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Yes, I saw a post on Facebook from Skyborne saying they are probably going to offer it out again in March, although I did also read I think, you can't re-apply within twelve months...
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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.
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I heard them say they had low tens of thousands of hits on the page about the scheme so expected a large number to apply. I wonder how many actually did apply and secondly, how many were realistic candidates.
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I won’t be saying and I don’t think anyone will be - if you’ve got an interview invite then go ahead and do it, it’s easy enough and doesn’t take long. It’s tough competition for only 70 spaces so to give others an advantage wouldn’t be a sensible thing to do.
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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.
"The Speedbird Pilot Academy application window is now closed and will reopen in Spring 2024."
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Online tests
Looks like the video interview deadline is for 1st October 23:59 for all regardless if you've received the online interview or not
If you've completed the tests and not received an invite for a video interview you've most likely not made it through!
If you've completed the tests and not received an invite for a video interview you've most likely not made it through!
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One of those things where you’ve got to step back and have perspective.
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.
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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Good morning all
A bit of a long shot but I was hoping to get peoples thoughts and hopefully some clarity about my application.
I received a rejection email this morning but I’m really puzzled as to why. I’m very confident I scored highly on the assessments, and in addition to that I have 2 degrees in engineering as well as 5 years experience in gas turbine design working on products that BA uses. However, to my surprise I have not been successful in the first stage.
None of the above entitles me to a job by any means, but I’m really not sure why I have been unsuccessful at such an early stage in the process, as I feel like I’ve ticked all of the boxes to at least go to interview.
The only thing was I didn’t upload my GCSE documents, as I didn’t have them to hand, but in place I uploaded my BEng and MSc diplomas. Do you think the system could have auto rejected given there were no GCSE evidence?
Again, I really don’t want this to come across as entitled, I just feel I performed very strongly on the assessment and have a good set of experience which is all they have seen at this stage - so I’m really confused why I have been unsuccessful at the first stage.
any thoughts on the situation would be really appreciated.
A bit of a long shot but I was hoping to get peoples thoughts and hopefully some clarity about my application.
I received a rejection email this morning but I’m really puzzled as to why. I’m very confident I scored highly on the assessments, and in addition to that I have 2 degrees in engineering as well as 5 years experience in gas turbine design working on products that BA uses. However, to my surprise I have not been successful in the first stage.
None of the above entitles me to a job by any means, but I’m really not sure why I have been unsuccessful at such an early stage in the process, as I feel like I’ve ticked all of the boxes to at least go to interview.
The only thing was I didn’t upload my GCSE documents, as I didn’t have them to hand, but in place I uploaded my BEng and MSc diplomas. Do you think the system could have auto rejected given there were no GCSE evidence?
Again, I really don’t want this to come across as entitled, I just feel I performed very strongly on the assessment and have a good set of experience which is all they have seen at this stage - so I’m really confused why I have been unsuccessful at the first stage.
any thoughts on the situation would be really appreciated.
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Good morning all
A bit of a long shot but I was hoping to get peoples thoughts and hopefully some clarity about my application.
I received a rejection email this morning but I’m really puzzled as to why. I’m very confident I scored highly on the assessments, and in addition to that I have 2 degrees in engineering as well as 5 years experience in gas turbine design working on products that BA uses. However, to my surprise I have not been successful in the first stage.
None of the above entitles me to a job by any means, but I’m really not sure why I have been unsuccessful at such an early stage in the process, as I feel like I’ve ticked all of the boxes to at least go to interview.
The only thing was I didn’t upload my GCSE documents, as I didn’t have them to hand, but in place I uploaded my BEng and MSc diplomas. Do you think the system could have auto rejected given there were no GCSE evidence?
Again, I really don’t want this to come across as entitled, I just feel I performed very strongly on the assessment and have a good set of experience which is all they have seen at this stage - so I’m really confused why I have been unsuccessful at the first stage.
any thoughts on the situation would be really appreciated.
A bit of a long shot but I was hoping to get peoples thoughts and hopefully some clarity about my application.
I received a rejection email this morning but I’m really puzzled as to why. I’m very confident I scored highly on the assessments, and in addition to that I have 2 degrees in engineering as well as 5 years experience in gas turbine design working on products that BA uses. However, to my surprise I have not been successful in the first stage.
None of the above entitles me to a job by any means, but I’m really not sure why I have been unsuccessful at such an early stage in the process, as I feel like I’ve ticked all of the boxes to at least go to interview.
The only thing was I didn’t upload my GCSE documents, as I didn’t have them to hand, but in place I uploaded my BEng and MSc diplomas. Do you think the system could have auto rejected given there were no GCSE evidence?
Again, I really don’t want this to come across as entitled, I just feel I performed very strongly on the assessment and have a good set of experience which is all they have seen at this stage - so I’m really confused why I have been unsuccessful at the first stage.
any thoughts on the situation would be really appreciated.
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Good morning all
A bit of a long shot but I was hoping to get peoples thoughts and hopefully some clarity about my application.
