6 Brittania Cadetships up for grabs
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From: global
I mailed them yesterday too and no reply, I also phoned HR last week and they said it will be updated on their web page by the end of August but hey this is the 27th I suppose they still have another 4 days!! How long does it take them to reply???
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From: global
Another thread said that there is an ad in flight and that it has to be a hand written application, have spent the morning trying to get a copy of flight but am failing miserably. Is the magazine called flight or is it flight international??
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From: all over the place
Website Updated ages ago!!!!!!!!!!
If you wanna get picky, technically they aren't recruiting Pilots but idividuals who will train to be pilots.......did any of you guys scroll down on the recruitment section of Britannia's website??????
Part one failed me thinks ;-) and people were phoning them
From the website:
Pilot Sponsorship Scheme
This is a rare chance to realise your ambitions of becoming a pilot. We ’re launching our Pilot Sponsorship Scheme, and have places for six cadets.
Our Training provider is BAE Systems based in Jerez, Spain. Successful cadets will have a real opportunity to become a first class Pilot.
To be considered you ’ll be between the age of 19-26 on 1 February 2003. You must have a minimum of 3 A level passes including two of the following subjects; Maths, Physics, Economics and Chemistry. A degree in one of these subjects would be a distinct advantage.
Ideally, you ’ll have flying experience, and familiarisation of up to 30 hours. What we are really looking for are people, who can demonstrate real commitment, and who have consistently produced high standards in their experience to date.
The ability to be flexible, consider others within their teams and understand the changing world of Aviation and Tour Operations is essential. We are looking for people who have what it takes to be commanders of the future, whilst never forgetting the most important asset -customers.
You must have the right to reside and work within the UK plus a full valid passport with no restrictions. You must also have the ability to obtain a JAR Class one medical. Verification of the appropriate eye sight test will be required on application.
It takes real commitment and dedication to train to be a pilot. And it costs too. Over £50,000 in fact. But we ’re giving you the valuable opportunity to achieve your goals for much less. Invest £15,000 of your own money, and we will invest the rest in your future. Bonding arrangements will apply.
For an information pack please email [email protected]
All initial enquiries are handled by airline appointments.
Closing date: Tuesday 24 September 2002.
Interviewing will commence in September 2002.
Succeed and you ’ll start training in February 2003.
Click here to know more about sponsorships.
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There are two ways the 30hrs thing reads, one is more than thirty don't apply or alternatively I'd argue the "ideally" means they are flexible..........if you ain't in it you can't win it
Part one failed me thinks ;-) and people were phoning them
From the website:
Pilot Sponsorship Scheme
This is a rare chance to realise your ambitions of becoming a pilot. We ’re launching our Pilot Sponsorship Scheme, and have places for six cadets.
Our Training provider is BAE Systems based in Jerez, Spain. Successful cadets will have a real opportunity to become a first class Pilot.
To be considered you ’ll be between the age of 19-26 on 1 February 2003. You must have a minimum of 3 A level passes including two of the following subjects; Maths, Physics, Economics and Chemistry. A degree in one of these subjects would be a distinct advantage.
Ideally, you ’ll have flying experience, and familiarisation of up to 30 hours. What we are really looking for are people, who can demonstrate real commitment, and who have consistently produced high standards in their experience to date.
The ability to be flexible, consider others within their teams and understand the changing world of Aviation and Tour Operations is essential. We are looking for people who have what it takes to be commanders of the future, whilst never forgetting the most important asset -customers.
You must have the right to reside and work within the UK plus a full valid passport with no restrictions. You must also have the ability to obtain a JAR Class one medical. Verification of the appropriate eye sight test will be required on application.
It takes real commitment and dedication to train to be a pilot. And it costs too. Over £50,000 in fact. But we ’re giving you the valuable opportunity to achieve your goals for much less. Invest £15,000 of your own money, and we will invest the rest in your future. Bonding arrangements will apply.
For an information pack please email [email protected]
All initial enquiries are handled by airline appointments.
Closing date: Tuesday 24 September 2002.
Interviewing will commence in September 2002.
Succeed and you ’ll start training in February 2003.
Click here to know more about sponsorships.
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There are two ways the 30hrs thing reads, one is more than thirty don't apply or alternatively I'd argue the "ideally" means they are flexible..........if you ain't in it you can't win it
Last edited by BUDGIE; 27th August 2002 at 12:55.
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From: 180 Outhouse 20nm
For all those who want to know there is an advert in the job section of this weeks flight international.
Just out of interest why is it that all hell seems to break lose when a scheme comes up. Loads of you seem to be getting very wound up days before Britannia make an announcement.
If you cannot hadle this kind of situation with a little patience as WWW suggests how do you expect to progress without jepordising your own opportunites.
People should relax a little more all the energy spend on this thread by some will not have given them any advantage with Britannia.
Good Luck everyone!
Just out of interest why is it that all hell seems to break lose when a scheme comes up. Loads of you seem to be getting very wound up days before Britannia make an announcement.
If you cannot hadle this kind of situation with a little patience as WWW suggests how do you expect to progress without jepordising your own opportunites.
People should relax a little more all the energy spend on this thread by some will not have given them any advantage with Britannia.
Good Luck everyone!
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From: A PC!
You never know - the cadets may also do their JOC here - we have done them in the past for Britannia and are currently doing MyTravel and BA JOC's, too.
Proven record means that these folks can go straight onto jets - usually with no problems.
Let's all wait and see - at least someone is sponsoring cadets now!
Proven record means that these folks can go straight onto jets - usually with no problems.
Let's all wait and see - at least someone is sponsoring cadets now!
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just a small query with regards to the app. form,being,
on page 5 the form asks have you ever travelled by air?
then it asks to list all details.
do I assume I answer by detailing every single holiday ive ever taken with dates and destinations.
cheers.
on page 5 the form asks have you ever travelled by air?
then it asks to list all details.
do I assume I answer by detailing every single holiday ive ever taken with dates and destinations.
cheers.
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From: MAN
Not wanting to cause more arguments,
But the Flight International advert states ....
Ideally, you'll have flying experience, and farmilarisation of up to 30 hours.
Where does that say :
Requirements under 30 hours ?
And as said above the application asks for your hours too PPL and Solo etc.
Jonathan
But the Flight International advert states ....
Ideally, you'll have flying experience, and farmilarisation of up to 30 hours.
Where does that say :
Requirements under 30 hours ?
And as said above the application asks for your hours too PPL and Solo etc.
Jonathan
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From: South East
Does anyone really care what the set criteria for applying are (unless you plan to lie on the form).
I am going to send in the form with my PPL hours listed and with all my best attributes and if the application is rejected due to excess flying hours then OK thats tough. However if I get through then it certainly wasn't a waste of a stamp.
I am going to send in the form with my PPL hours listed and with all my best attributes and if the application is rejected due to excess flying hours then OK thats tough. However if I get through then it certainly wasn't a waste of a stamp.
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Well.... with regards to the question asking you to describe " ....Work completed that required technical skills or application of technical knowledge !?!". A fair question of course, but I'm intrigued as to how I am supposed to "attach supporting evidence" for my answer.
"... Include timescales, outcome and recognition (attach supporting evidence)". What do they want ? A print out of a couple of pages of Microsoft Planner/Excel signed by my boss !? Blimey.... Anyhow, does anybody have any idea of what the Brittania selection process is like for cadet sponsorship schemes ? I've sat the BA/BMI/BEA/Air2K tests, some passed some failed, and I'm just hoping this will be my year ! Got to be really, I'm getting on a bit now ! Unbelievable.. not even 30 and I feel like a coffin dodger
"... Include timescales, outcome and recognition (attach supporting evidence)". What do they want ? A print out of a couple of pages of Microsoft Planner/Excel signed by my boss !? Blimey.... Anyhow, does anybody have any idea of what the Brittania selection process is like for cadet sponsorship schemes ? I've sat the BA/BMI/BEA/Air2K tests, some passed some failed, and I'm just hoping this will be my year ! Got to be really, I'm getting on a bit now ! Unbelievable.. not even 30 and I feel like a coffin dodger
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From: Andover, Hampshire, UK
Hello!
