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21st May 2015, 03:45
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Posted By naturals

Thanks for the mention! Those of you who didn't...

Thanks for the mention! Those of you who didn't make it, don't give up. I didn't get in first time; I know it's a bitter blow but it's also one of the best learning experiences life can give you.
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23rd May 2014, 09:31
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Posted By naturals

To be honest, there's only one way you're going...

To be honest, there's only one way you're going to find out, and that's going to be by applying. Nobody here knows for sure.

Others have said on here (and I tend to agree) that as long as you...
23rd May 2014, 08:44
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Posted By naturals

If you go back a page or two there were questions...

If you go back a page or two there were questions about whether the majority of successful applicants came from an IT background (I don't necessarily think so, but a technical background certainly...
23rd May 2014, 08:12
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Posted By naturals

Correct (though not too sure what you mean about...

Correct (though not too sure what you mean about "work experience" - I presume you don't mean flying work?). I have some time on powered, gliders and paragliders and got in. At the interview stage...
15th May 2014, 08:36
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Posted By naturals

Again, I didn't meet any BA applicants at all in...

Again, I didn't meet any BA applicants at all in the process. I'm sure there were a couple but not in the 40-50 people I met and chatted to.

Being blunt, I wouldn't waste time trying to spot...
15th May 2014, 08:13
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Posted By naturals

I'm not an IT professional and made it in this...

I'm not an IT professional and made it in this year. I don't recall meeting anyone in IT related careers either this year (nor in last year's selection process) to be honest.
11th May 2014, 10:59
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Posted By naturals

Thanks for the update G-F0RC3 - appreciate it.

Thanks for the update G-F0RC3 - appreciate it.
11th May 2014, 10:03
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Posted By naturals

I presume everyone is still waiting to hear back...

I presume everyone is still waiting to hear back on start dates? Has anyone contacted their FTO for an indication of when we might hear back?
24th Apr 2014, 22:03
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Posted By naturals

JDA2012: Just one general comment - you seem to...

JDA2012: Just one general comment - you seem to be focussing quite highly on the technical side of things.

Once thing you don't mention is interview skills. Nobody knows how BA assess the rounds...
24th Apr 2014, 10:29
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Posted By naturals

While I'm online I figured it might be worth...

While I'm online I figured it might be worth jotting down a few observations, tips, words of wisdom and general ramblings that I hope might help people next year.

1. Keep trying. I applied last...
24th Apr 2014, 09:42
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Posted By naturals

Anyone know if they've started obtaining...

Anyone know if they've started obtaining references yet? If they have I'd better have a quiet word with my boss soon!!
21st Apr 2014, 14:44
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Posted By naturals

Thanks Yanny

Thanks Yanny
21st Apr 2014, 09:28
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Posted By naturals

G-F0RC3 - I was sad enough to actually go through...

G-F0RC3 - I was sad enough to actually go through the posts from last year and work out the time from the decision being made to start dates being allocated. Last year it was around two weeks so...
11th Apr 2014, 09:05
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Posted By naturals

Well said that man! Best of luck to everyone...

Well said that man! Best of luck to everyone waiting to hear back today! :ok:
10th Apr 2014, 19:43
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Views: 142,371
Posted By naturals

And that's if you can live on circa £10 a day...

And that's if you can live on circa £10 a day during the 18 months or so you'll be training for. I certainly couldn't do that easily.
4th Nov 2013, 09:18
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Posted By naturals

I can answer this one; last year at BA HQ we were...

I can answer this one; last year at BA HQ we were simply asked "do you have any visible tattoos?" I would suggest as long as you do not consider them to EVER be visible at work you'd be safe...
30th May 2013, 18:43
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Posted By naturals

This thread for starters.

This thread for starters.
9th May 2013, 16:09
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Views: 61,698
Posted By naturals

Congratulations! Have a look at the BAA FPP...

Congratulations!

Have a look at the BAA FPP thread and the more general OAA one. There's loads of advice on there. Also have a look on the OAA official forums - one of the guys working for OAA...
9th May 2013, 12:10
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Views: 61,698
Posted By naturals

I've actually read the thread start to finish...

