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PandaBabyPanda 19th Sep 2023 20:04

Boyz, need info please
 
Hi guys. I am an italian guy who noticed this amazing opportunity offered by BA just a few days ago. Unfortunately, I am italian and I cannot afford to live in London for more than six months, therefore I was wondering if I still have zero possibilities to enter the academy. Like TUI, I thought BA would pay for accomodation, but it seems it doesn't... especially for non-UK-citizens. My dream just got destroyed for the third time.

FSXBird 19th Sep 2023 20:10

Anyone passed all the tests? I’m waiting on my result from the error checking test 🙃

abhi.18 19th Sep 2023 21:24


Originally Posted by Angle_of_Attack (Post 11505464)
The online tests are cascading tests, meaning you can only progress to the next one if you've passed the previous one. I know someone who received a rejection email within minutes of not passing the maths test.
Take your time and practice, don't rush to complete the application! You don't win any prizes for finishing first.
Good luck everyone!

how hard was the maths test?

FSXBird 19th Sep 2023 21:26


Originally Posted by abhi.18 (Post 11505542)
how hard was the maths test?

Pretty easy basic high school math - gcse level

Wrightliam236 19th Sep 2023 21:36

I have just competed the maths test every time I clocked next it wouldn’t load the next question for 5 seconds only managed to complete 18 questions out of the 25. U haven’t received any email saying I’ve been unsuccessful and it has been 30 minutes since I timed out the session. Wondering if I should send an email? Any thoughts on what happening?

FSXBird 19th Sep 2023 22:41


Originally Posted by Wrightliam236 (Post 11505551)
I have just competed the maths test every time I clocked next it wouldn’t load the next question for 5 seconds only managed to complete 18 questions out of the 25. U haven’t received any email saying I’ve been unsuccessful and it has been 30 minutes since I timed out the session. Wondering if I should send an email? Any thoughts on what happening?

I don’t think I even got to 18 and still passed. You should be fine, unless you answered the 18 questions badly. Took about 45 mins for my congrats email after the maths.

3seatmaniac 19th Sep 2023 22:50


Originally Posted by PandaBabyPanda (Post 11505495)
Hi guys. I am an italian guy who noticed this amazing opportunity offered by BA just a few days ago. Unfortunately, I am italian and I cannot afford to live in London for more than six months, therefore I was wondering if I still have zero possibilities to enter the academy. Like TUI, I thought BA would pay for accomodation, but it seems it doesn't... especially for non-UK-citizens. My dream just got destroyed for the third time.

Hello. With reference to the BA website itself, BA will cover the cost of your accommodation, your food, and also will pay you a subsistence allowance (as well as your training and medical costs of course) for the duration of the course. Your dream is still alive!

Further, you also have the ability to express a preferred flight school during your application, so it is possible that you could end up completing your training with FTE Jerez in Spain before moving to be based in the UK once qualified. And, of course, the ‘fully funded’ aspect applies whether you end up training with Skyborne or FTE Jerez.

maverick20 20th Sep 2023 00:13

When you submit your application is there a timescale for when to sit the tests? I've been up all night on the application and also due to internet issues and don't fancy sitting it in the morning? So shall I wait a little to submit the application?

nexus6 20th Sep 2023 01:44

Essay question
 
Hi all,

has anyone got to the essay part yet?

what is the question?

PPRuNeUser0195 20th Sep 2023 07:26


Originally Posted by nexus6 (Post 11505609)
Hi all,

has anyone got to the essay part yet?

what is the question?

There hasn’t been one, and I wasn’t aware of one. That being said everyone here is ultimately competing for very few places so posting the questions etc here is going to give others an unfair advantage.

Nino24 20th Sep 2023 07:58


Originally Posted by FSXBird (Post 11505498)
Anyone passed all the tests? I’m waiting on my result from the error checking test 🙃

hey yes, I’ve completed all the tests i’m just waiting on the next process!

FSXBird 20th Sep 2023 08:01


Originally Posted by Nino24 (Post 11505712)
hey yes, I’ve completed all the tests i’m just waiting on the next process!

oh brilliant. So you haven’t heard anything either after completing the checking test? Maybe now they’re screening CV’s etc?

I thought that the tests were pretty simple in comparison to the applicants they will get. But then again British airways have said it’s going to be mostly attitude and personality over technicality

Ashton88 20th Sep 2023 08:23

Hi everyone,
I went to high school in Australia but am a UK citizen and living in the UK. Can anyone advise whether I can submit my Australian high school results or would I need to get them converted to GCSE equivalent somehow?
Wish you all good luck in the application, cheers.

toofytoofy 20th Sep 2023 08:44


Originally Posted by Nino24 (Post 11505712)
hey yes, I’ve completed all the tests i’m just waiting on the next process!

Can I ask you please, how many questions in Math test please? and which source or website that you used for practicing Math test?

Many thanks and Good Luck for you.

Nino24 20th Sep 2023 09:09


Originally Posted by toofytoofy (Post 11505741)
Can I ask you please, how many questions in Math test please? and which source or website that you used for practicing Math test?

Many thanks and Good Luck for you.

maths was 25 questions 17 mins - GCSE level (found it a bit hard) did maths 4/5 years ago.

checking test was okay, can’t revise much for it

rudestuff 20th Sep 2023 09:09


Originally Posted by toofytoofy (Post 11505741)
Can I ask you please, how many questions in Math test please? and which source or website that you used for practicing Math test?

Many thanks and Good Luck for you.

There are 3×6+(4-2)*2 questions in the maths test.

VienneseFoxSince1853 20th Sep 2023 09:45

Does anyone know what to do if GCSE certifications have been lost? Part of the application requires proof of GCSE's. Any advice would be appreciated.

Alanga1991 20th Sep 2023 09:46


Originally Posted by Nino24 (Post 11505712)
hey yes, I’ve completed all the tests i’m just waiting on the next process!

hi mate how many Qs did u answer in the test. i timed out as the website was slow yesterday. probs should have waited till today

Nino24 20th Sep 2023 09:47


Originally Posted by Alanga1991 (Post 11505772)
hi mate how many Qs did u answer in the test. i timed out as the website was slow yesterday. probs should have waited till today

hi mate I think I answered around 21, I did the test quite late night so there wasn’t much problems as less people was on the site!

Alanga1991 20th Sep 2023 09:51


Originally Posted by Nino24 (Post 11505773)
hi mate I think I answered around 21, I did the test quite late night so there wasn’t much problems as less people was on the site!

awesome pal and how many Qs were in the checking test? never got that far!


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