Etihad cadet pilot programme last test
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in the assessment for 2010 or 2011(if they go that further) I hope that they keep an Indian city as one of their assessment centers as this will give atleast one oppurtunity to the vast yet financially weak talent available in India. 
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HE means that many people cannot afford to pay for a trip to london or Singapore let alone pay for their own CPL. Im one of them. I had to go through hell to buy a ticket to London for the Feb assessments. Didnt get through to stage 2 so basically its $1500 down the drain(not counting living expenses)Mind you I blame no one but myself cause i know where I went wrong but im just saying. Many people dont have those opportunities and tehres a lot of potential out there. but arent there cadet pilot schemes in India?! You'd think there'd be loads. in my country theres one airline and they hire cadets every 3-4 years
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@FL999
there were cadet pilot programs set up by SpiceJet Airlines , Indigo Airlines & Kingfisher Airlines in India. But the problem is that neither do they sponsor the cadets training nor they garauntee a job which is the worst part of it. SpiceJet specially proved to be the worst as they took in nearly 120 candidates to give job to only 5 or 6 .Indigo was doing well but for some reason they have temporarily shut down their cadet pilot scheme. No news of the Kingfisher Airlines.
by the way which country are you from??
there were cadet pilot programs set up by SpiceJet Airlines , Indigo Airlines & Kingfisher Airlines in India. But the problem is that neither do they sponsor the cadets training nor they garauntee a job which is the worst part of it. SpiceJet specially proved to be the worst as they took in nearly 120 candidates to give job to only 5 or 6 .Indigo was doing well but for some reason they have temporarily shut down their cadet pilot scheme. No news of the Kingfisher Airlines.
by the way which country are you from??
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Well I think it would be just fair if they are holding the assesment again in London. This way people from the most countries can get there fairly cheap... If they would choose India everybody else would have huge travel expenses....
But who knows if there will be a next assesment.... Couldn't attend the last ones (fell sick just 2 days before)
But who knows if there will be a next assesment.... Couldn't attend the last ones (fell sick just 2 days before)
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@Ronand
the airlines should opt for a system where everyone can get equal oppurtunities. Reaching London can be cheap for people of some countries
(like Ireland & other european countries) but for some it is cheap travelling to India(like the asian countries). After all what will be the use of a GLOBAL CADET PILOT PROGRAM if it does not give equal oppurtunity to everyone.
Since you talk of everybodies travelling expenses becoming huge do you mean to say that there are interested candidates in Europe only??
the airlines should opt for a system where everyone can get equal oppurtunities. Reaching London can be cheap for people of some countries
(like Ireland & other european countries) but for some it is cheap travelling to India(like the asian countries). After all what will be the use of a GLOBAL CADET PILOT PROGRAM if it does not give equal oppurtunity to everyone.
Since you talk of everybodies travelling expenses becoming huge do you mean to say that there are interested candidates in Europe only??
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@ wannabeQF:
get a reality check man!! India along with China are two of the most speedily developing economies
in this time of recession major industries are looking towards India so why the aviation industry should be any different?
besides that a lot of the successful people in USA/Europe are Indians suggesting their is no lack of talent in India but just the right resources are not available to everyone.
And what do you really mean by a 'third world country'?
U seem to be a big fan of former Australian Cricketer Matthew Hayden who made a similar comment .
get a reality check man!! India along with China are two of the most speedily developing economies
in this time of recession major industries are looking towards India so why the aviation industry should be any different?
besides that a lot of the successful people in USA/Europe are Indians suggesting their is no lack of talent in India but just the right resources are not available to everyone.
And what do you really mean by a 'third world country'?
U seem to be a big fan of former Australian Cricketer Matthew Hayden who made a similar comment .
