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Forum: Engineers & Technicians
9th May 2013, 10:02
Replies: 13
Views: 4,245
Posted By Roger-Wilco

you havent tried everywhere

Join the Royal Aeronautical Society - despite being a predmoinantly UK based group, there is an Australian division. Once you're a member, you can recieve the membership benefits, which include...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
31st Jan 2013, 06:56
Replies: 18
Views: 4,841
Posted By Roger-Wilco

I noticed he hadnt posted in a while...when going...

I noticed he hadnt posted in a while...when going to his profile on here to find posts, it shows he is banned...and he has a banned logo next to his avatar.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
30th Jan 2013, 10:21
Replies: 18
Views: 4,841
Posted By Roger-Wilco

Genghis the Engineer

I have only just noticed that Genghis is banned - Anybody know why this is? I am suprised because his posts were always so informative, well written and polite.

Anybody have any info?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Jan 2013, 10:43
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,682,007
Posted By Roger-Wilco

@ Libertine Winno...

@ Libertine Winno (http://www.pprune.org/members/387852-libertine-winno)



Im afraid not. The rewards are not what they used to be. A typical Engineering career in Aerospace within Europe at...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Dec 2012, 09:22
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,682,007
Posted By Roger-Wilco

@FunkyMonkey Just a thought - you didnt...

@FunkyMonkey

Just a thought - you didnt copy & Paste your essay answers from last year did you? They might have cross-compared and filtered out the cheeky/lazy applicants?

The Q's are so...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Dec 2012, 09:59
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,682,007
Posted By Roger-Wilco

For those thorugh to the OAA assesment Day 1 - is...

For those thorugh to the OAA assesment Day 1 - is it £250+ like last year? I wonder if they would do some sort of discount for last years' applicants (rejects!) :} - or is it possible to 'lose' a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Nov 2012, 13:35
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,682,007
Posted By Roger-Wilco

I think there is a lot of truth in the comments...

I think there is a lot of truth in the comments referring to the academic requirements. My interpretation is that the emphasis is only to aid as an initial filter on applications.

If they placed...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Oct 2012, 14:09
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,682,007
Posted By Roger-Wilco

British Airways Future Pilot Programme.

Just thought I'd share this :suspect:....

Via the 'British Airways page' (Facebook :yuk:):


Would such a publicity-generating action direct from British Airways suggest that a second run of...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Jul 2012, 14:01
Replies: 13
Views: 2,158
Posted By Roger-Wilco

What about your own country? there must be an...

What about your own country? there must be an aerospace industry of some sort.....



LOL, you make it sound so simple and i would say that prospective Test Pilots certainly dont hold it as a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Mar 2012, 14:30
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

Laughing Out Loud with mad_jock :E

Laughing Out Loud with mad_jock :E
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Dec 2011, 13:36
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

Try visiting the Money Saving Expert website....

Try visiting the Money Saving Expert website. They have forums dedicated to budgeting and provide really good "statement of affairs" templates which list every and any expense you could think of, in...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Dec 2011, 07:44
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

City Chump: My appologies for my dribble, sounds...

City Chump: My appologies for my dribble, sounds as though that pilot didnt know himself!! I'll butt out of future conversations on intricate details of the FPP now :}

As for next year, I'm still...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Dec 2011, 15:01
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

Despite not making the grade myself, I hope you...

Despite not making the grade myself, I hope you accept my humble opinion/knowledge.

I did ask one of the assessors at OAA (who happened to be a BA pilot) about the type-rating element of the FPP;...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Dec 2011, 20:49
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

Roger 10-4: What a remarkable story!!! Massive...

Roger 10-4: What a remarkable story!!! Massive congrats though!! :)
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Nov 2011, 23:06
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

Just saw my "feedback", I see what you mean...

Just saw my "feedback", I see what you mean SPUK87. How odd you didnt fail anything...perhaps its not just about FAIL/PASS but also being the top % of those that did pass. Either way, my...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Nov 2011, 09:10
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

OAA Rejections

Sorry to drag the conversation down and back to stage 2 day 2 (or stage 3 for other FTOs). For those rejected, allegedly there is feedback for us. Has anyone received this yet? In what medium is it...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Nov 2011, 11:33
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

avi8.5 - nobody here has said that they don't...

avi8.5 - nobody here has said that they don't need feedback. I agree on whole with what you said though.

MORE IMPORTANTLY - where has it mentioned BA wont accept applications within 1 year? This...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Nov 2011, 11:26
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

Cheer up High-Higher. I'm going to stop being...

