Aer Lingus Cadet Pilot Program
Join Date: May 2013
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Nobody needs to panic yet. Last time it took at least two weeks for them to contact the people that were through to this stage. I understand that it's being run by FTE this time but they still need to schedule several hundred candidates. I imagine there will be plenty more invites next week.
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Just got my invite, I find it strange they chose DCU for the assessments (where I happen to be studying). Perhaps Aer Lingus HQ can't give up they're offices for 2 weeks like previous years.
Join Date: Jun 2014
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Should it be presumed that all of the invites have been sent out? Mindful of other sources detailing a 'large cull' and 'less' than the original 200 figure through to the next stage? Can that conclusion be reached?
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This is just my personal opinion, but if doubt they would cut the numbers so low having just asked HR type questions. I could be wrong, but if feel that the aptitude/pilapt stuff holds more weighting and by taking less than 200 people, they would be seriously limiting the pool before they even check if any of the candidates have the aptitude to be a pilot in the first place!
Again, it's just my opinion, I have no clue about the process. I just don't think that's the most rational approach.
Again, it's just my opinion, I have no clue about the process. I just don't think that's the most rational approach.
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Hold in there mponse, I think they may be doing it in order of application. I applied and had the questions in within the first 3 days of the opening date. I have subsequently been given an assessment for the very first day. I think they may want to give everyone equal time between invitation and assessment day.
For example, I have little more than a week to prepare, whereas to give somebody who isn't down to be assessed until the very last day of the process (3 weeks away) an invitation now wouldn't be fair, as they would have over 3 weeks to prepare for it whereas I only have 1 week to prepare.
I hope that makes sense
For example, I have little more than a week to prepare, whereas to give somebody who isn't down to be assessed until the very last day of the process (3 weeks away) an invitation now wouldn't be fair, as they would have over 3 weeks to prepare for it whereas I only have 1 week to prepare.
I hope that makes sense
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To all who have received invites I wish you all the very best of luck and see you in DCU (quite easy for me also 
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Anybody who has not received an invite, check your email very carefully, spam, trash, the works. It's not over until you actually get a "no".
Let two weeks of prep and constant study begin, probably the best opportunity for people with the dream, ambition and motivation but not the
funding.
Good luck to all, see you soon.
) Anybody who has not received an invite, check your email very carefully, spam, trash, the works. It's not over until you actually get a "no".
Let two weeks of prep and constant study begin, probably the best opportunity for people with the dream, ambition and motivation but not the
funding.Good luck to all, see you soon.
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Accommodation near DCU
Does anyone traveling to Dublin know/have found any affordable accommodation around DCU please? Perhaps anyone familiar with the area could propose a good place to stay overnight please?
Many thanks
Many thanks
Join Date: Apr 2014
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I received it yesterday in my junk mail. I hadn't checked my junk until I read this thread again and looked last night and it was there.
I reckon more will be sent out during next week. Best of luck
I reckon more will be sent out during next week. Best of luck
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Hi guys,
For those you have received an invitation is for which dates? I havent received an invitation yet. I have applied for commencing the assessment the second week.
Do you know if anymore invitations will go out?
Thanks.
For those you have received an invitation is for which dates? I havent received an invitation yet. I have applied for commencing the assessment the second week.
Do you know if anymore invitations will go out?
Thanks.
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@Loveforflight Look for a B&B maybe in the Santry area, there are a few hotels out near EIDW and some accommodation in Ballymun (very close to the university).
I find it strange that they have chosen DCU personally as there aren't any immediate hotels.
At least if it was being hosted within a hotel those who have traveled long distances would have had somewhere to get their head down for the night without having to worry about the uncertainty of the duration of their commute.
So your best bet is Swords/Santry/Ballymun as its the easiest side to access the University, through the Collins Avenue entrance.
For those who are driving please be careful about where you park in DCU. Use the multi-story if necessary as security might clamp you otherwise, the two overground car-parks are only accessible with a valid student card (lucky for me
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Use the collins avenue entrance if you are driving to gain entry to the multi-story, the rates and more info can be for on the Universities website.
I find it strange that they have chosen DCU personally as there aren't any immediate hotels.
At least if it was being hosted within a hotel those who have traveled long distances would have had somewhere to get their head down for the night without having to worry about the uncertainty of the duration of their commute.
So your best bet is Swords/Santry/Ballymun as its the easiest side to access the University, through the Collins Avenue entrance.
For those who are driving please be careful about where you park in DCU. Use the multi-story if necessary as security might clamp you otherwise, the two overground car-parks are only accessible with a valid student card (lucky for me
)Use the collins avenue entrance if you are driving to gain entry to the multi-story, the rates and more info can be for on the Universities website.
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Could it be that the first call was focused for the Irish citizens???? And in reality guys do you think that who come from outside Ireland (excluding UK) have any chance to success???
Because although I have passion for flying and I have just started my ppl course, I am still undecided whether I shall spend more than €600 just to have a wonderful experience without any success.
Anyone comments about my thoughts
Because although I have passion for flying and I have just started my ppl course, I am still undecided whether I shall spend more than €600 just to have a wonderful experience without any success.
Anyone comments about my thoughts
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To be honest I would be very surprised if over 95% of the candidates are not Irish in the end. As stated before all national carriers are going to favour their national residents, you only have to look at BA and Lufthansa etc...