this thread and I never read so much Crap in my life!
Supporting what the moderator said,I've read what Zakzauzakzak whatever zak said,and to him,I wont go too political,but perhaps he should visit the streets in London,or Paris,or Frankfurt and educate himself on a subject very real,very flagrant in our times,called Globalization,before coming here with his Asian pride("oh we're so much better then you in the west crap"..).
I agree,it was offensive and innapropriate,You would be eaten alive if you get a job and get to fly with some Captains I know...probaly end up with a plane up you a*** for being so arrogant!If it is really that much better,keep it for yourself..I wonder why Etihad would want western cadets if you around there are soo top notch!!!Mind you,this is not an attack on emiratis,chinese,pakistani nor anyone on that side of the world,I just think that what this "individual" said is unfair and I'm sure not all of you share his views!
and for some of you guys,I would love to be your assesor one day,can Imagine you walking in a recruitment day,shake the hand of the training captain interviewing you and say "wassup man,y'alright chief?"remenber,Airbuses and Boeings do not have massive stereo systems,nor hydraulics on its landing gears to bounce up and down,you cannot add neon lights on it,pilot uniforms dont include "NY Yankes" caps,nor bling or baggy trousers,you can't "rap" on your pa's...
This is a very serious industry and in order to be competitive you have to be professional,whatever you do,if you are a wannabe or have a long career behind you!TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!
And now,I wish good luck for those who are working hard on it,remenber guys,"the one who bites harder,gets it"
Supporting what the moderator said,I've read what Zakzauzakzak whatever zak said,and to him,I wont go too political,but perhaps he should visit the streets in London,or Paris,or Frankfurt and educate himself on a subject very real,very flagrant in our times,called Globalization,before coming here with his Asian pride("oh we're so much better then you in the west crap"..).
I agree,it was offensive and innapropriate,You would be eaten alive if you get a job and get to fly with some Captains I know...probaly end up with a plane up you a*** for being so arrogant!If it is really that much better,keep it for yourself..I wonder why Etihad would want western cadets if you around there are soo top notch!!!Mind you,this is not an attack on emiratis,chinese,pakistani nor anyone on that side of the world,I just think that what this "individual" said is unfair and I'm sure not all of you share his views!
and for some of you guys,I would love to be your assesor one day,can Imagine you walking in a recruitment day,shake the hand of the training captain interviewing you and say "wassup man,y'alright chief?"remenber,Airbuses and Boeings do not have massive stereo systems,nor hydraulics on its landing gears to bounce up and down,you cannot add neon lights on it,pilot uniforms dont include "NY Yankes" caps,nor bling or baggy trousers,you can't "rap" on your pa's...
This is a very serious industry and in order to be competitive you have to be professional,whatever you do,if you are a wannabe or have a long career behind you!TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!
And now,I wish good luck for those who are working hard on it,remenber guys,"the one who bites harder,gets it"
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Etihad has stopped the program already? I sat the Sydney tests last year but didn't get through. However I was told that I'll get another chance in Sydney after 6 months. And now they have stopped the program? Getting into the Etihad program would have been perfect for me and I've been preparing for it as well. Its back to square one now. In the current economic situation it just seems impossible to get into an airline.
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Dude, you should have applied again as soon as they posted that they are accepting applicants for this year. All you had to do was write an email to them saying you would like to attend.
I doubt that they have stopped the program all together. I think this program will continue in the foreseeable future (Just my opinion). They have just stopped taking in requests to attend the assessment (only for this year) because they already have too many applicants.
But good luck anyway, there is always next year.
I doubt that they have stopped the program all together. I think this program will continue in the foreseeable future (Just my opinion). They have just stopped taking in requests to attend the assessment (only for this year) because they already have too many applicants.
But good luck anyway, there is always next year.
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So, back to my last question, where are all the Australians in this forum that may be attending the Sydney assessment in June?
And just as everyone else has probably asked, but I havent been able to find a definite number, approximately how many candidates have been going to the initial assessments?
And just as everyone else has probably asked, but I havent been able to find a definite number, approximately how many candidates have been going to the initial assessments?
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I dont know about the australians attending the assessment. All I can say is that about 600 people were expected in london for the assessment but only 350 turned up. So ya you can about 600 people per centre approxmately.
cheers
I dont know about the australians attending the assessment. All I can say is that about 600 people were expected in london for the assessment but only 350 turned up. So ya you can about 600 people per centre approxmately.
cheers
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Hi everyone,
This is something I have been somewhat confused over and also been bothered about it. Etihad is one airline I would love to join and it would be a career airline for me. Unfortunately, they did not have any cadet schemes when I was beginning my training.
Now that I have got my fATPL, it turns out that I dont meet Etihad's entry requirement as it states on their website 1500 hours with 1000 hours jet time and neither do I meet the cadet requirement of zero experience.
Having gone through fATPL training all in the UK, I would have thought I have met the same standard as their cadets would go through. Why can they not offer a similiar cadet type rating scheme for those who have got their fATPL? Surely there is a huge cost saving on their part? I dont understand this "logic". Also, having spent tens of thousands already, from my own pocket should it not mean at least something for them.
Perhaps there is an explenation for it someone can kindly share, but for the moment, I don't know how they work and I feel slightly discriminated when someone like me wants to work just as much for Etihad having spent £thousands and worked just as hard and yet cant get in whereas another person with zero experience can without spending anything.
Thanks for any comments regarding this.
This is something I have been somewhat confused over and also been bothered about it. Etihad is one airline I would love to join and it would be a career airline for me. Unfortunately, they did not have any cadet schemes when I was beginning my training.
Now that I have got my fATPL, it turns out that I dont meet Etihad's entry requirement as it states on their website 1500 hours with 1000 hours jet time and neither do I meet the cadet requirement of zero experience.
Having gone through fATPL training all in the UK, I would have thought I have met the same standard as their cadets would go through. Why can they not offer a similiar cadet type rating scheme for those who have got their fATPL? Surely there is a huge cost saving on their part? I dont understand this "logic". Also, having spent tens of thousands already, from my own pocket should it not mean at least something for them.
Perhaps there is an explenation for it someone can kindly share, but for the moment, I don't know how they work and I feel slightly discriminated when someone like me wants to work just as much for Etihad having spent £thousands and worked just as hard and yet cant get in whereas another person with zero experience can without spending anything.
Thanks for any comments regarding this.
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Maybe Etihad wants to have zero experienced pilots only from their home-based flight school. And don't you think you have more opportunities regarding pilot career and job than us? We currently have only one airline which is taking cadets...