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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Dec 2014, 19:52
Replies: 7
Views: 7,496
Posted By LastPastthePost

ATPL Performance Exam - Use 100% of Wind for Graphs?

There is some debate at my ATPL school about whether to use 100% of the wind in the CAP Climb Graphs (this is the only graph that doesn't compensate for the head wind / tail wind in the graph)

The...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Jul 2014, 15:37
Replies: 304
Views: 142,950
Posted By LastPastthePost

Congrats BigOllyG, after much hard work a very...

Congrats BigOllyG, after much hard work a very shiny Orange Airbus awaits you.

I take it your still with Oxford?

I held off celebrating until I passed the medical. They test you on such a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Jul 2014, 14:06
Replies: 304
Views: 142,950
Posted By LastPastthePost

I think the majority of people were given a phone...

I think the majority of people were given a phone call to be told they were successful, which was a nice touch!

For those that got rejected, I feel for you. Rejection is part of life though, how...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Jun 2014, 15:24
Replies: 304
Views: 142,950
Posted By LastPastthePost

Congrats Fumap, hope to see you at Oxford.. ...

Congrats Fumap, hope to see you at Oxford..

I think that might have been the same day I was at. Did you wear a blazer with different colour trousers / shoes?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Jun 2014, 09:51
Replies: 304
Views: 142,950
Posted By LastPastthePost

Found out I made it onto the program and I also...

Found out I made it onto the program and I also passed the CAA medical, so can start celebrating now!

I enjoyed the medical, especially chatting to the other people. Its like a selection day...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Jun 2014, 21:37
Replies: 304
Views: 142,950
Posted By LastPastthePost

I attended the final stage at Oxford, just...

I attended the final stage at Oxford, just waiting to find out now.

The more I looked into easyJet the more impressed I got, very sound financially, strategy is good and being executed well,...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st May 2014, 16:25
Replies: 304
Views: 142,950
Posted By LastPastthePost

About the same as most cadetships: small. ...

About the same as most cadetships: small.

The only number I have seen quoted is 89 places for 3200 applicants:

EasyJet supports CTC to keep pilot-recruitment pool strong - 12/16/2013 - Flight...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th May 2014, 17:03
Replies: 304
Views: 142,950
Posted By LastPastthePost

I think with some Airlines, they have a standard,...

I think with some Airlines, they have a standard, you meet it, your in. As long as it works out to roughly the same number they intended its fine (although sometimes (like the FPP) not enough meet...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th May 2014, 10:39
Replies: 304
Views: 142,950
Posted By LastPastthePost

There are some final stage interview / group...

There are some final stage interview / group exercises next week at Oxford.. No doubt the first of many..

Does anyone know the process and timescales for transferring back to the UK if you get...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th May 2014, 22:02
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,113,215
Posted By LastPastthePost

I did the Maths on the EZY vs BA that is referred...

I did the Maths on the EZY vs BA that is referred to on page 2.


I made it to the final stage at Waterside for the FPP, but screwed up the group exercise so didn't make the cut. I was working...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th May 2014, 20:39
Replies: 4
Views: 2,884
Posted By LastPastthePost

Those look like interesting figures. I wonder...

Those look like interesting figures. I wonder where you got them from?

The figures for easyJet is from these two places:
Latest news - easyJet plc...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th May 2014, 10:36
Replies: 304
Views: 142,950
Posted By LastPastthePost

I just did the Maths on the Finance, with some...

I just did the Maths on the Finance, with some assumptions about time to command (ie 9 years at easyJet and 18 years at BA). These are based on Oxford's PARC Finances and exclude any tax implication...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th May 2014, 16:55
Replies: 304
Views: 142,950
Posted By LastPastthePost

I noticed that CTC have opened up applications. ...

I noticed that CTC have opened up applications. The big things that stick out to me are:

1. No mention of the expected easyJet guaranteeing the loan. It still states "Security Required: Mortgage...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd May 2014, 17:24
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,683,444
Posted By LastPastthePost

Just checking in to say I got my feedback. The...

Just checking in to say I got my feedback. The surprise was that I appeared to have passed the interview but as expected I failed the Group exercise. I learnt a valuable lesson in not to volunteer...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Apr 2014, 15:50
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,683,444
Posted By LastPastthePost

I agree, the Future Pilot Program is a great...

I agree, the Future Pilot Program is a great initiative and congratulations to those who are on it. It helps aspiring pilots and saves British Airways money too, so also helps meet the profit...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Apr 2014, 14:40
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,683,444
Posted By LastPastthePost

I don't doubt that its made progress, but still...

I don't doubt that its made progress, but still has a long way to go. I was most concerned by this comment from Keith Williams "We moved BA's operating profit target from £ 1.1 bn to £ 1.3bn by 2015...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Apr 2014, 08:35
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,683,444
Posted By LastPastthePost

I stand corrected. I'm sure last year it was...

I stand corrected. I'm sure last year it was lower.

