British Airways Future Pilot Programme.
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ICAO Lvl 6 is still a requirement, according to at least CTC and OAA (did not encounter this info at FTEJerez,) however as the programme is the same across the three FTE's, you should expect the ICAO Lvl 6 requirement to still be active.
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"Able to obtain and maintain an EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate (for information please visit Welcome to the UK Civil Aviation Authority.) and pass the British Airways Health Services medical examination"
I already have a valid EASA Class 1, but do one of you know what is the BAHS medical exam? I'd like to know more about that and find out whether they have higher standards than the EASA ones. I've asked BA and CTC but none of them is answering me...
I already have a valid EASA Class 1, but do one of you know what is the BAHS medical exam? I'd like to know more about that and find out whether they have higher standards than the EASA ones. I've asked BA and CTC but none of them is answering me...
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Hey everyone ,my question refers to tobitronics ones, with the application process.
On the previous page was written that you need to send in a CV and cover letter but then others said no and on CTC's website I couldn't find them saying that too.
I never tried out the application process of CTC or anything ,because this would be the first time in my life that I apply for a job.
So do I need to send them a CV and a cover letter? When no ,how does this online application process thingy looks like?
I mean I also have to send them my academic qualifications?
Thanks for you're time!
On the previous page was written that you need to send in a CV and cover letter but then others said no and on CTC's website I couldn't find them saying that too.
I never tried out the application process of CTC or anything ,because this would be the first time in my life that I apply for a job.
So do I need to send them a CV and a cover letter? When no ,how does this online application process thingy looks like?
I mean I also have to send them my academic qualifications?
Thanks for you're time!
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Well thanks Hamburger! 
bravok73; all the details are on the BA FPP website:
Future Pilot Programme - Future Pilot - Reach higher
bravok73; all the details are on the BA FPP website:
Future Pilot Programme - Future Pilot - Reach higher
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Just a quick reminder to all those who may not be aware of this, but please don't share or discuss the details of the application with anyone. You could potentially disqualify yourself from the process if you do so, so don't risk it. Good luck!
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Job Variability
Hello, everyone!
I am wondering whether a successful cadet in possession of a good degree could get an office job with BA besides his position as a First Officer after completing the FPP?
I know piloting is versatile in itself but I think it would be brilliant if one could help the business in the air and on the ground.
Good luck to everyone for the new application window!
I am wondering whether a successful cadet in possession of a good degree could get an office job with BA besides his position as a First Officer after completing the FPP?
I know piloting is versatile in itself but I think it would be brilliant if one could help the business in the air and on the ground.
Good luck to everyone for the new application window!
I am wondering whether a successful cadet in possession of a good degree could get an office job with BA besides his position as a First Officer after completing the FPP?
Part time
Warp,
Being a pilot with a major carrier really isn't a part time job. Were you to be able to move into an office based role - to begin with probably as a grunt in your fleet's training office - you'd still be expected to fulfil your role as a pilot to the high standards expected of you. To get a job as a trainer you'll have to show exceptional skills anyway. Any job/role in parallel is likely to be flying oriented as you'll likely have no relevant skills in any other branch of the business.
Would you not be better served - with a quality degree - in applying for the office job straight away. Getting onto the FPP and then completing the training is a major step on it's own. You really have to want it so much that you can taste it. Considering another path so early, and I question your motivation
Being a pilot with a major carrier really isn't a part time job. Were you to be able to move into an office based role - to begin with probably as a grunt in your fleet's training office - you'd still be expected to fulfil your role as a pilot to the high standards expected of you. To get a job as a trainer you'll have to show exceptional skills anyway. Any job/role in parallel is likely to be flying oriented as you'll likely have no relevant skills in any other branch of the business.
Would you not be better served - with a quality degree - in applying for the office job straight away. Getting onto the FPP and then completing the training is a major step on it's own. You really have to want it so much that you can taste it. Considering another path so early, and I question your motivation
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To apply now or wait until next year
OAA mention on their website that applicants must be available to start between Autumn 2015 and Autumn 2016. I am currently in year 3 of a 4 year Engineering degree which finishes May 2016. What is the likely-hood that I can start after that date if I am successful. I don't want to apply and then have to either turn down the offer or leave my degree programme early.
I rang OAA to enquire about this point on their website and the person I spoke to had no information regarding that sentence on their website.
Any advice?
