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Old 26th May 2018, 11:59
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Originally Posted by Frostmourn
And heard back anything?
I got an email last week saying I was short-listed for the video stage and I submitted my videos yesterday.
Fingers crossed for now; We will likely find out if we made the cut for an assessment day in late June.
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Old 30th May 2018, 09:11
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Originally Posted by CloudMusterer
I got an email last week saying I was short-listed for the video stage and I submitted my videos yesterday.
Fingers crossed for now; We will likely find out if we made the cut for an assessment day in late June.
I sent my video application 3 days ago. The suspense is going to kill m wasiting. Goodluck!
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Old 2nd Jun 2018, 07:59
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Does anybody know anything about the accommodation on site? I'm married so would be interested in finding out if my wife and I will need to be separated for the training.
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Old 5th Jun 2018, 10:20
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theres no option for partners to live in at FTA
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Old 7th Jun 2018, 09:40
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Has anyone kept receiving the email asking for them to send their videos through. I've now received it 3 times in as many days.
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Old 8th Jun 2018, 13:57
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Originally Posted by DoubleDiamond
Has anyone kept receiving the email asking for them to send their videos through. I've now received it 3 times in as many days.
I only received it once. Perhaps you should make sure they actually received your videos? I got an email back from flipbase saying my videos were successfully sent to virgin just after I submitted them.
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Old 9th Jun 2018, 00:28
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Originally Posted by CloudMusterer
I only received it once. Perhaps you should make sure they actually received your videos? I got an email back from flipbase saying my videos were successfully sent to virgin just after I submitted them.
Yeah not a bad idea CM. I've sent them twice and received the flip base notification twice. If I get it a fourth time ill send them an email. Now hurry up and wait I guess.
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Old 15th Jun 2018, 04:02
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I sent my Questions in last sunday, what do you guys reckon is the waiting time for a response
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Old 17th Jun 2018, 07:09
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Originally Posted by harrisonicboom1
I sent my Questions in last sunday, what do you guys reckon is the waiting time for a response
The website says we'll know if we made the cut for an assessment day 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. So I would think sometime between the 2nd of July and the 14th of July.
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Old 18th Jun 2018, 07:06
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Got a response back from VA today,
Unfortunately didn't get thru to the next stage, wasn't expecting it due to the BS quota, look forward to the next round
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Old 18th Jun 2018, 07:45
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Well,

Got the rejection email today. 2nd year in a row I have been unsuccessful. Last year I didn't even get to video stage. This year I did. Maybe next year I'll get to group assessments. So disappointing but I keep trying & I keep flying. I just hope that one day a window will open if not a door.

It hurts so much when you put your heart and soul into something, and deep down you know you have what it takes to be a good pilot. I tried to communicate this through my application, resume and video but they seemed to be looking for something else too. I would be grateful if anyone here could provide some feedback or advice on how I can better myself to become the candidate that airline HR are looking for. Good luck to everyone else.
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Old 18th Jun 2018, 08:02
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Originally Posted by Kranz
Well,

Got the rejection email today. 2nd year in a row I have been unsuccessful. Last year I didn't even get to video stage. This year I did. Maybe next year I'll get to group assessments. So disappointing but I keep trying & I keep flying. I just hope that one day a window will open if not a door.

It hurts so much when you put your heart and soul into something, and deep down you know you have what it takes to be a good pilot. I tried to communicate this through my application, resume and video but they seemed to be looking for something else too. I would be grateful if anyone here could provide some feedback or advice on how I can better myself to become the candidate that airline HR are looking for. Good luck to everyone else.
Sorry to hear that mate. Like many of the others in this thread have said, don't take it as a bad commentary on yourself; no-one knows what they are looking for. If I don't get through this year my plan is to get my ratings and head north for a couple of years to gain some command time. Work and hard and it will happen to you in the end.

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Old 18th Jun 2018, 10:21
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Originally Posted by Kranz
Well,

Got the rejection email today. 2nd year in a row I have been unsuccessful. Last year I didn't even get to video stage. This year I did. Maybe next year I'll get to group assessments. So disappointing but I keep trying & I keep flying. I just hope that one day a window will open if not a door.

It hurts so much when you put your heart and soul into something, and deep down you know you have what it takes to be a good pilot. I tried to communicate this through my application, resume and video but they seemed to be looking for something else too. I would be grateful if anyone here could provide some feedback or advice on how I can better myself to become the candidate that airline HR are looking for. Good luck to everyone else.
I too got the rejection email, though I am a little more gutted as I made it through to the Assessment Day in last year's application process. I did declare this in the initial application and actually received more worthwhile support with my networks in regards to tweaking my resume, cover letter and how to answer the video application questions. My mind will be left wondering for a while - you might be onto something Kranz.
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Old 19th Jun 2018, 10:54
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I have gotten the rejection email twice now in two days. Feels like its just being rubbed in with another kick in the guts, although I'm sure its not intentional. Rather disappointing result but I will keep applying until someone makes me stop.

Originally Posted by harrisonicboom1
Got a response back from VA today,
Unfortunately didn't get thru to the next stage, wasn't expecting it due to the BS quota, look forward to the next round
Well this supposed quota that some people are talking about didn't work for me, so chin up. There were just better candidates that more accurately articulated why they were the best picks.
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Old 19th Jun 2018, 23:48
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Originally Posted by Birna
I have gotten the rejection email twice now in two days. Feels like its just being rubbed in with another kick in the guts, although I'm sure its not intentional.
Last year they sent out an email inviting everyone to the assessment centres after they had already rejected 90% of them. This year they are telling everyone 'no' twice. We go to all the effort to make a professional, quality, accurate application and resume, and upload videos to the best of our ability and the clowns there cant even perform basic HR administration tasks. It adds to the frustration substantially but at the end of the day it wont change your attitude to wanting to be a pilot or securing a job with an airline if that's what you really want.

All I can do is fly to the best of my ability every time and incrementally get better. Eventually, I will have the practical skills, knowledge and capability to be a commercial pilot. whether that translates into a paid job is, in some respects, out of my control. I just need to focus on the bit that I can control and attempt to make it as attractive to employers as possible. Again, the frustration is that it is never entirely clear what those employers are looking for however the enjoyment of flying is enough for me to keep doing it. Good luck all.
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Old 21st Jun 2018, 01:23
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Rumour is once Borghetti steps down the cadetship will be wound up.
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Old 21st Jun 2018, 01:50
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Rumour is once Borghetti steps down the cadetship will be wound up.
Jesus. Where will the remaining 6 pilots come from each year?
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Old 21st Jun 2018, 09:43
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What will they do with the 3 ATR pilots that are left when they ditch that aircraft!!!!
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Old 22nd Jun 2018, 01:21
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Pilotchute - how solid is that rumour? Is it as solid as the rumour that JB is already getting forced out the door?
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Old 22nd Jun 2018, 10:10
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I have it on good advice that Virgin will be consolidating it's operations to shore up its bottom line. It has fingers in too many pies.

It's going to be focusing on things that make money and not wasting any more time on new ventures or things that aren't core business.

A number or middle management will go too.

He will hang on to the very end.
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