BAA Wizz Air Cadet Scheme 2016

[momo95]

Did they give you a reason for not sending you to a Wizzair interview?

[320alpha]

I'm the same, been told I'll be contacted about Smartlynx further selection, I replied asking about a Wizz Air interview, no reply as yet...

[320alpha]

Has anyone heard from Wizz yet/been told they'll get an interview with them?

[momo95]

I hope they aren't making us go all the way there and secretly knowing it will be for smartlynx but telling us we have a chance with Wizzair

[Apitu]

@momo95, if you refer to the first assessment with BAA, the one with English, compass and profile xt, you're right, you can't really know, but for example, in my case, there have never been a discussion or a word about smartlynx by now. But for the second assessment, you will know from the start what interview for what company you will attend, because from what I know, interviews for Wizz Air pilots have never been done by some third party company, just by themselves. And from this intake, looks like smartlynx is doing the same. Just look at the uniform of the interviewer, and you'll know.

[momo95]

Thanks for the info,

Just to clarify, BAA told me I will have one interview with them, and if I do good then they will forward my application to the airline. If the airline like my application, I will then have an interview with the airline ... so 2 interviews is what I was told I will have

[Apitu]

The interview with BAA I think it's more for them, to see with you are suitable, avaible and willing to be a pilot. More likely for them to take you at their school, not for future employment. At least this is my opinion. But I may be wrong, I can just assume.

[320alpha]

Originally Posted by momo95

I hope they aren't making us go all the way there and secretly knowing it will be for smartlynx but telling us we have a chance with Wizzair

Yep completely agree with this but maybe we're jumping the gun a bit and Wizz interviews will come about in a few weeks. The website clearly stated that the WIZZ Cadet scheme was what we were applying for, and that the Wizz scheme would have a June intake. Only time will tell for now I guess...

[Lynx320]

Guys, either Wizz or SLX it depends on your overall results, skills (especially soft ones), previous competences/experiences, commitment and flexibility.

The 2 companies have quite different business needs, values, mission and scope of work....thus quite a different needs in terms of FO's and future Captains (...do not forget you are screened as future Captain..).
One might pay more attention to age whilst the other more on previous experiences/soft skills to match their operational needs...that said if BAA is yet to provide you with a feedback is simply because they also do not know what the airlines have decided.

Good luck to all, and hope to see you here soon.

[320alpha]

Thanks for your input. Do they actually send your file to both airlines as advertised? Or just to they airline they think you would suit more.

[Lynx320]

I can only talk about my personal experience: they have sent to both, but i was accepted by the one they tought was the right match since the beginning .. !

[sarahsmout]

I have got put forward for both Wizz Air and Smartlynx.

[Skybae]

Originally Posted by momo95

I also plan to attend the assessment on 18th April ... it would be good to connect with some people who are also going !

Hey Momo, are you already in Vilnius or someone else here for the assessments tomorrow?

[westend]

Hi Folks, any one which have taken the 2 day assessment and/or have taken there class 1 medical in Lithuania can answer the following question would be appreciated:

Q1: How many hours does the day 1 and day 2 assessment take?
Q2: In the 2 days during the assessment, is there time to take the class 1 medical?
Q3: How long does the class 1 medical take (first time doing the first time class 1 medical)?

[momo95]

Hey Momo, are you already in Vilnius or someone else here for the assessments tomorrow?

Hello, yes im in vilnius! are you?

[Skybae]

Oh great, is there any possibility I can contact you?
I am here but there was a problem so I don't know the timings for the assessments yet. The person I talked to at BAA was supposed to forward all information but all I know till now is that it is in the morning!
Really appreciate it.

[Lynx320]

Originally Posted by westend

Q3: How long does the class 1 medical take (first time doing the first time class 1 medical)?

Hi, the Medical Class 1 will take 1 full day (from 0730 to 14/1500) as minimum, in my case I had to come back the next morning also to get the final paper reviewed and signed off by the Authority responsible to sign the Certificate.

[girlpower]

Out of interest. How long is the BAA Smartlynx integrated course, excluding the A320 TR?

[Lynx320]

weather permitting for the flying seasons, roughly 1 year and half.

[CharlieSierraMike]

If you are still in Vilnius, I arrive tomorrow evening.
If anyone wants to meet up just send me a PM.