Have people found the tests sent as examples to represent the actual ones in terms of difficulty? How many do you get on the day and is it a set standard to meet or competing with each other?

Maths is 25 questions in 9 minutes. Verbal reasoning is 32 questions in 18 minutes. There is serious time pressure but I think the emphasis is on completing as much as you can CORRECTLY. I think the verbal reasoning is almost impossible to complete in the time period and know of only one person who got to the end. If you are quick with your maths I reckon it is more manageable to finish.
Most people completed about 25/32 in the VR exam. The questions sent out are a good representation. :ok:

You'll be suggesting BALPA Reps don't have to do Reserve or Blind Lines and have unique 'cherry-picking' (TL0) rights of trips under a revised BidLine rule set next! sheesh

Anyone heard anything yet from the assessments conducted recently?

A colleague of mine starts in January, he did assesments a few weeks ago, if that helps.

The examples they provide mention practicing, with or without a calculator for the numerical. I take it the actual tests on the day are without a calculator?

Last time the test was without a calculator.

Just a quick one on the verbal test, a test I'm horrible at. Is it still done using SHL booklets? I'm hoping using SHL online tests are a good way of practicing.

I presume its better to answer yes or no rather then unable to tell, if the statement is clearly logically implied or inferred..

These guys are quite good for practice tests for the verbal reasoning:
Verbal Reasoning, Free Online Practice Tests

No calculators allowed. You need to be fast. I think I did about 20 or so. I completed all the verbal reasoning tests though!

Re Are there significant numbers commuting at BA?
 

It seems that just about ALL our BALPA reps live in USA or Canada - I couldn't possibly comment on the accuracy of the rumour that they mostly commute for free thanks to amazing "luck" with adjacent BALPA duties...

Also couldn't comment on why, since the Open Skies fiasco, they have given everything BA have asked for without even bothering to check with the membership first - something rotten in the State of Denmark...

Really? I think it's 3 or 4 out of around 25 Reps, I don't know them all so I guess there might be one or two others but I very much doubt it's a majority, let alone "ALL". FWIW there are also a few that "commute" from Europe, there's even at least one brave soul who commutes from Manchester ....then again there are a lot of commuters in BA in general .....

Again because you've definitely made that one up.

From memory post Open Skies the entire BA BALPA constituency has been balloted on at least two things: Flying Pay and issues surrounding the BMI merger. I have absolutely no doubt many didn't like the result of either of those - but nevertheless there were ballots....

P.S. In case you are wondering I am not, and never have been a Rep..

Is there any parking at Waterside?

234

You mentioned some online tests you can find to practice e flight director tests. Can you guys recommend any?

Also was there a personality type questionnaire?

Cheers

Latestpilotjobs.com is a decent place to practice flight director stuff. There is no parking at waterside. We parked in short stay at T5 and got the bus (1 stop). It cost about £20 for 6 hours.

Has anyone who applied via the Non-type rated application heard anything yet?

Given the recruitment team have extended the window to midnight of the 18th, you may not hear anything for a while yet.

Someone I know who's non type rated has heard and has an assessment.

In case i get called.

Anyone know where the best place is for help with the verbal/numerical assessments.

Invite to assessments
 

Hi, has anyone else been online and booked a date yet from the ones being offered initially?

Also if anyone has been to assessment day one recently wouldn't mind sharing their experience?? I've read 234's feedback which is helpful.

Is mental arithmetic still part of the numerical reasoning or just the standard SHL format (data from graphs and tables based). SHL ones allow a calculator is this still the case with BA or I'll need some serious prep work before I book a date...

Thanks

Would anyone be kind enough to explain the staff travel perks for new entrants?

Also, how much on average can you expect to receive in Elapsed hourly rate per month and at what rate is this taxed (and FPA)?

FPA depends on your fleet 320 fleet is £590 give or take a few quid. Taxed at your nominal tax rate. Duty pay is £3.19 per hour from check in until you clear on return to LHR. This is taxed at 20%. Depending on your work line you would be between about £600 and 1000 a month if trip heavy.

Staff travel: bit hazy here I am afraid but pilots get a management bookable ticket each year for themselves and nominated travel partners. FO's club world and skippers in first. It is still subject to availability and various rules. It all is done on seniority so if your waiting to get home you can get bumped off by senior cabin crew etc. Personally I think it's a pain in the ass and don't risk using it right now. You also get standby tickets unlimited and a number of hotline tickets.

If you join us on SH the last thing you will be interested in is spending more time in an aeroplane. Anyhow I digress.....all is moderately above average and great at the top :rolleyes: