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Search: Posts Made By: MaydayMaydayMayday
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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Jul 2016, 23:22
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Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

I would suggest that neither does the poster know...

I would suggest that neither does the poster know whether it has been terminated (or postponed) nor whether or not it has anything to do with the current political situation. I'd also suggest that...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Jul 2016, 16:11
Replies: 3,535
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Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

Or maybe the Viscount, or the BAC One eleven? ;)...

Or maybe the Viscount, or the BAC One eleven? ;) The 737-400 was well past its best. I'd say it's more of a shame that there weren't things like the highlands and islands routes of days gone by. I'd...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th May 2016, 17:15
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

Scorpii, from applying to getting the final...

Scorpii, from applying to getting the final 'congrats' email, took about five months when we did it.

Can't tell you if it's been the same each year, but mine went like this a few years back...
...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Apr 2016, 12:55
Replies: 3,535
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Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

It says a lot of good things that there's so much...

It says a lot of good things that there's so much recruitment, absolutely.

What it gives is more opportunity for those who can make the standard required. Every year, extremely able people have...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Apr 2016, 11:38
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

200 would seem like an awfully large number to...

200 would seem like an awfully large number to take in a single year, purely based on training capacity. FPPs take far longer to train once they get to BA than DEPs (more sims required, base...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Feb 2016, 12:56
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

Based on previous years, could be anywhere from...

Based on previous years, could be anywhere from spring/summer 2017 through until some time in 2018, but who knows. (Our intake was spread from Autumn 2013 to Summer 2014, having initially applied...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Feb 2016, 17:03
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

Afraid Stocious is correct. You don't get any...

Afraid Stocious is correct. You don't get any travel assistance or perks from BA until after you've commenced employment, having completely finished training. Even then, the full on staff travel...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Mar 2015, 10:53
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

There's plenty of room in the A320 for me,...

There's plenty of room in the A320 for me, anyway, and I'm just over 6'3". I think as long as you can get in and out safely, as well as reaching everything. The 737 is a tighter space than the A320...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Mar 2015, 03:20
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

The DA42 has slightly less headroom than the...

The DA42 has slightly less headroom than the PA28. The DA42 sim has marginally less than the aircraft (the canopy actually rested on top of my head, but wasn't a problem as the sim had no motion to...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Mar 2015, 20:05
Replies: 3,535
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Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

There have been people accepted who are over...

There have been people accepted who are over 6'3". It's a tight fit in a DA42, though, depending on your proportions! :}
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Mar 2015, 01:28
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

Think that seems pretty accurate. Current group...

Think that seems pretty accurate. Current group on the type rating range from 22 to 41, with a couple in mid 30s and the majority in their 20s.

Also, 22 is not the youngest and 41 is not the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Mar 2015, 13:23
Replies: 3,535
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Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

Many/most can't. Only those who "have not yet...

Many/most can't. Only those who "have not yet commenced training at an Operational Conversion Unit (OCU)" can apply.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Feb 2015, 11:33
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

While you can state a preference as to when you'd...

While you can state a preference as to when you'd ideally be available, you won't necessarily get it.

Some people have been accepted while in their final year at uni and were able to finish off...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Feb 2015, 17:52
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

There are at least two Irish FPP cadets at FTE....

There are at least two Irish FPP cadets at FTE. Pretty sure that counts as not British! (not to mention some dual-nationals, too)
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Feb 2015, 22:09
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

That shouldn't be a problem, assuming the system...

That shouldn't be a problem, assuming the system remains as it currently is. The employer references are really just to show where you've been for the last five years.

Everyone needs to account...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Jan 2015, 23:28
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

Owu96, I think there were a handful who came in...

Owu96, I think there were a handful who came in from CTC who'd been through the 'wings' course (6, perhaps?) last year, although after having then gone through the BA assessments. It's not something...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Sep 2014, 11:49
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

polar25, The way it worked for us, you had...

polar25,

The way it worked for us, you had to provide a copy of your full Experian credit report to BBVA. Incidentally, it had to be from Experian, rather than any other credit report agency.
...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th May 2014, 02:24
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

tomjravo, There's certainly a course from FPP2...

tomjravo, There's certainly a course from FPP2 starting at FTE in June. (ie. They applied in November 2012). Not a clue about FPP3, although that would seem pretty quick for sorting out medicals,...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Apr 2014, 17:32
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

Fostex, based on some of the folk currently on...

