Speedbird Pilot Academy - Funded

[NaW96]

Originally Posted by RingleRider

Just been to a Q&A and they said they screen motivational question before PA if that helps anyone

Does this mean they screen the question after completing the checking and before being invited to the PA or they screen the motivation after you’ve been invited but before actually watching the PA?

[Kopf]

Messed up the passenger announcement. Thought I smashed it first time tbh but it didn't record the sound and when reviewing, I clicked the wrong button. So I have actually managed to submit complete silence for the first scenario. Such a dumb way to end up out of the process but they are clear that they don't give second chances which is fair enough.

Is it a 6 monthly thing, so they'll reopen it in the autumn?

[JoeFrank]

Originally Posted by RingleRider

Just been to a Q&A and they said they screen motivational question before PA if that helps anyone

How do you guys know about those calls, Q&As, Zoom calls etc.? Is there a mail list?

[georgeburgess]

Hello,

I don't think this can be possible. I applied for BA academy on the last day (26th of May). I completed the checking test on the 29th of May and I got invited for the PA the next day (30th of May). Awaiting their answer now.

[chris09]

Originally Posted by RingleRider

Just been to a Q&A and they said they screen motivational question before PA if that helps anyone

Interesting! Wonder why then and not along with the PA assessment or maybe even later…

Hopefully a good thing 🤞🏻 thanks for sharing!

[georgeburgess]

Many thanks for this information. So that would mean that everyone who got invited to PA have passed the motivational question? If you don't mind me asking, where did you get this information from?
Thank you

[swannley]

Bit of an ask, but does anyone have any contact details for the recruitment team or any other contact?

I had some technical issues when doing the PA exercise, and i emailed the Recruitment team. Got an auto-response to fill in a MS form, which I did on Saturday, but I've heard nothing in response and I'm beginning to worry that time is running out.

[Rotate88]

Hi,

Does anyone know a ballpark figure of how many people make it through to the skybourne/FTEjerez assessment stage? 100? 1000?

[TOPS]

Originally Posted by Airplane987

I got to the final stage last year and just found out I was unsuccessful in even reaching the PA stage this year. I'm speechless but I suppose this will just make a great interview example of my resilience when I eventually get through again.

Hello - if I read right, you just got a rejection email after completing the PAX announcement? If so, firstly, shame, secondly, when did you complete the announcement and when did you get the email?
I'm just going to compare to when I completed and I haven't heard anything at all yet
Thanks and best of luck with the next one
Cheers

[TOPS]

Originally Posted by ashleysly

I did a few urns here and there but did much better on the second announcement. I wonder how they score the speeches

I was probably similar but didn't stop to listen to them as I would have only over analysed it - when did you do yours? I think someone has had a rejection email after their announcement submission so while they said 2 weeks, they might rule out the definite NOs early (he says hopingly!)

[TOPS]

Originally Posted by RingleRider

Just been to a Q&A and they said they screen motivational question before PA if that helps anyone

Hello there - can you send a link to which Q&A section you read this? I've had another look and can't see anything so really curious to whether I've missed other FAQs too

If you can't add a link, please copy and paste or guide us to the page - thanks ahead

[TOPS]

Originally Posted by NaW96

Does this mean they screen the question after completing the checking and before being invited to the PA or they screen the motivation after you’ve been invited but before actually watching the PA?

I read it as they screen the question before being invited to the PA

[kiana3011]

Originally Posted by LessThanSte

Just got email, unsuccessful post checking. I finished both maths and checking tests with time to spare, and was confident that all answers were correct. Which perhaps suggests the personal statement wasnt good enough.

In hindsight, and having only seen the presentation after submission, I could/should have put something more about BA values etc., rather than focusing as I did on relevant career and the appeal of a sponsored programme. Good learning for next time, I guess.

Good luck everyone else!

I also admittedly did not look at the presentation and didn’t realise they were looking for a part of your answer to the motivation question being BA based, but made it through to the pax announcement? I’m hoping my cv has managed to carry me because ever since I found that out I’ve been panicking because i didn’t mention anything about why BA

[TOPS]

Originally Posted by RingleRider

sorry it was a Q&A call on zoom with the BA recruitment team not a FAQs document.

Fair enough - so on that basis it's good news that the motivational question was acceptable to them
Thanks for getting back to me

[georgeburgess]

Originally Posted by kiana3011

I also admittedly did not look at the presentation and didn’t realise they were looking for a part of your answer to the motivation question being BA based, but made it through to the pax announcement? I’m hoping my cv has managed to carry me because ever since I found that out I’ve been panicking because i didn’t mention anything about why BA

Hi there, I'm the exact same situation. I have finished my PA but I'm scared that my motivation answer was up to standards.

[TOPS]

Originally Posted by georgeburgess

Hi there, I'm the exact same situation. I have finished my PA but I'm scared that my motivation answer was up to standards.

From what RingleRider said, your motivation was up to standard otherwise you wouldn't have got an invite to the PAX announcement

[georgeburgess]

Originally Posted by TOPS

From what RingleRider said, your motivation was up to standard otherwise you wouldn't have got an invite to the PAX announcement

Fingers crossed

[polo12345]

Anyone have any tips for the PA announcement or what the format is like? Do you just read a pre written one or have to think of your own on the spot? What is the timing situation like also?

[PolomDrastiz]

Originally Posted by TOPS

That's a wild assumption! What makes you say that?
Crazy idea, but could there be a chance that neither of you reached their 'pass mark?'
These assessments are automated so decisions and rejection emails, or even move to the next stage emails are sent automatically without anyone looking at the CV to see what occupation or industry the candidates are in
In the highly unlikely event they're eliminating candidates to make room for the early applicants, why not simply bring forward the closing date? These tests costs money so if they have the candidates and numbers it doesn't make sense to pay for the tests.
There are others academies that are still live so you should check them out too - best of luck

There are no other academies that are still live, there is only TUI and Aer Lingus, both of which have ended their applications.

[Phantom4]

Originally Posted by RingleRider

that is a very bold claim, besides they’re not looking for maths teachers, but pilots, just being a maths teacher doesn’t guarantee you should pass the tests. I doubt they care when you applied.

Be careful with the maths test as there may well be a question which is significantly more complex than the previous in which case keep an eye on how much time you are wasting,then leave it and jump to the next question.
Just an old technique,your task is to gain as many marks in the time allocated.