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BA probably do not historically have any issues with age, per se.
Back in 1992 they sent a group of FLT ENGs to BAe Flying College, Prestwick to train for licence issue. This coincidenced with the 747-200 being replaced by the -400. A handful of Concorde guys as well.
I think the youngest we had was aged 28, and the oldest 44.
Once you get past 35 or so, it does become harder. A great deal more effort is required compared to when you were say 28 or less.
Having said that, if you have the aptitude, hand to eye coordination etc, age is probably no real barrier.
Back in 1992 they sent a group of FLT ENGs to BAe Flying College, Prestwick to train for licence issue. This coincidenced with the 747-200 being replaced by the -400. A handful of Concorde guys as well.
I think the youngest we had was aged 28, and the oldest 44.
Once you get past 35 or so, it does become harder. A great deal more effort is required compared to when you were say 28 or less.
Having said that, if you have the aptitude, hand to eye coordination etc, age is probably no real barrier.
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I've seen there are clearly quite a few responses from those applying to FTE and CTC by now, but bar the first 2 responses from this year on the thread, has anyone else heard from OAA, positively or otherwise? Thanks
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No I haven't heard anything back just yet. You sent your application on day one didn't you?
Mine was sent in the following Saturday. I guess in the grand scheme of things with CTC it's early days. The good thing is is that people have started hearing back now. It's now a case of frantic 'F5-ing'.
Mine was sent in the following Saturday. I guess in the grand scheme of things with CTC it's early days. The good thing is is that people have started hearing back now. It's now a case of frantic 'F5-ing'.
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Those with invitations.
Has your application form on the BA website changed to reflect your progression to the next phase?
Does your online account move through the process with you?
Has your application form on the BA website changed to reflect your progression to the next phase?
Does your online account move through the process with you?
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OAA Stage 1 invite just received; I submitted my application early in the afternoon of Sunday 8th.
I hope that nugget of information helps someone - good luck to you all, and perhaps I will see some of you there
I hope that nugget of information helps someone - good luck to you all, and perhaps I will see some of you there