Cheer up High-Higher. I'm going to stop being lazy and add some interesting twists to my life - ideally activities that promote more teamwork and leadership qualities (TA, Sports teams etc). I know...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Nov 2011, 15:58
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

High-Higher - sorry to hear that. I have also...

High-Higher - sorry to hear that. I have also just recieved the dreaded rejection, but i knew it was coming. I was'nt myself on the assesment day and I think it was a case of wanting it too much that...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Nov 2011, 17:32
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

JohnTee - Completely agree with your sentiment,...

JohnTee - Completely agree with your sentiment, but perhaps it might be more to do with what Whisky has said?

Hamptindle - Big congrats mate!! :ok:
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Nov 2011, 15:06
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

John - I heard "a lot" at the assesments all had...

John - I heard "a lot" at the assesments all had degree's, some had Masters, some PhDs....the problem is that further education is the norm now and although BA stated minimum qualifications as...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Oct 2011, 11:47
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

Cheers guys, I think that clears it up..

Cheers guys, I think that clears it up..
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Oct 2011, 09:02
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

"only pilots that have completed a bonded system...

"only pilots that have completed a bonded system through APL will have access to BA as a low-hour cadet."

I thought the OAA scheme is bonded through APL also??

"This means that CTC Wings pilots...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Oct 2011, 18:00
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

However, I fail to see this as an 'advantage',...

However, I fail to see this as an 'advantage', well it's not for me! Reason being is that to have 'dibbs' on any extra places, one must be at CTC, self-sponsoring on a non-airline tagged scheme in...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Oct 2011, 06:20
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

HAHA

Someone just showed me a VERY old (1980's) copy of Flight International. Inside contained a single page advert for BA's Cadet Pilot Scheme - FULLY SPONSORED, you need not pay a penny upfront. It had...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Oct 2011, 16:36
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

likeflight - yeah, I sounded harsh but i didnt...

likeflight - yeah, I sounded harsh but i didnt mean to. Thats the problem with this medium of communication, you cant sense the tone!

One of my friends (havent heard from the other yet) did their...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Oct 2011, 14:52
Replies: 18
Views: 8,323
Posted By Roger-Wilco

My appologies - I was referring to speeding NOT...

My appologies - I was referring to speeding NOT driving without insurance...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Oct 2011, 14:49
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

Simples?

likeflight - Simples??? Actually, you're wrong.

Stage 1 Online application [screened by FTO & BA].
Stage 2 D1 Aptitude testing.
Stage 2 D2 Group exercises & 1st interview.
Stage 3 2nd...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Oct 2011, 12:29
Replies: 18
Views: 8,323
Posted By Roger-Wilco

"Unless you challenge it (which is not always a...

"Unless you challenge it (which is not always a bad option), and then go to court and get ''charged'' with excess speed, which would be a different scenario, and i suppose would show up on a CRB...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Oct 2011, 13:30
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

dave2423 - was referring to the Irish question :P...

dave2423 - was referring to the Irish question :P

SWATSON - a very impressive/intimidating group of stats. 6 A's at A-level is just insane!! Considering courses start early next year, are you...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Oct 2011, 07:06
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

Who's going to answer that little gem? I Will -...

Who's going to answer that little gem?
I Will - read your invite properly, read the website properly, read this forum properly. All your answers shall reveal themselves.Wow, I sounds like a grumpy...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Oct 2011, 12:44
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

I wish it was as Rhcriad Bsranon persepective -...

I wish it was as Rhcriad Bsranon persepective - would have saved a lot of FTO & BA time....however, I believe there are a significant amount of applicants who have A's at A-level, The coveted...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Oct 2011, 15:56
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

I think each FTO will putch forward XX candidates...

I think each FTO will putch forward XX candidates which is over and beyond the course quota. Each FTO group will be of a high quality. BA can be picky of which of these actually get offered a place,...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Oct 2011, 10:27
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

747-436 - This was my original thinking, the...

747-436 - This was my original thinking, the point of the group exercises and interview is to further discriminate the "best" (judged on COMPASS) that have already made it

For example, say 300 got...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Oct 2011, 07:17
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,658
Posted By Roger-Wilco

Mike. Thanks for the information, that...

Mike.

Thanks for the information, that clears things up. I suppose at the end of the day, COMPASS is just an indicator and by no means a definitive test of ones natural ability. For sure, I know...
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