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read my earlier post on this very thread regarding the situation of the cadet pilot schemes in India & u will get to know why I am looking forward to Etihad & Cathay
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i never said that i am not ready for the hard yards i am always up for any challenge
but the thing is if Etihad & cx are giving any one the oppurtunity then why not try & take it
unfortunately for me i currently don't stand in a situation where I can readily say that I am ready to spend $50,000 for my training or I would not have cared too much about it.
the other thing is that I have seen a couple of guys in my knowledge who went for their training to miami ,florida after finishing their schooling & after spending approximately $55,000 are standing jobless
with the current economic situation & the foolishness of management of different airlines in India along with DGCA making things more difficult for us.
but the thing is if Etihad & cx are giving any one the oppurtunity then why not try & take it
unfortunately for me i currently don't stand in a situation where I can readily say that I am ready to spend $50,000 for my training or I would not have cared too much about it.
the other thing is that I have seen a couple of guys in my knowledge who went for their training to miami ,florida after finishing their schooling & after spending approximately $55,000 are standing jobless
with the current economic situation & the foolishness of management of different airlines in India along with DGCA making things more difficult for us.
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It's all so quiet... Shhh.. Shh...
Hi all! It has been quite a long while since anyone posted on this Etihad Cadet Pilot forum. I guess it has really run its course, until the next rounds of selections comes along. It's entertaining reading the vitriol and diatribe of those who missed signing up for the assessments, those who sat for it and didn't get through to the 2nd round, or those who couldn't afford to fly to the far-flung locations where the assessments were located.
I was very much bemused to read the anger and dissatisfaction of those candidates who said the assessment questions were totally unrelated to the selection of cadet pilots. Then what DO these people expect? 2 x 2 =? I'm no expert in how to carry out these selections, but whatever their criteria for initial and 2nd rounds, their reasons must be damned good ones.
My heart really hurts when i read the trials and tribulations that GN religiously (and in great detail) documents in these forums. I would really salute him if he doesn't give up and keeps trying until he reaches 28 or something.
And who can talk about this Etihad Cadet Pilot thingy without mentioning Malirm in the same sentence! The resident expert on this and he worked for what? Emirates? That's really ironic. But credit must go to him cos sometimes he does give almost accurate information to other ppruners. But i think it was rather low of him to accuse Etihad of being biased in not selecting him in the end. Makes one wonder if EY doesn't accept him in their cadet programme, what makes him think they'll welcome him with open arms as a fully qualified pilot in 2012, as he asserts? I'm sorry for being such a bitch, but this is really my honest opinion.
Well, I look forward to the next round of international cadet pilot assessments. Thousands will apply. A couple of thousand will sit for the initial assessment. And only ABOUT ten fortunate, high-calibre, high-potential candidates will make it through. Which tells us a lot of the guys and gals who actually made it through this time round. I really am in awe of them. And you know what the best part is? Apart from LEvans (who had been humble and unassuming throughout the process), you hardly hear anything from the guys who made the final cut. Tells us a lot doesnt it?
I was very much bemused to read the anger and dissatisfaction of those candidates who said the assessment questions were totally unrelated to the selection of cadet pilots. Then what DO these people expect? 2 x 2 =? I'm no expert in how to carry out these selections, but whatever their criteria for initial and 2nd rounds, their reasons must be damned good ones.
My heart really hurts when i read the trials and tribulations that GN religiously (and in great detail) documents in these forums. I would really salute him if he doesn't give up and keeps trying until he reaches 28 or something.
And who can talk about this Etihad Cadet Pilot thingy without mentioning Malirm in the same sentence! The resident expert on this and he worked for what? Emirates? That's really ironic. But credit must go to him cos sometimes he does give almost accurate information to other ppruners. But i think it was rather low of him to accuse Etihad of being biased in not selecting him in the end. Makes one wonder if EY doesn't accept him in their cadet programme, what makes him think they'll welcome him with open arms as a fully qualified pilot in 2012, as he asserts? I'm sorry for being such a bitch, but this is really my honest opinion.
Well, I look forward to the next round of international cadet pilot assessments. Thousands will apply. A couple of thousand will sit for the initial assessment. And only ABOUT ten fortunate, high-calibre, high-potential candidates will make it through. Which tells us a lot of the guys and gals who actually made it through this time round. I really am in awe of them. And you know what the best part is? Apart from LEvans (who had been humble and unassuming throughout the process), you hardly hear anything from the guys who made the final cut. Tells us a lot doesnt it?
