Speedbird Pilot Academy - Funded

[PPRuNeUser0195]

Originally Posted by GolfAlphaKilo

I did my interview on the 29th and haven't seen anything yet. Assume they were already reviewing entries before the deadline, hence the quick invites to those who submitted early.

I submitted mine on the 23rd and not heard anything back yet either way sadly!

[Pilotguy85]

Still waiting, submitted on Thur! Has anyone received a rejection? Assume most are FTE Jerez and not SkyBorne?

[Mystic64]

just wondering did you put a prefrence down for either becuase Ive put my prefrence down for skyborne and not heard anything as of yet either

[JustStartingPPL]

I dread to think of how much competition there is. I would've loved to apply if I did better in school. However, I'm not sure my stack of Cs would suffice. Self-funded is gonna have to be my way

[Speed_Alive_V1]

Originally Posted by Iracer3000

Is there anyone who knows someone who has been rejected from going to the assesment day at waterside? Also another question for people that have been accepted, was there an amount of spaces open for those 2 days shown of was there no limit shown, and so yeah how many?

Just saw two days open, to choose one. It didn't say numbers just offered two options. Don't know anyone with a reject email yet. I'll be travelling the night before to stay nearby Heathrow for the early 08:30 start.

[Iracer3000]

And did you get FTE Jerez? Because I feel like they still need to do the Skyborn applications.

[GolfWhiskyKilo]

Originally Posted by Iracer3000

And did you get FTE Jerez? Because I feel like they still need to do the Skyborn applications.

I selected no preference and I’ve not heard either way yet.

[DarkLord1]

Originally Posted by Speed_Alive_V1

Just saw two days open, to choose one. It didn't say numbers just offered two options. Don't know anyone with a reject email yet. I'll be travelling the night before to stay nearby Heathrow for the early 08:30 start.

Was that for Skyborne or FTE?

[Jamestl]

No email here. I’ve checked the Career Portal for an update too, just in case.

I haven’t been checking my emails every 5 minutes of course 👀

[nirip27]

Nothing has yet been received from my side either. Tbh, I'm not really too sure how much our flight school preference affects the application. I don't believe they would have separated the applications into different flight schools yet unless both schools have a vastly different selection process? even if one put down skyborne as preference, they could still end up with fte jerez etc or visa versa id imagine.

[AeroStratos]

Out of interest, what was everyones Motivations/Reasons to go for Skyborne vs FTEJerez?

[Jamestl]

Originally Posted by AeroStratos

Out of interest, what was everyones Motivations/Reasons to go for Skyborne vs FTEJerez?

I’ve spent a bit of time at Jerez so I know the place and the area (pre-Covid my wife did ATCO training there) and it’d mean occasional travel home/visits to Spain are possible during training which would add a bit of stability to life.

Skyborne would be an interesting experience living State-side, but seeing my wife & home/life would be difficult!

[PPRuNeUser0195]

I selected Skyborne as I’ve got a young child, and the additional more time in the U.K. would mean being able to spend more time with her during training. To be honest if I ended up at Jerez I wouldn’t mind as you can get an easyJet flight back for about £100 anyway.

[Jamestl]

Invited to Waterside!

A choice of 4 dates next week for FTE Jerez assessments.

Suddenly feels very real, I best start brushing up on the maths - aptitude tests haven’t featured in my life for quite some time!

Advice on where to park?

[BudgieWings]

Originally Posted by Jamestl

Advice on where to park?

Should be ample parking at Waterside

[Iracer3000]

Originally Posted by Jamestl

Invited to Waterside!

A choice of 4 dates next week for FTE Jerez assessments.

Suddenly feels very real, I best start brushing up on the maths - aptitude tests haven’t featured in my life for quite some time!

Advice on where to park?

When did you get this Email Uk Time? Congrats Btw

[Jamestl]

Originally Posted by Iracer3000

When did you get this Email Uk Time?

2027h

[Airplane987]

Originally Posted by Jamestl

2027h

Congrats man, let us know how you do. Surprised I still haven't heard from any Skyborne candidates, but I don't know how much of an effect that would have on BA's response time!

[Iracer3000]

Originally Posted by Jamestl

2027h

Pfffffff This making me more nervous but will see havent recieved anything yet

[Clearmyside]

Originally Posted by Jamestl

Invited to Waterside!

A choice of 4 dates next week for FTE Jerez assessments.

Suddenly feels very real, I best start brushing up on the maths - aptitude tests haven’t featured in my life for quite some time!

Advice on where to park?

I'm going long stay t5 and bus! You and me both on the maths, good luck and congrats