BA Direct Entry Pilot.
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Cripes, with this level of 'present ability' and ' potential' , there would be no need for training. You bods would fit straight into BA aircraft and operate across the pond to JFK. Is this how BA keeps training costs to a minimum ? Mate of mine, albeit with 30 years in the business and ex sponsored cadet was asked at interview for a new post if he drank and knew any jokes. He did both, enjoyed a celebratory glass of juice when told that his joke was of a very high standard and had passed the selection. Good luck fellas. If you are unsuccessful (don't like the word 'fail') you could go straight to NASA cadet selection and whizz quite easily through the programme. Good luck to all.
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: UK
E170 are you referring to this part of their email?
'Your assessment will consist of:
- Interview with a BA pilot and HR associate
- Group Exercise
- Presentation with Q and A session, over a light lunch'
If you are I don't take that as a presentation you must conduct. You have me worried now
Can someone who's done day 2 recently clarify, before I get clarification from the horses mouth.
'Your assessment will consist of:
- Interview with a BA pilot and HR associate
- Group Exercise
- Presentation with Q and A session, over a light lunch'
If you are I don't take that as a presentation you must conduct. You have me worried now
Can someone who's done day 2 recently clarify, before I get clarification from the horses mouth.
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From: The Winchester
Really? Why you think so?
Because I see a lot of brokers, also big and famous companies, that are contacting captains for direct entry...
Because I see a lot of brokers, also big and famous companies, that are contacting captains for direct entry...
Is there any chance you can post or PM me a link/screen snap shot or similar to one of these brokers and/or their adverts because I suspect some people in the office at work might be interested in hearing if people are unofficially using the BA brand or name to generate business?
Just to be clear the standard method of recruiting to BA mainline has always started with individuals applying directly to the company once a recruitment window opens. AFAIK BA have never used "brokers" for mainline recruitment and I have heard no rumours on the company grapevine that they are about to do so.
In the highly unlikely event that BA have suddenly decided to use brokers anyone joining BA Mainline will most definitely join as a First Officer, at the bottom of the seniority list, regardless of the position and/or seniority they held at their previous company, regardless of what any broker says.
And just in case there has been confusion - as has been said BA Cityflyer is not the same as BA Mainline.
Last edited by wiggy; 10th June 2016 at 06:27.
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: UK
Il Marchese,
As Wiggy and others have stated, BA mainline do not accept Direct Entry Commands. The only way in is as an FO at the bottom of the seniority list. Anyone claiming otherwise is a wrong, and quite possibly trying to con you.
As Wiggy and others have stated, BA mainline do not accept Direct Entry Commands. The only way in is as an FO at the bottom of the seniority list. Anyone claiming otherwise is a wrong, and quite possibly trying to con you.
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: London
The first time I tried to get into BA, my daily ride was a 737 and I paid a fortune for practice in a full flight 747 sim. Didn't get in.
The second time, my daily ride was a 320 and I paid reasonable money for practice in a fixed base 737 sim. Didn't get in.
The third time, 6 months after the second time, I paid no money to anyone and just showed up. Got in.
Just saying
The second time, my daily ride was a 320 and I paid reasonable money for practice in a fixed base 737 sim. Didn't get in.
The third time, 6 months after the second time, I paid no money to anyone and just showed up. Got in.
Just saying
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From: Botswana
I practiced the hell out of the 747 on FSX, got in first time. There's a million different stories from a million different people (not literally). You can't use anything as a guide. Do what you think is necessary and do your best.
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From: Uk
Can anyone confirm the Numerical and verbal reasoning tests have changed. I have a million practice types for the old style tests. Anyone have knowledge of where examples can be sort for accurate practice for the new style.
much appreciated
much appreciated
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From: uk
Sounds like the verbal has changed (maybe now easier).
Think the numerical is the same (but I went through in October).
Numerical-
*If it's 30secs per question and it's taking longer...move on
*you can eliminate some answers with rough maths
*just practice basic, FAST number crunching.
Good luck
Think the numerical is the same (but I went through in October).
Numerical-
*If it's 30secs per question and it's taking longer...move on
*you can eliminate some answers with rough maths
*just practice basic, FAST number crunching.
Good luck
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From: The Winchester
What impact would a Brexit have on employment of non-UK residents?
Non-UK nationals, regardless of their country of residency: Nobody knows.
IMVHO and as far as BA is concerned my guess is that if it's "leave", eventually and after negotiations there will be "grandfather rights" for those non-UK nationals already in BA to allow them to remain employed. For new recruits I'd hazard another a guess: based on the demand for employees and the numbers of suitable applicants within the UK and elsewhere BA will try very hard to ensure the UK government issues work permits/visas for those from the EU (and perhaps elsewhere) who want to join BA.
Knowing the way BA work I certainly cannot see them meekly accepting they can only recruit from the UK labour pool..
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandfather_clause
Last edited by wiggy; 23rd June 2016 at 09:37. Reason: format
