TUI Airways MPL Cadet Programme 2025
Joined: Jan 2025
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From: Glasgow
Hi all, I got through to the assessment centre last year, around the final 160 people, and I’m not applying this year so thought I’d share some advice from my experience. However, they could have updated the application so please take with a pinch of salt.
From memory the application went: Initial application > online tests > digital interview > assessment centre > sim
The hardest bit by far of the whole application was the online tests. I believe they use a company called ‘Sova’ and there are some example questions online. The abstract reasoning and numerical reasoning were very tough I found, and the only way to get good is to just practice similar tests. You get to notice patterns and styles of questions once you do enough practice.
For any interview I think there are 4 main things to research:
There were maths tests online and on the assessment day, useful topics to brush up on: rearranging formulas, plug and chug algebra , ratios, angles, areas, percentage changes - again could be different but these would all be useful.
If you get as far as the assessment centre, there was an in person maths exercise part calculator part no calculator, there was a case study which you had to prep for beforehand, a group exercise, and a competency interview. The staff there were all really great and make you feel as relaxed as possible.
Hopefully that is helpful for your own preparation. Again, can’t stress enough about the online tests that you need to practice practice practice.
Useful resources:
TUI website
Stephenav8 on YouTube
TUI Annual report
From memory the application went: Initial application > online tests > digital interview > assessment centre > sim
The hardest bit by far of the whole application was the online tests. I believe they use a company called ‘Sova’ and there are some example questions online. The abstract reasoning and numerical reasoning were very tough I found, and the only way to get good is to just practice similar tests. You get to notice patterns and styles of questions once you do enough practice.
For any interview I think there are 4 main things to research:
- What are the pilot competencies, what example do you have of you being good at this competency, and how can you quickly break down an interview question and link it to a competency
- What is TUIs business strategy and how do you fit into that as a pilot. You’re not just there to fly planes, you’re essentially working as a team to provide great customer service - have a read through their annual report
- What are TUIs values, how do you show you exhibit these values and that you’re a good fit for the company. E.g. are you always really inclusive of other people and always make sure to do this at work, are you passionate about customer service and going the extra mile
- Why do you want to be a pilot and why at TUI. This gets asked at every single scheme. Why do you want to do this, what research have you done and how do you show a passion for aviation, and why in particular do you want to do it for TUI. If you just say because it’s been my dream since a kid, they’re not going to pick you. It’s a good start, but what do you do in your life that showcases love for aviation and why do you think TUI are so great
There were maths tests online and on the assessment day, useful topics to brush up on: rearranging formulas, plug and chug algebra , ratios, angles, areas, percentage changes - again could be different but these would all be useful.
If you get as far as the assessment centre, there was an in person maths exercise part calculator part no calculator, there was a case study which you had to prep for beforehand, a group exercise, and a competency interview. The staff there were all really great and make you feel as relaxed as possible.
Hopefully that is helpful for your own preparation. Again, can’t stress enough about the online tests that you need to practice practice practice.
Useful resources:
TUI website
Stephenav8 on YouTube
TUI Annual report
Joined: Sep 2023
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From: London
Hey all,
First of all good luck to everyone!
I just did my 3 tests and waiting for results. Just out of curiosity, has anyone managed to do all the 3 tests within the allotted time? I found 15 mins nowhere near enough for some of the modules.
First of all good luck to everyone!
I just did my 3 tests and waiting for results. Just out of curiosity, has anyone managed to do all the 3 tests within the allotted time? I found 15 mins nowhere near enough for some of the modules.
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From: Lincolnshire
Really? That’s so weird.. I got the exact same scores and got rejected
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From: UK
Really? That’s so weird.. I got the exact same scores and got rejected
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From: United Kingdom
Just to chime in with my results:
Logical reasoning - average
Verbal reasoning - average
Numerical reasoning - above average
Time taken must be a massive factor, as I got through all 3 fairly quickly. I did take a fair bit longer to get going on the logical reasoning.
Logical reasoning - average
Verbal reasoning - average
Numerical reasoning - above average
Time taken must be a massive factor, as I got through all 3 fairly quickly. I did take a fair bit longer to get going on the logical reasoning.
Joined: Apr 2023
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From: Milton Keynes
I don't think time is the major factor more so the results, I got average across all 3 taking about 30 minutes on each one and still passed, so it's probably just a combination of both with it leaned further to results than time.
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From: Cambridge
interesting, I got above average for the numerical and verbal, and spent around 10 minutes for both then spent about 30 mins on the logical and got average. Do they take into account what you put in the about me bit?
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From: Dublin
Hi guys. Just a heads up, I have received a rejection email after completing the digital interviews on Monday. Above average in all reasoning tests so not sure if it was my CV or the interview responses that didn’t resonate with them. Was surprised to receive a response so soon, given they mentioned end of march. The very best of luck to those who make it through to the assessment centre!
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From: Lithuania
Hi guys. Just a heads up, I have received a rejection email after completing the digital interviews on Monday. Above average in all reasoning tests so not sure if it was my CV or the interview responses that didn’t resonate with them. Was surprised to receive a response so soon, given they mentioned end of march. The very best of luck to those who make it through to the assessment centre!
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From: Birmingham
Hi guys. Just a heads up, I have received a rejection email after completing the digital interviews on Monday. Above average in all reasoning tests so not sure if it was my CV or the interview responses that didn’t resonate with them. Was surprised to receive a response so soon, given they mentioned end of march. The very best of luck to those who make it through to the assessment centre!
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From: Lithuania
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From: Ipswich
hi, are you able to add me to the WhatsApp group too please? I’m having troubles joining using the link