Yep, seems like there aren't as many applicants this year.:E

Yeah I'm having the same issue. I can't see any date option, then it creates a degree with --/----- entered as a completion date. How do you open it without going to the BA careers page?

funkyt111

Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Manchester
Age: 27
Posts: 139
A bit harsh Banjo...

They may well be having problems with their browsers...


True, it is BA IT. But my point is still valid re the application form. Take care and don't fall at the first (easiest) hurdle...

Good luck all.

Baron to the rescue......!

Upon first applying i wasn't seeing the application form as embedded in the main BA careers page so could enter the details no drams. It was only after following the link from the email that i was directed to the main careers page.

Try going back through the FPP minisite as if you were starting again and answering the section 1 yes/no questions until you reach section 2 where you can log in.

But like I said earlier, try using tab to navigate you to the correct box first.

Putting my Engineer's hat on; I was using chrome on Win 7 other browsers and OSs might not display the site the same. There is a warning on the front page of the form for all you loonies who bought a Mac saying it may not work for you. And if you're using Ubuntu or Linux, go get some sunlight first, have a play in the grass, maybe even talk to some girls/boys (scary I know) then come back and use a normal pc.

BVB,

Coming from computing myself your post is hilarious!:D

It is a little unprofessional by the site creators, bear in mind this is not necessarily BA but could be an external third party...

Anyone got any sort of reply yet from any school? (excluding application confirmation and whatnot) :ugh:

Hello everybody,

No reply for me yet from the school, I assume all will be quiet until the application window closes.

Very best to everybody who is applying this year!

Has anybody heard how many British Airways plan to hire this year?

@Jumpseat

BA are looking for 100 hundred suitable candidates. However, they will only pick 50 if there only 50 suitable candidates. You need to pass every phase of the assessment to be successful. Last year I believe they wanted 60 but only took 48.

Best of luck. :ok:

We should hear back before the window closes... perhaps Monday.:hmm:

The invitations are being sent out as we speak. I jut got my invite to OAA after 4 days of waiting.

Good luck!

I've heard back from OAA, I've been accepted for the assessment stage 1.

funkyt111, can I ask where you got the figures for the 2013 intake?

I attended the assessments and this was how many they told us they were looking for. The 48 figure came from users on pprune.

Congratulations to all!! What days do you have the assessments?

Warp and ScottC95

Congratulations and good luck :ok:

Are invitations being sent out before the closure of the application window a sign that the application window may close early? Or has this been standard procedure in the previous years?

@tobitronics

The same was happening on last year's FPP and they closed it on the date they said they would.

Sent my application yesterday and just had an email to say I have been rejected (CTC).

I'm gutted, and surprised it was so quick to be honest. I thought I at least had half a chance of getting through to the first selection day.

I suppose there isn't a lot I can do. Does anyone know if they will give feedback if I ask as to why? I'm just curious to know

Thanks and good luck to all those who have got through round 1!

@pallan

I'm sorry to hear you have been unsuccessful. There's always next year and then the year after that. People are usually rejected at the initial stage for 1 of 2 reasons. Either you didn't meet the minimum education criteria or your answers to the essay questions were poor. Did you proof read it several times? Did you have somebody else proof read it for you? Any errors, double words or misspelling will ultimately place a candidates application in the reject pile. Also maybe the answers you provided to the initial multiple choice questions didnt demonstrate the behaviours of a typical BA pilot.

Hope this helps. Best of luck next time. :ok:

Applications
 

funkyt111 has provided some interesting comments regarding the current application window; perhaps I could add a few of my own.

I and several other current and retired aircrew offered some practical advice when the the initial FPP course was launched, so you will find some guidance at the start of this thread. It is perhaps inevitable that year on year the number of applicants for this scheme will decline over time, but BA will only take those they deem suitable as future captains and those whom they consider will be able to cope with the rigours of the courses and a working life in which you will be tested on a very regular basis. This is good news for those who are self funded at the three ATOs chosen by BA to train their cadets, in that they may require additional graduates to fill any shortfall. It is also good news for DEPs seeking to change employer, particularly if they are Airbus qualified, though there has also been some recruitment onto the heavier jets from those so qualified.

Be very aware that you should not exchange information about the selection content on any social media site. We all know that it is possible for any potential employer to trace the identity of posters - apparently - although I have no knowledge that any such investigation is, or would be, carried out by BA.
In a similar vein, try to make any posts on this or any other forum as correct in spelling, grammar, punctuation and syntax as I'm sure that you will when completing your applications. As has been said, failure to do so may prevent your application from passing the first hurdle, and it may end up in the proverbial bin........so start practising now.

Before rushing to PPRuNe and posting what many consider a 'dim' question, try to work it out for yourself. It is very obvious that a significant number of potential applicants have not read the BA FPP website very carefully. If you don't understand a particular point, perhaps about the possible funding arrangements, ask friends or family first. Only dim people ask dim questions, and you run the risk of a public put down by a more knowledgable Pruner. If you need assistance in completing the application, you will find each flying course you embark upon a very uphill struggle, never mind the career long conversion courses and recurrent flying checks, on the aircraft and in the simulator.

Finally, do get someone to proof read your answers on the on line application before hitting the send button. Hopefully, this will avoid your application ending up in that bin at BA recruitment.

Good luck to you all. The recently published news of IAG's continued financial success could mean you will have a successful and enjoyable carrier for life with a globally renowned airline.