Speedbird Pilot Academy - Funded
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From: Italy
Boyz, need info please
Hi guys. I am an italian guy who noticed this amazing opportunity offered by BA just a few days ago. Unfortunately, I am italian and I cannot afford to live in London for more than six months, therefore I was wondering if I still have zero possibilities to enter the academy. Like TUI, I thought BA would pay for accomodation, but it seems it doesn't... especially for non-UK-citizens. My dream just got destroyed for the third time.
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From: London
The online tests are cascading tests, meaning you can only progress to the next one if you've passed the previous one. I know someone who received a rejection email within minutes of not passing the maths test.
Take your time and practice, don't rush to complete the application! You don't win any prizes for finishing first.
Good luck everyone!
Take your time and practice, don't rush to complete the application! You don't win any prizes for finishing first.
Good luck everyone!
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From: Sussex
I have just competed the maths test every time I clocked next it wouldn’t load the next question for 5 seconds only managed to complete 18 questions out of the 25. U haven’t received any email saying I’ve been unsuccessful and it has been 30 minutes since I timed out the session. Wondering if I should send an email? Any thoughts on what happening?
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From: London
I have just competed the maths test every time I clocked next it wouldn’t load the next question for 5 seconds only managed to complete 18 questions out of the 25. U haven’t received any email saying I’ve been unsuccessful and it has been 30 minutes since I timed out the session. Wondering if I should send an email? Any thoughts on what happening?
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From: London
Hi guys. I am an italian guy who noticed this amazing opportunity offered by BA just a few days ago. Unfortunately, I am italian and I cannot afford to live in London for more than six months, therefore I was wondering if I still have zero possibilities to enter the academy. Like TUI, I thought BA would pay for accomodation, but it seems it doesn't... especially for non-UK-citizens. My dream just got destroyed for the third time.
Further, you also have the ability to express a preferred flight school during your application, so it is possible that you could end up completing your training with FTE Jerez in Spain before moving to be based in the UK once qualified. And, of course, the ‘fully funded’ aspect applies whether you end up training with Skyborne or FTE Jerez.
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From: uk
When you submit your application is there a timescale for when to sit the tests? I've been up all night on the application and also due to internet issues and don't fancy sitting it in the morning? So shall I wait a little to submit the application?
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From: London
I thought that the tests were pretty simple in comparison to the applicants they will get. But then again British airways have said it’s going to be mostly attitude and personality over technicality
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From: Brisbane
Hi everyone,
I went to high school in Australia but am a UK citizen and living in the UK. Can anyone advise whether I can submit my Australian high school results or would I need to get them converted to GCSE equivalent somehow?
Wish you all good luck in the application, cheers.
I went to high school in Australia but am a UK citizen and living in the UK. Can anyone advise whether I can submit my Australian high school results or would I need to get them converted to GCSE equivalent somehow?
Wish you all good luck in the application, cheers.
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checking test was okay, can’t revise much for it
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