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@ Flying Rubber
Thanks Mate...Well Spoken, I'll Make Sure not to open my mouth again...
. Thanks for the credit, I really needed some ...but please be sure that I don't open my mouth for nothing, I heard some stuff from previous candidates & started comparing it to what I faced...anyways...I think EY is now aware of any under hand dealings, but lets say, I haven't done well 
, hard luck for me & good luck for you guys. I was really happy to make it through the Last 17 out of approx. 1000 candidates, I know people from EY who would really like to see me around flying the EY A320 to/from Abu Dhabi. So please don't accuse people from your first post!...anyways, welcome here
I am now with another Airline & YES, I look forward to get into EY by the end of 2012, its a great airline to work for...I think that you know well that the interview of a 0 hour cadet is different from an interview of a 2000+ hours A320 FO. I know alots of FOs & Captains who screwed it up in cadet selections, but are doing well & the strange thing...some of them are doing well in the same airline that rejected them the first time!...keep it in mind...NEVER QUIT.
@ SAQ88, I heard that its gonna be in the US this time...get ready guys...its really WORTH IT
. Thanks for the credit, I really needed some ...but please be sure that I don't open my mouth for nothing, I heard some stuff from previous candidates & started comparing it to what I faced...anyways...I think EY is now aware of any under hand dealings, but lets say, I haven't done well , hard luck for me & good luck for you guys. I was really happy to make it through the Last 17 out of approx. 1000 candidates, I know people from EY who would really like to see me around flying the EY A320 to/from Abu Dhabi. So please don't accuse people from your first post!...anyways, welcome here I am now with another Airline & YES, I look forward to get into EY by the end of 2012, its a great airline to work for...I think that you know well that the interview of a 0 hour cadet is different from an interview of a 2000+ hours A320 FO. I know alots of FOs & Captains who screwed it up in cadet selections, but are doing well & the strange thing...some of them are doing well in the same airline that rejected them the first time!...keep it in mind...NEVER QUIT.
@ SAQ88, I heard that its gonna be in the US this time...get ready guys...its really WORTH IT
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Out of interest, has the first selection of cadets been chosen for Etihad? I remember this thread was huge with prospective cadidates but have the final cadets been chosen? It seemed to be quite a long winded affair especially with the first selection in London resembling something from X-Factor.
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I thought that courses was the 3rd expat course?
As far as I know Etihad is planning 4 next year, but planning being the word here, nothing is for sure yet.
I'm guessing it will go something like this, North America, Europe, AUH and somewhere East of AUH.
As I said its just gossip right now...
As far as I know Etihad is planning 4 next year, but planning being the word here, nothing is for sure yet.
I'm guessing it will go something like this, North America, Europe, AUH and somewhere East of AUH.
As I said its just gossip right now...
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Well if it is the 4th expat course, then its the first PPrune has head about it!
I assumed last year was the first due to the amount of posts however I'm happy to be corrected.
Congratulations aceman. Where is the Flight Training?
I assumed last year was the first due to the amount of posts however I'm happy to be corrected.
Congratulations aceman. Where is the Flight Training?
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@malirm
´I heard some stuff from previous candidates & started comparing it to what I faced...´
I hope this is not about what i think it is about
´...I think EY is now aware of any under hand dealings..´
i really dont think so and you know why ..its sad but its not that far from the truth
I hope this is not about what i think it is about
´...I think EY is now aware of any under hand dealings..´
i really dont think so and you know why ..its sad but its not that far from the truth
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Hi,
I hear that Etihad are not running the scheme in 2010. It should/hopefully be back in 2011 when their orders start arriving. Plus their holding pool is full right now.
Shame, but fingers crossed for 2011!!
I hear that Etihad are not running the scheme in 2010. It should/hopefully be back in 2011 when their orders start arriving. Plus their holding pool is full right now.
Shame, but fingers crossed for 2011!!