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momo95 15th Apr 2017 09:46

Did they give you a reason for not sending you to a Wizzair interview?

320alpha 15th Apr 2017 11:42

I'm the same, been told I'll be contacted about Smartlynx further selection, I replied asking about a Wizz Air interview, no reply as yet...

320alpha 15th Apr 2017 11:43

Has anyone heard from Wizz yet/been told they'll get an interview with them?

momo95 15th Apr 2017 14:02

I hope they aren't making us go all the way there and secretly knowing it will be for smartlynx but telling us we have a chance with Wizzair

Apitu 15th Apr 2017 17:19

@momo95, if you refer to the first assessment with BAA, the one with English, compass and profile xt, you're right, you can't really know, but for example, in my case, there have never been a discussion or a word about smartlynx by now. But for the second assessment, you will know from the start what interview for what company you will attend, because from what I know, interviews for Wizz Air pilots have never been done by some third party company, just by themselves. And from this intake, looks like smartlynx is doing the same. Just look at the uniform of the interviewer, and you'll know.

momo95 15th Apr 2017 18:10

Thanks for the info,

Just to clarify, BAA told me I will have one interview with them, and if I do good then they will forward my application to the airline. If the airline like my application, I will then have an interview with the airline ... so 2 interviews is what I was told I will have

Apitu 15th Apr 2017 19:02

The interview with BAA I think it's more for them, to see with you are suitable, avaible and willing to be a pilot. More likely for them to take you at their school, not for future employment. At least this is my opinion. But I may be wrong, I can just assume.

320alpha 15th Apr 2017 20:41


Originally Posted by momo95 (Post 9741326)
I hope they aren't making us go all the way there and secretly knowing it will be for smartlynx but telling us we have a chance with Wizzair

Yep completely agree with this but maybe we're jumping the gun a bit and Wizz interviews will come about in a few weeks. The website clearly stated that the WIZZ Cadet scheme was what we were applying for, and that the Wizz scheme would have a June intake. Only time will tell for now I guess...

Lynx320 16th Apr 2017 08:05

Guys, either Wizz or SLX it depends on your overall results, skills (especially soft ones), previous competences/experiences, commitment and flexibility.

The 2 companies have quite different business needs, values, mission and scope of work....thus quite a different needs in terms of FO's and future Captains (...do not forget you are screened as future Captain..).
One might pay more attention to age whilst the other more on previous experiences/soft skills to match their operational needs...that said if BAA is yet to provide you with a feedback is simply because they also do not know what the airlines have decided.

Good luck to all, and hope to see you here soon.

320alpha 16th Apr 2017 09:16

Thanks for your input. Do they actually send your file to both airlines as advertised? Or just to they airline they think you would suit more.

Lynx320 16th Apr 2017 09:23

I can only talk about my personal experience: they have sent to both, but i was accepted by the one they tought was the right match since the beginning .. :) !

sarahsmout 16th Apr 2017 10:05

I have got put forward for both Wizz Air and Smartlynx.

Skybae 17th Apr 2017 13:33


Originally Posted by momo95 (Post 9726294)
I also plan to attend the assessment on 18th April ... it would be good to connect with some people who are also going !

Hey Momo, are you already in Vilnius or someone else here for the assessments tomorrow?

westend 17th Apr 2017 15:54

Hi Folks, any one which have taken the 2 day assessment and/or have taken there class 1 medical in Lithuania can answer the following question would be appreciated:

Q1: How many hours does the day 1 and day 2 assessment take?
Q2: In the 2 days during the assessment, is there time to take the class 1 medical?
Q3: How long does the class 1 medical take (first time doing the first time class 1 medical)?

momo95 17th Apr 2017 16:08


Hey Momo, are you already in Vilnius or someone else here for the assessments tomorrow?
Hello, yes im in vilnius! are you?

Skybae 17th Apr 2017 16:18

Oh great, is there any possibility I can contact you?
I am here but there was a problem so I don't know the timings for the assessments yet. The person I talked to at BAA was supposed to forward all information but all I know till now is that it is in the morning!
Really appreciate it.

Lynx320 17th Apr 2017 16:41


Originally Posted by westend (Post 9743430)
Q3: How long does the class 1 medical take (first time doing the first time class 1 medical)?

Hi, the Medical Class 1 will take 1 full day (from 0730 to 14/1500) as minimum, in my case I had to come back the next morning also to get the final paper reviewed and signed off by the Authority responsible to sign the Certificate.

girlpower 17th Apr 2017 16:55

Out of interest. How long is the BAA Smartlynx integrated course, excluding the A320 TR?

Lynx320 17th Apr 2017 20:56

weather permitting for the flying seasons, roughly 1 year and half.

CharlieSierraMike 18th Apr 2017 15:57

If you are still in Vilnius, I arrive tomorrow evening.
If anyone wants to meet up just send me a PM.


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