BA Direct Entry Pilot.
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From: Belgium
BA selection Day 1
Hello,
I was invited to Day 1 selection at BA...
A question to the people who have been there already:
Are the numerical reasoning tests only about diagrams readings and calculations?
Are you allowed to use a calculator for those tests?
I personally use the assessment Day website to get some practice..
Many thx
I was invited to Day 1 selection at BA...
A question to the people who have been there already:
Are the numerical reasoning tests only about diagrams readings and calculations?
Are you allowed to use a calculator for those tests?
I personally use the assessment Day website to get some practice..
Many thx
Joined: Jan 2016
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From: Newcastle physio room
After being invited to an interview, how many dates are usually available?
I received an invitation last week but have only been able to see a couple of dates that they have available. Does anyone know how often new slots are opened up?
Cheers!
Tiote.
I received an invitation last week but have only been able to see a couple of dates that they have available. Does anyone know how often new slots are opened up?
Cheers!
Tiote.
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Oxon
Has anyone done the Sim assesment recently who would be happy to share thier stories? I have one at the end of the month and would be very grateful to hear the scenarios etc that people have recently encountered.
Thanks very much in advance
CE
Thanks very much in advance
CE
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: santiago
Hy all
First of all good evening to everybody! first time here in the forum 
I am about to apply to BA, last time my application was not taken in consideration in the very first stage.
Would be possible to have some advice on how to be called for day 1?
thank you in advance!
Best regards
Angelo
I am about to apply to BA, last time my application was not taken in consideration in the very first stage.
Would be possible to have some advice on how to be called for day 1?
thank you in advance!
Best regards
Angelo
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From: E.Anglia
I see BA have extended the closing dates for both LH and SH to the 13th March 2016
They do seem to be recruiting a lot, are they expanding more than previously said and the need for more pilots.
I would have thought after all those roadshows in the Gulf and UK and Ireland they would have easily filled up there requirments.
They do seem to be recruiting a lot, are they expanding more than previously said and the need for more pilots.
I would have thought after all those roadshows in the Gulf and UK and Ireland they would have easily filled up there requirments.
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From: UK
I flew with a recruitment bod recently. They said the quality of applications has decreased in recent months, hence the applications needed to keep coming. People aren't quite as taken with the BA lifestyle or money anymore. He talked of guys in the interview who couldn't come up with a convincing answer of why they wanted to join BA, some just didn't seem to be bothered if they passed or not!
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From: E.Anglia
No Sponsor - Thank you for the clarification, it explains now why they keep opening up recruitment, it must be costing them lots of money to recruit
Cullin - Sorry to hear that you did not make it this time round.
I understand that BA policy is that if you have failed any day, then you must wait 12 months before putting in an application, surely at a time of needing so many pilots they would reduce the wait to 6 months, I really cannot understand what they hope you will achieve in 12 months, I guess if they are extremely fussy on computer tests etc the application will remain open again for another go by the time 12 months have expired.
Cullin - Sorry to hear that you did not make it this time round.
I understand that BA policy is that if you have failed any day, then you must wait 12 months before putting in an application, surely at a time of needing so many pilots they would reduce the wait to 6 months, I really cannot understand what they hope you will achieve in 12 months, I guess if they are extremely fussy on computer tests etc the application will remain open again for another go by the time 12 months have expired.
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: London
You no longer have to wait 12 months. Emails go out to some people within 6 months inviting them back. I had an email inviting me back to the sim after only 5 months and then passed and start shorly at BA. Never give up!
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From: UK
While BA may be finding it harder to find the right people, that does not mean that the numbers applying has reduced. BA can still cherry pick, and they are still looking for a certain type of person to fit their own particular culture. The market is getting tougher, there are more opportunities for those suitably qualified for BA, many will need a much better package before BA becomes a place that they will leave where they are to go to. So recruitment will continue. The current uncertainty over pensions and rostering will settle down in the next few years and, if needed, BA will up their offering.
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: UK
Read with interest all the comments on terms, conditions etc, still attracts me (for my personal requirements) more than any other company and certainly my current position. What's good for one individual may not suit another as we all know...
