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Old 9th Jan 2009, 08:04
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Aer Lingus sim session and interview

Does anybody can tell me more about the sim session for the Aer lingus interview? I have the session next week. Is it just the standard normal and one engine Take off, solving problem, one engine approach, GA and landing? or can I expect more? And what can I expect in the interview, lots of tech questions? please tell me because I really want the job! DUH would you think now.
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Congratulations!! Sorry that I can't help with info on the Sim profile etc. I applied recently too but haven't heard anything yet. When did you apply and hear back that you had been offered an interview?? Also, are you already 320type rated with hours? I'd really like to work for them too and am just wondering who they are selecting at the mo.

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Hi,

The interview is very relaxed! Who are you, where are you from, what road did you take to become a pilot, what did you like about flight training, what didnt you like etc etc. Very informal. No trick Q's!!!!
Regarding tech Q's what is a what are CAT minima and limits. Maybe even what do you require for the different CAT Levels regarding app lighting etc etc.

The Sim is very easy, A320 sim in a no wind set up. Normal take of to some gen handling then radar vectored app tp normal ILS and Land. Then T/O to alt where they fail an engine. This will happen very slowly so you can trim. Then you do a single engine ILS to land, maybe Go around I dont remember. All very simple. If you are rated they might want you to do a VOR app. I think most is with autothrust so not to hard on the old scan!! Again its all very straight forward and very relaxed. They will brief you about everything! No prep needed!!!!

You can always ask them anything you might not understand. They are very helpfull.

Good luck.!
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hi guys,
are there any low hour nontype rated guys getting called for interviews? going by there website i assume all the a320 guys are getting first preference for interviews.
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Anyone know if they have enough A320 tr'd guys to cover selection or will they be calling any non tr'd bods?
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Interview with EI

Hi All,

Is there anybody out there that has actually went to the interview with EI recently??


THNX!!

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Hey JP,

I am a little confused. Not difficult for me though really. In this thread you posted details of the EI assessments and then yesterday made a post asking about the questions they were asked??

If you have a look at the following link I have detailed my recent experience.

http://www.pprune.org/interviews-job...ml#post4679010

This was for an FO position, not sure how the assessment differs for Captain.
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Balkenende,


You confuse me!

In one post you state it's an easy process and relaxed interview and describe what the sim is like. In your next post you then ask what the interview is like and sim too! What are you on about either you know or don't know
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Just to set the record straight!!

HI ALL,

I know why it all seems a bit of.

I wrote my first comment using what I remembered from when I did the selection proces.

I now would like to know what the latest is regarding their interview and simcheck. I have a very close friend that is going for it and he seeks any info out there.

So if anybody has any up to date info......

THNX
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.....ehh, nope! Sorry, try again?!
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Unhappy

Sad to hear it appears even those with 300-500 plus hours on type with a well respected airline have been turned down for FO/SFO positions.

Times keep changing......

Best of luck to all those looking for jobs in the current climate.
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Yeah, apparently non rated Integrated guys from a well known British and Spanish flight school are more suitable than guys with hours on type. Hmm, some strange logic working there???

Oh that's right, I just remembered the nationality of the HR department.
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hitler, your remarks re the selection process are well off the mark. Many airlines have found that selecting cadets qualified just out of flight school etc to be a very effective process as against hiring low hours guys. AL have hired cadets over the years and that system has worked for them.
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I think that says it all.
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Dunno, ask a lot of training capts and they'll tell you different story about cadets than that of bean counter!
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I passed the group appitude tests and was told to wait to hear regarding stage 2.............that was in 1999, i'm still waiting!!!
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hi, as balkanende says its very relaxed and everything u need is provided on the day. nothing 2 worry about!

for info i applied as an a320 fo with 2,300 hrs on type, 3,000 tt n was succesful. needed 2 get out my other company as work was ****. nothin going on.

best of luck,

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EI used to use the 16PF personality profile and i found this on the net.

16PF

I cant remember if its the same but it looks a familiar and at least its good practice.

Good luck
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Aer Lingus

Hi Guys,

I have the psychometric and interview this week with Aer Lingus and was wondering if anyone knows what to expect?? It would be greatly appreciated if anyone can help
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hi lads,

for the guys that have been called recently for interviews , what kind of experiance do you have? i sent in an application and still waiting at this stage i dont expect to be called. i am a relatively newbie atpl got at 2oo hours but 470 hours from recreational flying.
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