I've talked to some past cadets who went on this course and they always tell me that signs of leadership skills are important since they aren't just looking for co-pilots, they are looking for future captains. Also, skills like team work and communication are also very important.

Watching this may give you an idea of what skills they are looking for:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E60dYDaXn08

You'll face an aptitude test of course, so practising mental arithmetic (GCSE level) and using one of them plot aptitude sites that mimic the actual test you'll face to practice would help - be aware its probably not 100% accurate.

Thank you very much for your advice EGPF :ok:

Good luck!

Just to throw another option into the mix.... eJ have been running an internal sponsorship scheme for several years now. You need to have worked for the company for 18 months when applications close each year, but as I understand it, eJ underwrite your loan for the MPL scheme, and you've got a job waiting at the end of it. So there's the option to work for them as cabin crew for a couple of years, get a real feel for the airline, the crew, the rosters, and get yourself in a good position for the scheme. For those looking to start training asap, it's of little use, but if you're not planning on starting for a few years, it's definitely worth consideration. Being crew is really good fun, and you'll have an amazing appreciation for what goes on behind the flight deck door when you eventually step into the RHS

“We have had nine successful applicants this year, who were working as cabin crew, or in the office in engineering, finance and marketing, and who just thought ‘I’d love to do that’. What we’ve got are people who we know fit EasyJet, and who are hugely motivated.”

2015 intake statistic.

Source: https://50skyshades.com/news/mainten...pilot-training

(BTW, its an article worth reading for all interested in the scheme)

Hey guys,

For the qualifications required for the MPl. Is it strictly A levels or a degree? Or can you use diplomas etc which are above a levels?

Thanks

Updated the first post, an article and video added, definitely recommend looking at both of them.

Is there anybody here who has gone through with the BBVA loan product and are willing to share how long it took to sort once they received an acceptance letter?

It takes a fair bit of time as it's a rather complex product. I initially made contact with them mid December, and got finalised at the end of June.

Wow quite a long time! Do you have any advice that might speed things up?

Not really. Apart from a 3 week gap of no progress in the middle due to holidays, it went about as quickly as it could have! Just make sure you always keep up your half of the bargain and get on the case immediately whenever asked to provide something.

If you want the MPL or Upgrade (Route 1 or 2) you would need to have the A-levels or a degree. If you have other qualifications which are equal or greater than A-levels I would email them and ask. You can also check online yourself but I would check with them for a definitive answer.

If you have a HND that is normally equal to a 1st year of University.

I assume they would be looking for your other qualifications to be equal in value to the 2 grade C or above A-level requirements.

Hi, I'm going for my interview and group exercise on Thursday at dibden for generation easyJet it says 8.30am till 5pm, has anyone been recently and was it all day. Also any tips or advice. Did assessment 1 the other week and passed so now assesment 2.

It's a long process. It's not a high street loan but a commercial mortgage. I completed selection in early 2016, had acceptance on to the course in March. Mid march I applied to BBVA. The process completed with funds becoming available some time in late August.

I'd already started the course by this point but that was okay as I hadn't intended to use BBVA's loan funds until December. My payment schedule with L3 had a break of a few months between starting - with the exception of the deposit and 1st month payment - so I didn't need any funds from BBVA until the foundation fee became due in late December. Schedules are typically outlined when you get your place offer from CTC.

The sooner you start the process with BBVA the quicker it'll be. It's important to chase them up every so often too as they did drag their heels at best. There's many stakeholders involved including solicitors and the bank of any existing mortgage to whom can also get their own legal teams involved hence the complexity.

All the best with it if you choose that avenue!

Hi Marshallb,

Would you mind letting me know how this goes as I (hopefully) might be in your shoes in a few months time.

I'm on Route 2 with NVQ Level 4 (Professional Diploma). Route 1 & 2 have the same entry requirements.

If it's the same as last year, although i believe it has changed slightly, it'll be group tasks in the morning followed by interviews in the afternoon. Some will have the interview at 2 and be away at 3, some finished at 4, and some will be finished at 5. They tend to ask if anyone needs away for travel sharp, when organising the interviews.

Just be yourself, enjoy it, and try to build a little bit of rapport with your group before actually going in for the group tasks - helps a lot!

Will do :)

Thank you, just had a form emailed and struggling with what to put on what's made easyJet a success, any thoughts anyone.:)

Thanks George.

You mention a couple of times about a timeline of payments that CTC/L3CTS outline but I'm struggling to find one. Is this something that they provide you with upon commencement of training?

Thank you, much appreciated.

In short, yes it's provided alongside all of your contracts etc.

Payment wise, I couldn't possibly comment on what your own schedule would be like. MPL and airline courses vary considerably and payments amounts be larger in value per instalment albeit with less instalments overall. The payment schedule for my Whitetail course went something like this:

• ~£5k deposit with contract
• ~£5k 1 month prior to starting
• ~£24,800 Whitetail Foundation payment in month 5 paid to L3 Airline Academy.