So....
Anyone know of 757 sims or have experience of Sim prep organisations out there?
No Boeing experience and would like to prepare as well as possible for sim.
Good luck to all other applicants that are looking to join.
So....
Anyone know of 757 sims or have experience of Sim prep organisations out there?
No Boeing experience and would like to prepare as well as possible for sim.
Good luck to all other applicants that are looking to join.
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From: The Winchester
... very structured and clearly defined pay scales and t&c's,
what do you think they could change for new entrants?
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From: France
Level_FL350,
I think the assessment does not use much of the 'automatics', so as long as your basic instrument scan is up to speed, you should handle a Boeing as well as you do an Airbus.
The big difference is TRIMMING!
Have your thumb on the stab trim switches and remember to use them whenever you change thrust setting, speed or flaps. Thrust has the biggest effect, due to the under-slung engines.
When you think that you have it in trim, relax your grip and see if the pitch attitude is constant. It's easy to hold a small out of trim condition without realising it until you get distracted by something else and then your altitude changes by 100ft before you know it.
The 757 has a first generation EFIS with an EADI and EHSI but conventional ASI, Altimeter and VSI, so keep your eyes moving! Remember to include EPR or N1 in your scan.
If you find yourself in the 747, it has a PFD and ND quite like the Airbus but you still need to TRIM.
If your brain goes to mush, set 6* nose-up pitch attitude and 60% N1 for level flight. That should work in either the 747 or 757.
USE THE STAB TRIM!
I think the assessment does not use much of the 'automatics', so as long as your basic instrument scan is up to speed, you should handle a Boeing as well as you do an Airbus.
The big difference is TRIMMING!
Have your thumb on the stab trim switches and remember to use them whenever you change thrust setting, speed or flaps. Thrust has the biggest effect, due to the under-slung engines.
When you think that you have it in trim, relax your grip and see if the pitch attitude is constant. It's easy to hold a small out of trim condition without realising it until you get distracted by something else and then your altitude changes by 100ft before you know it.
The 757 has a first generation EFIS with an EADI and EHSI but conventional ASI, Altimeter and VSI, so keep your eyes moving! Remember to include EPR or N1 in your scan.
If you find yourself in the 747, it has a PFD and ND quite like the Airbus but you still need to TRIM.
If your brain goes to mush, set 6* nose-up pitch attitude and 60% N1 for level flight. That should work in either the 747 or 757.
USE THE STAB TRIM!
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From: UK
Cullin hard luck, but to echo another post, I also had an email back less than 12 months after and now at this stage...
Eckhard... Thanks for the detailed reply, much appreciated.
Sensible assumption that I'm flying Airbus' but not the case. Currently on 2 types, one analogue, one EFIS with mainly that experience. Heavier weight, inertia etc is a factor as well as Boeing knowledge, hence thinking that an hour or two of 757 sim time would be well worth it for several reasons.
Don't want all the good teamwork, decision making, CRM skills built up over the years to be blown away by bad handling due to a lack of experience on heavy Boeings.
Thanks for all the advice.
P.S Re left or right seat in the sim, currently fly from both but probably have a natural handling preference for the left. Any views if this is perceived presumptuous! (I do know they say you can sit in either seat but saying that and how it's percieved could be different!)
Eckhard... Thanks for the detailed reply, much appreciated.
Sensible assumption that I'm flying Airbus' but not the case. Currently on 2 types, one analogue, one EFIS with mainly that experience. Heavier weight, inertia etc is a factor as well as Boeing knowledge, hence thinking that an hour or two of 757 sim time would be well worth it for several reasons.
Don't want all the good teamwork, decision making, CRM skills built up over the years to be blown away by bad handling due to a lack of experience on heavy Boeings.
Thanks for all the advice.
P.S Re left or right seat in the sim, currently fly from both but probably have a natural handling preference for the left. Any views if this is perceived presumptuous! (I do know they say you can sit in either seat but saying that and how it's percieved could be different!)