I received a rejection email this morning but I’m really puzzled as to why. I’m very confident I scored highly on the assessments, and in addition to that I have 2 degrees in engineering as well as 5 years experience in gas turbine design working on products that BA uses. However, to my surprise I have not been successful in the first stage.
None of the above entitles me to a job by any means, but I’m really not sure why I have been unsuccessful at such an early stage in the process, as I feel like I’ve ticked all of the boxes to at least go to interview.
The only thing was I didn’t upload my GCSE documents, as I didn’t have them to hand, but in place I uploaded my BEng and MSc diplomas. Do you think the system could have auto rejected given there were no GCSE evidence?
Again, I really don’t want this to come across as entitled, I just feel I performed very strongly on the assessment and have a good set of experience which is all they have seen at this stage - so I’m really confused why I have been unsuccessful at the first stage.
any thoughts on the situation would be really appreciated.
A bit of a long shot but I was hoping to get peoples thoughts and hopefully some clarity about my application.
I received a rejection email this morning but I’m really puzzled as to why. I’m very confident I scored highly on the assessments, and in addition to that I have 2 degrees in engineering as well as 5 years experience in gas turbine design working on products that BA uses. However, to my surprise I have not been successful in the first stage.
None of the above entitles me to a job by any means, but I’m really not sure why I have been unsuccessful at such an early stage in the process, as I feel like I’ve ticked all of the boxes to at least go to interview.
The only thing was I didn’t upload my GCSE documents, as I didn’t have them to hand, but in place I uploaded my BEng and MSc diplomas. Do you think the system could have auto rejected given there were no GCSE evidence?
Again, I really don’t want this to come across as entitled, I just feel I performed very strongly on the assessment and have a good set of experience which is all they have seen at this stage - so I’m really confused why I have been unsuccessful at the first stage.
any thoughts on the situation would be really appreciated.
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Good morning all
A bit of a long shot but I was hoping to get peoples thoughts and hopefully some clarity about my application.
I received a rejection email this morning but I’m really puzzled as to why. I’m very confident I scored highly on the assessments, and in addition to that I have 2 degrees in engineering as well as 5 years experience in gas turbine design working on products that BA uses. However, to my surprise I have not been successful in the first stage.
None of the above entitles me to a job by any means, but I’m really not sure why I have been unsuccessful at such an early stage in the process, as I feel like I’ve ticked all of the boxes to at least go to interview.
The only thing was I didn’t upload my GCSE documents, as I didn’t have them to hand, but in place I uploaded my BEng and MSc diplomas. Do you think the system could have auto rejected given there were no GCSE evidence?
Again, I really don’t want this to come across as entitled, I just feel I performed very strongly on the assessment and have a good set of experience which is all they have seen at this stage - so I’m really confused why I have been unsuccessful at the first stage.
any thoughts on the situation would be really appreciated.
A bit of a long shot but I was hoping to get peoples thoughts and hopefully some clarity about my application.
I received a rejection email this morning but I’m really puzzled as to why. I’m very confident I scored highly on the assessments, and in addition to that I have 2 degrees in engineering as well as 5 years experience in gas turbine design working on products that BA uses. However, to my surprise I have not been successful in the first stage.
None of the above entitles me to a job by any means, but I’m really not sure why I have been unsuccessful at such an early stage in the process, as I feel like I’ve ticked all of the boxes to at least go to interview.
The only thing was I didn’t upload my GCSE documents, as I didn’t have them to hand, but in place I uploaded my BEng and MSc diplomas. Do you think the system could have auto rejected given there were no GCSE evidence?
Again, I really don’t want this to come across as entitled, I just feel I performed very strongly on the assessment and have a good set of experience which is all they have seen at this stage - so I’m really confused why I have been unsuccessful at the first stage.
any thoughts on the situation would be really appreciated.
That said, having experienced the online assessments this time around will only set you up for success next time, so take heart in that. You can use your experience to direct your prep in the future.
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I agree with Aj2017, given how competetive the programme is I don't think failing to upload your documents when they asked would have helped your case. The uploading files section did only state GCSEs, not diplomas. Maybe next year?
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It said to upload them and you didn’t - so yes it probably was because of that. If I was a recruiter looking at that on an application I would think they couldn’t follow instructions and reject it. This may sound harsh and I don’t mean it to be that way! Equally, if they have had a person read your CV or answer to the question it could be based upon that.
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It said to upload them and you didn’t - so yes it probably was because of that. If I was a recruiter looking at that on an application I would think they couldn’t follow instructions and reject it. This may sound harsh and I don’t mean it to be that way! Equally, if they have had a person read your CV or answer to the question it could be based upon that.
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All I can say is I didn’t upload any certificates and still made it to video interview as I meet the GCSE requirements. The job description specifically said: If you have equivalent qualifications, please upload your certificates and we will gain the equivalency’s from ECCTIS. meaning only people who do not hold gcses but have equivalent qualifications should have uploaded their certificates.
