British Airways Future Pilot Programme.
Not wanting to sound rude at all- but it would be nice if we could avoid flooding the forum with "have applied- heard nothing" posts, simply because that's kind of a given for everyone reading this thread!
But by all means it would be great to hear from those who are getting through to various stages, as it gives the rest of us an idea of where the application cycle is.
Speaking from last year's application experience, it was over a month before hearing back from CTC.
If you want a feeling for how last year's progressed- check out THIS thread.
But by all means it would be great to hear from those who are getting through to various stages, as it gives the rest of us an idea of where the application cycle is.
Speaking from last year's application experience, it was over a month before hearing back from CTC.
If you want a feeling for how last year's progressed- check out THIS thread.
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Applied to Oxford on the 26th. Received an invitation email on 2nd December.
Booked day 1 for December 17th. £250!!!!??
Are the preliminary tests fairly simple? Has anybody failed or known anybody thats failed the prelims?
P.S - Degree + A levels. No flight experience. also I have no idea what some of the 3 letter acronyms you guys are using.
Booked day 1 for December 17th. £250!!!!??
Are the preliminary tests fairly simple? Has anybody failed or known anybody thats failed the prelims?
P.S - Degree + A levels. No flight experience. also I have no idea what some of the 3 letter acronyms you guys are using.
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Hi guys,
Do you know how many people are going through day 1, day 2, fnal stage with BA ?
It seems many people are being called by OAA and the £250 fee call to mind...
I found it strange to receive an automatic email a Saturday, only 4 days after submitting my application.
Do you know how many people are going through day 1, day 2, fnal stage with BA ?
It seems many people are being called by OAA and the £250 fee call to mind...
I found it strange to receive an automatic email a Saturday, only 4 days after submitting my application.
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Got to agreeably disagree with you there... 
The forum and thread are for all issues related to FPP - if people want to say they've applied then go for it. All it means is I have to scroll alittle further with my mouse! I personally don't mind...
That other thread is very good though - essential and interesting reading. Good find.
The forum and thread are for all issues related to FPP - if people want to say they've applied then go for it. All it means is I have to scroll alittle further with my mouse! I personally don't mind...
That other thread is very good though - essential and interesting reading. Good find.
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Yes I did apply to Oxford..
Sorry about the "applied, heard nothing" posts, I guess it gives a bit of comfort to know we are all in similar positions though.. I take it we get feedback whether we are succesful or not?
Sorry about the "applied, heard nothing" posts, I guess it gives a bit of comfort to know we are all in similar positions though.. I take it we get feedback whether we are succesful or not?
Does anyone have a valid contact email for OAA or know if any additional dates will be availble in the new year? The current dates of 10th-21st don't suit me without some rescheduling and considerable expense.
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Cant help but thinking OAA are being a little too generous with their acceptances, any thoughts on them taking us for a £250 ride?
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lol but there's only a few people? There's been 1000's of applicants. I haven't had a reply as of yet and I'm sure lots of other people have not. If there anything like last year then they will not just been accepting anyone on to stage 1.
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Find it a little strange, submitted on the 26th and had a reply on the 2nd. There have already been 10 dates for assessment with quite a lot of appointments on each of these days.
Makes me think that they're inviting a few more people to fund the FPP programme itself
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Makes me think that they're inviting a few more people to fund the FPP programme itself
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Let's face it - most of us have wasted £250 on way more stupid things..!
OAA would be foolish not to screen everyone hoping to catch some failed FPP fishies to train up later on... FPP is quite the bait
OAA would be foolish not to screen everyone hoping to catch some failed FPP fishies to train up later on... FPP is quite the bait
@ Taggus-
I didn't make it to phase one last year! Reading over my application questions again however they do make fairly unimpressive reading
Fingers crossed for this time around though. I don't hold up much hope as although I think i'd make a fine pilot, I certainly am not one to excel in aptitude tests! But you'll never achieve anything if you don't try, or so they say
I didn't make it to phase one last year! Reading over my application questions again however they do make fairly unimpressive reading
Fingers crossed for this time around though. I don't hold up much hope as although I think i'd make a fine pilot, I certainly am not one to excel in aptitude tests! But you'll never achieve anything if you don't try, or so they say
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I doubt Oxford make much of a profit from the tests, if anything it may be a slight loss leader but worth it to gain customers ultimately. They have to pay the company who owns the computer tests plus the staff who administer them. Surely it's good to give as many suitable applicants a chance as possible? I believe the pass rate is around 50% but that doesn't mean you make the cut for the next round as only the best X % will go through. I believe if you pass but don't make the cut you may be offered a place as a self sponsored student - provided you can raise the finance of course.
As someone says, £250 is nothing compared to the cost of the course and if you do ultimately succeed then Oxford provide the skills net based on the results of the skills assessment.
As someone says, £250 is nothing compared to the cost of the course and if you do ultimately succeed then Oxford provide the skills net based on the results of the skills assessment.
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Everything was done via BA recruitment site, only got to OAA when you need to pay!
Therefore I would presume that BA recruitment determine who passes the initial application, not OAA?
Therefore I would presume that BA recruitment determine who passes the initial application, not OAA?