I just read the thread on the West Atlantic cadet scheme. To be honest, I've never heard of them but it is good that they fund the rest of your flght training provided you have a PPL, night rating, 150 hours PIC/P1 and a class 1 medical. Unfortuantely, I do not have any of these as yet, just 7.7 hours PU/T for my PPL.

As per CTC Wings/Flybe application, I may have an idea as to why it was unsuccessful...I carry 6 points on my driving licence, could that be why?

It's due to be null and void by August this year but nonetheless, it's still on my licence :(

I wouldn't employ anybody who can't stick to basic rules such as speed limits :p

PrestonPilot - Haha, yeah me either ;)

I was younger and stupid and I think it could of cost me I fear :(

It wasn't a normal 'sp30' either, I had to go to court which was such an ordeal, never been in trouble like that before! I felt like a criminal! Anyway, thanks to my Solicitor and the nice lady Judge, she left me off with 6 points and a fine.

Fly-Boi-1992: I havent. I submitted mine on the 1st May. Still Awaiting Selection. Not sure why they are taking so much longer with some applications. I have a driving conviction on my license too (SP30 3 years ago), but have a full PPL and a degree in Aerospace Engineering. Not sure they will like the age though, they seem to be going for very young candidates, I guess so they can mold them the way they want. Either way, would be good to hear from them as I live in the US at the moment so would rather book flights early...

No. It would have been unsuccesful because it didn't reach the pass standard when considered with the many hundreds of other applications for the limited number of places on this particular scheme.

That is just the way it goes sometimes. Let it go and move on.

There are a lot of applicants with good educational standards that fit a general profile that the recruitment team are looking for. Sometimes the specifics change from one company to another, but the fact that you think you are good enough, isn't in itself likely to be enough to get an application past the first hurdle.

The recuiters are looking for the type of people that they feel are going to be able to succeed simpy from a perusal of the limited information provided at stage 1. The later stages will further refine that process. Obviously a good solid educational background and achievement record, is almost always going to be a primary requirement for success in achieving selection for one of these types of fast track schemes.

Yes, absolutely do that. Success on one of these programmes coupled with timing isn't going to "get you a flying job a bit quicker", it may well get you an airline first officers position, a lot quicker. people severely underestimate just what a cliff they are climbing in trying to embark on this type of career at such a low level of experience. Airline cadet programmes are almost always tied to these type of specific integrated courses.

Succesful completion of a reputable tied programme will very likely result in a temporary airline placement after completion. Many of these temporary placements then dovetail into permanent placements.

Outside of these fast track cadet schemes, there are very limited opportunities for low houred pilots. Airlines without such schemes have a very broad and a very large pool of experienced candidates from which to choose. They are not tripping over themselves to employ 250 hour pilots whatever you may think or whatever anybody may tell you.

It is a very expensive undertaking, that comes with an enormous risk profile. Anybody embarking on this career path needs to take a very hard and very realistic viewpoint of what it is they want to achieve, and what really are the best ways of succeeding in that pursuit.

Fly-Boi-1992 - I haven't received a reply either...sent it two days after the application opened =\

Thanks, good luck to you too. I'm thinking they might be waiting to see how many of the first batch make it through the second stage later this week before giving us a reply.

How do you find out if you are successful? I submitted my application on sunday and thought I could access that again to check the status however I cant anymore? Should I keep refreshing my email?

hi guys, i had applied for this flybe program but haven't received any reply yet.:ugh:

I have application no with me but how to check if my application is accepted or rejected??

Now I don't know you from Adam, obviously. But your quotes above have an air of egotism and superiority about them, or arrogance as one may describe it.

Maybe, just maybe, that particular trait has revealed itself in your application.

Maybe, again, in this case that is exactly what they didn't do!

Just because you may have an idea and or (limited) experience wont necessarily mean that:

A) The other guy with no idea can not be trained!
B) You can be trained any better than that guy,
C) We would want to sit next to you for an entire day!

There was a trend in Flybe, before I left, of young, arrogant, whizz(!) kids appearing on the line. They were the bee's knees, couldn't put a foot wrong, were always right, etc, etc, blah, or so they though.

Maybe Flybe realised this and have attempted to right a wrong. Either way, unlucky, you have my condolences because this is one of the best jobs going.

flyboi-1992 thanks
I logged in but it showed

Phase 1 status Awaiting selection
Phase 2 status Awaiting selection
Phase 3 status Awaiting selection
Phase 4 status Awaiting selection

:ugh:

Lord Spandex Masher - Apologies if I came across as arrogant or egotistical, it was not my intention. I am not that kind of person at all. If my answers in these posts came across that way then, sorry.

I was just venting my frustration at not getting through. I honestly thought I had what it took to make it through to at least phase 2/3.

I have re-read my application many times and I now know where I went wrong.

Thanks for your condolences though, it was a shame not getting through but I will keep trying. :)

Beazlebub - Thanks for your post :)

To those who went to the assessment day, any updates?? How did it go and how did you guys do??

still awaiting application reply
 

Hey everyone, I sent my application to flybe on Monday deadline day. I'm still waiting for a reply, is there anyone else who is still waiting. I'm a bit worried tbh!

FlyingMackem - Yeah, I was sure it would be tough!

Did you make it through to the next stage? :)

Fly-Boi-1992: Thats good to know. Thanks for the update will let you know what happens to my application. 700 applicants why am i not surprised!

Thank you Fly Boi. Appreciate the update.

If you want a tip to help you pass through the AM session then buy a program called Pilapt and if your weak with the maths section buy numerapt both programs WILL help you on the AM tests, They are expensive but they got me in and out the other side and they have now paid for themselves. You will need some time to master them but they are similar to the tests (NOT EXACT).

would you care to share a link of where you purchased?... as there are numerous on offer