No Desmunds at easyJet! (Well at least at CTC, I see Oxford will still take a 2:2)
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Apr 2014, 07:43
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,683,444
Posted By LastPastthePost

Congrats again to the those who got selected. ...

Congrats again to the those who got selected.

For me I know where I went wrong. The 2nd group exercise was quite complicated in that you had to do quite a few calculations to answer some of the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Apr 2014, 16:38
Replies: 304
Views: 142,950
Posted By LastPastthePost

So BA made my mind up for me. Orange A320s are...

So BA made my mind up for me. Orange A320s are the way forward..

Filling out a pdf application form is a bit retro though. Next step will be to post it snail mail and include a stamped addressed...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Apr 2014, 13:37
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,683,444
Posted By LastPastthePost

Congrats G-FORC, I can see from your attitude on...

Congrats G-FORC, I can see from your attitude on here that you deserved a place.

Thanks kirungi1.

Interestingly the reject letter invited you to reapply and didn't caveat it with the 3 year...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Apr 2014, 13:08
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,683,444
Posted By LastPastthePost

As expected, didn't make the cut. Congrats...

As expected, didn't make the cut.

Congrats to those that did...

Now for the tough MPL decision..
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Apr 2014, 10:35
Replies: 304
Views: 142,950
Posted By LastPastthePost

All my applications have been with Oxford to...

All my applications have been with Oxford to date, based on the principle that I know more about their tests and selection processes than say CTC / FTE.

But its hard not to notice that CTC do a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Apr 2014, 09:21
Replies: 304
Views: 142,950
Posted By LastPastthePost

Thanks for the replies about Christmas. So it...

Thanks for the replies about Christmas. So it looks like my Santa Jumper might get another few years use at either BA or Easyjet.

I hope that Oxford get the same BBVA guarantee as CTC. To state...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Apr 2014, 09:53
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,683,444
Posted By LastPastthePost

I'm quite relaxed about it actually. Don't...

I'm quite relaxed about it actually. Don't forget that Lindsay said that it might be they are not ready on the 11th (but will send an email with a new timetable), so your refreshing will continue...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Apr 2014, 13:49
Replies: 304
Views: 142,950
Posted By LastPastthePost

I'm also waiting for the FPP results on Friday. ...

I'm also waiting for the FPP results on Friday. If I don't get in, I am in two minds about applying to Oxford for this.

One of the things that they don't mention on the website is that its 100k +...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Apr 2014, 07:04
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,683,444
Posted By LastPastthePost

I just checked and the CTC Wings Course cost is...

I just checked and the CTC Wings Course cost is almost exactly the same as the Future Pilot Cost (89k). However those selected from the start as a Future Pilot get their type rating cost included. ...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Apr 2014, 09:32
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,683,444
Posted By LastPastthePost

That’s interesting, I wonder if British Airways...

That’s interesting, I wonder if British Airways classes them as a cadets or first officers.

Ie the benefit of getting on the future pilot program is that you get your training paid back and a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Mar 2014, 14:44
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,683,444
Posted By LastPastthePost

On the CTC Wings thread a few people have said...

On the CTC Wings thread a few people have said that BA want more cadets to join from the CTC pool. So maybe they are assessing the "graduated" CTC Cadets until Monday using the same process /...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Mar 2014, 10:25
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,683,444
Posted By LastPastthePost

Thats strange, I just double checked my notes and...

Thats strange, I just double checked my notes and they say the last day is the 31st. I made the notes based on Lindsay's presentation at lunchtime, maybe it was a typo.

For me the day went ok. I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Mar 2014, 18:59
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,683,444
Posted By LastPastthePost

We were told the 31st was the last day for the...

We were told the 31st was the last day for the final stage assessments, but we would find out on the 11th like you..

The gossip was that 140 made it through to the final stage for 65 places..
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Mar 2014, 20:23
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,683,444
Posted By LastPastthePost

Apologies, I thought it was the other way around!...

Apologies, I thought it was the other way around! I really must practise my verbal reasoning.

Yes I am with Oxford, so I have less than two weeks until the big day.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Mar 2014, 19:53
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,683,444
Posted By LastPastthePost

Two dots don't make an ellipsis! Good on...

Two dots don't make an ellipsis!

Good on you for pink, anything to stand out from the crowd. (No ellipsis)

Not long now for the FTE guys and girls.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Mar 2014, 19:24
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,683,444
Posted By LastPastthePost

Maybe I need to study my verbal reasoning a bit...

Maybe I need to study my verbal reasoning a bit more, because it thought the email was quite clear about there being only one numerical test.. I wouldn't waste much energy on contemplating about...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Feb 2014, 13:43
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,683,444
Posted By LastPastthePost

Congrats Guys (or Girls), What days are on offer...

Congrats Guys (or Girls), What days are on offer for you? Oxford are 17th to 20th March.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Feb 2014, 13:34
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,683,444
Posted By LastPastthePost

Ditto the above.

Ditto the above.
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