Personally I cannot understand how a 15 page application helps anybody. I am currently with Britannia as Cabin crew and the selection process (yes there was one) was so much more logical. Granted the training was 6 weeks intensive rather than 60 odd weeks.
Any tips on filling in these wretched forms would be warmly received! Email direct or post here and I'll check back ([email protected]). I shall try and find a recently joined FO at work and get some help. The last form like this I filled in was BA's and didn't even get past the form stage! DOH!
Regards;
Graeme
Any tips on filling in these wretched forms would be warmly received! Email direct or post here and I'll check back ([email protected]). I shall try and find a recently joined FO at work and get some help. The last form like this I filled in was BA's and didn't even get past the form stage! DOH!
Regards;
Graeme
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From: moonbase alpha
Streamer,
As a cadet, until you have 1500 hours, you will start around £24000 and that rises in increments on hours achievement to around £32000. You will be a Second Officer.
Only when you have 1500 hours will you be promoted to First Officer. These scales kick off at about £36000. They rise to well over £50000 after an awful lot of years if you are never going to be in command.
All rough figures, but should help.
As a cadet, until you have 1500 hours, you will start around £24000 and that rises in increments on hours achievement to around £32000. You will be a Second Officer.
Only when you have 1500 hours will you be promoted to First Officer. These scales kick off at about £36000. They rise to well over £50000 after an awful lot of years if you are never going to be in command.
All rough figures, but should help.
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You ll get to fly the 76 only after a period of time which is I think a year minimum. Of course it will be only possible if you are based where there are 76s (LGW,MAN,BHX for example).
Now as far as base allocation is concerned this is how it woks for DEPs (not type rated).
You have to bid for it and this will be allocated by seniority. Of course on date of joining all the people on your course will have the same seniority so instead the company will look at your date of birth. The oldest getting first choice and the youngest last choice. Might sound unfair for the youngest one but the ailrine industry is very much based on senirority for whatever you will bid for during your career (promotion, bases, type,..).
Also on the day of base allocation not all on the list may be available so that's something else to spoil your plans to leave near mamma's house so she keep on delivering you free accomodation, free food and laundry
. A bummer I know 
As I said this is for DEPs but I suspect it won't be very much different for CEPs
Good luck all
Now as far as base allocation is concerned this is how it woks for DEPs (not type rated).
You have to bid for it and this will be allocated by seniority. Of course on date of joining all the people on your course will have the same seniority so instead the company will look at your date of birth. The oldest getting first choice and the youngest last choice. Might sound unfair for the youngest one but the ailrine industry is very much based on senirority for whatever you will bid for during your career (promotion, bases, type,..).
Also on the day of base allocation not all on the list may be available so that's something else to spoil your plans to leave near mamma's house so she keep on delivering you free accomodation, free food and laundry
. A bummer I know As I said this is for DEPs but I suspect it won't be very much different for CEPs
Good luck all
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From: England
Children! Children!
Blimey!!
I have read all the replies and its like a load of women fighting over the wedding boquet!!
I myself have well over the max stated and have many bad habits. But good experience so when these "babies" fall out of the sky because they haven't ever encountered severe turbulance (turbulence?) or severe cross wind landings; I'll be there waiting to take over.
And it will happen!!! (severe weather that is).
Best of luck to you all though!!
Soggy
(freight piolot of the future???? who knows).
"Good evening mailbags and parcels. My name is Captain Soggy....... etc).
I have read all the replies and its like a load of women fighting over the wedding boquet!!
I myself have well over the max stated and have many bad habits. But good experience so when these "babies" fall out of the sky because they haven't ever encountered severe turbulance (turbulence?) or severe cross wind landings; I'll be there waiting to take over.
And it will happen!!! (severe weather that is).
Best of luck to you all though!!
Soggy
(freight piolot of the future???? who knows).
"Good evening mailbags and parcels. My name is Captain Soggy....... etc).