So would anybody think that there is any truth in the '3 remaining years of the BA FPP' idea?

There's currently a shortage of pilots on BA's 320 fleet. Consequently, there appears no reason why the FPP wouldn't run for at least the next two or three years. Furthermore, if the rumours are true that BA haven't been able to acquire the numbers they wanted on this intake (and indeed on previous intakes) then they may well choose to run the FPP even longer to cover the shortfall. Nothing is guaranteed though. :E

If previous FPPs are anything to go by then it'll open up for applications again around November.

So with the '50 successful' number in view;
Oxford = ?
FTE = ?
CTC = ?

Thanks. Anybody know what the youngest age was for a successful applicant? Just out of curiousity.

I myself am 20, I know of one successful person who is 19. There's quite a range in age!

As far as I know, it benefits BA to have a spread of ages. That way, they don't get everyone retiring at the same time, and less people who hit the top pay tier, or at least spend less time on it.

Age 19 is quite the achievement! (As is any age in this competitive process!:ok:)

I presume everyone is still waiting to hear back on start dates? Has anyone contacted their FTO for an indication of when we might hear back?

naturals; as of the beginning of the week BA were still in discussions with APL regarding start dates. :ok: I suspect next week might bring the news.

Thanks for the update G-F0RC3 - appreciate it.

I had a call from FTE on thursday morning, asking if I had heard from BA or APL.
The woman I spoke to seemed under the impression that the first people started in June and that these people already know, which seems very early! She seemed to think that we would then be starting each consecutive month after that, a few at a time. I don't know how she's gathered this information and it contradicts what BA originally said but there you go. Hopefully we'll get something in writing soon!

tomjravo, There's certainly a course from FPP2 starting at FTE in June. (ie. They applied in November 2012). Not a clue about FPP3, although that would seem pretty quick for sorting out medicals, references, finances etc.

Wow, that's along time to wait! Circa 15 months from getting accepted to starting training!

Has anybody been successful with the minimum education requirements i.e. A Levels?

I know of one person who got a place with just A-Levels - and only one grade above the minimum requirement at that.

TODA. 1 - Yes is the answer.

A lot of people have asked various questions about "The odds" of this programme, and the upper and lower ages, the minimum academic quals, maximum number of hours for PPL holders etc...etc..

This is a fair and honest scheme - BA have set a minimum 'Bar' in terms of what you must have in order to enter. If you meet this criteria (and its a fairly broad one) then you have the same chances as everyone else. After that the selection process doesn't care if you are 19 or 49, with 3 A Levels or a PHD in Particle Physics, Male or Female, nationality, any of those things - its a genuinely fair process and looks only at merit and ability.

If you meet the criteria - go for it.:ok:

Thanks SC.
Was this your first time applying to the scheme?

TODA.1 - Nope.

Are you compiling stats on the FPP ;)

Not at all SC! There are more qualified people with more knowledge than I capable to do that! ;)

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Thank you for 2226. I think it is such a motivation for us and a deserving compliment for BA and the FTOs.
Would you or anyone, from experience, comment on the range of career backgrounds for the successful FPP3 please? I stand to be corrected but FPP1 & FPP2 have been dominated by IT (ish) professionals.