Virgin Atlantic MPL Scheme 2016
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After talking to people from Virgin, unless you know the right people in Virgin then you will not be selected. I was told most of the time, they have already picked who they want before the actual assessment day. It seems to be the case with all of these programmes. I'm starting to think that applying to these programmes is a complete waste of money, time and effort. 
The point I'm trying to convey here is that the ones who are getting onto the schemes are getting in because they did the best job at selection.
I wish everyone the best of luck at selection!
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8th could work actually .. I will keep you in mind and let CTC know you would be willing to swap with me ..
I have already e-mailed them but will call first thing tomorrow morning.
Thanks
I have already e-mailed them but will call first thing tomorrow morning.
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thanks BVB and others! much appreciated!! I have been under the impression that those needing to catch flights will be allowed take interviews first, is this the case from anyones past experience?
I have a flight to catch at 18.25 from Southampton Airport. Should this be feasible or should i be changing my flight? I was told by others that i should be done around 3 if im successful and get an interview?
Best of luck to everyone going for the assessment, hope you all are not as nervous as myself as a first timer!
I have a flight to catch at 18.25 from Southampton Airport. Should this be feasible or should i be changing my flight? I was told by others that i should be done around 3 if im successful and get an interview?
Best of luck to everyone going for the assessment, hope you all are not as nervous as myself as a first timer!
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You are correct in your thought process, CTC will generally be accomodating of that fact. The 6pm end is usually the last interview.
thanks BVB and others! much appreciated!! I have been under the impression that those needing to catch flights will be allowed take interviews first, is this the case from anyones past experience?
I have a flight to catch at 18.25 from Southampton Airport. Should this be feasible or should i be changing my flight? I was told by others that i should be done around 3 if im successful and get an interview?
Best of luck to everyone going for the assessment, hope you all are not as nervous as myself as a first timer!
I have a flight to catch at 18.25 from Southampton Airport. Should this be feasible or should i be changing my flight? I was told by others that i should be done around 3 if im successful and get an interview?
Best of luck to everyone going for the assessment, hope you all are not as nervous as myself as a first timer!
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HELP!!!
Hi guys,
I need to swap my CTC Virgin Selection day with the 5th/6th January as I have already booked flights and accommodation round those dates but were not available when I went on to book the Selection Day
I have booked the 14th January, however CTC can swap me with other dates later on in January that are still available.
I would really appreciate your help guys as I have spent too much on flights on this and I could really use the cash right now, especially since this is not a cheap process!
Thank you
I need to swap my CTC Virgin Selection day with the 5th/6th January as I have already booked flights and accommodation round those dates but were not available when I went on to book the Selection Day
I have booked the 14th January, however CTC can swap me with other dates later on in January that are still available.
I would really appreciate your help guys as I have spent too much on flights on this and I could really use the cash right now, especially since this is not a cheap process!
Thank you
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I've booked IBIS hotel from booking.com.. taxi from there to CTC costs £20 each way .. if you decide to book IBIS aswell we could share it as my Selection day is on the 8th too!
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The first option I tried was CTC's own accomodation at Dibden Manor, unfortunately fully booked for the day I'm going to be there. I don't know how much it costs though, I would imagine a comparable rate to the local B&Bs.
There are quite a few B&B places nearby, typically about £60 or so and some offer a complimentary lift to Dibden Manor. I've booked into one of these for the night.
There are quite a few B&B places nearby, typically about £60 or so and some offer a complimentary lift to Dibden Manor. I've booked into one of these for the night.
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Just a thought for the guys above talking taxis... It's usually around £35 to hire a car for the day (fiat 500 or similar, for example from europecar or budget) at Southampton airport... Adds a lot of flexibility and removes a lot of potential for mistakes. At least that's how I always did it around there and never had a prob parking at Dibden...
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What an disorganised, poorly transparent scheme that was!
Off topic a bit but I still wonder why selection costs near £300.
25 wannabes a day, makes CTC £37,500 a week. Run it for 4 week, you make £150k. Surely not breaking even are they?
Whereas military selection you get all expenses paid, albeit transit accommodation. Yes risking your life and all that but we don't do it for that.
What a sorry state aviation finds itself that these companies see the young hopefuls rock up with rose tinted goggles on and expect them to pay travel, food, accommodation, and then a sweetener for the privilege.
Good luck to all those who make a bid, it's worth it in the end!
Off topic a bit but I still wonder why selection costs near £300.
25 wannabes a day, makes CTC £37,500 a week. Run it for 4 week, you make £150k. Surely not breaking even are they?
Whereas military selection you get all expenses paid, albeit transit accommodation. Yes risking your life and all that but we don't do it for that.
What a sorry state aviation finds itself that these companies see the young hopefuls rock up with rose tinted goggles on and expect them to pay travel, food, accommodation, and then a sweetener for the privilege.
Good luck to all those who make a bid, it's worth it in the end!
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I can think of some fees the fee may cover... All guess work, but using available data.
You have the pay of staff for their work to read all 2,200 applications (SOURCE: CTC) from this programme. That could take hours. Considering it was between 14th November and 24th December, who knows how many hours it takes. I would also imagine, CTC offsets the cost of their pilot careers advice centre with the programme application fees as they no doubt have helped people.
You have the pay of staff for their work to read all 2,200 applications (SOURCE: CTC) from this programme. That could take hours. Considering it was between 14th November and 24th December, who knows how many hours it takes. I would also imagine, CTC offsets the cost of their pilot careers advice centre with the programme application fees as they no doubt have helped people.
What an disorganised, poorly transparent scheme that was!
Off topic a bit but I still wonder why selection costs near £300.
25 wannabes a day, makes CTC £37,500 a week. Run it for 4 week, you make £150k. Surely not breaking even are they?
Whereas military selection you get all expenses paid, albeit transit accommodation. Yes risking your life and all that but we don't do it for that.
What a sorry state aviation finds itself that these companies see the young hopefuls rock up with rose tinted goggles on and expect them to pay travel, food, accommodation, and then a sweetener for the privilege.
Good luck to all those who make a bid, it's worth it in the end!
Off topic a bit but I still wonder why selection costs near £300.
25 wannabes a day, makes CTC £37,500 a week. Run it for 4 week, you make £150k. Surely not breaking even are they?
Whereas military selection you get all expenses paid, albeit transit accommodation. Yes risking your life and all that but we don't do it for that.
What a sorry state aviation finds itself that these companies see the young hopefuls rock up with rose tinted goggles on and expect them to pay travel, food, accommodation, and then a sweetener for the privilege.
Good luck to all those who make a bid, it's worth it in the end!
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Then you have the pay of staff for their work to read all 2,200 applications from this programme. That could take hours. Considering it was between 14th November and 24th December, who knows how many hours it takes.
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