Bond/OAT "Sponsorship"
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Laggie - I'm really sorry to hear that!! 
Selection was certainly tough at oxford, especially the personality profiling bit, i thought that'd catch me out!
Anyone else got an email yet, i just got mine a minute ago! Guess i'll be really begging the bankers for some money now!
Selection was certainly tough at oxford, especially the personality profiling bit, i thought that'd catch me out!Anyone else got an email yet, i just got mine a minute ago! Guess i'll be really begging the bankers for some money now!
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Ive also had my email - wont be going thru to stage 3 
Have to say tho, it was a great experience.
I wouldnt have bought that lesson in a R22 if i hadnt of gone for it - now all I can think about is saving up for my next lesson in a robbie, not of a cessna
Laggie - unlucky mate
Snowy owl - well done
Btw laggie, which days did you attend oxford?
Have to say tho, it was a great experience.
I wouldnt have bought that lesson in a R22 if i hadnt of gone for it - now all I can think about is saving up for my next lesson in a robbie, not of a cessna
Laggie - unlucky mate
Snowy owl - well done
Btw laggie, which days did you attend oxford?
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Hey chaps, I also got the chop today
Kind of knew it was coming given my poor Physics score. Just so angry with myself as I know I could have done better, but was stupidly under-prepared on a few things.
Best of luck to those going through to final interviews!
Kind of knew it was coming given my poor Physics score. Just so angry with myself as I know I could have done better, but was stupidly under-prepared on a few things.
Best of luck to those going through to final interviews!
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Well the majority of people who got through must be people who read this site and don't add to it!! 
I only know of one other person who got through, come on peeps, don't be shy!
I only know of one other person who got through, come on peeps, don't be shy!
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Snowy,
Yeh, people do seem to be a bit shy, i knew mine was an outside chance, as i'm an old git but i was pleased to have made it through stage 1.
I had already been to OAT so didn't need to attend,pitty because i didn't do as well as i could even though i passed, i should have done better.
I did much better at the RAF tests through GAPAN, the apptitude test's were much harder and more comprehensive there from a piloting point of view(no physics/math's test, which i got 100% on both). Have you applied for the RAF?
Let us know how you get on at Bond.
All the best,
Nick.
Yeh, people do seem to be a bit shy, i knew mine was an outside chance, as i'm an old git but i was pleased to have made it through stage 1.
I had already been to OAT so didn't need to attend,pitty because i didn't do as well as i could even though i passed, i should have done better.
I did much better at the RAF tests through GAPAN, the apptitude test's were much harder and more comprehensive there from a piloting point of view(no physics/math's test, which i got 100% on both). Have you applied for the RAF?
Let us know how you get on at Bond.
All the best,
Nick.
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A few people have already been in contact with me and have been given the information requested. I am more than happy to supply anyone any info. I am away for a few days but will respond asp.
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I was wondering if the guys who braved the bond sponsorship would be willing to give us an insight into what happend at each stage. things like exams and intereviews etc.
I think it would be a great help to people (and myself) who are looking at trying out for the May 2008 sponsorship.
Well done to all the people who have made it that step futher and i hope to see the people who didnt make it at the May 2008 attempt!
I think it would be a great help to people (and myself) who are looking at trying out for the May 2008 sponsorship.
Well done to all the people who have made it that step futher and i hope to see the people who didnt make it at the May 2008 attempt!
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Is there going to be another intake in May? I did contact OAT to ask whether there would be, and they said that it was a one-off.
Anyone have any further info?
Anyone have any further info?
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My understanding is that bond are taking on 12 pilots from this, 4 to start in January, 4 to start in May and 4 to start in September.
I dont think they are doing seperate assessments for each of the start dates.
Dont quote me on that though
I dont think they are doing seperate assessments for each of the start dates.
Dont quote me on that though
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I failed day 1 of stage 2 (aptitude tests). I have since written and asked what the situation is and was told Bond don't yet know how many pilots they are going to take from this selection. I'm guessing they would try and take as many as possible though.
Garn- day 1 at stage 2 is aptitude tests. You spend either the morning or afternoon at OAT and call at 5pm to find out if you're through to day 2 or not. Aptitude includes a maths paper, physics paper, using a joy stick and rudder pedals, memory task, multi tasking test and personality questionnaire. Can't help you with day 2 but i'm sure someone else will.
All the best if you decide to go for it, it certainly seems a great scheme. I wont be allowed to apply again so it's the self-sponsored route for me!
Garn- day 1 at stage 2 is aptitude tests. You spend either the morning or afternoon at OAT and call at 5pm to find out if you're through to day 2 or not. Aptitude includes a maths paper, physics paper, using a joy stick and rudder pedals, memory task, multi tasking test and personality questionnaire. Can't help you with day 2 but i'm sure someone else will.
All the best if you decide to go for it, it certainly seems a great scheme. I wont be allowed to apply again so it's the self-sponsored route for me!
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Much to my disbelief, i passed the aptitude tests and did day 2.
Day 2 basically involves team exercises and group discussions followed by an informal interview.
At the end of the day they give you a debrief on how you've done overall and let you know weather or not they think you will get through to stage 3 (final interviews).
This obviously means that when you get your confirmation by email you already have a pretty good idea of what its going to say.
Day 2 basically involves team exercises and group discussions followed by an informal interview.
At the end of the day they give you a debrief on how you've done overall and let you know weather or not they think you will get through to stage 3 (final interviews).
This obviously means that when you get your confirmation by email you already have a pretty good idea of what its going to say.
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The Stage 2 testing was run by OAT - there are PLENTY of posts on the sponsorship forums about what it involves. The only difference with the Bond selection was the removal of the sim ride from the assessment - still £195 for the pleasure though!
For those who've done any military selection, it's like OASC, or AIB/RCB and Aptitude testing compressed into 2 days, only with less shouting and physical activity.
I'll be heading up to the Granite City for Stage 3, after stopping off at the bank to rob it, err, I mean discuss loan options.
For those who've done any military selection, it's like OASC, or AIB/RCB and Aptitude testing compressed into 2 days, only with less shouting and physical activity.
I'll be heading up to the Granite City for Stage 3, after stopping off at the bank to rob it, err, I mean discuss loan options.