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Old 24th January 2016 | 16:26
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He didn't say it equals .1 hours, he said it rounds up to .1 hours.

Good luck with the verbal comprehension test...



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Old 24th January 2016 | 17:05
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Originally Posted by VJW
LlamaFarmer I hope you meant 6 minutes is 0.1 hours.....good luck with the BA maths test
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He didn't say it equals .1 hours, he said it rounds up to .1 hours.

Good luck with the verbal comprehension test...



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Indeed I did Buter. At least someone can read.
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Old 24th January 2016 | 21:36
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Does anyone on the inside know if this recruitment bonanza is likely to still be going on this time next year - or is this direct to LH looking like a one time fix?
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Old 24th January 2016 | 22:48
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Wodka, not sure if anyone's crystal ball is good enough to answer that one, I'd be wanting some lottery numbers off them as well....
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Old 25th January 2016 | 05:44
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Another quick question guys,


In the cross hair exercise, do they invert the axis from times to times?
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Old 25th January 2016 | 09:54
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Another quick question guys,


In the cross hair exercise, do they invert the axis from times to times?
Not in my experience which was a few months ago!
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Old 25th January 2016 | 18:51
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Another quick question guys,


In the cross hair exercise, do they invert the axis from times to times?
When I went through it was reversed in pitch but correct in roll.This could be random so expect the unexpected.
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Old 25th January 2016 | 21:37
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If anyone has any thoughts about verbal reasoning, I'd love to hear them. Do you think it's possible to train your brain to "see" the correct answer?
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Old 25th January 2016 | 22:03
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If anyone has any thoughts about verbal reasoning, I'd love to hear them. Do you think it's possible to train your brain to "see" the correct answer?
Can't offer any specific info on the BA assessment, but as far as verbal reasoning in general goes... don't rush it, read the whole question and don't jump to a conclusion too hastily.
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Old 26th January 2016 | 06:37
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When I went through it was reversed in pitch but correct in roll.This could be random so expect the unexpected


Did it change during the test? or it stayed like that during the all test?




The math tests, are they very similar to the ones we received from BA? Any good books or website to train for them?

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Old 26th January 2016 | 08:52
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Originally Posted by spyce
When I went through it was reversed in pitch but correct in roll.This could be random so expect the unexpected


Did it change during the test? or it stayed like that during the all test?




The math tests, are they very similar to the ones we received from BA? Any good books or website to train for them?
Hey Spyce,
When I replied earlier to your comment, this is what I meant, it was reversed pitch but stayed that way - no change. Sorry if there was any confusion.

Most of the maths is the basic stuff, long/short division and multiplication, ratios and percentages. I still needed to visit a few GCSE websites to dust off the cobwebs. A quick google online and I'm sure you can find some fairly accurate examples from airline prep websites...depends how much you want the job and how much cash you're willing to splash!

Happy studies and best of luck!
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Old 26th January 2016 | 11:09
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Non rated courses

Following the last pool update email from last week have any non-rated people found out if they are one of the lucky 4 who were going to get a course that Lindsay mentioned?
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Old 26th January 2016 | 12:03
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What did the email say, I'm currently in the pool, but not rated on anything they fly, applied through the LH scheme - 73 is on my licence!
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Old 27th January 2016 | 11:37
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Jimboy, firstly, how did your interview go? Well done on getting one and fingers crossed for you. Secondly, thanks heaps for the heads up. Much appreciated. Thirdly, because im at the arse end of the world, I dont hear much re uk industry. A
Have you by chance heard anything on cityflyer what they're doing, or how they're going? I know they're recruiting now but only for a very short window of time, but wondering Iif they're atill short on crew or by how much. Congrats again though!
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Old 27th January 2016 | 12:06
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Geronemo,

Interview was fairly ok actually, they were a little pushy, but not necessarily in a bad way, due to time. Pleasant enough interview, others found them quite harsh, so I think it depends on the person and their outlook and views.
But I have had plenty of interview experience now, and had done a decent amount of preparation, like any one would.
I'm afraid I don't, I do believe a separate thread specifically for Cityflyer has been started already. I know one or two people there, not close friends per se, but he seemed to really enjoy it for what it was, sounded like it wasn't a bad gig, but maybe not the best also. Pay I believe may be a little low especially as it is London where you would have to live - but thats no fact so don't take my word for it, I could be completely wrong, a quick visit to PPJN and/or right move for rental prices could be a good bet!

Found out yesterday I will be on the 787 starting in May time. Cant wait!

All the best!
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Old 27th January 2016 | 15:23
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Hi jimboy473,

congrats on getting through and put on the 787, something nice to look forward at indeed!

Would you mind to pm me, have some questions!? Much appreciate it.

Enjoy the last three month with your current employer!

Regards,

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Old 27th January 2016 | 19:04
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Buter it also rounds up to 10 million hours - why stop at 0.1 hours....

LlamaFarmer it's not about being able to read, it's about you making zero sense
Most people don't round up their flying hours to the nearest 10 million...

Also 0.05 would round down to 0 rather than up to 10,000,000.



It wasn't a serious remark anyway
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Old 28th January 2016 | 13:25
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Neither was mine dude - perhaps the smiley face wasn't big enough...lets try this one
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Old 28th January 2016 | 14:51
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If you are invited for assessment but live outside of UK, does anyone know if BA will provide accomodation at Heathrow and flight tickets to/from for all three different assessment stages?
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Old 28th January 2016 | 15:04
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Hahaha...you've got to be kidding!
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