British Airways Future Pilot Programme.

[EZY_FR]

I think you're missing the point. Everyone who got in during the first intake were the first ones to get into the airline via FPP.

[average-punter]

EZY_FR

From the way I read it you're missing the sarcasm...

[LandingConfig]

Was just wondering if anyone actually knew people who had got through first time.

[EZY_FR]

Lol my bad .Good luck to all those who had their interviews today and to those still to have them!

[Ryan93]

@EZY_FR - Really sorry to hear about your setback, but that's all it is - a setback til next year! I'm on my third attempt this year, interview next week - where did the number 108 come from? I know you mentioned a friend as the source but is this fact do you know?

[Bluefish56]

To everyone that's had an interview so far, hope it went well for you Were you given a date to expect a final response?

[SwissChrono]

Just for information. I was told this week (by BA) that 3000 applied to the scheme and BA invited 85 to interviews....

[EZY_FR]

Ryan93

I'm treating it as a setback so I can improve my weaknesses and make myself a stronger candidate for 2016! The number 108 came from a friend who posts on this forum, but that was the number of spaces BA had available to those successful at stage 3. He had his interview today and, just as what others have told me, that 85 were invited to attend stage 4. He also said that everyone will find out on May 20th, so to those waiting to hear back, note this date for your calendar! Good luck!

[Ryan93]

EZY_FR

I'm sure you will be, 2016 could be the year! Best of luck for when the window opens

Very interesting regarding the number of people brought forward to interview, does this mean that if everyone performs to the expected standard then in theory everyone will be accepted onto the programme?

[kirungi1]

I'm on my third attempt this year

Ryan93; Congratulations and good luck next week. Experience is the best teacher. Someone once said that there is no secret to success that it's a result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.

[Ryan93]

Thanks kirungi1 - hopefully the previous two attempts were just stepping stones, but all I can do is take it as it comes next week. Best of luck to everyone else due to be interviewed today and next week.

[EZY_FR]

Yes, if everyone invited to Ba stage 2 meets their standards, then everyone will get a place. Good luck!!

[kirungi1]

Ladies and Gentlemen, space doesn't have to be silent! Any relative customer service experiences (scenarios) would be a good debate.

[wiggy]

I was told this week (by BA) that 3000 applied to the scheme and BA invited 85 to interviews....

Must admit 3000 sounds a bit low, even so for the sake of context you need know how many of that three thousand met the basic requirements for further consideration and OTOH how many applicants were deficient in some area (e.g short on educational requirements, right to work in the Uk) but decided to put in an application anyway. Take the "chancers", for want of a better and more sympathetic term, out of the equation and the odds improve.

The numbers sounds daunting but to be fair all/most pilot selection processes have a high rejection rate - as has always been the case.

Of course regardless of how you feel the odds are stacked you have to be in the game to win.

[kirungi1]

wiggy; Limiting the number of attempts to not more than three w/could have been another handicap.

[Ryan93]

How have people found their interviews so far? Due to have mine tomorrow morning

[claudiaupear]

Me too Ryan93. See you there!

[Ryan93]

Ah great stuff, feeling confident?

[claudiaupear]

Nervous more like! Hoping a sea of calm comes over me in the morning. Looking forward to meeting you and the other candidates tomorrow. All the very best to you and everyone else this year and next. I'm the one with the long hair...

[kirungi1]

Ryan93 and Claudiaupear; Good luck for tomorrow, enjoy and most of all remember to smile