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Have you made contact to check that isn't the case for you too?
A friend of mine lately did the process and got a call 5 days later with a start date...might be worth looking into if I were you.
I know folk who were in that pool and were told to reapply and begin the process again post covid.
Have you made contact to check that isn't the case for you too?
A friend of mine lately did the process and got a call 5 days later with a start date...might be worth looking into if I were you.
Have you made contact to check that isn't the case for you too?
A friend of mine lately did the process and got a call 5 days later with a start date...might be worth looking into if I were you.
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I know folk who were in that pool and were told to reapply and begin the process again post covid.
Have you made contact to check that isn't the case for you too?
A friend of mine lately did the process and got a call 5 days later with a start date...might be worth looking into if I were you.
Have you made contact to check that isn't the case for you too?
A friend of mine lately did the process and got a call 5 days later with a start date...might be worth looking into if I were you.
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Have you asked them for an estimated start date? I've just heard another person who was successful laat week get a date... Are you currently flying?!
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I know folk who were in that pool and were told to reapply and begin the process again post covid.
Have you made contact to check that isn't the case for you too?
A friend of mine lately did the process and got a call 5 days later with a start date...might be worth looking into if I were you.
Have you made contact to check that isn't the case for you too?
A friend of mine lately did the process and got a call 5 days later with a start date...might be worth looking into if I were you.
There was an archiving of details and some lost contact, but almost every individual took the initiative to contact the recruitment department when they saw an external campaign was active.
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Nobody who had a job offer pre-covid was asked/made to repeat the whole process.
There was an archiving of details and some lost contact, but almost every individual took the initiative to contact the recruitment department when they saw an external campaign was active.
There was an archiving of details and some lost contact, but almost every individual took the initiative to contact the recruitment department when they saw an external campaign was active.
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During covid there were different groups of pilots: PRP, PHP, hold pool, and those mid-assesment.
From the first three groups listed, I have not heard of one single person who was asked to complete anything (other than a pseudo-application to refresh their details in the system) before offer of a start date.
I’m unsure, but did hear that those who were mid way through the process were asked to start again.
If someone was swimming and saw that an external recruitment campaign had been commenced and then didn’t take the initiative to make contact to query their status… that’s on them.
The recruitment (and therefore training) footprint for the next 18-24 months is huge, best of luck to anyone who wants to join
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For those who have been in the hold pool pre COVID you should contact the recruitment team.
The amount of people I know leaving for BA at present is astounding. Start dates seem to be every other week if not more.
The amount of people I know leaving for BA at present is astounding. Start dates seem to be every other week if not more.
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You’re correct there, it doesn’t - I’ll try to be clearer.
During covid there were different groups of pilots: PRP, PHP, hold pool, and those mid-assesment.
From the first three groups listed, I have not heard of one single person who was asked to complete anything (other than a pseudo-application to refresh their details in the system) before offer of a start date.
I’m unsure, but did hear that those who were mid way through the process were asked to start again.
If someone was swimming and saw that an external recruitment campaign had been commenced and then didn’t take the initiative to make contact to query their status… that’s on them.
The recruitment (and therefore training) footprint for the next 18-24 months is huge, best of luck to anyone who wants to join
During covid there were different groups of pilots: PRP, PHP, hold pool, and those mid-assesment.
From the first three groups listed, I have not heard of one single person who was asked to complete anything (other than a pseudo-application to refresh their details in the system) before offer of a start date.
I’m unsure, but did hear that those who were mid way through the process were asked to start again.
If someone was swimming and saw that an external recruitment campaign had been commenced and then didn’t take the initiative to make contact to query their status… that’s on them.
The recruitment (and therefore training) footprint for the next 18-24 months is huge, best of luck to anyone who wants to join
The line from the recruitment team and assessors I’ve spoken to recently is that things will start to slow down (not stop) for various reasons - by this I mean the non-TR folk entering the hold pool today for instance, may be waiting until late summer for a course.
Mind you, things seem to change on a daily basis at BA, and what I was told yesterday doesn’t apply anymore the next day !
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Is anyone able to advise on what type of questions come up and how best to prepare? I understand that competency questions feature, what about technical? Do they tend to ask much about your present type or about any of the BA types, or is there generic ATPL stuff in there? Many thanks ..
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I recently reactivated my application as I was unable to proceed a few months ago. I have the interview coming up soon. Is anyone able to advise on what type of questions come up and how best to prepare? I understand that competency questions feature, what about technical? Do they tend to ask much about your present type or about any of the BA types, or is there generic ATPL stuff in there? Many thanks ..
So my info may be out of date, but when I interviewed in 2018 the group exercise was 8 candidates around a table with a pack of info (each subtly different) given 30 mins to make a decision on what to do with a BA route to a fictional carribean island - change aircraft, add frequency, pull out all together etc. 5 mins before time there's a. "Urgent email just come in". Obviously it's not about the decision (although its a good idea to decide something!) its about how you work together.
Interview was with a BA pilot & HR person. 50/50 split between "give an example of a time when..." questions and CV walk through and company knowledge.
The rest of the aptitude tests etc I think have changed so I doubt I could give any useful information.
Hopefully this might get you started until someone else can give you more accurate info.
Interview was with a BA pilot & HR person. 50/50 split between "give an example of a time when..." questions and CV walk through and company knowledge.
The rest of the aptitude tests etc I think have changed so I doubt I could give any useful information.
Hopefully this might get you started until someone else can give you more accurate info.
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Thanks for that, I had read your post. So have there been no reports of technical/type questions coming up? Before I go digging up hydraulic and electrical system diagrams of present and past types .. much appreciated
Guys, preparation is everything so well done for asking all these questions. Keep in mind that members of the selection team are probably on here too, so my advice is keep an open mind. Good luck to each and every one of you. 
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Not when I did it. That was some time ago now, so no guarantees I'm afraid.
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That’s also the case with the sim. Workload management and decision making. They’re not looking for you to fly a perfect raw data ILS. They’re not expecting it.
If you can, that’s a bonus but even if you fly a 747 sim perfectly raw data - if your CRM isn’t what they want it to be, you’re not going to do well.
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Hi All,
I’m just seeking so more information on the rostering at BAEF, in particular JSS, for junior FO’s. Really trying to get an understanding of what I’m getting myself in to - would really appreciate someone providing a run down or example of current BAEF roster.
With this in mind, I’m trying to understand the SH lifestyle with BAEF having previously flown a mix of UK/EU 2 and 4 sector days without night stops.
Thanks!
I’m just seeking so more information on the rostering at BAEF, in particular JSS, for junior FO’s. Really trying to get an understanding of what I’m getting myself in to - would really appreciate someone providing a run down or example of current BAEF roster.
With this in mind, I’m trying to understand the SH lifestyle with BAEF having previously flown a mix of UK/EU 2 and 4 sector days without night stops.
Thanks!