Fostex, based on some of the folk currently on the FPP, I don't think having too much ppl experience is necessarily a drawback.

Most of those who were successful won't have hundreds of hours...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Feb 2014, 11:28
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

Sounds scandalous! :}

Sounds scandalous! :}
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Feb 2014, 02:30
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

I'm not aware of anyone having either pulled out...

I'm not aware of anyone having either pulled out after having accepted, or failed the medical, but don't quote me! If it runs for long enough then statistically it'd most likely happen, but there...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
31st Jan 2014, 16:48
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

LastPastthePost, FPP2 doesn't have an even split...

LastPastthePost, FPP2 doesn't have an even split of 24 per FTO. Certainly less than 20 in total at FTE, with the second group having arrived within the last couple of weeks (two more groups to come).
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
31st Jan 2014, 15:29
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

We were certainly under the impression for FPP2...

We were certainly under the impression for FPP2 that each FTO sent about 100 candidates to Waterside, from which they then picked the 72 they wanted (I'd be surprised if anyone other than the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Dec 2013, 18:47
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

Nicely streamlined experience at NATS and seems...

Nicely streamlined experience at NATS and seems to take a lot less time than Gatwick, although obviously if you're in the area then just head to Gatwick.

Surrey, class 1 only needs done in good...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Nov 2013, 08:23
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

JonEverton, both intakes have had successful...

JonEverton, both intakes have had successful candidates over 30. Actually, a couple over 40 have made it too.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Nov 2013, 23:02
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

Lady L, couldn't agree more. Good luck! :)

Lady L, couldn't agree more. Good luck! :)
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Nov 2013, 17:13
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

LadyL2013, whichever flight school you opt for,...

LadyL2013, whichever flight school you opt for, it'll be a full time intensive course.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Nov 2013, 13:17
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

Cesc, it will depend on the total amount/type of...

Cesc, it will depend on the total amount/type of the loan involved. Something that's worth noting, and which has been pointed out a few pages earlier in this thread (posts #1235 and #1237), is that...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Nov 2013, 20:09
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

SinBin, perhaps the old CTC McAlpine scheme?...

SinBin, perhaps the old CTC McAlpine scheme? Anyway, I think it's a bit of a moot point.

Entirely of the opinion that people should go into any role with their eyes open, of course. I'm still also...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Nov 2013, 19:17
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

SinBin, I'd be very surprised if they do actually...

SinBin, I'd be very surprised if they do actually work at the same BA as you. (Strike me as a thinly veiled troll)

Let's play devil's advocate and say that they do:

Any idea how many unemployed...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Nov 2013, 10:06
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

RobinJFisher I think you'd be crazy not to...

RobinJFisher

I think you'd be crazy not to mention a forearm tattoo if they specifically mention them in the FAQs. All you can do is be up front about it and if they think there's a way around it...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Nov 2013, 22:53
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

Captain Bolt, if you scroll back about 50 pages...

Captain Bolt, if you scroll back about 50 pages in this thread you can follow how it progressed last year. (around post #320 onwards)
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Nov 2013, 01:06
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

Ben, I'd think that they're going to look at...

Ben, I'd think that they're going to look at marks across the board (pilapt, maths, physics, verbal and numerical reasoning, group exercises and interview). There's probably no need for a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Oct 2013, 15:47
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

Damn right. Even if I am somewhat fond of my...

Damn right. Even if I am somewhat fond of my (company issue) yellow wellies. Still, life is all about sacrifices!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Oct 2013, 15:38
Replies: 3,535
Views: 1,680,651
Posted By MaydayMaydayMayday

Nope, I'm in a field near Stirling annoying a big...

Nope, I'm in a field near Stirling annoying a big power company by not letting them put their pylons on a battlefield! (That said, no evidence of a battle is apparent, just lots of 1960s field...
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