Aer Lingus Cadet Pilot Program
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fingers crossed for sure 
... I hope I don't bow out at this stage though, I'd love to get a crack at the actual various assessments & interview(s) in Dublin and see how far I can get through them! Would be very interesting experience ))
... I hope I don't bow out at this stage though, I'd love to get a crack at the actual various assessments & interview(s) in Dublin and see how far I can get through them! Would be very interesting experience ))
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The 28th was the initial application cut off and you are allowed 3 days to send the questions back in. So that would probably mean the earliest would be the 1st October before anyone finds out 
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dont think the first invitations will be sent today...imagine how long it takes to go through all of these answers.
but yeah, also waiting here
/edit: btw FTE jerez looks fun indeed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3BQGcW4Smk
but yeah, also waiting here
/edit: btw FTE jerez looks fun indeed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3BQGcW4Smk
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Yes a huge amount of answers to go through. In my opinion they could be shortlisted by software doing a keyword search for what they require. But that's just a thought. It would take days / weeks to go through all of those answers word for word. 
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Not really, like I said before, I doubt they will wait until the application closes to then read the 2000+ applications! they would be reading and choosing their favourites already. Then once it closes, they will read the remaining applications and see how they stand from their favourites. In other words, they already know if you have passed or not
I just hope they reply quickly as it may be difficult to get days off work in short notice! Even though I'm willing to drop everything to go into the assessment!
I just hope they reply quickly as it may be difficult to get days off work in short notice! Even though I'm willing to drop everything to go into the assessment!
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25% Funding Question
Hi everyone,
I would really appreciate if anybody has any details on the self-funded portion of the Aer Lingus Cadetship and if you know how it works, would you mind posting the details on this forum, thanks.
It is very clear from the Aer Lingus careers section that any successful applicant will have to pay roughly 25% of the FTE Jerez training costs.
The reason I ask is because on other forums there are all sorts of different stories on the matter and I would like to find out which one is true. I have read that this 25% self funded portion could be paid through pay-roll deductions once you start as an F/O on the airbus and I have also heard that you simply need to have 30 grand in hard cash before you even start the cadetship (alright for some people but not everyone has this money nowadays).
I feel this point is important and needs to be raised as lots of people applying could do it if the 25% is taken out of your wages where as on the other hand if you have to pay 25-30k up front or in 5 instalments to FTE Jerez then there is no point in wasting €240 to attend an assessment for a job you cannot afford if that makes sense. I know some people have jobs and can get a loan for 30k or the parents might give them 30k but I think most young lads and girls would struggle to get 10K of a Bank these days.
Thanks for anyone who can clarify this point. Perhaps a current cadet or ex-cadet could comment please. Cheers
I would really appreciate if anybody has any details on the self-funded portion of the Aer Lingus Cadetship and if you know how it works, would you mind posting the details on this forum, thanks.
It is very clear from the Aer Lingus careers section that any successful applicant will have to pay roughly 25% of the FTE Jerez training costs.
The reason I ask is because on other forums there are all sorts of different stories on the matter and I would like to find out which one is true. I have read that this 25% self funded portion could be paid through pay-roll deductions once you start as an F/O on the airbus and I have also heard that you simply need to have 30 grand in hard cash before you even start the cadetship (alright for some people but not everyone has this money nowadays).
I feel this point is important and needs to be raised as lots of people applying could do it if the 25% is taken out of your wages where as on the other hand if you have to pay 25-30k up front or in 5 instalments to FTE Jerez then there is no point in wasting €240 to attend an assessment for a job you cannot afford if that makes sense. I know some people have jobs and can get a loan for 30k or the parents might give them 30k but I think most young lads and girls would struggle to get 10K of a Bank these days.
Thanks for anyone who can clarify this point. Perhaps a current cadet or ex-cadet could comment please. Cheers
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Funding
Hi there,
With regards to the funding I believe that the successful applicants are required to have the 25k up front and ready to give to the flight school.
This was the case last year, and in addition to this there was also salary sacrifices as Aer Lingus only paid for half the course last time. This may have resulted in this confusion on other boards etc perhaps.
So as far as I know we will have to pay the 25,000 euro upfront and we await details as to if there will be salary sacrifices aswell.
I hope this helps....
With regards to the funding I believe that the successful applicants are required to have the 25k up front and ready to give to the flight school.
This was the case last year, and in addition to this there was also salary sacrifices as Aer Lingus only paid for half the course last time. This may have resulted in this confusion on other boards etc perhaps.
So as far as I know we will have to pay the 25,000 euro upfront and we await details as to if there will be salary sacrifices aswell.
I hope this helps....
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The funding appears to be different this year. There is definitely E25000 required up front. Having read last years description of it I believe one of the differences this year is that the E25000 in 5 installments is all you will need, unlike previous years it was E25000 to start with then a further E25000 by means of salary reduction.
I'm still undecided as to whether I should pay the 240 to go assessment as the competition is looking to be the fiercest out of the other programmes and my young age will go against me with AL - if I get through that is.
I'm still undecided as to whether I should pay the 240 to go assessment as the competition is looking to be the fiercest out of the other programmes and my young age will go against me with AL - if I get through that is.
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It isn't clear if the remaining €75,000 will be deducted from your salary.
I'm guessing it will be.
I know the initial €25,000 will be taken from you in 5 instalments - as per the FAQ.
As for the above I'd go to the assessment if offered, you have nothing to lose other than €240.
I'm guessing it will be.
I know the initial €25,000 will be taken from you in 5 instalments - as per the FAQ.
As for the above I'd go to the assessment if offered, you have nothing to lose other than €240.
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The other 75000 is paid for by AL, there is no salary reduction unlike previous years.
I agree with going to the assessment for the experience, the issue is that coming up with 240 in such a short space of time will be difficult. You're probably wondering why I applied, well I had the money at the time then some unexpected payments came up and I've been left short
I agree with going to the assessment for the experience, the issue is that coming up with 240 in such a short space of time will be difficult. You're probably wondering why I applied, well I had the money at the time then some unexpected payments came up and I've been left short