A3222,

Sounds like the Jetstar Cadetship is a bit low brow for you. Have you thought about applying for the Mars One Mission?

The strangest thing about the whole process was being told at the part 2 assessment that 'your aviation experience has no bearing on today' (or words to that effect) and 'aviation experience will give you no advantage over other candidates.

Perhaps they just said that to create the impression of a level playing field for people with 0 flying hours. Or perhaps CAE truly did not care for any of your aviation experience.

Seems rather odd to me. 'Hi, we're interviewing you for a role as a pilot but we don't care about your experience as a pilot.'

It's an Ab Initio cadet program. They're assessing your soft skills (teamwork, communication, stress management...) to see if you have these basic attributes to become an effective part of an airline flight crew.

Having 5, 10, 20... hours now won't make much difference by the time you get checked to line.

I agree with you as far as flying hours are concerned. Although outside of your flying hours, your other aviation experience should certainly be relevant. School studies, experiences, exposure to the industry, volunteer work etc. Apparently all disregarded.

Where did you hear this from?

I applied for the program and everyone I met was studying something aviation related (eg dual degree in aviation and business, or had some flight hours) or involved in aviation in some other form (baggage handlers and flight attendants).

Got my SAT/ADAPT test coming up soon.
Can anyone give me a rundown of what it contains other than what it lists on their website? Like some example questions if you remember any?

In regards to the SAT testing, I never did physics; and my maths knowledge while excellent in high school, is no longer great unfortunately. What kind of questions can I expect to be asked? And is there any way I can study up?

Would you know when we get notified if we made it to part 2 or not? Has anyone already been notified?

Yeh, what do they know about the skillset required to operate in an airline. I've heard Georgina might be moving on soon, maybe that role would be more suitable given your obvious deep insight?

I sat my skills asesment on the 7th of September and the lady supervising the test said that it would take 3-4 weeks to get an email regarding whether you were successful or not. I'm assuming it'd be any day now that we'd here from Jetstar for those that sat the test about a month ago. Has anybody heard anything yet?

Lol. Its because skill, crm all that jazz can be taught and learnt over time. What they cannot teach or something that cannot be changed easily is your personality and attitude...

I agree with you sometimes the panel can be tedious but flying the plane is the easy part.

I also attended the assessments on September 7th and waiting to hear...

Same here lads. By looking at the ticketing on Eventbrite, they have opened up heaps more SAT testing sessions that span right until the end of October :)

I've been advised that no one will receive any advice until all the SAT assessments are complete. I believe the last assessments are booked for 18th Oct.

The group and individual interviews are more then likely going to occur late Nov/early Dec to allow HSC (or equivalent) exams to be completed.

Stretch:ok:

Has anyone received a response re: the group/individual interview stage yet?

Yup standard HR drivel that we have to use during interviews as well. I guess it just creates a level playing field by treating everyone as a numpty.

No, nothing yet myself...

I believe the last computer assessment day was scheduled for the 18th Oct. Candidates should find out shortly if they are invited to the next phase of the process.

Not me yet, I guess they’ll tell us if we haven’t progressed to the next stage aswell.

Congrats Spruce :ok: Do you mind me asking did you get a phone call or email?