Thanks
I rang OAA to enquire about this point on their website and the person I spoke to had no information regarding that sentence on their website.
Any advice?
Thanks
Warp
I'm going to add a "+ lots" to what the likes of Groundloop and Sygyzy wrote.
Your flying "training" doesn't finish when you graduate from the FPP scheme, or even when you finish line training (in fact the learning process never really finishes). I certainly wouldn't have a game plan of rushing off into an part time office job/part time flying position straight after FPP...and if you do have such immediate ambitions I certainly wouldn't mention it at interview
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If you really want to go into a mixed management/flying post I'd give it at the very least a year or two of line flying to a get some experience of what that requires, build up some experience and get somewhere up the learning curve. With that behind you I'd then consider applying for one of the internally advertised admin posts or technical support posts (and BTW that process can be quite competitive, there are plenty of graduates with good degrees working as pilots in BA).
On another tack if you're lucky enough to have the choice of an FPP position or an office job at BA I'd grab the FPP position. I wouldn't assume FPP will always be available and I wouldn't plan on using an office job at BA as a path to the FPP....
I am wondering whether a successful cadet in possession of a good degree could get an office job with BA besides his position as a First Officer after completing the FPP?
I'm going to add a "+ lots" to what the likes of Groundloop and Sygyzy wrote.
Your flying "training" doesn't finish when you graduate from the FPP scheme, or even when you finish line training (in fact the learning process never really finishes). I certainly wouldn't have a game plan of rushing off into an part time office job/part time flying position straight after FPP...and if you do have such immediate ambitions I certainly wouldn't mention it at interview
.If you really want to go into a mixed management/flying post I'd give it at the very least a year or two of line flying to a get some experience of what that requires, build up some experience and get somewhere up the learning curve. With that behind you I'd then consider applying for one of the internally advertised admin posts or technical support posts (and BTW that process can be quite competitive, there are plenty of graduates with good degrees working as pilots in BA).
On another tack if you're lucky enough to have the choice of an FPP position or an office job at BA I'd grab the FPP position. I wouldn't assume FPP will always be available and I wouldn't plan on using an office job at BA as a path to the FPP....
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Officer Kite,
You have to go to: Careers Home - British Airways
Click on the "Login" tab on the top right hand corner.
Is anyone else having problems filling out the application? More specifically, on the "Summary Page" when I click on certain sections, the relevant page does not load up and instead the Summary Page just reloads.
You have to go to: Careers Home - British Airways
Click on the "Login" tab on the top right hand corner.
Is anyone else having problems filling out the application? More specifically, on the "Summary Page" when I click on certain sections, the relevant page does not load up and instead the Summary Page just reloads.
So the "The unrestricted right to live and work in the UK" means you need to have a UK passport?
Some basic info here for starters:
http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens...d/index_en.htm
Do I have the right to work in the UK? - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge
and the BA's own FPP FAQs website will direct you here:
https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration
In very simplistic terms if you're a national of an established EU member state you almost certainly have the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. There may also other ways of doing so e.g. family ties to the UK.
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wiggy,
Thank you! That is the kind of image I needed.
Sygyzy,
Perhaps I should have mentioned the context in which I asked this question myself.
It is inspired from an article mentioning that the BA CEO has been a pilot himself. Then, I noticed that quite a few pilots become involved into higher management and reminded myself that a pilot I know, extremely dedicated, also has an office job. Naturally, without the news writing about lower levels of leadership, I had to ask myself to what extent these ranks are being occupied by pilots in a major airline. I trust all of them are motivated flyers who wish to give their best for the industry.
Thank you all. I believe I have my answer.
Thank you! That is the kind of image I needed.
Sygyzy,
Perhaps I should have mentioned the context in which I asked this question myself.
It is inspired from an article mentioning that the BA CEO has been a pilot himself. Then, I noticed that quite a few pilots become involved into higher management and reminded myself that a pilot I know, extremely dedicated, also has an office job. Naturally, without the news writing about lower levels of leadership, I had to ask myself to what extent these ranks are being occupied by pilots in a major airline. I trust all of them are motivated flyers who wish to give their best for the industry.
Thank you all. I believe I have my answer.
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Guys remember to type everything on a word processor such as Microsoft Word and then pasting it onto the application form. I had typed hundreds of words, pressed save and the page timed out! Did everything I could do recover but it's all lost now, hours of work gone. Starting it all over now.