Aer Lingus Future Pilot Programme 2023
 

Now open

Best of luck to all concerned, a fantastic opportunity.

great opportunity from aer lingus, best of luck to anyone applying!

Hi guys,
I know it might sound like a dumb question but if any of you can clear this up for me I would appreciate it.

I just saw one of the requirements was be eligible to work and live and work in EU/Ireland. As a British Passport holder do I say yes or no?

Thanks in advance

Hi Learning101,

"UK nationals do not need a visa or residency permit to live, work or study in Ireland"

UK nationals in Ireland

Ireland and the UK have a Common Travel Agreement meaning people with UK passports have free access to live/work in Ireland so you can answer yes! :)

Hey guys,

anyone that’s been through this or have any insight:
is there a preferred age for a cadet? Being a pilot has been a dream of mine but unfortunately funds were an issue. I’m a licensed aircraft engineer and have a few years aircraft leasing experience but worry that I’m too old for the program.
secondly, placement after the 14 training, how does this work? Are you automatically based in Dublin? I’m living on the west coast so just wondering if you are assigned on circumstances (I.e married with children, single etc)

Folks do you know what the salary is if you are accepted ?

They have previously taken on very switched on individuals with little or no flying experience (of course, there are always exceptions), after a very rigorous assessment process. May the best make it through and do so on merit alone. Good luck everyone!

There is no age limit as to do so would be ageist and against Irish legislation. There is a minimum age due to applicable licencing age with the IAA. They have certainly taken people on well in to their 30s previously, if not older.

As said elsewhere above, they have usually taken on people who have shown commitment and determination throughout their lives/careers to date. I imagine they want low risk people who are technically minded with more than a solid chance of passing the difficult course in Jerez. Flying experience is not necessary, but an interest would help etc

For salary, direct entries if I recall started on €77k, but cadets will definitely be on lower than this I would imagine. Maybe someone can clarify. Also not known what the "small allowance" while in Jerez would be.

Hi guys,

just sent my CV off today, I would’ve thought thought we have a proper online status checker to see if our application has been received or not. They’ve only done online forms to fill out attaching your passport and CV. I’m guessing they’ll be choosing the best experience educational background before sending out online assessments.

Online assessment emails are going out. 72 hours to complete

Yep just got mine, going have to do it tomorrow as on night shift today! Let me know how it goes!

Just sent my application in! Hoping to hear back soon!

I did mine, there's about 9 different tests. Pretty standard like basic maths, some fun ones like a game where you have to fly though holes without crashing and a multitasking one where you have to solve 3 different tasks every 10 secs.

Good luck everyone, hopefully this the start of more schemes to come from across the sector.

Hi, has anyone completed the online assessment? Any further details shared about this would be great!

I applied but not very confident. I don't have this "Leaving certificate" nor GSCEs / A-Levels as I studied abroad. I do hold a Mechanical Engineering degree thou. Hopefully they will take into consideration...

Application process
 

Hey guys,
can anyone shed light on whether there is any particular application questions that might take some preparation as part of the 1st stage online application? Or is it literally just submitting your CV?
By application questions I mean: “why do you want to be a pilot for Aer Lingus” in 300 words type thing where we’ll need to prepare an answer…
Just curious as to if it literally is just submitting a CV or if there are application questions to go with it prior to the next stage of online assessments?

are we allowed to use either a draft paper or a calculator for the maths ?

it’s just basically submitting CV and basic questions such as nationality and qualifications, flying experience etc.

yes, calculator is allowed

Does anybody know how long it takes until we get the results of the online assessments ? After completing it ?

I would guess after the 16th of August we’ll find out if we’ve moved onto the next stage or not, as applications closes on that date.

Did them this week. Probably found the verbal reasoning the most tricky due to the clock.

Some aspects were very easy due to practice.

Good luck to everyone else doing them!

Hi Alex, please could you share any information regarding what was included in the online assessment. Thanks

It looks like no recorded video interview this time? At least the website says after online assessments, next stage is group assessment which is interesting. Based on that you'll probably need to score really really high in the aptitude tests to make it through (95th+ percentile) whereas before they let more through to the video interview and filtered out after that for group assessment.

Hi everyone,

how long after the cv part of the application did you get the email with the tests?.

About three days.

I applied on Sunday and was sent the tests on Tuesday (2 days).

I wouldn't give it too much thought, they're just doing rolling assessments so that when the deadline comes around they can immediately start scheduling for the next stage.

The longer you left it from the opening date, the higher the accumulation of applications became (ie. the waiting time relative to someone who applied Saturday/Sunday is not linear). Hope this helps?

Hi, what did the online assessments include? Thanks

Hi all,

Firstly good luck to everyone. What an amazing opportunity! I haven't got around to applying yet, but will next week. I'm just wondering if the tests are the same as previous years?

Thanks & good luck!

They are very similar to previous years.

Great news if there’s no online interviews. I find them pointless. It’s nothing like a face to face, and it’s not the best experience watching yourself talk.

Aptitude Tests
 

I applied, completing the form and CV on Monday via website. Since then, I have not received any link inviting me to complete the aptitude tests.

I would meet the basic requirements in terms of age, passport etc, just wondering if anyone is in the same boat?

On Monday, I also applied and received the invitation for online assessments on Tuesday.
Don't lose hope; hopefully, you'll receive yours this week.

Are you one of the previously successful cadets?

Applied today, been getting some really good experience as a TRC Flight dispatcher at my nearest airport. I think this is what I lacked with the tui program, not enough experience to prove how dedicated I said I am to the industry. Good luck to all!

If you go to the FAQ section for the program, it outlines the bond that will be in place. As expected, if you cancel employment after training with Aer Lingus, you'd be expected to pay the full course price.

I applied yesterday, have aviation experience and PPL. Haven't heard anything back yet.

Today is bank holiday in Ireland, that’s why I reckon no one hasn’t received any updates. Hopefully this week we’ll find out!

Applied yesterday and got the tests through today, fingers crossed!

Just checked my emails aswell. got test sent through yesterday. Went to my junk mails!
Guys be sure to check your junk aswell. :)