British Airways Future Pilot Programme.
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The interview lasted about an hour, and it was pretty quick fire. They stopped me talking when they had what they needed I guess.
The aptitude tests were fine. Actually quite enjoyable. Not sure how I did but I had fun doing it! They did go on a bit though.
The aptitude tests were fine. Actually quite enjoyable. Not sure how I did but I had fun doing it! They did go on a bit though.
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And the country is blessed with incredible natural beauty.
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Hi there everyone,
I went to the FTE assessment day yesterday (I'm pretty sure I was in the same group as All at Sea above, in which case hi!). I just wanted to reiterate their comments - the day was very enjoyable and the FTE staff were very friendly, were great at putting everyone at ease and were very professional at getting everything done (while giving absolutely nothing away in their body language about how brilliantly or terribly you may be doing!).
It was a really fantastic and friendly group of people who were being assessed, who I'd say were all very high calibre - certainly I got the impression that everyone there was very deserving of the opportunity to be at this stage.
In terms of the tests and interviews, again I'd agree none of it is anything to be horrendously worried about - some bits are more challenging than others (it depends on your strengths of course!), but as long as you've put some preparation in beforehand and stay focused on the day itself, you'll probably come away from it relatively confident.
And now the delicious nervousness of checking my inbox begins! Just want to say the very best of luck to everyone, and hope to meet some of you at Waterside in a few weeks!
I went to the FTE assessment day yesterday (I'm pretty sure I was in the same group as All at Sea above, in which case hi!). I just wanted to reiterate their comments - the day was very enjoyable and the FTE staff were very friendly, were great at putting everyone at ease and were very professional at getting everything done (while giving absolutely nothing away in their body language about how brilliantly or terribly you may be doing!).
It was a really fantastic and friendly group of people who were being assessed, who I'd say were all very high calibre - certainly I got the impression that everyone there was very deserving of the opportunity to be at this stage.
In terms of the tests and interviews, again I'd agree none of it is anything to be horrendously worried about - some bits are more challenging than others (it depends on your strengths of course!), but as long as you've put some preparation in beforehand and stay focused on the day itself, you'll probably come away from it relatively confident.
And now the delicious nervousness of checking my inbox begins! Just want to say the very best of luck to everyone, and hope to meet some of you at Waterside in a few weeks!
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Spain is a lovely place to train. Of course, learning to fly involves a lot of hard work. But it's nice to get out and explore every once in a while too, absorbing some of the local culture in the process. One of the interesting things about Jerez is that (beyond the airport / FTE) hardly anyone in the area speaks much English. It can be tricky at times, but it's also a refreshing change from the typical holiday resorts many tourists associate Spain with. And the country is blessed with incredible natural beauty. It's well worth every effort to get out here!
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Wish I could go back now and spent more time with the guys at FTE, they are such a great bunch of people!
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I have yet to do mine but I would expect it to be multiple choice. I would also imagine that it's nothing over the top, just basic arithmetic including the use of decimals, etc.
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Now settled in at my hotel at Oxford, so the waiting begins. It may be a long night, but I understand now the comments from last year about needing to want it so much you can taste it...
Worth bearing in mind that, especially as the accepted cadets seem typically to number less than the available places, the people with whom you are being assessed are your potential colleagues, not your competition. You should have nothing to fear from treating them as such. I hope to get through tomorrow, but in doing so I hope also to meet lifelong colleagues and friends.
To all those waiting for news-good luck. To all those yet to be assessed-good luck. To all those trying again next year-the best of luck, and never stop trying.
Worth bearing in mind that, especially as the accepted cadets seem typically to number less than the available places, the people with whom you are being assessed are your potential colleagues, not your competition. You should have nothing to fear from treating them as such. I hope to get through tomorrow, but in doing so I hope also to meet lifelong colleagues and friends.
To all those waiting for news-good luck. To all those yet to be assessed-good luck. To all those trying again next year-the best of luck, and never stop trying.
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The DA42 has slightly less headroom than the PA28. The DA42 sim has marginally less than the aircraft (the canopy actually rested on top of my head, but wasn't a problem as the sim had no motion to bounce it around and bash my head off the canopy!). The DA42 seats don't move at all, only the pedals, so height can't be adjusted, but it's a very smooth ride. The PA28 is more prone to bump around in turbulence, although I only ever bumped my head while sitting in the back. In turbulence, it (PA28) was fine in the back while sitting at an angle. Never actually back-seated the DA42 as with full tanks on take off, it was difficult to plan to be within weight limits on landing, with me in the back and a full sized instructor and cadet in the front. That wouldn't have been an issue if you were up for a couple of hours, though, burning more fuel.