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Verbal reasoning test did it for me as I expected! Oh well. At least I know now. I was far too pedantic on the day and only answered 21 questions. I think next time I will be taking a stop watch. It's reassuring to know that I performed well enough in every other aspect.
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As long as you are not discouraged that is the main thing. I applied last year, and I knew on the day I had messed up my chances (my aptitude test went horribly wrong, and probably my interview afterwards as I was a bit shell-shocked), I was obviously upset when I received the email to confirm my fears, but it only took a day or two for me to put things into perspective and I came back even better prepared and hungrier than ever. I hope you can also do the same. Luckily things went well for me this time around, and of course I couldn't be happier.
As for the Easy MPL, I would agree in saying that no one knows what the future may bring. Whilst I'm sure that most aspiring pilots (myself included) dream of flying the speedbirds, that is not to say you wouldn't be equally as happy (if not more so) flying somewhere else. If you want proof of how quickly people are willing to cast aside prejudices about which airline they want to fly for, you need look no further than the self-sponsored students coming out of the FTOs, all desperate for any job they can land.
Ultimately, I am sure that dealing well with setbacks and showing perseverance are both qualities that BA seek, so maybe if you were to re-apply next year this great attitude you clearly demonstrate will swing the vote in your favour.
Whatever the outcome, I wish you the very best of luck, and don't give up!!
As long as you are not discouraged that is the main thing. I applied last year, and I knew on the day I had messed up my chances (my aptitude test went horribly wrong, and probably my interview afterwards as I was a bit shell-shocked), I was obviously upset when I received the email to confirm my fears, but it only took a day or two for me to put things into perspective and I came back even better prepared and hungrier than ever. I hope you can also do the same. Luckily things went well for me this time around, and of course I couldn't be happier.
As for the Easy MPL, I would agree in saying that no one knows what the future may bring. Whilst I'm sure that most aspiring pilots (myself included) dream of flying the speedbirds, that is not to say you wouldn't be equally as happy (if not more so) flying somewhere else. If you want proof of how quickly people are willing to cast aside prejudices about which airline they want to fly for, you need look no further than the self-sponsored students coming out of the FTOs, all desperate for any job they can land.
Ultimately, I am sure that dealing well with setbacks and showing perseverance are both qualities that BA seek, so maybe if you were to re-apply next year this great attitude you clearly demonstrate will swing the vote in your favour.
Whatever the outcome, I wish you the very best of luck, and don't give up!!
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Sweet. I spoke to the FTE guys when I was at the Heathrow Flyer exhibition with my Uni and they seemed to think that we would all be starting in the autumn as there's only 11 of us going there.
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Congratulations to those that were lucky enough to make it, the hard work starts from here!
To those that didn't make it, commiserations. I know it's a horrible feeling not to get it but there have been great posts here with some excellent advice that is well worth following. One thing I found useful was creating a word document over the years and writing down anything I did that I thought would answer a competency question, the document grew with examples from both my personal and professional life and was very useful when it came to preparing for interviews.
To those that didn't make it, commiserations. I know it's a horrible feeling not to get it but there have been great posts here with some excellent advice that is well worth following. One thing I found useful was creating a word document over the years and writing down anything I did that I thought would answer a competency question, the document grew with examples from both my personal and professional life and was very useful when it came to preparing for interviews.
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Would anybody be aware of the number of applicants to the Programme? Also, would anybody be aware of the number of successful candidates this year? (Congratulations to you if applicable!)
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Someone above said 50 candidates were selected this year, which if correct, is 10 less than BA were looking for. I have no idea about the total number of applicants, but believe either the first or second year to have had in the region of 6000, though it wouldn't surprise me if the numbers fell year-on-year.
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So roughly 1/70 make the grade? There's a stat to please everyone who got in, you're in the top 1.5% of applicants! Any breakdown of the numbers from each school?
Now for a more relevant point about reapplying. Am I right in thinking there is no barrier to reapplying next time regardless of how far through the process you got this time? And is the limit of 3 applications in total still in place? If so, next years numbers could be a bit lower as it will be the first time where people who have applied and been rejected 3 times are prevented from doing so again.
Now for a more relevant point about reapplying. Am I right in thinking there is no barrier to reapplying next time regardless of how far through the process you got this time? And is the limit of 3 applications in total still in place? If so, next years numbers could be a bit lower as it will be the first time where people who have applied and been rejected 3 times are prevented from doing so again.
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Good question for all we remaining hopefuls! 
I have read on the forum that the BA-FPP will remain only for another 3 years, is this confirmed or rumor? I am of the opinion it would be subject to demand and BA's recruitment requirements, and as we all know qualitative factors can shout louder than we can!
I have read on the forum that the BA-FPP will remain only for another 3 years, is this confirmed or rumor? I am of the opinion it would be subject to demand and BA's recruitment requirements, and as we all know qualitative factors can shout louder than we can!
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As far as I'm aware you cannot apply for the programme more than three times, irrespective of how far through the process you got on any of those attempts.
I believe the FPP is planned to run until 2016. If there are operational reasons for running it beyond that then it's likely that BA will do so.
I'd be surprised if only 50 made the cut, and it would be quite unbelievable if only 11 from FTE did. I really doubt either is true to be honest. Three from my very first assessment day made it the whole way, and I cannot believe that only another eight guys in total made it with FTE. Surely not?
It would be a remarkable coincidence if true.
Anyway, role on the start dates...
I believe the FPP is planned to run until 2016. If there are operational reasons for running it beyond that then it's likely that BA will do so.
I'd be surprised if only 50 made the cut, and it would be quite unbelievable if only 11 from FTE did. I really doubt either is true to be honest. Three from my very first assessment day made it the whole way, and I cannot believe that only another eight guys in total made it with FTE. Surely not?
It would be a remarkable coincidence if true.Anyway, role on the start dates...
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BA confirmed at the LHR PFTE back in April that it was the maths that caught most people out; having not applied to the FPP, am I right in thinking that speed distance time calculations are a big part of the maths portion, or is there more to it?
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The maths did catch a lot of people out. The questions were varied I felt, and I don't recall there being an over-emphasis on one particular type of question. But in reality the questions weren't difficult; it was the lack of available time that made it hard.
But I doubt the maths tripped up many people at Waterside. If you were good enough to pass the first one then you'd almost certainly be good enough to pass the second one.
But I doubt the maths tripped up many people at Waterside. If you were good enough to pass the first one then you'd almost certainly be good enough to pass the second one.
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Congrats to all that got through.
I'm new here and missed the boat on this FPP.
Any rough idea of when it will re-open? (Obviously I'm aware they've only just finished dealing with the applications for the previous FPP).
I think I've read somewhere that October/November time it will open again, though I'm unsure - unless anyone has better information that me?
I'm new here and missed the boat on this FPP.
Any rough idea of when it will re-open? (Obviously I'm aware they've only just finished dealing with the applications for the previous FPP).
I think I've read somewhere that October/November time it will open again, though I'm unsure - unless anyone has better information that me?