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[Pilotguy85]

Age of Speedbird 2023 successful candidates

Having had a look at some of the successful candidates from last year, not (m)any over the age of 30!

[Flatiron220]

Originally Posted by kyrodevv

I was one of the first to do my PA - the 25th April, so I should have heard back today. Given that it's 6pm and I have received 0 correspondence, I will assume that I will receive my outcome tomorrow. Apparently no news is good news, but that remains to be seen. Will keep you all updated.

I did mine the day after you so tomorrow will be the 2 week mark for me. Undoubtedly this will be the BA careers team's busiest time of year and it wouldn't surprise me at all if the sheer volume of applications is more than they anticipated, especially with the pre-test guidance pack which may well have increased the number of people progressing through each stage.

[CAVOKpilot]

Originally Posted by Pilotguy85

Having had a look at some of the successful candidates from last year, not (m)any over the age of 30!

Not passing judgment on appearance, but for the sake of the conversation and my point, I think I spot perhaps 4 people who are 30y.o +. I think if you consider the sheer number of people in their 30s/40s that don't even bother applying because they don't think they stand a chance then perhaps the few in this photo are a good cross section and representative of entire applicants that applied. After all got to be in it to win it! Fact there are older candidates in this photo is a really positive thing for those more mature people who are considering it.

[kyrodevv]

Originally Posted by Flatiron220

I did mine the day after you so tomorrow will be the 2 week mark for me. Undoubtedly this will be the BA careers team's busiest time of year and it wouldn't surprise me at all if the sheer volume of applications is more than they anticipated, especially with the pre-test guidance pack which may well have increased the number of people progressing through each stage.

Let's hope we both get through!

[Flatiron220]

Originally Posted by Dannamak

Done my PA on 24th April, so two weeks yesterday. I am yet to hear anything- hoping this is a good thing!

I chose Skyborne as my preferred school, and remember seeing that the Skyborne applicants heard back a fair bit later than the FTE Jerez folk last year.

Hope that this isn’t the case this year, and that everybody receives good news soon

I’m applying for FTE, did mine 2 weeks ago today and haven’t heard anything either- there’s every chance that BA are just a bit swamped which could be delaying things.

[SierraLimaJuliette]

Originally Posted by CAVOKpilot

Not passing judgment on appearance, but for the sake of the conversation and my point, I think I spot perhaps 4 people who are 30y.o +. I think if you consider the sheer number of people in their 30s/40s that don't even bother applying because they don't think they stand a chance then perhaps the few in this photo are a good cross section and representative of entire applicants that applied. After all got to be in it to win it! Fact there are older candidates in this photo is a really positive thing for those more mature people who are considering it.

To add to your point, this is about a quarter of successful applicants and solely those with Skyborne. I know for my personal reasons, I chose FTE due to the location as I have a young family, I didn't want to be in Florida with time differences etc. Plus Jerez makes it easier for my spouse and kids to come out for a weekend to see me or for me to fly home for a few nights. Maybe others in the same position had the same thoughts? I don't think we can base anything off this photo really.

I remember seeing the photo for the successful Aer Lingus candidates heading on their training, there was a man easily in his early 50's...was great to see!! Definitely a very diverse range of ages in the pic too. It did seem to be a lot smaller of an intake though, compared with BA.

[TOPS]

Originally Posted by chris09

I do yes but I get so many emails that every time my phone buzzes I’m checking 😆

I hear you.... my daughter has completed the sim check with TUI (the last stage of the assessment process) and they said they'd get a call if successful, and an email if not.
Even though they also said that they would let everyone know between the 20th May and 31st of May, every time her phone rings, she's a nervous wreck!

[TOPS]

Originally Posted by kyrodevv

I was one of the first to do my PA - the 25th April, so I should have heard back today. Given that it's 6pm and I have received 0 correspondence, I will assume that I will receive my outcome tomorrow. Apparently no news is good news, but that remains to be seen. Will keep you all updated.

Yup - it's looking like no news is good news as a lot of rejection emails have already gone out - please do keep us updated - I get a feeling that all the 'congrats' emails will go out at the same time

[Flapjack321]

Originally Posted by TOPS

Yup - it's looking like no news is good news as a lot of rejection emails have already gone out - please do keep us updated - I get a feeling that all the 'congrats' emails will go out at the same time

Hoping so. Still nothing my end. Will update either way as soon as

[chris09]

Originally Posted by Flapjack321

Hoping so. Still nothing my end. Will update either way as soon as

Same here. My email app has never had so much use!!

[Flapjack321]

My phone notified me earlier that my screen time was up by almost double ha!

I'm a teacher, so whenever the students are working I am sat at my desk furiously swiping to refresh

[Ksw84]

Likewise, nothing my end and i completed my PAX announcement on 30th April. Will keep you posted

[oneredpanther]

Anyone got some tips on what Physics we should be revising now?

[joey7415963]

Originally Posted by Flapjack321

My phone notified me earlier that my screen time was up by almost double ha!

I'm a teacher, so whenever the students are working I am sat at my desk furiously swiping to refresh

Haha, same!

[TOPS]

Originally Posted by oneredpanther

Anyone got some tips on what Physics we should be revising now?

Physics? Is this on the next batch of tests?

[Masterchief2200]

Originally Posted by joey7415963

Haha, same!

No way, Im a teacher too, I've got my student siting down doing moments and I'm reading these forums 😂

[adelta]

Originally Posted by Pilotguy85

Having had a look at some of the successful candidates from last year, not (m)any over the age of 30!

On one of the webinars they confirmed that the oldest successful candidate from 2023 was 41, maybe 44, I can't remember for sure - blame it on age

[avpiper]

Originally Posted by TOPS

Physics? Is this on the next batch of tests?

There were some physics questions in the second round of testing last year - info can be found in this thread way back in October-December 2023. I agree it would be good to know what level of knowledge is necessary as most people won't have done physics since school!

[Flapjack321]

Teachers to pilots!

Hope everyone is enjoying the weather and taking their minds off the lack of response - no news is good news! (Hopefully)

[Flatiron220]

Hey everyone, while looking back through this thread from earlier someone was asking about showing Scottish qualifications’ compatibility with GCSEs etc- I’ve got Nat 5s and Highers under my belt but am unsure whether I need to provide a letter from someone testifying to their compatibility?

Any help really appreciated.