I've actually read the thread start to finish three or four times already. I understand the financial arrangements (at least, I understand those which easyJet have announced, I believe some details...
9th May 2013, 08:49
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Posted By naturals

In light of the easyJet MPL scheme which is...

In light of the easyJet MPL scheme which is currently recruiting 72 pilots (link to the pprune thread here (http://www.pprune.org/interviews-jobs-sponsorship/512581-easyjet-mpl-through-ctc.html)),...
9th May 2013, 08:28
Replies: 129
Views: 61,698
Posted By naturals

To all of you applying for the easyJet scheme I...

To all of you applying for the easyJet scheme I feel you'd be well advised to read this thread (http://www.pprune.org/terms-endearment/490643-easyjet-recruitment.html) on the company. I'm not going...
8th May 2013, 15:09
Replies: 50
Views: 18,214
Posted By naturals

Someone I know who was there also stated the low...

Someone I know who was there also stated the low progression rate from Stage 1 to Stage 2 (something around 1/7th got invited to the assessment day) so don't beat yourself up too much. I suspect...
6th May 2013, 11:59
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Views: 61,698
Posted By naturals

+1. If you go open collar I pretty much...

+1. If you go open collar I pretty much guarantee you'll be the only one doing so.
22nd Apr 2013, 09:02
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Posted By naturals

Of those on the two OAA assessment days I would...

Of those on the two OAA assessment days I would estimate the average age was around 23-25. Most I spoke to were either in uni or recent graduates.

At BA I'd guess it was 27-28ish. This could be...
19th Apr 2013, 15:19
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Views: 18,214
Posted By naturals

Irrespective of how you feel about the scheme I'd...

Irrespective of how you feel about the scheme I'd go - it's great practice for other roles and you aren't going to find any new information about the scheme sat behind a keyboard.
17th Apr 2013, 19:19
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Posted By naturals

I know exactly what you mean! I'm curious if...

I know exactly what you mean! I'm curious if those who got through found this task easy - nobody I spoke to on the day felt too happy with how they'd performed on this task.
15th Apr 2013, 17:33
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Posted By naturals

A big fat no for me sadly. I had a feeling my...

A big fat no for me sadly. I had a feeling my interview was below average (everyone else commented on how easy it was, I had a slot with less than usual time and was rushed all the way through - I...
15th Apr 2013, 09:26
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Posted By naturals

Today we should be hearing back from BA as to...

Today we should be hearing back from BA as to whether it's a yay or a nay.
15th Apr 2013, 08:40
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Posted By naturals

Sat here anxiously waiting for the e-mail. ...

Sat here anxiously waiting for the e-mail.

I'm not overly optimistic so today could be an extremely nice surprise!

Good luck to you all.
31st Jan 2013, 18:04
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Posted By naturals

No but good luck!

No but good luck!
12th Jan 2013, 12:47
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Posted By naturals

loughrey1, I know you're doing FTE and not OAA...

loughrey1, I know you're doing FTE and not OAA but I can't imagine the tests being that different. On that basis I'd suggest you read the OAA forums as there is quite a lot of advice on there on...
3rd Jan 2013, 21:05
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Views: 2,883
Posted By naturals

I finished my D of E many many years ago (so long...

I finished my D of E many many years ago (so long ago I forgot to even put it on my BA FPP application!) so my memory may have faded somewhat but are sports like paragliding not in the physical...
2nd Jan 2013, 09:52
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Posted By naturals

Thank you! I sat mine about ten days before...

Thank you! I sat mine about ten days before Christmas.
2nd Jan 2013, 09:51
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Views: 1,674,838
Posted By naturals

One overall timer at OAA and by god does it move...

One overall timer at OAA and by god does it move quickly when you're in there!
1st Jan 2013, 10:12
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,674,838
Posted By naturals

It looks as if the next OAA e-mails are going out...

It looks as if the next OAA e-mails are going out as I write.

I just had confirmation that I got through to Day 2! What an great start to 2013!
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