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Originally Posted by AirUK
(Post 10152461)
Can anyone confirm the current time to command on long haul in BA? Many thanks.
Although over the next 15 years roughly half of the community will retire. |
Originally Posted by AirUK
(Post 10152728)
Right Engine,
Many thanks, that confirms what I'd heard. Doesn't sound as though it would be worth me joining in my mid-30s - I'm hoping to wind down a bit by my mid-50s (if I can afford it!), even if the retirement bulge might mean it comes forward by a couple of years. |
Tricia,
Another good point to consider - thank you. |
Also, by the time you’ve been in the company long enough to finally be earning above market rate, you’ll be so knackered you’ll be needing part time, so you won’t actually end up reaping those rewards. |
Any news of more assessment invites?
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Day 1 feedback
Originally Posted by Planefan2981
(Post 10149442)
Hi guys,
This is my first time getting through to the first assessment. For those that have done it before, it is similar to the way other airlines programme their computer based tests or is it something totally different? cheers. thank you! |
Anyone still waiting for a reply to assessments in first week of May.
If you don’t hear for three weeks, are they just finding you sim slots?? |
I joined at 34, was told I’d not get a even a short haul command at Gatwick for 16 years, but I got that in 4, then a Heathrow one 4 months later. Anything can happen, you never know. Been in 7 years now, checking iBid every month shows between 5-10 leavers per month, most not going to 65. |
Originally Posted by SinBin
(Post 10155654)
I joined at 34, was told I’d not get a even a short haul command at Gatwick for 16 years, but I got that in 4, then a Heathrow one 4 months later. Anything can happen, you never know. Been in 7 years now, checking iBid every month shows between 5-10 leavers per month, most not going to 65. |
Originally Posted by AirUK
(Post 10156402)
Is LH that fluid though?
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Well it certainly is fluid but I’d not like to predict which way.....LH commands used to around the 15 year mark, recently however I’ve flown with several guys who are coming up to 20 years in the RHS and they are not being held back by being particularly selective in what they have bid for. Logically I suspect you’ll see the time to command slide back down to more normal levels as retirements and a few resignations kick in so those that have already joined might benefit. |
If you use 18-20 years as a benchmark, you’ll be about right. It may go slightly more junior than that but it’s the holy grail for most people so don’t expect it to go wildly junior. My first opportunity for a LH command was at eighteen and a half years. It’s currently sitting at about 18. I do do a lot of short (three day, two crew) trips on the 400 but that suits me. The senior mostly seem to head for South Africa. |
I’d say it is currently sitting at 19 years. I’m hoping for one at between 19 and 20 years, although I suspect there may actually be a blip upwards next year so it may take 21. |
Don’t forget, however, that long haul is increasingly the long term future of this company. |
Response time
Just wondering if anyone knows how long it takes to get back to you after the day 1 of assessments? cheers |
Originally Posted by V1_cut
(Post 10160998)
Just wondering if anyone knows how long it takes to get back to you after the day 1 of assessments? cheers |
Hello all,
Any idea if this recruitment drive is only for the A320 fleet or coudl be for any fleet depending on experience? Regards, |
Hi all,
Any feedback from someone who has recently attended day 1? thanks Regards Angelo26 |
I haven't attended but a friend has and he said they've ditched the crosshairs and shapes test.
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Originally Posted by Deano777
(Post 10164734)
I haven't attended but a friend has and he said they've ditched the crosshairs and shapes test.
Thanks! So there are 3 exercise, maths-english and the flight crew test, correct? Regards Angelo26 |
I did the assesment 2 years ago, I have heard from friends who have done it that they have ditched the crosshairs test. So just Maths, Verbal Reasoning and TCAS type computer test. It sounds like they have also increased the time limit on the maths test but might be wrong?
I understand they got rid of their old Verbal reasoning test and replaced it with an "easier" one, can anyone confirm if the Maths test is still the same one? |
Hi,
This morning I received the email that some slots for day 1 were uploaded, nevertheless as soon as I logged in all the slots were gone. Anyone had luck with that today?those sots were in june or july? regards |
Originally Posted by angelo26
(Post 10166428)
Hi,
This morning I received the email that some slots for day 1 were uploaded, nevertheless as soon as I logged in all the slots were gone. Anyone had luck with that today?those sots were in june or july? regards |
Anyone with the latest info about day one? Experiences, notes, links for exercising.. All will be much appreciated!
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Originally Posted by angelo26
(Post 10166428)
Hi,
This morning I received the email that some slots for day 1 were uploaded, nevertheless as soon as I logged in all the slots were gone. Anyone had luck with that today?those sots were in june or july? regards There were slots available in June and first 2 days of July. cheers. |
Originally Posted by Reacher19
(Post 10166440)
Slots available. Check back now The uploaded slots are from july the 3rd until july the 16th Any feedback would be great! Good luck all Regards |
Just tried and its showing no slots available
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Hi all!
I'm doing Day 1 early July. Does anyone know which tests are in effect at the moment? Which tool is best to prepare? Skytest? |
Stage 2
Anybody having issues booking stage 2? No dates available all week.
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Hi
Does anyone please have any info on day 1 assessment? Any info anyone has would be much appreciated. PM's gratefully accepted!! Cheers and thanks in advance. DJ |
Good Evening Fellas & Females,
Just signed in to echo the sentiments of request directly above regarding Day 1 & beyond. Can anyone who has already been on this well trodden path give us new hopefuls an insight into what to expect come Day 1 please? The Maths & Verbal reasoning is crystal clear. Just need some concrete clarity into what exactly does the modern CBT assessment entail? (shapes/ILS tracking/Hand info processing? classic skytest profile or?). Feel free to Pass the Mustard :ok: Regards E.M |
Anyone got any information for stage 1 of the assessment? Any recommendations on what software/tools to use to prepare would be highly appreciated too!
Happy to receive PMs and thanks in advance :) b]You can’t use the Private Messaging system, add url links or images until you have an established posting history.[/b] |
Anyone able to share what the current hold pool waiting times are for LH & SH?
Cheers, Bazza |
Stage 1; Maths test, multi choice answers and not too hard. Verbal reasoning, again not too hard, and quite clear cut, just read everything carefully. Finally there is the BA capacity test, which is the TCAS style one with a couple of systems to look after as well. The classic PILAPT flight director/shapes/numbers isn’t used any more. |
Slots available...gogogo
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Originally Posted by Flaplesslanding
(Post 10171269)
Stage 1; Maths test, multi choice answers and not too hard. Verbal reasoning, again not too hard, and quite clear cut, just read everything carefully. Finally there is the BA capacity test, which is the TCAS style one with a couple of systems to look after as well. The classic PILAPT flight director/shapes/numbers isn’t used any more. hello, Are the maths test graphical like the SHL practice questions? |
Is latestpilotjobs a must or not?
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Originally Posted by Flaplesslanding
(Post 10171269)
Stage 1; Maths test, multi choice answers and not too hard. Verbal reasoning, again not too hard, and quite clear cut, just read everything carefully. Finally there is the BA capacity test, which is the TCAS style one with a couple of systems to look after as well. The classic PILAPT flight director/shapes/numbers isn’t used any more. |
Do they provide a calculator for the math tests?
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Originally Posted by Machpoint85
(Post 10172106)
Do they provide a calculator for the math tests?
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