Anyone in the CAE1504 course, please join the Facebook group CAE1504 Ryanair Type Rating so that everyone can meet each other before start and arrange accommodation better.

For everyone who was called for the assessment, good luck! Study as hard as you can and talk A LOT with your SIM partner before you get into it. :ok: if not sure where to start, Ace the Technical Pilot Interview book is really, helpful. Make sure you've got the 2nd edition as the 1st other has errors.

Hi cedarjet
I am new on this site i am from Barcelona, Could you tell me when you applied and when they called you

Hello there,
I previously said that it took almost one week, but I was mistaken , It actually took 3.
Hard luck for all!

Hi boeing747
If you got email yesterday please tell me
When did you apply?
How long did it take them to send first email ?

Same here got emailed from CAE 2 days ago for CV and a couple of questions. Any feedback on the time it takes for the phone interview and what to expect would be appreciated :}

TR CAE1503 PM me :) (4th may)
 

TR CAE1503 PM me :) (4th may)

I was waiting for first email MORE THAN 1 YEAR after the application through website. My classmates are also waiting more than one year and I know plenty of people who wait 1y+. Patience is the key and also keeping your skills current.

@plikee thanks for the advice and congratulations on passing the interview. Would people who have just passed agree that "ace the pilot tech interview" book would be an appropriate tech book to study up with?? Or has anyone other material they could recommend, grateful for all suggestions. For those with interviews coming up the best of luck and please keep us informed as to how you got on. Regards SAR

ryanair assesment
 

Hi everybody,

I just got a call from CAE and I have my assessment for the 28th in Dublin.
PM if you have it the same day.

Can you tell me about the examens, what to study, and if you have any recomendation to practice on a 737 simulator..

Thank you

The 3 weeks since I applied till I got the email from CAE, next day the CV was sent to Ryanair, one day later I was called and got the interview...

@matcv88, Im also going to the FR1505 course.

Anybody else? Facebook group?

Assessment completed
 

Hi guys!
It is now my turn to share with you my experience of the RYR assessment.
First of all I would like to say that you need to keep it cool and just be yourself! Use all the resources in order to succeed and show that you are someone who knows where he/she goes.

First moment at the assessment centre:
Very nice place with all facilities so do not worry they put you in good condition to prepare for the sim and the HR/technical interview. People form Dublin where very helpful.

The simulator:
I would say... Expect the unexpected because it is not a B737... It is a lookalike but at the end you are happy when you finish to deal with it.
Try to practice 2hrs before going for the sim check because it will most probably help you.
You will receive the jeppessen plate in order to brief with your sim partner so enough time to agree on everything.
As a PM your duty is really to help the PF... All the checks and make sure the PF is in the loop. You need to make his/her life easier! Especially that the handling is not so easy for the first 5 minutes (the trim is crap).
Departure clearance from EMA rwy27 wal2n (vor's tracking) but you are taken into vectoring heading for some airwork (turns)
At a certain time your assessor will freeze the sim and ask you where you are... Use all means to show him where you are (in our case dme distance from the ils dme and a radial from the ndb)
After that time to prepare the approach. Set up and time to brief your partner... Then the assessor clears you for the approach. We followed the alternative procedure published on the chart.
Manage your speed reduction because the jet has inertia and you will take time to slow down... Monitor and make sure your speed is under control.
For my team one of us had one approach. Clear condition and stable so no need to go around for fun. For the other one less stable and decision was taken to go around (safe decision). Next approach stable and we could land the A/C.
Time goes really fast but I would say that they did not play any tricks (I guess this not their goals for the day).

HR interview:
Be cool and answer with honesty...
Tell me about you... Use it like you want but keep in mind that the next question is going to be based on what you have said earlier ;-)
Personal and family questions
Academic background?
Professional background?
Maybe the HR seems annoyed or not interested but they are really listening. He/she plays with you... Don't loose your self confidence and show that you are the right person for the job.
Questions related to the cost of your training?
If a job is offered to you how will you manage to pay for the TR?
Have you ever had an accident or incident in aviation?
Choose 3 bases

Technical part:
Formula to calculate the aquaplaning speed (9x square root of tire PSI)
Does your a/c has a critical engine? If yes which one? Engine number one (LH engine) in general when your aircraft has two engines rotating clockwise (seen from inside the plane)
De icing on your a/c
How many seats on the 737? 189seats
How many cabin crew? 1/50 passenger seats. In total 4 cabin crew

Other people got lift formula and why/how a wing creates lift, 4 segments after engine failure, calculate stall speed if the speed in clean config is 220kts, Venturi and carburettor icing, etc

An overall appreciation of the day... That was nice and we all wish to pass! Some of us got a better feeling but I guess they know you are a bit nervous!
Take it easy and it should be ok.

Answer in two weeks and first date for TR course in May.

Study... Study hard and give you the chance to succeed!

CTC03
 

Chaps,

Anyone else booked on CTC03 Type Rating starting 11th May in Southampton?

I've created a FB group "Ryanair Type Rating - CTC03" Please add yourselves in if you're on it.

Looking forward to seeing what it's like at CTC and comparing experiences with the guys in EMA or AMS.

Telephone interview
 

I had received a call from a lady yesterday (15th of January 2015) regarding my telephone interview, but I was unable to answer due to network problems. She left me a voicemail saying she would ring me later on that day but I have not heard back from her until today.


Please advise if they would ring back or anyway i could ring back??

Thanks.

I sent in my application 5 days ago and still havent heard anything from CAE. Should I be worried that they wont call me to an interview? How long did it take you guys to get an email?

5 Days lol

Wait maybe a year then start to worry.

Friends have gotten responses after 1-5 days. Last time I applied I got a response within 4 days.:ugh:

Don't feed the troll :p

I created a new facebook group; FR1505 Ryanair Type Rating.

For those who are going to EMA the 18th of May, please join :ok:

Btw, is there anybody here that have the 737 manuals on pdf or something? Would be nice to have a look before going over there!

Cheers

Check out SmartCockpit - Airline training guides, Aviation, Operations, Safety you can find everything you need there.:ok:

CTC001 23rd March
 

Hi
Anyone on this type rating get in touch