Speedbird Pilot Academy - Funded

[Cessna144]

Hi i've not seen any information regarding a webinar for this year, could anyone send the link please?

[szi]

Anyone have an idea of the future dates that BA will open the speedbird program?

[Clearedfortkof]

I believe I recently have read on social media that they will open it soon.

[OpticFS]

I’ve seen online too however I did message the places I saw it and they were on about supporting the self sponsored pathway which meant they offered their training at a lower price

[martinbryson]

about 2 weeks after the checking test i was invited to the video interview
passed that and was asked to get in to one of the ATO'S and once ive done that to let them know and then they will invite me for the tech testing
currently waiting for my skyborne interview
tbh the tech testing is the part im most nervous about dont really have much experience with those kinds of things

[edotmdot]

BA Speedbird program starting date

Hello everybody!
I'm now in my last semester for a Degree in Aerospace Engineering and I plan to graduate in March 2025. Is it worth to apply now on April 16th? Or should I wait for a possible turn next year?

[VariablePitchP]

Originally Posted by edotmdot

Hello everybody!
I'm now in my last semester for a Degree in Aerospace Engineering and I plan to graduate in March 2025. Is it worth to apply now on April 16th? Or should I wait for a possible turn next year?

Is you aim in life to become a BA pilot? If so absolutely 100% apply, you’d be insane not to.

Would it mean you possibly have to look at other options to complete the degree? Maybe. But they do exist, and if you get on the scheme you’re not using any part of your degree at any point in your working career anyway. So frankly it just doesn’t matter if you finish it or not.

Far better to decide with an offer in hand than not apply and regret it.

[A320R348]

Here we go again...! Interesting that are you willing to be considered for Cityflyer is a question now

[FuturePilot_123]

No mention of having ATPLs in the eligibility criteria.

Can someone confirm if you can apply with some ATPLs on this occasion? Thanks

[Dopsonj]

Originally Posted by FuturePilot_123

No mention of having ATPLs in the eligibility criteria.

Can someone confirm if you can apply with some ATPLs on this occasion? Thanks

This document here: https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company...AQs_080424.pdf




"I’ve completed ATPL exams, and have over 100 hours can I apply?

If you have completed any ATPL exams either EASA or CAA, you won’t be able to apply. One of our
training requirements is that you pass your ground school in the first series. If you have started your
hour building, there is currently no upper limit on hours for the scheme, but they will not be
credited."

[joey7415963]

So, last year there was an almost immediate invite to the online tests. Anyone get an immediate invite? I just got an email saying they'll be in touch soon with the tests.

[realECMLdriver]

Many last year experienced issues with very slow load times for the initial wave of tests due to the volume of applicants, and subsequently ran out of time. My guess is that they're trying to stagger the assessments to prevent another overload. Pure speculation and happy to be corrected if wrong.

[Speedbird183]

Originally Posted by A320R348

Here we go again...! Interesting that are you willing to be considered for Cityflyer is a question now

Yeh what’s the thoughts on this? Are you going to be restricted to city flyer and not be able to move across?

[Oasis]

I’m in the queue, what information do they need so I can get it together?
how long was the application window open for last year?

thanks and good luck!

[Dopsonj]

Most questions are being answered on their application page:

https://careers.ba.com/job/heathrow/...48/64018121712

Important messages:

• There will be a delay of up to 2 working days between submitting your application and being invited to the first test.

• After being invited to a test, you will have a maximum of 2 calendar days to complete it (e.g. if you are invited on a Thursday, you have until 23:59 on Saturday to complete it)

• After completing any of our tests, you will receive an update on the next working day after finishing the test module. Please wait for an update before contacting us to check the status of your application.

• If the Speedbird Pilot Academy application window closes early, you can continue with your online testing, provided you have created and submitted an application whilst the window was open.

[RingleRider]

Does anyone know if we should be uploading GCSE certificates in the supporting documentation section of the application?

[PoppetM]

Originally Posted by RingleRider

Does anyone know if we should be uploading GCSE certificates in the supporting documentation section of the application?

I would…. I have just taken photos of mine and am awaiting the 1610 people in front of me to get into the site 😳

[edotmdot]

Information needed for application

I’ve read the application process document on BA’s website, but for ghost of you Who’ve already applied, What is required to have ready when applying on The website? What documents? Also, any UE citizens applying? What about the right to work in the UK? I couldn’t find any useful related information about it

[PoppetM]

And the wait begins…..good luck everyone!

[krankenhaus145]

Originally Posted by RingleRider

Does anyone know if we should be uploading GCSE certificates in the supporting documentation section of the application?

You should do but last time around, when we got to the first in person stage we could just upload them on to an iPad - you had to bring them in with you.