BA Direct Entry Pilot.
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From: 30 West
This is a forum where facts and rumours become confused. It should be obvious to anyone applying for any job to read the advert with a fine tooth comb instead of pprune
. I was surprised at the amount of colleagues who didn't understand 737 pilots could apply in one recent recruitment window. There was also a requirement for a cover letter in one previous window which several people seemed to miss out on because they weren't bothered enough to read
. I was surprised at the amount of colleagues who didn't understand 737 pilots could apply in one recent recruitment window. There was also a requirement for a cover letter in one previous window which several people seemed to miss out on because they weren't bothered enough to read
Last edited by Widebdy; 27th May 2015 at 21:43.
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: uk
Having just read the Norwegian thread currently ongoing, I couldn't help but wish the guys/girls above the best of luck with their interviews. You may get one of the few remaining decent #careers# left in aviation. Most of the rest is joining the race into financial oblivion.
Thankfully, only five years to retirement for moi!
Thankfully, only five years to retirement for moi!
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: usa
City Flyer
Does anyone have any RECENT and positive info on the City Flyer assessment day?
City Flyer thread says see main line thread, but I have been reading for an hour and found nothing?
Appreciate any info as only a week to prepare
Thanks
City Flyer thread says see main line thread, but I have been reading for an hour and found nothing?
Appreciate any info as only a week to prepare
Thanks
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: UK
Off topic but there's nothing positive to say about their interview process from what I experienced in 2011. It's a total mickey mouse ordeal, that tries to copy the BA mainline one.
Maths, verbal tests and the group exercises are what they are. The interview however was almost insulting they way they hashed together a few people not busy in the office that afternoon. Mine was conducted by an FO who had less hours then I did at the time, and some spotty 18 year old temp it seemed, neither of which had clearly ever interviewed someone before, and hadn't even read the questions someone had nicely laminated for them. One read them while the other tried to write down your answers for someone else to read at a later date I presume.
For a cadet I'm sure it's cool, but as someone applying with experience, I could have been made to feel somewhat wanted a bit more then the show they put on.
Maths, verbal tests and the group exercises are what they are. The interview however was almost insulting they way they hashed together a few people not busy in the office that afternoon. Mine was conducted by an FO who had less hours then I did at the time, and some spotty 18 year old temp it seemed, neither of which had clearly ever interviewed someone before, and hadn't even read the questions someone had nicely laminated for them. One read them while the other tried to write down your answers for someone else to read at a later date I presume.
For a cadet I'm sure it's cool, but as someone applying with experience, I could have been made to feel somewhat wanted a bit more then the show they put on.
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: in geosynchronous orbit
24th May
Hi Guys, has anyone had a response who applied on the closing day of May 24th ?
I have received acknowledgement of my application but I suppose no news is good news eh ?
anyone have any different info ?
I have received acknowledgement of my application but I suppose no news is good news eh ?
anyone have any different info ?
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: FL370
manflexsrsrwy, it took nearly 9 weeks for me to hear back and get the invitation to Stage One after my application in October, so I wouldn't worry. I know others for whom it took even longer. BA, unlike many others, do actually respond to every application. It would seem that the length of time it takes them to get back to you offers very little indication of whether they are interested or not.
All the very best with the application.
All the very best with the application.
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From: OFCR
I've got the invitation for Stage One, however now I'm sick, my screening date is around the corner and there very little chance for me to attend the day. I will phone them to deal with this, but I would like to know if anybody else had the same misfortune in the past. Did you manage to postpone the assessment?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: 30 West
Papa_Golf in my experience British Airways are very flexible when it comes to rescheduling people who need to postpone their date. Just call them up as per the details on your invitation. If there are no dates available you may have to wait a while - you will just have to log into the online portal as you did to book the initial date.
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From: Surrey, England
Crew Visa; Who/how is this facility, Entry clearance, into Turkey for short haul, Russian, et cetera and indeed to other destinations where automatic entry is not in any privilege. I suppose this has a bearing on bidding!
In lay, how is entry arranged to certain Visa destinations, such as Turkey etc, at short notice especially for short haul for standby pilots and others?
In lay, how is entry arranged to certain Visa destinations, such as Turkey etc, at short notice especially for short haul for standby pilots and others?
Last edited by kirungi1; 5th June 2015 at 14:46. Reason: followed Cattivo's advice, with thanks!
