Well all will be revealed soon. The video is interesting the male FO looks very youthful but if he went to WMU he must be with them at least 12 years.

Given the amount of speculation and fantasizing about this. I will be interesting to see how it actually turns out.

I would be very surprised if it turned out to be fully sponsored.

Edit: Latest news is that it will be part funded.

Aer Lingus is delighted to announce a new Cadet Pilot Training Programme. The programme will be officially launched via national press advertisements and the Aer Lingus website on Sunday 31st July.

The Cadet Pilot Training Programme, which will be part funded by Aer Lingus, is an exceptional opportunity for individuals to train and qualify as a commercial pilot on the Airbus A320 fleet of aircraft.

The training programme, due to commence between late 2011 and early 2012, takes 14 months to complete and consists of a number of phases combining classroom and simulator based training. Upon successful completion, Cadets receive an Airline Transport Pilots Licence and Multi Engine Instrument Rating before undergoing Airbus A320 type training

Id love to see them returning to WMU to complete the flight training!

Finally some definitive information on this subject, now we just wait to see what the small print has to say!

By the way folks that was an internal staff notice which i robbed from another forum, so credit goes to the poster on the other forum!

Yeah got the same information from the same site you're talking about :D

No let up RE the fine details yet no ? Still going to be about 90k up front and bonded etc ??

We should know by this time tomorrow!!!

Application in now open

Aer Lingus: Cadet Pilot Training Programme - Cadet Pilot Training Programme

But it's still as ambigious as hell, no mention of cost or location..... And it closes on Aug 14th, which rules out this years leaving certs...

Great to finally see concrete proof of the cadet programme. It is rather disappointing that the portion of the costs paid by the candidate remain a mystery.

It still doesn't say how the cost will be borne by the cadet. I'm still hoping that it will be in the form of a reduction in wages and being bonded to the airline for so many years. If its in the form of an upfront payment, then that rules me out...

New D/E FO Pay is 54,700 PA.
Cadet Entry FO pay is 41,500 PA for first 24 months. ppjn..

Doing the maths from above I'd say a good guess is aerlingus will pay 25K, the other 75k is from your own pocket!

There are still a few sons and daughters of rich irish familys that can afford this so goodluck to them.
All they need to do is bribe the aptitude test people :ugh:

No it doesn't rule out this year's school leavers. There'll be a pending box for the exam results. That was always allowed for in Aer Lingus.

The first test for applicants is understanding the application process:=

Another test is committment:If you say that at the interview you won't be hearing from them again. It's not just rich kids who fly. Most find a way of getting the money. I know very few who had it handed to them. So if you get to the interview stage tell them how you had it all worked out if the issue arises.

The form is very confusing if you haven't done the Irish system. It seems like the upper form can be used for GCSEs, the lower for A Levels, but we don't have the A1 A2 A3 etc. grades and there's no way of specifying that you're talking about junior cert (which I believe is GCSE equivalent) in lieu of higher cert (which is officially 2/3 of an A level). Even without that problem, the names of the subjects I did at GCSE aren't in the dropdown menu (My school didn't do individual science at GCSE level - it was science and additional science). I'd stick it in the 'other education' place, but I have a degree to be talking about too!

Very confusing form. It's not a case of 'the form filters out the idiots', it's simply that the form does not provide the answers required.

Argh, wish I was old enough to apply!
18 by January 1st 2011? no. :(

The application is up on their website. Don't be speculating about the costs or the training location. Read the website and you'll see ...

From the website...

Training Location
A number of training locations are being considered. The final choice will be advised to you later in the recruitment process. Opportunities for travel home during the course will be limited.

Training Costs
The approximate cost of the training programme is €100,000. If you are successful in your application you will be required to fund a portion of the training costs. The details of this will be outlined at a later stage in the selection process.


Just fill in the app and see what happens. Best of luck to all those applying.

XXX Cessnagirl

It says in your profile that you are 19 Speedbird?

Good luck to all those who are applying.

Hi guys, I am 17 and going into my last year of school this year. I live up in Belfast and have been looking at all my options of how I can train. I have been to both the OAA and PTC open days. Both good however liked the sound of OAA.
Now I have heard this cadet scheme I honestly have no clue.
Do you think Aer Lingus will run a similar scheme the same time next year? I really like the sound of the whole thing, not only because its part-funded, but also because they mentor you and you know that you have a very good chance of a job at the end!
Thanks

You can never tell. Circumstances can change. When I was in school there were cadetships, fully sponsored, every year. When I left school I applied that year, didn't get in that time. No problem, try again next year. Only there was no next year or the year after and the cadets who got in when I applied ended up working all over Aer Lingus for years until slots came available. In an ironic twist four of them worked with me in the same job.

So just hope there's another competition. But makes plans for doing it all yourself.

UK exams
 

Berksflyer I 've got the same problem dont know where to put my relevant qualifications. Also reading the Educational criteria compared with the UK system and application form is quite confusing. Are they saying that the minimum qualications for UK candidates are passing GCSEs? I might send them an email asking for clarification and advice