Aer Lingus Cadet Pilot Program
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Having seen many of the cadets from previous years it is fair to say the vast majority are Irish, and a trickle from the UK. There is however no official evidence that preference is given to Irish nationals. I wouldn't like to be seen discouraging anyone from attending, however if you're coming half way across the continent, missing work etc and paying a fortune in the meantime I would certainly be giving it some hard thought.
If you think it is for you, then I would seriously focus on trying to convince the AL team that you are not just using them as a means of learning to fly and then running off once the bond is over. I've said this before, they are more likely to go for an Irish person imho simply because they will more than likely stay and pay back their dues to the company !
If you think it is for you, then I would seriously focus on trying to convince the AL team that you are not just using them as a means of learning to fly and then running off once the bond is over. I've said this before, they are more likely to go for an Irish person imho simply because they will more than likely stay and pay back their dues to the company !
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Happy Sunday all,
Just a quick question, I note in the invitation to interview email that FTE sent out recently, they list the tasks we will complete as part of the assessment however there is no mention of any PILAPT tests?
Apologies if this has been answered but are we to assume no joystick/hand-eye/SCAN etc?
Many thanks
Just a quick question, I note in the invitation to interview email that FTE sent out recently, they list the tasks we will complete as part of the assessment however there is no mention of any PILAPT tests?
Apologies if this has been answered but are we to assume no joystick/hand-eye/SCAN etc?
Many thanks
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Invites
I can't see all the invites having been sent already. I think all invites sent are for first couple days just. Unless anyone here wants to prove me wrong and has a later date of assessment?
The invites are going out in batches to allow for fair time to each applicant and allows for rescheduling should a date no longer suit anyone.
Hope that makes sense?
Anyone any ideas of expected numbers on each day?
I think the numbers at this stage may be less than first imagined.
The invites are going out in batches to allow for fair time to each applicant and allows for rescheduling should a date no longer suit anyone.
Hope that makes sense?
Anyone any ideas of expected numbers on each day?
I think the numbers at this stage may be less than first imagined.
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Having seen many of the cadets from previous years it is fair to say the vast majority are Irish, and a trickle from the UK. There is however no official evidence that preference is given to Irish nationals. I wouldn't like to be seen discouraging anyone from attending, however if you're coming half way across the continent, missing work etc and paying a fortune in the meantime I would certainly be giving it some hard thought.
If you think it is for you, then I would seriously focus on trying to convince the AL team that you are not just using them as a means of learning to fly and then running off once the bond is over. I've said this before, they are more likely to go for an Irish person imho simply because they will more than likely stay and pay back their dues to the company !
If you think it is for you, then I would seriously focus on trying to convince the AL team that you are not just using them as a means of learning to fly and then running off once the bond is over. I've said this before, they are more likely to go for an Irish person imho simply because they will more than likely stay and pay back their dues to the company !
Shame Iberia or any other spanish carriers will not open an sponsored scheme like this never.
For us it is a lack of options, not a choice actually.
. Even with other schemes like EasyJet it is not possible since they request the candidate to pay a huge amount of money (~140k€ the last time with CTC) and offer a ridiculous salary for the first years, not even enough to live, don't even consider if you need a loan.For today strawberries or cookies and cream?
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Don't give up mackoi, certainly if this is your dream ! Try to analyse all options, maybe modular ? Of course everyone is in a completely different situation with regards to finances so it's hard to give personal advice on the open forums. For those without a penny, all I can advise is to work as hard as possible in whatever you're doing now and keep saving ! Maybe do modular on the side or save up for an integrated scheme.
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Don't give up mackoi, certainly if this is your dream ! Try to analyse all options, maybe modular ? Of course everyone is in a completely different situation with regards to finances so it's hard to give personal advice on the open forums. For those without a penny, all I can advise is to work as hard as possible in whatever you're doing now and keep saving ! Maybe do modular on the side or save up for an integrated scheme.
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Considering the whole thing is being run by FTE I doubt people would be left hanging. I wouldn't put it past Aer Lingus based on the past but I would say everyone will hear something this time. Considering there was allegedly a big cull and no one has yet posted of negative news I assume the "thanks ... but no thanks" e-mails are yet to come.
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To assist in resolving the mystery, has anyone who is not living in Ireland received an invitation?
It's a shame that they don't send a rejection email, I rather receive that then no response at all, as it makes you hope that you will get a call at some point!
It's a shame that they don't send a rejection email, I rather receive that then no response at all, as it makes you hope that you will get a call at some point!
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I'm also from the UK and received an invitation. Fingers crossed guys. They may just be sending out invites in batches. I know that I applied very early on in the window.