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hi everyone!
Need some iurgent info on Virgin Atlantic interviews. Been told that once you manage to get short listed for interview (thats the much harder bit), it is almost a done deal - unless you say/do something to piss off the interview people.
Anyone done it lately? Any help/advice most welcomed.
Ta.
Need some iurgent info on Virgin Atlantic interviews. Been told that once you manage to get short listed for interview (thats the much harder bit), it is almost a done deal - unless you say/do something to piss off the interview people.
Anyone done it lately? Any help/advice most welcomed.
Ta.
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You're in the wrong forum - this really should be in T&E. Though, for what it's worth, what you've heard is wrong! Search T&E (and a couple of topics in this forum - which will probably be moved) for more information.
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Ah - now it's in the right forum, perhaps I'll expand a little.
The interview at Virgin is not a 'gimme'. It is intended to examine your personality to see if the company (i.e. the pilots) feels you would fit in with Virgin's flight deck community, and to verify what you have told us via application forms or CV. Your references will be tested, as will your knowledge of all things aviation (though only to the depth required to establish that you're not an imposter!). You will also undergo a number of written examinations, including a psychological profiling paper, verbal reasoning etc.
I can't give you a figure on interview pass rates but, believe me, people most certainly do fail. It would be a shame to do so because of your preconceptions! The interview day should be a pleasant, rather than onerous, procedure. Don't spoil it by assuming you've passed just because you've walked in the door.
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Ah - now it's in the right forum, perhaps I'll expand a little.
The interview at Virgin is not a 'gimme'. It is intended to examine your personality to see if the company (i.e. the pilots) feels you would fit in with Virgin's flight deck community, and to verify what you have told us via application forms or CV. Your references will be tested, as will your knowledge of all things aviation (though only to the depth required to establish that you're not an imposter!). You will also undergo a number of written examinations, including a psychological profiling paper, verbal reasoning etc.
I can't give you a figure on interview pass rates but, believe me, people most certainly do fail. It would be a shame to do so because of your preconceptions! The interview day should be a pleasant, rather than onerous, procedure. Don't spoil it by assuming you've passed just because you've walked in the door.
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Hi Scroggs, as someone who did'nt get thru the interview last year, I was wondering if you might know if VS has a policy on re-applications.
NOTTHUMBSUP-No idea what went wrong and came away feeling that it all went reasonably well, so if you are awaiting that interview date, please don't be complacent.
NOTTHUMBSUP-No idea what went wrong and came away feeling that it all went reasonably well, so if you are awaiting that interview date, please don't be complacent.
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skid actually, I've no idea what the policy is on re-applications. I would have thought that your best bet is to re-apply and see what happens! If you don't set too much store by it, it can only be a pleasant surprise if it works - and you've lost nothing if it doesn't. Sorry I can't be more helpful than that.
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As I said in another forum (rumours and news) that somehow was deletd after my reply: Mate, in my experience, Virgin interview is 30mins v/s Emirates 3 (long and hard ) days! Spare a big smile for Ms J, that will go a long way!!!
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I went through the interview process 8 months ago and as stated it is very relaxed, but you still have to do well on the day or you will get the thank but no thanks letter from them.
Janine is excellent, really helpful and puts you at easy on the day,
we had 1 technical paper, 1 maths test and 1 psychometric test and the interview which was very relaxed.
Got through the selection and went into the pool for 6 months, I start on the B747-400 next month and can't wait.
On the day be yourself is the best advice I can give and a sense on humour goes a long way too.
cheers
fc
Janine is excellent, really helpful and puts you at easy on the day,
we had 1 technical paper, 1 maths test and 1 psychometric test and the interview which was very relaxed.
Got through the selection and went into the pool for 6 months, I start on the B747-400 next month and can't wait.
On the day be yourself is the best advice I can give and a sense on humour goes a long way too.
cheers
fc
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2500 hours, with minimum 1500 on commercial jet aircraft (or equivalent military experience). Type rating on B744 or A340 useful, not essential. Check out many threads on this topic in this forum - use the 'Search' facility.
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Scroggs.
Can you clarify the "equivalant military experience" requirement please.
Do you mean military jet transport only? I ask this question more in hope really, but I have been led to believe that military flying experience of any type is looked upon favourably. Is this the case?
Thanks in advance.
BTT
Can you clarify the "equivalant military experience" requirement please.
Do you mean military jet transport only? I ask this question more in hope really, but I have been led to believe that military flying experience of any type is looked upon favourably. Is this the case?
Thanks in advance.
BTT
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It does not mean military transport only. Virgin has a great many ex-fast jet and rotary pilots, as well as ex-truckies (far more C130 than jet types). But you will need the hours - and they must be verifiable!
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Scroggs - when I joined about three years ago, the rule was that no rotary hours counted towards the minimum requirements. This was a change from the previous policy. May I suggest you check this before you get too many people excited, as I suspect it hasn't changed with the airline job market as it is at the moment.