Note, the bond payments of ~£5,300 also started in month 5 and are paid until the balance of training is cleared. Bond payments are made out to the sponsoring body which is a separate legal entity altogether. I'm now 11 months into my course and a grand total of £78,000 indebted to various parties. It's an investment that shouldn't be taken lightly for that figure haunts me on the daily especially when BBVA are so kind to remind you of the interest in your monthly statement.

I hope that helps.

If that's an application question this year then you'll find tons of resources on the corporate easyJet website and other such aviation websites. PPRuNe isn't the place to find those answers for the airline is assessing you as the individual. Grab a bit of paper and brainstorm the hell out of it before then trying to squeeze all of the juicy detail into a character/word limit. There's plenty out to be found as the company sure isn't afraid of shouting past success.

Here's the link:
easyJet Corporate Website

You'll find tons of info in here too:
easyJet 2017 Half Year Results

Think passenger numbers, think fleet expansion, think revenue per seat and the way they're driving down costs to increase it. I'd also look how it's fighting back on competition in key markets etc..etc. All of this is found at the second link. You want to show the team at the FTO/easyJet you've gone digging for treasure and not simply writing gibberish. Having worked in recruitment before it's obvious when it's' the latter.

Good luck!

Thanks for your reply. That's good to hear, I have an HND in engineering so I'm glad to hear that it won't be a problem.

Cheers

Thank you, done today, let's hope.

Not the best news
 

Received my email to say I hadn't met the criteria on group/interview for easyJet, I thought it had gone really well, can apply in 12 months again. Not sure what way to go now.

Chin up, keep plugging away!

So sorry to hear that, it doesn't mean you won't meet the criteria next time. Which day 2 were you on?

Top tip for you, don't give up for many people at these schools, myself included, failed to get in on the first try. There's no denying these airline schemes are competitive!

I'd recommend taking a step back and assessing your own performance to improve it for next time. When i failed I knew deep down the exact cause so set about working on it :D

Aviation won't be going anywhere anytime soon :-)

I was on the 6th July assessment, just wondering what my plans should be now, work and get my PPL or carrying do another year at my aviation diploma.
Think I really thought it had gone well, passed maths, pilpat etc. Had funding in place.

As said above I also know a lot of people who got in second time around. There is absolutely no shame in it. If anything it's a good show of your determination to achieve. 12 months is such a short time in the grand scheme of things so learn from your experience and use it to your advantage next time around.

You've got until you're at least 35, possibly 40 in some cases, in order to make it onto one of these airline programmes. So, the best bet is to keep applying, remember, other programmes will likely open in the near future. Make sure you get feedback from your application with Easyjet and find out when you can next apply for one of the L3 programmes with another airline.

In the meantime, look for a career outside of aviation that you'd be happy in.

Sorry to hear that mate. Luckily there is always another time so all hope isn't lost.

Are you able to share what group activities they gave you and what type of behaviour/attitude they were looking for?

Thanks

If you pass the stage 2 assessment, do you book the stage 3 the same way you booked the stage 2?

Indeed you do!

Just keep involved with aviation in any respect, whether it's volunteering at your local museum, getting some related education or working at your local flying club while doing some PPL/Gliding, show you made use of this time to do something useful, if you like flying that much it should be a no brainer.

And next time always have a plan B beforehand :}, putting all your eggs in one basket expecting one result never leads to the strongest position, whether you're in the cockpit or in your case trying to pass :)

Best of luck.

There's two group activities, one practical and one theoretical (they ask not to share content). There are no right or wrong answers it's about how you work in a team and how you present yourself.

As for behaviours/attitudes.....just be yourself. If you try to be someone you aren't they'll pick up on it very quickly. Remember one of easyJets values is integrity!

Best of luck!

Hey Guys,

During the training, are you paid or receive a monthly allowance from easyJet?

Thanks

No, you must pay during the training in instalments. The total money you need to pay is about £123,000.

However, after you complete training and have been given the job, you are given £69,000 back in instalments for the next seven years with your pay tax free.

Maybe someone on the course could clarify but I don't believe you are given anything back other than some small form of tax relief if you are UK based. I would go into this on the basis you wont see any of the £100K+ coming back your way.

Yes nothing is absolutely garunteed however L3CTS say,

"Training Security Bond solution
Airline Placement Limited (APL), a wholly owned subsidiary company of L3 CTS, will provide a Training Sponsorship for the Basic and Intermediate phases (excluding the initial Foundation Element of the Basic phase).

Training Sponsorship represents a significant investment, and to mitigate the risk to APL (the sponsor), you will be required to deposit a Training Security Bond of £69,000 which will be held by APL.

We provide a unique opportunity for your Training Security Bond to be repaid to you over a period of 7 to 9 years once fully employed by an Airline Partner.

Please note: This is not payment for training."