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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.
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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.
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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).
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.
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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.
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So just to clarify:
Before attending the in person assessment (which is believed to replace the maths exam) you must do a test at home. Does this imply that you proceed to the in person test regardless of the results of your test at home?
Before attending the in person assessment (which is believed to replace the maths exam) you must do a test at home. Does this imply that you proceed to the in person test regardless of the results of your test at home?
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Anybody in the Holdpool who completed all the stages heard anything since reapplying for the Holdpool?
We have received your application for the role of Direct Entry Pilot - First Officer (holdpool).
or maybe we won’t hear? this just means we are back in the hold pool - it wasn’t too clear
We have received your application for the role of Direct Entry Pilot - First Officer (holdpool).
or maybe we won’t hear? this just means we are back in the hold pool - it wasn’t too clear
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Anybody in the Holdpool who completed all the stages heard anything since reapplying for the Holdpool?
We have received your application for the role of Direct Entry Pilot - First Officer (holdpool).
or maybe we won’t hear? this just means we are back in the hold pool - it wasn’t too clear
We have received your application for the role of Direct Entry Pilot - First Officer (holdpool).
or maybe we won’t hear? this just means we are back in the hold pool - it wasn’t too clear
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And after submitting this ‘application’ it is now just showing ‘submitted’ when I log in. There is nothing that shows the ‘application’ was successful.
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I hope that’s true. However the ‘collation of details’ required me to answer similar questions to that in the original application (e.g. how would you assist BA in texting reaching their strategic goals?) and upload a CV. If they just wanted to collate details, why didn’t they just ask us for our details?
And after submitting this ‘application’ it is now just showing ‘submitted’ when I log in. There is nothing that shows the ‘application’ was successful.
And after submitting this ‘application’ it is now just showing ‘submitted’ when I log in. There is nothing that shows the ‘application’ was successful.
Yes mine was the same,What has attracted you to apply for the role of Pilot with British Airways?
- Specifically, why British Airways, and why now?
- What skills and qualities will you bring to the role?
- How will you, as a Pilot for British Airways, help deliver our operational and strategic objectives?
However the same email telling us to apply for the holdpool also said we are now extended for 12 months so I assume there was no pass/fail for that as we didn’t hear anything and that was a month ago?
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I hope that’s true. However the ‘collation of details’ required me to answer similar questions to that in the original application (e.g. how would you assist BA in texting reaching their strategic goals?) and upload a CV. If they just wanted to collate details, why didn’t they just ask us for our details?
And after submitting this ‘application’ it is now just showing ‘submitted’ when I log in. There is nothing that shows the ‘application’ was successful.
And after submitting this ‘application’ it is now just showing ‘submitted’ when I log in. There is nothing that shows the ‘application’ was successful.
The job posting also announced that this year the company would welcome the A350; I'm sure the recruitment team would appreciate you contacting them and pointing out the error of their ways.
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How about: A standard template for recruitment has been used - rightly or wrongly. I strongly suggest you contact the recruitment team via the email address provided and voice your concerns to them. Best of luck.
I wouldn’t worry about that. With the pound sitting where it is we will soon be the place to be for inbound tourists looking to stretch their $. People will marvel at how reasonable a £7 pint is!
