These days AFAIK only by applying for /joining BA as part of the standard DEP process.

If your aim to join BA mainline, do not apply to BACF. The application process is exactly the same as for an external candidate and they will block you from even applying for at least 18 months. Basically we get all the negative aspects of being part of the BA group and none of the advantages.

Actually it's an internal application and you're guaranteed to pass the application stage, from there you have to pass the various assessment stages like everyone else.

It's true new starters are held back 18 months, and newly promoted captains 12 months to stem the flow. But considering a two or three year type rating bond that seems fair enough. It's also known hold poolers are further blocked if crew levels at BACF are more critical than BA's need for pilots - a fine line at the moment.

Things will probably change as we are haemorrhaging Captains to Longhaul at the moment.

Ah OK, didn't realise that, thanks.

Out of interest I assume (I know :ok:) that being ex-BACF doesn't enhance DOJ, but does it win you any places in terms of seniority number over other same day entrants?

Only the staff travel transfers across. Everything else is day 1 :(

Ok I know it may be crap, pay may be bad and morale low but try living away from your family for 10 yrs and almost loose everything to come home. for some of us its not a bad gig just dont judge and they dont charge for us capts anyway!
So any help on the CTC selection process what is the technical test? are there those computer game tests? how is the interview?
PM if your shy :E

I would like to know the nature of the technical test too. It sounds like the usual multiple choice ATPL style questions, but am unsure why an organisation of the pedigree of BA CityFlyer would utilise such a blunt instrument. Anybody?

Don't apply.
It only encourages them.

Excellent input there AtomDaft. Perhaps it is too much to ask the nature of the test on a forum intended for such a purpose!

Hi guys,

I've been invited for an interview in southampton on the 20th of may. Any updated info on how many pilots do they need? how many people attends to the assessments? and how many assessments a month are they doing?

I guess they must be quite in the need for pilots, as they sent me the invitation to the assessment half and hour later after I applied....


take care guys!

No, that will be the CTC money making machine licking its lips at someone else to charge £250 :mad:

But good luck :ok:

Actually, I'm going because they are not making me pay for anything. So i guess is worth trying it ;)

Hi does anybody can help me. I have BA Cityflyer assesment in DEC, and I would love to have any feedback about the technical test. Any information regarding that would be greattt. Thanks