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How have the initial stage 3 applicants been getting on at the final stages? Have BA given any clarification as to when they expect the first lot of cadets to begin training? Did they mention when applicants are likely to hear of the final outcome?
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My latest exam results came back at B/B/C, the minimum requirement for the FPP program and such. I've never been really fantastic academically, but I can hold my own - so to subsitute straight A's, I've been trying to polish off my CV a bit more by doing more flying lessons and work experience.
Am I wasting my time though? When I think about it, I begin to realise that no matter what extra-curricular activities I do, there'll be a candidate who has done just as much and who DOES have the straight A's to go with it.
Also, I can't afford to get my PPL, which I'm sure many other candidates would probably have, and the nearest ATC is about a 50 minute drive away - am I flogging a dead horse in trying to take the intergrated route?
It may be the case that modular is more appropriate for me, then again, that's not exactly cheap either.
Am I wasting my time though? When I think about it, I begin to realise that no matter what extra-curricular activities I do, there'll be a candidate who has done just as much and who DOES have the straight A's to go with it.
Also, I can't afford to get my PPL, which I'm sure many other candidates would probably have, and the nearest ATC is about a 50 minute drive away - am I flogging a dead horse in trying to take the intergrated route?
It may be the case that modular is more appropriate for me, then again, that's not exactly cheap either.
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They arn't looking for straight A's
They know fine that too intelligent and you will become bored
very quickly after training finishes and it turns into a job.
They work the grades so that it keeps the number of applicants at a reasonable level. If the numbers drop they will lower them.
But as part of the selection its just a hoop, the personality side of things is more important more so than the handling to be honest.
They know fine that too intelligent and you will become bored
very quickly after training finishes and it turns into a job.They work the grades so that it keeps the number of applicants at a reasonable level. If the numbers drop they will lower them.
But as part of the selection its just a hoop, the personality side of things is more important more so than the handling to be honest.
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I also could not afford to do a PPL, and also due to where I live there is just no legal airspace (if your from HK you will know what I mean as they face a similar problem in the city). But this does not stop/hinder you from succeeding.
As long as you have the determination, motivation and aptitude you have a very good chance.
Im at Final Selection now with only a couple of trial lessons under my belt in terms of flying experience. (A few of the people I have met also have little/no flying experience), but this is my dream and I have spent every hour studying and working as hard as I can to succeed. This is what must be done to stand a chance on a course like this.
I hope this helps!
I also could not afford to do a PPL, and also due to where I live there is just no legal airspace (if your from HK you will know what I mean as they face a similar problem in the city). But this does not stop/hinder you from succeeding.
As long as you have the determination, motivation and aptitude you have a very good chance.
Im at Final Selection now with only a couple of trial lessons under my belt in terms of flying experience. (A few of the people I have met also have little/no flying experience), but this is my dream and I have spent every hour studying and working as hard as I can to succeed. This is what must be done to stand a chance on a course like this.
I hope this helps!
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It's all on the BA FPP FAQ's here;
British Airways Future Pilot Programme
Question 3 on the finance section.
British Airways Future Pilot Programme
Question 3 on the finance section.
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Just how far have you successful guys gotten with this now? Have you had your final selections?
I have been watching this thread with interest.
Personally i would not have been eligible anyways and at 36yrs of age have no intention of going back to Uni
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I used to be an engineer with BA when they run a franchise with Brymon Airways at the former Plymouth City Airport using Dash 8s. I suffered redundancy from that and also previously with MAEL at Luton. I decided to leave the industry in the end and pursed a career out of the aviation industry on the railways. I get paid double what i used to receive as an Engineer and indeed probably substantially more than what some Airline FOs get so it hasn't all been bad news for me.
To that end i am funding me own PPL course and for me that is where my aviation chapter will come to an end. I am loving every aspect of it though and admire all your commitment and enthusiasm.
Best of luck and keep this thread updated with all your progress with BA.
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I have been watching this thread with interest.
Personally i would not have been eligible anyways and at 36yrs of age have no intention of going back to Uni
. I used to be an engineer with BA when they run a franchise with Brymon Airways at the former Plymouth City Airport using Dash 8s. I suffered redundancy from that and also previously with MAEL at Luton. I decided to leave the industry in the end and pursed a career out of the aviation industry on the railways. I get paid double what i used to receive as an Engineer and indeed probably substantially more than what some Airline FOs get so it hasn't all been bad news for me.
To that end i am funding me own PPL course and for me that is where my aviation chapter will come to an end. I am loving every aspect of it though and admire all your commitment and enthusiasm.
Best of luck and keep this thread updated with all your progress with BA.
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Hey,
Think Final Selections finish this week and we find out who are the best of the best of the best on the 15th..
Sounds like you have done well outside of Aviation, but there were some 40 year olds at all stages of selection if you change your mind.
Regards,
Think Final Selections finish this week and we find out who are the best of the best of the best on the 15th..
Sounds like you have done well outside of Aviation, but there were some 40 year olds at all stages of selection if you change your mind.
Regards,
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At the talks when the programme was launched for this year (in November 2012) there were 72 places announced, to be split equally between the 3 schools.
In the 2011 run, there were more (about 90-odd) but OAA received a greater allocation of places as they had the largest number of applicants.
In the 2011 run, there were more (about 90-odd) but OAA received a greater allocation of places as they had the largest number of applicants.
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There were 300 put forward to the final selection day (100 from each school).
From memory, there are 72 places this year with a small number allocated to a standby list. When I attended the CTC selection day, we were all told that there was no allocation from each school - the best 72 would be chosen. Period.
Good luck everyone!
From memory, there are 72 places this year with a small number allocated to a standby list. When I attended the CTC selection day, we were all told that there was no allocation from each school - the best 72 would be chosen. Period.
Good luck everyone!
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Evening all, long time lurker, first time posting!
Any thoughts on whether we will find out before the 15th? I was expecting to hear back before then, or maybe that's just wishful thinking as it's certainly a nerve-racking wait.
Should I stop refreshing my emails and just wait for that fateful day?!
Any thoughts on whether we will find out before the 15th? I was expecting to hear back before then, or maybe that's just wishful thinking as it's certainly a nerve-racking wait.
Should I stop refreshing my emails and just wait for that fateful day?!
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when in a similar position my dog just looked at me and you could see she was saying "your kidding this is our 4th walk today" Cant rush it I am afraid, hang in there.
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Word is that there may have to be a further round of interviews for new candidates, as the number meeting the required standard has fallen drastically short. The maths & VR tests seemed to have caused the biggest problems.