BALL GAMES
 

Hi Guys

I unfortunately was not successful in stage 2 of the generation easyjet program, however, I have been given the opportunity to apply for the APTL stage 3. In addition, i will have to resit the ball games element of stage 2, as that was the only element i failed on first attempt. My question is, does anyone have any tips regarding the ball games element, or what to expect in the interviews/team work part.

Many thanks

Quite right, just the numbers of cadets joining this year have been reduced due to lack of training capacity. So we can expect a possible backlog/ holdpool of cadets waiting to join ezy which will possibly slow things down for those due to finish sometime in 2019 etc.

JimmyT

Keep going! Don't let stage 2 put you down.

I haven't actually attended the selection process but I know a couple of things about the interview/team work part from various sources including here.

Team work:
The group will be given a task where you can demonstrate your leadership and team working abillities. Try to engage in the conversation, not too much because you want everyone to have a say, but not too little because that doesn't demonstrate anything. Be yourself and be confident!

Interview:
The interview is usually a one on one where you will be asked about yourself such as your hobbies and why you want to become a pilot. You will also be asked compentency questions for example, tell me about a time when you demonstrated leadership etc.

Remember, L3 CTS are not here to trick you, just be sure to do your homework before stage 3.

Good luck!

What's the latest on funding chaps?

Any other banks stepped in post BBVA? How are people funding the MPL?

Thanks

For L3,

https://www.l3airlineacademy.com/become-a-pilot/finance.

L3 seem to have not publicised much about their new partner Optimum Credit yet apart from a very basic explanation on a website link, somewhat strange but I guess maybe the ink is still drying.
Offering depending on property up to £250,000 (and potentially easier to obtain), but no payment holiday mentioned, and higher interest rate. :suspect: Something to weigh up for MPL but a very precarious position to be in to be if route 3 and below, especially considering those that have been demoted to whitetail and are now facing a big hold pool as the jobs become more scarce after the demise of Air Berlin and Monarch.

You'd be one of the first to go through the new process if you choose and I'm sure many here would be very interested to hear how it goes. Maybe call their "Careers advice line" and dig into this financing a bit deeper.

Best of luck

The no payment holiday is tough, the higher interest rate is in line with other moneysupermarket offerings (by my quick look on moneysupermarket).

L3's advice to me was talk to an IFA or have a chat to your local bank.

Are they really "demoting" easyJet integrated ATPL route 3 people to whitetail? For what reason?

Route 3 here, currently 9 months in, flying in NZ and have heard nothing of anybody on the easyJet programme being demoted to whitetail thus far. Failing more than 4 times in your ground school exams may trigger such an event, but I believe it's so far so good for EZY cadets. Chances are if you were selected, you will pass just fine.

A320ECAM

Probably better contacting BBVA.

Maybe I misheard then. However a few people on the Generation EasyJet scheme have failed exams recently and have had their place put at risk, someone I know has even stopped training totally at L3 (at least for now) midway through theory, whether that was their choice or not I am not sure. The whole offer is conditional after all.
Are EasyJet not after something like 85% average results anymore? Or have things changed.

75% average (so 14 exams at the pass mark) and no more than 3 fails are their criteria, however doing better will obviously look good, and is especially important for the Route 2 upgrade, though your previous life experience plays a large part in their decision for upgrading you too.

I'm taking the stage 2 assessment soon and I haven't read anything about the ball games yet, is there any chance you can describe what you had to do please?

There are plenty of blogs online which describe the L3/CTC aptitude test well. Websites that sell a subscription service to practice elements of the aptitude test also have a description of the type of elements L3/CTC use to test you.

Good Luck!

Thanks! :)

Has anything come out of this meeting from easyJet?

This is all I’ve even told:

“On Thursday, members of the CC and our BALPA National Officer met with easyJet management, furthering our commitment to eradicate Flexicrew. Good progress has been made and BALPA will be providing easyJet with a skeleton draft of what may be a workable solution for crew and company alike. As soon as we have the Company's response we will provide a more detailed update.”

Anyone starting on this scheme soon, via either L3 (CTC) or CAE OAA?

Which day did you do your interview I did mine on the 10th Jan and have not been given route allocation yet

I'm in the same situation as you. Did mine on the 8th of Jan. Hopefully EJ will be back soon

I have spoke to one of the lads on my day and they have been offered a place and someone else has been offered route 1 with a start date.

Were they offered this today?

No it was week after we did the interview they were offered

Similar story myself. Any idea on how EJ allocate routes? Is it per month?

Not sure supposedly if your not good enough for that month you get rolled on

Have many get through with CAE on average? Can anyone predict/know the rough percentage is of candidates passing through Stage 2 & 3, i'm looking at just the tagged route or whitetail

I reckon it's the same principal regardless of whether you apply to CTC/L3 CTS or CAE...

If you're good enough and meet the standard required for a certain route, you get that route...

Although when easyJet fill all the spaces, the chance of getting whitetail may increase...

Ball Games?
 

L3 or OAA? I am new to this forum and have an EZY assessment soon. However, I was under the impression that L3 EZY pilapt included Deviation, Hands, Pattern, Trax, Shapes Grid and Multi Test? I was not aware of a ‘Balls Game’... could someone digress?

Thanks Folks!

Hi guys, I'm currently completing my further education and will be free to being training from July 2018. How long in advance did any of you complete an application from being free to begin training? I read on page #1 that the deadline for applications to L3 is 30/06/18 but I couldn't find this on their website and I don't have any information on CAE's closing date. If anyone has any information this would be great. Thanks.

Hello, the date for L3 can be seen when you click to apply for the course however, this date has been pushed backed as I remember that the application was meant to close late December 2017. My idea would be to phone the pilot career advisors at L3 and ask if you can put your apppication through before the closing date and do the selection process after that date.

In the process of doing so, thanks for the response!

Anyone know how long it usually takes for CAE to get back with results from the Stage 2 assessment.
Completed mine a month ago and still no word

Has anyone been asked to do a Cut-e test for L3 easyJet MPL? Got told I'll need to complete one of these before the group tasks and interview stage and haven't heard of anyone having to do one for easyJet yet?

2 nights before my assessment for easyjet MPL I was sent these. It's just a personality quiz. Just answer as honest as possible.

Okay great thank you!

Do let us know what kind of things appear on the cut e, Adam! Thanks!

Hi Alvor, you can't 'Revise' for a cut-e test as its based on your personality, so knowing whats on it wont help you... if you just google it you can view their website and checkout how the test is laid out if that puts your mind at ease! Hope this helps! :)

Hello all, I'm considering applying for this programme as a career change. A few questions if anyone knows...

1) I was educated in the US for secondary school but moved to the UK for university. Because of this, I don't have any A level or GCSE results. I do have a BSc and MSc with merit from a Golden Triangle university, which in my industry would trump any A level or GCSE results. Do they really need an A-level / GCSE to get me over the first hurdle?
2) I'm 32, nearly 33. How much is this likely to go against my application?
3) I've started my PPL and am at 5 hours dual instruction. Should I wait to complete this before I apply or will not not matter?

Look at blog posts of cadets currently in training, they probably have a description of the cut-e tests.

MattDell

1) Call CAE Oxford or L3 and they will clarify academic stuff. A university degree nonetheless should be fine. There's more emphasis on the PILAPT test rather than education in my opinion.

2) Age should not be a problem.

3) This course is AB-Initio which means that anyone with or without any flying experience can apply. It is up to you whether you want to complete it or not, and may provide a slight edge against other candidates who apply.