British Airways Future Pilot Programme.
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Do you really have to pay for both days even if you fail day one? If that's the case then absolutely, get your moneys worth, the experience will not be wasted.
However, it would then be easy to be seduced into thinking that having gone through both days and "passed" (despite having failed to get into the mentored scheme) that you should sign up to the course anyway. It is this against which I caution since the most important question any prospective student should ask before embarking on a course of training is this - Where will the job at the end come from?
Better off sitting tight for the next mentored scheme to come along (even if you have to wait 12+ months) rather than sign up on impulse to an unmentored scheme.
Do you really have to pay for both days even if you fail day one? If that's the case then absolutely, get your moneys worth, the experience will not be wasted.
However, it would then be easy to be seduced into thinking that having gone through both days and "passed" (despite having failed to get into the mentored scheme) that you should sign up to the course anyway. It is this against which I caution since the most important question any prospective student should ask before embarking on a course of training is this - Where will the job at the end come from?
Better off sitting tight for the next mentored scheme to come along (even if you have to wait 12+ months) rather than sign up on impulse to an unmentored scheme.
Veetwo, I do agree. However, I'm suggesting that you cannot get too much experience of the assessment process, and if it is free then it would be prudent to go for it, particularly for those looking to apply again next year, or for other airline schemes.
I certainly wouldn't advise on self funding a course without a conditional offer from an airline.
I certainly wouldn't advise on self funding a course without a conditional offer from an airline.
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Similarities between FTOs
A question about Assessment Day 1. I'm assuming that the aptitude tests at the 3 FTOs are the same? As in COMPASS or Pilapt (whichever is being used), to ensure a level playing field for all applicants? A lot of discussion on this thread has been focused on OAA, not as much word from the CTC or FTE applicants.
Another simple question, do you get to use pen and paper for rough workings? I haven't been through an aptitude test and I'm aware of the mathematics and physics topics in the test, and that the tests are done on computer.
Thanks guys.
Another simple question, do you get to use pen and paper for rough workings? I haven't been through an aptitude test and I'm aware of the mathematics and physics topics in the test, and that the tests are done on computer.
Thanks guys.
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From the CTC emails I've had, Assessment Day 1 includes groups activities, and the aptitude tests. Assessment Day 2 has interviews and numeracy tests. I'm not sure if all FTOs are running the same sort of schedule...last year CTC did a full-day assessment, split in half between phases.
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I still haven't heard anything from FTE yet, Don't know whether its a good or bad thing.. Not to many people seem to be saying anything about the assessment days for them so I can only presume they haven't contacted many off their applicants yet..
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All 3 schools use their own aptitude tests and assessment process. That's why BA have the final stage of selection.
Oxford will only tell you that your scores are suitable for a self sponsored course if you've met the standard required for entry to the APP course - itself a very high standard that makes you eligible for Oxford's skills net guarantee where they will refund the entire cost of the course if you fail and there are no resit fees. They certainly don't give that to anyone turning up with a cheque book as it could cost them tens of thousands. The pass rate for the APP is around 50%. BA FPP is a competition so will only take the top x % above this.
Oxford will only tell you that your scores are suitable for a self sponsored course if you've met the standard required for entry to the APP course - itself a very high standard that makes you eligible for Oxford's skills net guarantee where they will refund the entire cost of the course if you fail and there are no resit fees. They certainly don't give that to anyone turning up with a cheque book as it could cost them tens of thousands. The pass rate for the APP is around 50%. BA FPP is a competition so will only take the top x % above this.
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Got the rejection from OAA today - sat mine on the 10th Dec.
I'm going to do the rest of it for the experience, sure to come in handy applying for BA next year.
Commiserations to those who didn't make it... Petition your MP for a third runway - might create a few more places!
Good luck on day 2 to the rest of you!
I'm going to do the rest of it for the experience, sure to come in handy applying for BA next year.
Commiserations to those who didn't make it... Petition your MP for a third runway - might create a few more places!
Good luck on day 2 to the rest of you!
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Just got a rejection email from FTE, pretty gutted. It also says that because there was so many applicants they can't give me a reason as to why or what I was left down by,
Might try OAA next time round
Good luck to everyone who was selected
Might try OAA next time round
Good luck to everyone who was selected
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NARIC letter
If the NARIC conversion letter won't reach me before the day of the assessment what should I do? I mean i sent out the request the same day I was invited by FTE and I have all the documentation for that...did anyone experience the same problem?
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The Waiting Game
Is anyone else out there still waiting to hear from OAA about whether they have got through to Stage 2 or not?
The various posts about rejections and successes have led me to conclude that I must be in the final batch of borderline cases, but news of anyone else in the same position would at least provide a final glimmer of hope!
Thanks.
The various posts about rejections and successes have led me to conclude that I must be in the final batch of borderline cases, but news of anyone else in the same position would at least provide a final glimmer of hope!
Thanks.
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Heybuddy, i did not have the nairc letter on time going to FTE last year. i emailed them and they said that it was ok, i could just provide it later one. So DONT worry. i would send them a mail or give them a quick ring just in case things have changed.