British Airways DEP Selection - THE lowdown Part 2
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From: up there some where!
BA is currently talking about recruiting 250 Pilots next year.
And DEP recruitment for LH, namely the 747 is imminent. - Mainly due to issues with training capacity on the A320.
This is the latest from within. But as always, things can change.
Good luck
And DEP recruitment for LH, namely the 747 is imminent. - Mainly due to issues with training capacity on the A320.
This is the latest from within. But as always, things can change.
Good luck
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From: Uk
Is this still the case after the recent DEP Airbus Type Rated recruitment and the managed military path scheme? Is it more likely that DEP will open for Non Type Rated people. Plenty of us flying for the regionals that would like the opportunity.
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I don't know about others, but being treated as a professional (which we all are) means an awful lot to me. At my last outfit we were treated like factory workers; your professional status meant nothing. At BA, at the moment, you are treated like a professional, and there is a respect shown to you in your operation, and there are, of course, expectations from the company as a result; which I'm quite happy to attain and maintain.
As I said, that may not mean much to others, but it means an awful lot to me. So despite all the shortcomings, I would never leave BA to go back to where I came from.
As I said, that may not mean much to others, but it means an awful lot to me. So despite all the shortcomings, I would never leave BA to go back to where I came from.
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BA day one tests?
Can anyone with recent experience of day one shed some light on the number and format of the tests. The practice pack seems to contain more than what has been described by some candidates. Is it numerical reasoning as per the technical examples sent eg standard mental arithmetic problems or a combination of those with the MGIB graduate charts and pies to interpolate etc. Also people mention a verbal reasoning test but the pack contains verbal reasoning and comprehension tests to try, are there two different tests?
All the best to those applying.
All the best to those applying.
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Harry,
When I did the tests in 2011, the numerical was purely mental arithmetic (25 questions in 12 minutes I think). Expect percentages, ratio, area, currency etc. Nothing taxing, just time pressured.
The verbal reasoning consisted of several obscure passages. There were a number of questions relating to each passage and you had to decide whether the answer was 'true, false or cannot say.' A little more time for this but more questions than in the numerical. From what I gather the current tests follow the same format.
When I did the tests in 2011, the numerical was purely mental arithmetic (25 questions in 12 minutes I think). Expect percentages, ratio, area, currency etc. Nothing taxing, just time pressured.
The verbal reasoning consisted of several obscure passages. There were a number of questions relating to each passage and you had to decide whether the answer was 'true, false or cannot say.' A little more time for this but more questions than in the numerical. From what I gather the current tests follow the same format.
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From: Surrey, England
Harry Palmer
234 has posted generously on the other thread.
http://www.pprune.org/terms-endearme...-pilot-50.html
234 has posted generously on the other thread.
http://www.pprune.org/terms-endearme...-pilot-50.html
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From: England
Hi All,
This is the latest info I have regarding recruitment planning:
1) 311 pilots required next year of which the bulk will be DEP
2) Process is identical to previous years although now split over three not two days
3) Main recruitment is for A320; wide body experience preferred for Jumbo
4) Of the 311 spots, about 100 have been filled already
5) Next available course start dates are March at the earliest
Basically, if you are in the system but have yet to hear about getting through the CV sift, hang on. The backlog is simply overwhelming from what I can pick up.
Hope that helps!
This is the latest info I have regarding recruitment planning:
1) 311 pilots required next year of which the bulk will be DEP
2) Process is identical to previous years although now split over three not two days
3) Main recruitment is for A320; wide body experience preferred for Jumbo
4) Of the 311 spots, about 100 have been filled already
5) Next available course start dates are March at the earliest
Basically, if you are in the system but have yet to hear about getting through the CV sift, hang on. The backlog is simply overwhelming from what I can pick up.
Hope that helps!