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From memory last year the first set of assessment days at Oxford were during the 2 weeks before Christmas but there were some after. The second days started in the first week of jan I think. I'm also pretty sure from the comments last year that Oxford were quicker to call people in than the others - which of course makes no difference in the long run as the top x% (not me unfortunately) all have to go to waterside around the same time
From memory last year the first set of assessment days at Oxford were during the 2 weeks before Christmas but there were some after. The second days started in the first week of jan I think. I'm also pretty sure from the comments last year that Oxford were quicker to call people in than the others - which of course makes no difference in the long run as the top x% (not me unfortunately) all have to go to waterside around the same time
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At the time the trainee would have to arrive for the lessons I don't think that might apply.
The last time I looked there were no FTO's offering 'lessons' at either LHR or LGW, I might be wrong but I think the operating environment might not be conducive to training.
More than welcome to try it but the wake turbulence separation behind heavy and 'super' departures and arrivals might make circuits interesting!
Maybe, just maybe, if successful and based at LHR/LGW then the 2 hours rule 'might' apply at the time the 'employee' would have to arrive for the SH 'job'. Please refer to the above post.
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Wirbelsturm, sorry I was only talking about the initial training. once completed and on line 2 hrs is too far. Some other arrangements would have to be made. Just depends how much you want the job.
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I realise doing the training would pretty much mean moving to the area. I currently have a house with a mortgage, so it does pose somewhat of a problem! However, having had the conversation with my OH, moving and then moving abroad is a possibility.
Is the training daily? Some of the descriptions aren't too clear on this.
I realise doing the training would pretty much mean moving to the area. I currently have a house with a mortgage, so it does pose somewhat of a problem! However, having had the conversation with my OH, moving and then moving abroad is a possibility.
Is the training daily? Some of the descriptions aren't too clear on this.
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Thank you, Mayday.
It is a big commitment, but the job itself is a big commitment. I see no harm in going for it and in the meantime figuring out the logistics of it all.
It is what I have wanted for many years, the last thing I want is to be be 10-20 years down the line having never applied and be thinking 'what if?'
It is a big commitment, but the job itself is a big commitment. I see no harm in going for it and in the meantime figuring out the logistics of it all.
It is what I have wanted for many years, the last thing I want is to be be 10-20 years down the line having never applied and be thinking 'what if?'
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rogerg: Wirbelsturm, sorry I was only talking about the initial training. once completed and on line 2 hrs is too far. Some other arrangements would have to be made. Just depends how much you want the job.
LadyL: This is that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! No regrets! But seriously think very hard about how you could make it work; you might get asked it in an interview.
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Wirbelsturm, sorry I was only talking about the initial training. once completed and on line 2 hrs is too far. Some other arrangements would have to be made. Just depends how much you want the job.
As far as two hours I'm afraid we have to disagree here. Many of my colleagues live further than 2 hours from either LGW or LHR. Some commute from abroad. BA recommend being within 2 hours for the purposes of home standby.
The initial rostering as an FPP pilot may mean that there will be lots of early/late reports on and over weekends but, generally, day tripping is reserved for the more senior FO's and trips are the flavour of the junior FO.
These vary from 2 day to 5 day trips with a plethora of sectors contained within. So the nasty drive need only be done a few times a month.
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Hey everyone, I've got a question about the selection process at different FTOs, and how flexible they are regarding dates.
OAA state on their website that 'The Stage 1 Assessments for the BA FPP Programme will take place at Oxford Airport and are scheduled to commence from November 25th 2013', while CTC and FTE are rather vague on dates for the selection process.
I was wondering whether any successful applicants or applicants from previous years can give me some insight about the likely selection dates of each FTO. I'm currently a second year university student with quite a busy schedule, and there are compulsory practicals and classes I will need to attend in early December.
Do any of the three FTOs offer a system where you are given a time period and can book a day that most suits you? Or have any of you been given a time that clashed with personal/academic commitments, and were able to change the selection to an alternate date?
Thanks so much in advance for any response, the applications start tomorrow and I'm still trying to decide on which FTO to choose.
OAA state on their website that 'The Stage 1 Assessments for the BA FPP Programme will take place at Oxford Airport and are scheduled to commence from November 25th 2013', while CTC and FTE are rather vague on dates for the selection process.
I was wondering whether any successful applicants or applicants from previous years can give me some insight about the likely selection dates of each FTO. I'm currently a second year university student with quite a busy schedule, and there are compulsory practicals and classes I will need to attend in early December.
Do any of the three FTOs offer a system where you are given a time period and can book a day that most suits you? Or have any of you been given a time that clashed with personal/academic commitments, and were able to change the selection to an alternate date?
Thanks so much in advance for any response, the applications start tomorrow and I'm still trying to decide on which FTO to choose.
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Hi guys,
I've been looking at FTE and noticed that after the online application phase II of the assessment is answering questions in a given time limit, this is before the assessment day in London. Can anyone shed any light on what kind of questions these are? This stage seems only applicable to FTE so I'm just wondering what it involves as it may affect my choice in FTO; any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I've been looking at FTE and noticed that after the online application phase II of the assessment is answering questions in a given time limit, this is before the assessment day in London. Can anyone shed any light on what kind of questions these are? This stage seems only applicable to FTE so I'm just wondering what it involves as it may affect my choice in FTO; any help would be greatly appreciated.
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This stage seems only applicable to FTE so I'm just wondering what it involves as it may affect my choice in FTO; any help would be greatly appreciated.
No, I'm not just being bitter as I did make it through to the next stage, but considering they charge £200 for the selection, they should have been a little more organised. I wouldn't trust anything they say about the selection process.
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Do any of the three FTOs offer a system where you are given a time period and can book a day that most suits you? Or have any of you been given a time that clashed with personal/academic commitments, and were able to change the selection to an alternate date?
Do no take my word for it but i believe OAA had a similar process but earlier on (late December / early January)
I would imagine the schools to follow a similar format this time around, however, this is not guaranteed.
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Ad_pad, thanks for your response! Is there any benefit to completing the application earlier during the application window, or do all the FTOs wait for the window to close before informing candidates of selection dates (if chosen).
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theflyingkai, No take your time with the application. There is no benefit in submitting it early. You will be informed by CTC if you have been successful after the window has closed and BA has looked through all the applications. Only then will you then be able to book your first assessment day.
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Boeing or Airbus
How is it decided if you will fly Boeings or Airbus's? Do certain flight schools train for Boeing or Airbus only? Does this give one of the schools an advantage? Is it better in BA to fly Boeing or Airbus? Does one have a better future? Many thanks
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Is the training daily? Some of the descriptions aren't too clear on this.
Doing your CPL/IR takes a great deal of commitment, look into it and make sure you know what is involved.