Speedbird Pilot Academy - Funded

[DiveMaster]

Didn't pass the maths test unfortunately... I didn't struggle with the questions but rather how quickly we had to do each question. I'm definintely going to apply again next year but wanted to see what could be recommended to help improve test wise and CV wise?

Would obtaining a PPL disqualify me for next year's application? I have saved enough for this, but as of now I don't have the funds to do any ATPL modular training consistently so I'm holding that off for a last resort sort of thing. I'm finishing university this summer so I have a lot of time on my hands before I start a job, so I'm wondering whether doing a PPL this summer would be a wise thing to do if it would be accepted in next year's applications. I'm aware that this scheme wouldn't accept anyone with ATPL experience.

Best of luck to everyone who has passed so far!

[Banksy83]

Originally Posted by ALP1

Hi all,

Just completed the checking exercise. I'm wondering how many applicants are lost from each stage?
Is the next a video/audio type exercise? (Passenger announcement).
wonder how many invited to assessment day and % culled from that?.

Apologies, pretty excited but lots of questions.

Completed my checking yesterday. From what I've seen and heard, I believe the next stage is a passenger announcement, but unlike last year being a video, I think this year is audio only. And also there's freedom with the speech, as in there's a possibility they want your version rather than just reading the script word for word. Don't quote me on that though

[my_call]

I don't think doing a PPL would disqualify you. It at least helps to address the question of what you are doing towards your goal and has other peripheral benefits, but it is not essential.

AOB: Has anyone else noticed an increase in spam email and attempts for account sign-ups with their email since recently signing into PPrune? There's a correlation on my side, but I'm trying to gauge with more certainty where spammers or hackers have recently obtained my email address from.

[DeltaBravoFoxtrot]

Just completed the maths test - fingers crossed it went well. I managed to complete all of the questions with about 1.5 mins to spare; not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing! Some definitely seemed more tricky than others, that's for sure.

Best of luck to everyone else that has applied.

[Bi88ow]

Just did the maths test. DID NOT finish it . For those who did all 25 in 17 mins...........WOW! Anxious wait now. Just wondering how long anyone waited and or got rejected following completion? Is it an instant 'Computer says no' email if you bomb it? I did 18 and pretty confident they are correct.

[Flatiron220]

Maths test

Originally Posted by MB12

Just got the invite for the maths test, will do it tomorrow morning with a fresh brain. Any non-specific prep advice greatly appreciated.

Full disclaimer- only did mine today so no idea if I passed or not, but I used the links BA provide in their pre-test guidance as well as purchasing a battery of practice maths tests. I also used a physical calculator (Casio FX-85GT PLUS) which I’d used for Nat 5 (GCSE) maths, so I’d heavily recommend using a similar calculator, and getting used to using it. The maths itself isn’t super difficult, concepts such as percentages, speed distance time etc, so may be worth revisiting those depending on level of recent experience. Definitely also check the practice questions that BA supply on their pre test preparation pdf which come with a very useful explanation. A lot of users on the forum comment about issues with time, which is why I’d recommend getting used to working rapidly with a certain calculator and trying out a variety of aptitude tests.
Best of luck, hope this helps!

[Mustang123]

Originally Posted by kiana3011

I just realised that I went by surname lol so I didn’t even look to see if there was one where all pieces of info were correct bar surname, technically you could base your answer off any piece of correct info no?

I did this also - chose the correct name …. Technically are both ways of answering correct ? Didn’t even think about the way round. Wonder if the CV is now assessed before the video task as it says 4/5 days wait …… anyway good luck all

[Bi88ow]

Maths test

Did not finish maths test. Probably checked my answers for too long to ensure I was right. Did 18 that I think I got correct. How long is the wait to find out?

[Oasis]

With the maths test, how many questions in how much time do you need to answer?

[Bi88ow]

17 questions in 25 mins. It goes quick, and I did not finish it.

[DeltaBravoFoxtrot]

It said 25 questions and 17 minutes to complete them, but the more I think about it - it didn't feel like 25 questions to me. Not sure if I’m just overthinking that now.

[Flatiron220]

Evening, the maths test is 25 questions in 18 minutes. Check the BA preparation pdf to get an idea of what it’ll be like.

[Banksy83]

Originally Posted by Oasis

With the maths test, how many questions in how much time do you need to answer?

If i remember rightly it was 25 questions and either 16 or 17 minutes.

[PPRuNeUser0218]

For those asking the maths test is 25 questions in 17 minutes. I got to 24 before it timed out, however I still passed so don't worry if you didn't complete it. As others have said check the BA guidance doc on their website and practise topics such as percentages, time/distance/speed calculations and ratios. I completed mine around 5pm on Saturday and received the invite for the checking test at 11.30am on Sunday. Good luck to all!

[oneredpanther]

Assuming we pass the passenger announcement, can anyone speculate when we'd be required to sit the further CUT-e aptitude tests from this date? Will they just be sprung on us with two days warning or will there be a longer time now?

[chris09]

Originally Posted by oneredpanther

Just completed the Checking Test. For me this was by far the most difficult on account of the punishing time pressure. I made it to the end - just - with seemingly two seconds to spare. I don't know if I was successful in submitting my final answer, because when I hit submit on my choice, a few seconds later it said the test had timed out rather than completed. But I hope it went okay.

I know you'll all want some guidance for Checking, but in this case you really cannot prepare. You just need to be very fast at comparing data. I will say though, if it puts your mind at rest, that unlike the paid practice tests that many of us have been doing, there aren't any of those pernicious rows of almost-identical number strings (such as 54321098654 / 54321098645 / 54321097654 / 54231098654) that have been the bane of my existence when practising. The errors are generally quite distinct. Time is the challenge, not the data.

Personally I feel 50/50 about this one. I was highly confident that I passed the others (correctly) but this is quite a wildcard due to the pressure. Even if you could go back and check, there is zero chance you'll have the time to do so.

Good luck everyone!

Seconded with this, a really tough test. Would highly recommend doing the practice tests BA have suggested a few times over and any other you can online...you need to be very very quick.

Now nervously awaiting results of the checking test!

[oneredpanther]

Originally Posted by chris09

Now nervously awaiting results of the checking test!

Honestly I didn't even want to check my inbox this morning. Every email notification is a shot of adrenaline!

[kiana3011]

Originally Posted by oneredpanther

Honestly I didn't even want to check my inbox this morning. Every email notification is a shot of adrenaline!

when did you do the test?

[chinook123]

Originally Posted by oneredpanther

Assuming we pass the passenger announcement, can anyone speculate when we'd be required to sit the further CUT-e aptitude tests from this date? Will they just be sprung on us with two days warning or will there be a longer time now?

I didn’t apply last year so someone who did may know more… but at the end of the speedbird job ad there are dates for the Skyborne and FTE virtual and in person assessment dates (between end of May and start of July) so I’d assume the CUT-e tests are on or around these dates?

[jsmith98]

Applied 18th April
Situational Judgement Test completed on 19th
Maths Test completed on 21st
Detail Checking Test completed on 22nd

Now waiting to see if I have progressed to the Passenger Announcement Exercise...