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i went for interview in sydney we got told they are now interviewing 22-25 people a week and theres only 14 places a month available
so aprox 14% odds on getting in good luck to every1 interviewing and study up about the company
so aprox 14% odds on getting in good luck to every1 interviewing and study up about the company
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Guys and Girls,
This is my first post, but hopefuly this may clear up a few queries for you all.
I have just been offered a conditional spot on the traineeship providing I complete my ATPL's (I haven't done any subjects yet) and get my IFR renewal done.
Sim ride was in a 747-300, there was no indication this was going to change anytime soon.
Interview was mainly personallity based (a lot about conflict situations, strenghts etc) with a few questions IFR AIP based, a couple on QL and a few on aircraft (the ones you fly and -8).
I applied in early Feb, completed online aptitude testing by
March 10. Contacted for an interview late March, sim/interview late April and advised of acceptance today.
Ona personal level I am mid thirties, have 300 hrs, MECIR (not current) no ATPL's and havent been employed in the industry for years.
Hope this clears up a few points for you all.
This is my first post, but hopefuly this may clear up a few queries for you all.
I have just been offered a conditional spot on the traineeship providing I complete my ATPL's (I haven't done any subjects yet) and get my IFR renewal done.
Sim ride was in a 747-300, there was no indication this was going to change anytime soon.
Interview was mainly personallity based (a lot about conflict situations, strenghts etc) with a few questions IFR AIP based, a couple on QL and a few on aircraft (the ones you fly and -8).
I applied in early Feb, completed online aptitude testing by
March 10. Contacted for an interview late March, sim/interview late April and advised of acceptance today.
Ona personal level I am mid thirties, have 300 hrs, MECIR (not current) no ATPL's and havent been employed in the industry for years.
Hope this clears up a few points for you all.
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Yes. Some pilots fail the psych and on your report,
the words, 'DO NOT PROCEED' are printed on.
Other than that, pilots who have yet to have their
interviews are invited for the sim.
So, I'm assuming the psych is pretty important.
the words, 'DO NOT PROCEED' are printed on.
Other than that, pilots who have yet to have their
interviews are invited for the sim.
So, I'm assuming the psych is pretty important.
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Thanks mplyz250, I am in a similar situation to you. Reason I ask bout sim is because I have been sent figures for D8. Should I expect any last minute changes? Did they inform you straight away? Cheers
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Hmmm,
For a rumour network we really need to get some facts back into the equation.
The Traineeship sim ride was being done in the 743 sim. It has recently been migrated to the Q400, which is now up and running. Therefore, if you've been sent Q400 data, that's what applies as that is the sim you will be doing your assessment in. You will not be given any last minute changes as that is not the design of the assessment. Memorise and use whatever you've been sent. It couldn't be any easier.
MuffinWhatever, the correct terminology we use is NFA = No Further Action, and this is not printed on the results. The results are sent out to the various employers and are reviewed to the individual company standards. I should point out that there is no "pass or fail", merely a grade. Whether that grade is acceptable is decided by the client airline.
If you are unsuccessful in the S&P, you will not get to do the interview or sim.
For a rumour network we really need to get some facts back into the equation.
The Traineeship sim ride was being done in the 743 sim. It has recently been migrated to the Q400, which is now up and running. Therefore, if you've been sent Q400 data, that's what applies as that is the sim you will be doing your assessment in. You will not be given any last minute changes as that is not the design of the assessment. Memorise and use whatever you've been sent.
It couldn't be any easier.MuffinWhatever, the correct terminology we use is NFA = No Further Action, and this is not printed on the results. The results are sent out to the various employers and are reviewed to the individual company standards. I should point out that there is no "pass or fail", merely a grade. Whether that grade is acceptable is decided by the client airline.
If you are unsuccessful in the S&P, you will not get to do the interview or sim.
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No I didn't hear straight away. One guy in my session heard the next day over the phone. I recieved a letter in the post today confirming my acceptance.
The Q400 sim has only just come on line so it would make sense they use this for the sim sessions. I would say it would be slightly easier than the 743 as you are not chasing power settings for 4 engines and as the 743 is configured at 180000kg is is probably significantly harder to manouvre than the Q400. If you have been sent spec's for the Q400 then there wont be any suprises.
