They are going to, it's not really a case of "hope". There was an internal memo stating that it was opening again this year. :)

Never, ever, ever, never, never, never trust an 'internal memo' rumour.

Only believe it is opening again when you see the website open and requests for applications invited.

There is lots going on at the moment with three new aircraft types for the training department to consume and consolidate (B787, A380 & A350). Two new airbus types for the Airbus trainers to get to grips with and manpower is short to non-existent. Increase in flying schedule for W13/S14 and replacement of 737's at LGW with Airbus.

I'm sure something will be announced officially at some point, wait until then.

:p Bet you a tenner they do open it again.

:ok:

Do yourself a favour - bet him £84k :}

I have 3 A-Levels tied up in a BTEC, does this mean that i have to contact NARIC for a letter of comparability of do they accept these straight up?

Thanks guys :ok:

I'm sure they will, the company desperately needs more lemmings ;), just don't give timescales, trust me, they're not worth the paper they're written on in BA.

Does anyone have any experience with the process of the guaranteed loan, I have read that basically if you can't get an asset based one BA will guarantee a non asset based loan. Any PM's on those who have gone down this route or know more would be greatly appreciated as the money (as someone without a house to put on the line) is the biggest issue for me.

You are correct squarehole, though you are given the choice. Most people appear to have gone for the BA backed loan, though it's got a slightly higher interest rate.

Just meet the minimum requirement, that's all you need.
I worry more about the assessments! Anybody know what OAA score on COMPASS(out of ?/42) was to get to phase 2.

All 3 FTOs are all great in there own right can't go wrong with training with either one of them. My only downfall is maths at the moment, I'm good at maths just hopeless without a calculator :ugh:

I'm sure a lot of people can relate to being poor at arithmetic without a calculator. ;) It just takes practise really. If you go into an assessment day with your chosen FTO having not done any work on your mental maths in weeks/months prior then you're not giving yourself the best chance imo. :=

Does anyone know/Can anyone guess roughly when they'll open the scheme for applications?

Cheers

Northern Counties
 

No one knows for sure - Even those claiming to have inside information should be taken with a pinch of salt, as they could be out and out lying or have information skewed by being passed through several people before getting to them. Add to that the fact that the plans are as fluid as the world outside BA, and change on average about 18 times per week.

Looking at the previous 2 events, they seem to be opened once per year around the end of the year, but it's not a large sample size so there's no real trend to speak of.

In short, trying to predict when it will open is a mug's game, not even BA know yet. The best plan would be to ensure that you keep up to date with what's going on, work on your weak points constantly, and use the time now to build up an idea of what the selection process is like. That way you'll be in the best position to apply when it does open.

Thanks 4015 for the indepth reply!

I'll keep an eye out - just anxious that for whatever reason, I'll miss the application window.

I'll be sure to thoroughly research the application process.

Don't worry about missing it, the window is usually open for 6 weeks or so (from memory!) and this forum will go absolutely nuts when it does open...so you will have to be on Mars to miss it!

what is the criteria for applying ?

It's almost as if there should be a suitably titled and easily searchable website about it, containing all the information. That'd be sensible, right? :ok:

Like this one? British Airways Future Pilot Programme

Almost exactly like that one. :}

First Intake of BA FPP
 

By this time the first of the 2012 intake should be reaching the end of their training. Is there any word on whether they will go straight into type rating or have a 'hold pool' style wait?

So... I'm going to guess British Airways will be opening the application window some time in November like last year? ;)