BA: Binned Again
 

Just got the dreaded letter...

Didnt even make final board!! http://www.pprune.org/ubb/NonCGI/frown.gif I think I got caught on the hop by the numerical reasoning. Ah well, just the excuse I need to get some more flying done in my time and to have a year out dunnunda.

Amazing trip up and down to LHR managed to blag the jumpseat of the 75 both times, amazing landing by captain @ GLA in not inconsiderable windshear!!! http://www.pprune.org/ubb/NonCGI/eek.gif

Good luck to all those that were there on Monday and save me a space, I be along in a year..... in the meantime Im off to the pub :)

Take your medicine son.
only the best of the best get into BA

i suggest you start doing the Sunda Times crossword rather than dot to dot.

take heed

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Theres something in thoses trees, and it ain't no man.

Bit of an arrogant bastard of a reply that aint it mate?

Hard lines BR - keep on plugging away mate.

B

Hardonharry, great reply - must of been exactly what BR wanted to hear - NOT :mad:

BR, bad luck mate, get feedback and work on those areas you failed on.

Good luck next time.

JT8 :)

The airlines must be falling over themselves to sponsor a gem like like you harry.

***hole.

hardonharry - I'm only just beginning to plan my ATPL and I can't imagine the effort and commitment required just to be in a position to get an interview at BA. Fair play to the lad for all his effort and I should think the nearest to an interview with BA that you've been is when the Captain on the charter flight you took to your annual holiday to Torremolinos wanted a word after you had proposition the (male) flight attentdant.

tw@

Cheers guys, not a question of if, just when. Already typed up the nice letter asking for feedback.

Hardonharry, cheers pal, I will remeber that when you want to visit MY flightdeck!! :mad:

'Sunda Times crossword'....

5 letters, son of God.

J_s_ _.

Come on 'arry work that one out.

BR. Getting into BA is not the end of the world; you have taken the rejection very well. Have you tried all the others, as there are more ways than one into BA.

Good luck in your quest.

:)

socrates,

Yeah, I have my ear to the ground and will try anything to get a front seat, but I am just coming to the end of a very long uni course and some time off would be welcome, also I would like the opportunity to do some private flying as well, maybe whilst in oz. (although it would be nice to do it after ATPL training)

BREAK RIGHT:- Hard luck mate! Dont worry you can try again. It doesnt mean you wont be a pilot! Most people dont get into BA.....I didnt!

HARRY:- :mad:
Your comment about BA only taking the best....well, they dont! The DO take very good people, obviously. However your post was not only an insult to BREAK RIGHT, it was an insult to all other UK pilots who dont work for BA! There are more pilots in the UK who dont work for BA than do. I personally dont WANT to work for them! To say that BA are the best and we are all rejects, is utter **** ! :mad:

I didnt get into BA. However I now fly B757's with a major UK charter airline...should I have stuck to dod to dot after BA rejected me??? I dont think so! :rolleyes: Incidently as you cant even spell Sunday (it has a "Y" in it) http://www.pprune.org/ubb/NonCGI/eek.gif I suggest that it is YOU who sticks to dot to dot. The Times cross word may prove too much for your tiny brain!

HARRY:- BREAK RIGHT never came on here to moan or complain about his bad luck! It takes courage to admit to your peers and the world that things didnt work out! If you work for BA (and I very much doubt that) I am sure that BREAK RIGHT is counting his blessings, that he will never come across a tosser like you!!

BREAK RIGHT:- Dont listen to this idiot, he is obviously a VERY sad man who has nothing better to do! If you are determined enough, and motivated you WILL suceed! Just hang on in there, dont give up. BA is not the only airline in the world!!
Hard luck mate.
Best wishes.
Eff Oh.


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Guys, before you lay into hardonharry anymore be warned that he has allegedly got sponsored by BA (thread "BA Final Board " by BigBadDom ) so lets not give the arrogant tw@t any chances to be smug about himself.
God knows how he got it with an attitude like that :rolleyes:
Like socrates said, plenty more fish in the sea

cheers

ps, if only the best get in how in the hell did you ?

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HARDONHARRY
The name says it all. Whats your problem. You've been watching too many movies, best of the best my Ar*E. Go away little man!!!!

BJF

P.S Break Right
Hard luck on BA But like many people will tell you there are plenty of others out there who are just as good if not better to work for. Stick With IT.

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According to the moron, this is how he got into BA:

'i got into Ba with no experience, my tips are
don't bull!!!! your way through, if they start askin you technical question, if you don't know admit it. However its vital to demonstrate some kind of passion, i.e state what industry mags you buy, and tell them about all the airshows you have gone to and how you always look around the cockpit when you go on holiday etc.
remember they like rookies as you have no bad habits and are not cocky like have the members on this forum.

hope this was helpful.'

This raises 2 points:

1. It has been well publicised recently how BA employed an external recruitment agency to find DEP's and what a total mess the agency made of that. Apparently they were given a list of desired attributes and subsequently used these as a datum. Those recruits were in complete contrast to what is commonly perceived in a pilot, consequently, BA have had to go back to square one and re-assess how they recruit.

2. Had the idiot been interviewed by another company [and making a character assessment based on his highly informed posting] then I believe he would be still looking for a job.

Finally, I find it hard to believe what he has written and I think we should all consider this guy as one twisted and possibly very jealous individual.

Meanwhile, BR, if you can fly before your ATPL then this will relieve the pressures during the course, as you will have some skills. Don't worry about the idea of 'bad ideas'; you should be capable enough to change habits in the early stages anyway. Believe me, the ATPL course is as demanding as any uni course, but just as rewarding. In addition, any flying you do on completion of the course is also beneficial as you will be able to put those well-earned skills into practise.

Good luck http://www.pprune.org/ubb/NonCGI/cool.gif

Socrates

BreakRight,
Did you get to the final board last time?
I did and the thought of messing up the aptitudes on the second attempt after passing them once already is terrifying.
I have failed aptitude test for other airlines and companies before though and I have managed to improve. There are lots of practice books around. Do a search on this site to find the titles.
Good luck.

BR & Duncan2

This is a question I've been meaning to ask myself. Just to clarify, BR, did you pass the aptitudes once? If so, did they highlight any weaknesses, such as they were, when you got your feedback? I too have just been binned after FB, and the prospect of tripping up on the aptitudes scares the living pants off me http://www.pprune.org/ubb/NonCGI/eek.gif

D2, I take it you're in the same position as me then?

BR, have they told you how long you have to wait after failing the aptitudes? I heard a rumour that it was 3 years, but I can't believe that.

Pie.

Never usually this abusive but, Harry...!!!!!

Harry,
Why the attitude? Have you passed every test you have ever sat? I doubt it. Come down off your high horse and concentrate more on improving your own attitude rather than slagging off BR. I sincerely hope that I never have the misfortune of being on a flight deck with you and your expanded ego.

Pielander,

You have to wait one year after failing aptitudes. That means only 4 more months and counting before Im back at Cranebank for take 2 http://www.pprune.org/ubb/NonCGI/eek.gif

JT8

Break Right..... really sorry to hear about that news. However it is good to see that you have sprung back and are still positive! You will get there and if you want it then nothing can stop you! :)

BTW thumbs up to Eff Oh for a cracking post earlier on! Here Here!

Maybe Harry would like to say where he is going to do or is doing his training?????

MG

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Don't land in a field or the sheep will eat the aircraft.

In the end BR, you've got the right attitude and surely that counts for something. If you don't get in to BA then there are plenty of other airlines that you can have a crack at. Though keep persevering - it can only be in your favour!!!!

Good luck matey