Speedbird Pilot Academy - Funded
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Hi, applied yesterday and completed the three initial exams. Just wondering when I will be notified on any further interview or assessments. Is it usually instant or does it take a few days. I completed my Maths exams and only received the checking exam an hour after completion. Any advice, help or update would be massively appreciated lol! been sat on the edge of my seat all day!
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Congrats to all who have made it through so far! I submitted my video interview on Saturday - definitely feel like I fluffed it at some points but these things happen!
Hoping that they will be reviewing them this week and we'll see some next round invites go out!
Hoping that they will be reviewing them this week and we'll see some next round invites go out!
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Video Interview Deadline?
Hi guys, I received the invite for the Video Interview. But the email has no details such as deadline etc. Does anyone know when this has to do be done by? I’m afraid to click the link and start the process. Thanks
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Congratulations to those who are still in the application process. I made it through the 3 tests last week, but then a few days later received the dreaded ‘thanks but no thanks’ email.
Out of interest, for those of you who have successfully made it through to the interview, do you already work in the aviation industry or in a different field?
Many thanks and best of luck for the rest of the assessments!
Out of interest, for those of you who have successfully made it through to the interview, do you already work in the aviation industry or in a different field?
Many thanks and best of luck for the rest of the assessments!
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Had my email for video interview today. Curious as to whether everyone who passed the assessments got the video interview request.
Also, slightly off topic, but I wonder how many people in total applied for the scheme...
Also, slightly off topic, but I wonder how many people in total applied for the scheme...
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I agree it’s unlikely the CV/250 words have been assessed yet.
I need to compete my video interview some time this week.
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It’s probably absolutely fine to have, days of being discriminated against for haircuts are more or less over in the industry.
But given it could be a once in a lifetime opportunity to totally change the trajectory of your working life, would you want even the slightest nagging doubt that you’d not got the job because you hadn’t just had a haircut and a shave?
Same for suits etc. There’s a 40 year career with one of the best employers in the uk (let alone airlines) on offer, and people seem to be deciding whether they can be bothered to a jacket on or not.
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Cant see it being looked at at all to be honest, as long as what you have is clean and tidy that’s what would count. Plenty of pilots have short beards these days. BA pride themselves on the professional image and if someone doesn’t do that in an interview then it probably won’t go in their favour.
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Attention to this kind of thing matters - it’s why BA will have invested a tidy sum in the well produced document telling you what is acceptable.
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The mantra for airline interviews was always: dark suit, white shirt, red tie and either clean shaven or a well groomed/clipped beard and a conservative hair cut. With minor alterations for your own gender identify/religious requirements of course, I fail to see how this isn’t just as applicable today.
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Next opportunity
I was sadly unsuccessful, although it showed me where my weaknesses are and I plan on doing something about it.
I would just like some confirmation from someone, anyone, that they’re going to offer this opportunity again?!
Is it yearly? I read somewhere about six months but can’t find it now. Any advice is appreciated.
I would just like some confirmation from someone, anyone, that they’re going to offer this opportunity again?!
Is it yearly? I read somewhere about six months but can’t find it now. Any advice is appreciated.