Speedbird Pilot Academy - Funded
Joined: Apr 2024
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From: UK
We'll have to wait until the middle of next week! Bit frustrating but the update is definitely appreciated given we've waited so long.
I'm also thinking that it's not necessarily good news. Assuming that the people who have recieved rejections after the Pax announcement simply failed that task, everyone else could still be rejected based on other parts of their application.
I'm also thinking that it's not necessarily good news. Assuming that the people who have recieved rejections after the Pax announcement simply failed that task, everyone else could still be rejected based on other parts of their application.
also got the same email
Joined: May 2009
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From: UK
We'll have to wait until the middle of next week! Bit frustrating but the update is definitely appreciated given we've waited so long.
I'm also thinking that it's not necessarily good news. Assuming that the people who have recieved rejections after the Pax announcement simply failed that task, everyone else could still be rejected based on other parts of their application.
I'm also thinking that it's not necessarily good news. Assuming that the people who have recieved rejections after the Pax announcement simply failed that task, everyone else could still be rejected based on other parts of their application.
Joined: May 2009
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From: UK
I'm personally quite disappointed in how BA has handled this so far. I have no issue with the fact that they are late, these things happen and I'm sure they are dealing with a considerable amount of candidates + the coordination aspect with the respective flight schools for the assessment centre phase.
However the fact that hasn't been any interim email to say "we're sorry it's taking longer than expected, we now expect to come back to you by..." is poor in my humble opinion. A recruitment process should go both ways, and as an employer they should work to make themselves appealing to candidates, as much as candidates spend hours going through application forms and testing to appeal to them.
Let's hope they put us all out of our misery soon and we finally get an answer on whether or not we are progressing to the assessment centre stage!
Wishing you all good luck!
However the fact that hasn't been any interim email to say "we're sorry it's taking longer than expected, we now expect to come back to you by..." is poor in my humble opinion. A recruitment process should go both ways, and as an employer they should work to make themselves appealing to candidates, as much as candidates spend hours going through application forms and testing to appeal to them.
Let's hope they put us all out of our misery soon and we finally get an answer on whether or not we are progressing to the assessment centre stage!
Wishing you all good luck!
Joined: Sep 2023
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From: London
Thank you for your application to the Speedbird Pilot Academy. We appreciate the time and effort you have put in so far on the online testing and audio activity.
We expect to have an update for you on your application by the middle of next week. We have had to extend our timeframes on this, but hope you understand that this is due to us individually reviewing each application, which is an important part of our assessment process.
Thank you for your understanding, and best of luck with your application.
Pilot Recruitment Team
We expect to have an update for you on your application by the middle of next week. We have had to extend our timeframes on this, but hope you understand that this is due to us individually reviewing each application, which is an important part of our assessment process.
Thank you for your understanding, and best of luck with your application.
Pilot Recruitment Team
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From: Ireland
We'll have to wait until the middle of next week! Bit frustrating but the update is definitely appreciated given we've waited so long.
I'm also thinking that it's not necessarily good news. Assuming that the people who have recieved rejections after the Pax announcement simply failed that task, everyone else could still be rejected based on other parts of their application.
I'm also thinking that it's not necessarily good news. Assuming that the people who have recieved rejections after the Pax announcement simply failed that task, everyone else could still be rejected based on other parts of their application.
I remember someone said here that the CV & application form review was done post-checking test, prior to being invited to the PA, however I could speculate they have more applicants passing the PA than initially forecast and now have to start cutting that down using other means (ie. top performers on the online assessments or back through CV/application)
I'm not one to wish my life away but roll on the next week!!
Joined: May 2024
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From: Jersey
Exactly my thoughts...at least I can stop refreshing my emails for another week or so. Not going to lie, my heart sank a bit as the first paragraph of the email was worded very like a rejection email.
I remember someone said here that the CV & application form review was done post-checking test, prior to being invited to the PA, however I could speculate they have more applicants passing the PA than initially forecast and now have to start cutting that down using other means (ie. top performers on the online assessments or back through CV/application)
I'm not one to wish my life away but roll on the next week!!
I remember someone said here that the CV & application form review was done post-checking test, prior to being invited to the PA, however I could speculate they have more applicants passing the PA than initially forecast and now have to start cutting that down using other means (ie. top performers on the online assessments or back through CV/application)
I'm not one to wish my life away but roll on the next week!!
Do you think CVs and applications were definitely checked before being invited for the PAX audio test?
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: UK
I was a Skyborne applicant. We didn't have a joystick exercise, would love to hear more about it.
Thank you!
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From: UK
Joined: Apr 2024
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From: London
Hi, did you do the CUT-e tests and if so, was the moving white balls test as hard as the practice ones are? I consistently get around 40-50% and it's quite demotivating. Thank you!
Joined: Sep 2015
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From: Ireland
I'd love to be a fly on the wall!
Joined: May 2009
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From: UK
So you might feel a few years older but you've got age on your side so stay strong
Joined: May 2024
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From: Manchester
Apologies if this is redundant but I feel like i keep reading conflicting information. If successful at the PA exercise, I understand the next stage would be a virtual assessment with Skyborne. What did this assessment consist of last year? My understanding was that it was CUT-E type testing but it seems that comes as a "part 2" if successful at the online testing first.