BA Holdpool
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: The Peaks
Really, I wouldn't worry about what it is. If you've made it through the application, tests, group exercises and interview then HR have said OK. Now just prove to the single examiner you are a normal competent pilot and you'll be OK.
Joined: Jul 2022
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From: United Kingdom
Just the email with the link to reply by the 31st August for DEP Holdpool…
Still had to answer the question - why BA, why now, what can you bring?
Apart from that - haven’t heard anything. Not sure if they will be in touch to say if successfully back in the holdpool?
Bit confusing because the email before said - ‘as you were in the holdpool you do not have to reapply’
Also all holdpool have been extended now 12 more months the same email said…
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: uk
With respect,I’m not sure about that.The TRE will judge the detail independently and the HR comment is a throw away line.
Joined: May 2018
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From: london
OR, completely ignore this advice, and prepare as diligently as you have for every other stage of the process
Joined: Mar 2019
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From: European riviera
I can’t read other people’s minds, but I would interpret that advice as being focus on your core flying skills / CRM / decision making rather than which particular sim you will be assessed on.
You could go and find a 787 sim and practise some raw data on that etc. but I suspect it wouldn’t make that much difference what Boeing type you elected to do any practise on. Besides the sim used for assessment might be changed at short notice..
If you’re currently flying the line you could do some of your ‘practise’ at work.
You could go and find a 787 sim and practise some raw data on that etc. but I suspect it wouldn’t make that much difference what Boeing type you elected to do any practise on. Besides the sim used for assessment might be changed at short notice..
If you’re currently flying the line you could do some of your ‘practise’ at work.
Joined: Jun 2022
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From: United Kingdom
So from what I’m hearing it seems BA are not sticking to their promises of prioritising people who were already at the end of the assessment for new assessment dates.
anyone else who was at stage 3 pre covid heard anything since the re opening?
anyone else who was at stage 3 pre covid heard anything since the re opening?
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: everywhere
I have received an email that my application has passed the screening phase and to book an assessment when slots become available. I had thought this was an in person aptitude/maths test. I now see people mentioning a test to be done at home?
Joined: Jun 2022
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From: United Kingdom
did you have an application in pre covid?
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From: United Kingdom
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: everywhere
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: everywhere
Ah I see. Well if anything it could be an indication of how long this whole process may actually take, let alone before any actual start date is given. We can only hope this winter isn't as bad as predicted and they do have quite an intake early next year.
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: everywhere
I applied for LHR but ticked the box to say I'd accept LGW/Euroflier. The email I got this week didn't have anything about LHR or LGW. I presume they'll do all the hiring and then allocate LHR/LGW based on the needs at the time. Purely guesswork on my part however.
Joined: Mar 2019
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From: European riviera
I was under the impression that this round of recruitment was largely to cater for Summer 2023 requirements.
I can’t comment on any other aspect as I’m out of the loop myself. The only other facts based on the vacancy blurb and application forms is that they have made it clear that candidates rated on the A320 will be given preference, and for those who applied to the LHR vacancy, there was an optional tick box to indicate willingness to consider a Gatwick offer if successful.
As usual with all things BA, plans can change from one week to the next.
Recruitment have an email address for queries but I would suggest it might take a while to get a reply. As a previous applicant, you should also be given priority in booking assessments. I’m not sure what order they are sending invitations to assessment out in though (if any).
I can’t comment on any other aspect as I’m out of the loop myself. The only other facts based on the vacancy blurb and application forms is that they have made it clear that candidates rated on the A320 will be given preference, and for those who applied to the LHR vacancy, there was an optional tick box to indicate willingness to consider a Gatwick offer if successful.
As usual with all things BA, plans can change from one week to the next.
Recruitment have an email address for queries but I would suggest it might take a while to get a reply. As a previous applicant, you should also be given priority in booking assessments. I’m not sure what order they are sending invitations to assessment out in though (if any).
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: World
There have been multiple slots released already, the first set were at the end of August and second set were two days towards end of September. From what I understand they will be releasing slots across the next few months and conducting assessments until spring/summer 23. I don’t think they are in a huge rush so if you’re waiting on an assessment slot just keep checking your emails and the BA site.
First assessment is team building, interview, multi-tasking.
Joined: May 2018
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From: london
I was under the impression that this round of recruitment was largely to cater for Summer 2023 requirements.
I can’t comment on any other aspect as I’m out of the loop myself. The only other facts based on the vacancy blurb and application forms is that they have made it clear that candidates rated on the A320 will be given preference, and for those who applied to the LHR vacancy, there was an optional tick box to indicate willingness to consider a Gatwick offer if successful.
As usual with all things BA, plans can change from one week to the next.
Recruitment have an email address for queries but I would suggest it might take a while to get a reply. As a previous applicant, you should also be given priority in booking assessments. I’m not sure what order they are sending invitations to assessment out in though (if any).
I can’t comment on any other aspect as I’m out of the loop myself. The only other facts based on the vacancy blurb and application forms is that they have made it clear that candidates rated on the A320 will be given preference, and for those who applied to the LHR vacancy, there was an optional tick box to indicate willingness to consider a Gatwick offer if successful.
As usual with all things BA, plans can change from one week to the next.
Recruitment have an email address for queries but I would suggest it might take a while to get a reply. As a previous applicant, you should also be given priority in booking assessments. I’m not sure what order they are sending invitations to assessment out in though (if any).
The assessments happen in person. There is an online pre-assessment you have to complete before arrival, could well replace the traditional maths exam. If you pass the initial assessment then you get called back for a second day in the sim.
There have been multiple slots released already, the first set were at the end of August and second set were two days towards end of September. From what I understand they will be releasing slots across the next few months and conducting assessments until spring/summer 23. I don’t think they are in a huge rush so if you’re waiting on an assessment slot just keep checking your emails and the BA site.
First assessment is team building, interview, multi-tasking.
There have been multiple slots released already, the first set were at the end of August and second set were two days towards end of September. From what I understand they will be releasing slots across the next few months and conducting assessments until spring/summer 23. I don’t think they are in a huge rush so if you’re waiting on an assessment slot just keep checking your emails and the BA site.
First assessment is team building, interview, multi-tasking.