Best of luck
The Q400 sim has only just come on line so it would make sense they use this for the sim sessions. I would say it would be slightly easier than the 743 as you are not chasing power settings for 4 engines and as the 743 is configured at 180000kg is is probably significantly harder to manouvre than the Q400. If you have been sent spec's for the Q400 then there wont be any suprises.
Best of luck
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just a quick question about the 'online pysch test' - is it the same as mainline's stage 2 assessment?
If it is, what is stopping someone 'recording' the online test so to speak, and dishing it out to the dudes who are going for mainline stage 2?
i spoke to someone who has been through the traineeship testing and they say that the online test was the same as 'Practice Pyschometric Assessment Leaflet' found on mainline's website under the employment section...
If it is, what is stopping someone 'recording' the online test so to speak, and dishing it out to the dudes who are going for mainline stage 2?
i spoke to someone who has been through the traineeship testing and they say that the online test was the same as 'Practice Pyschometric Assessment Leaflet' found on mainline's website under the employment section...
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Hey guys,
Just got back from doing the Interview and Sim in Sydney. The instructor told us he does 3 groups of 5 in the 747-300 per week and they are putting through another 5 per week on the dash 8 for testing. Sim is Lots of fun. If anyone wants to know more PM me. Waiting to hear if i got in now.
Coops
Just got back from doing the Interview and Sim in Sydney. The instructor told us he does 3 groups of 5 in the 747-300 per week and they are putting through another 5 per week on the dash 8 for testing. Sim is Lots of fun. If anyone wants to know more PM me. Waiting to hear if i got in now.
Coops
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I have noticed it has been a few days without a post of someone with a job offer or a tale to tell? So who recently has progressed through the process whether it be an interview or job offer etc. I would like to hear your stories?
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Hmmm,
For a rumour network we really need to get some facts back into the equation.
The Traineeship sim ride was being done in the 743 sim. It has recently been migrated to the Q400, which is now up and running. Therefore, if you've been sent Q400 data, that's what applies as that is the sim you will be doing your assessment in. You will not be given any last minute changes as that is not the design of the assessment. Memorise and use whatever you've been sent. It couldn't be any easier.
MuffinWhatever, the correct terminology we use is NFA = No Further Action, and this is not printed on the results. The results are sent out to the various employers and are reviewed to the individual company standards. I should point out that there is no "pass or fail", merely a grade. Whether that grade is acceptable is decided by the client airline.
If you are unsuccessful in the S&P, you will not get to do the interview or sim.
For a rumour network we really need to get some facts back into the equation.
The Traineeship sim ride was being done in the 743 sim. It has recently been migrated to the Q400, which is now up and running. Therefore, if you've been sent Q400 data, that's what applies as that is the sim you will be doing your assessment in. You will not be given any last minute changes as that is not the design of the assessment. Memorise and use whatever you've been sent.
It couldn't be any easier.MuffinWhatever, the correct terminology we use is NFA = No Further Action, and this is not printed on the results. The results are sent out to the various employers and are reviewed to the individual company standards. I should point out that there is no "pass or fail", merely a grade. Whether that grade is acceptable is decided by the client airline.
If you are unsuccessful in the S&P, you will not get to do the interview or sim.
something completely different
Good luck to those on the Q400. It's a brand new sim that was installed not too long ago. I can't wait to see the 787 sim when it arrives.
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That's nice to hear that the Q400 sim is brand .......
I got a question for those who have already done the interview. What kind of management questions did they ask you regarding the corporation. I am just nervous because I can't find any information regarding their management side.
Thanks in advance,
Adam
I got a question for those who have already done the interview. What kind of management questions did they ask you regarding the corporation. I am just nervous because I can't find any information regarding their management side.
Thanks in advance,
Adam
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Has anyone who did there interviews last week heard anything yet? I did mine last week and still havent heard. Not being impatient just would like to know if anyone has heard yet?
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SHL tests
I found that the actual online test was comparitively easier than the example test from shl. Maybe they were extremely hard and I was too thick to see it!!
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Has anyone who did there interviews last week heard anything yet? I did mine last week and still havent heard. Not being impatient just would like to know if anyone has heard yet?