If they only want 320 rated, why then advertise for A320/A350/747/757/767/777/787 pilots.

I know I'm bad at verbal reasoning but even I read this-

'The majority of postings will be as an A320 First Officer based at London Heathrow. There may also be opportunities to join our A320 fleet at London Gatwick or our longhaul fleets subject to your experience.'

I don't read that as only wanting A320 rated.

;)

Exactly. This thread could be misleading some folk from applying.

You'd have to read every post on the last 83 pages to know if this 'thread' has been misleading. The last couple of pages have been us talking about guys like myself that applied and failed at the assessment stage last year, who are now being emailed back early (prior to the normal 12 month minimum reapplication period) to give it another go. Most, if not all the people this has happened to in the last week have failed either day 1 or 2 and are currently A320 rated.

I'm not A320 rated, hence haven't been emailed, but reading the last few pages of this forum over the last week or so and assuming we are talking about the entry requirements posted on BA's recruitment page today, is where your confusion begins.

:)

This is a forum where facts and rumours become confused. It should be obvious to anyone applying for any job to read the advert with a fine tooth comb instead of pprune:} . I was surprised at the amount of colleagues who didn't understand 737 pilots could apply in one recent recruitment window. There was also a requirement for a cover letter in one previous window which several people seemed to miss out on because they weren't bothered enough to read:confused:

Have many more been contacted to reapply early? Interesting its reopened again so early. Still within the 12 months for me, very much hope that changes for non rated people.

No slots available
 

I've applied and been asked to attend the first assessment. When I try to book it tells me there are no slots available.

Is anyone else in the same boat or had a similar experience?

Thanks

JStone, I'm in the same situation as you. No slots available for over a week now, maybe we missed the boat!

Just received email this morning from BA stating that assessment slots will be available from next week

Having just read the Norwegian thread currently ongoing, I couldn't help but wish the guys/girls above the best of luck with their interviews. You may get one of the few remaining decent #careers# left in aviation. Most of the rest is joining the race into financial oblivion.
Thankfully, only five years to retirement for moi!

City Flyer
 

Does anyone have any RECENT and positive info on the City Flyer assessment day?

City Flyer thread says see main line thread, but I have been reading for an hour and found nothing?

Appreciate any info as only a week to prepare

Thanks

Off topic but there's nothing positive to say about their interview process from what I experienced in 2011. It's a total mickey mouse ordeal, that tries to copy the BA mainline one.

Maths, verbal tests and the group exercises are what they are. The interview however was almost insulting they way they hashed together a few people not busy in the office that afternoon. Mine was conducted by an FO who had less hours then I did at the time, and some spotty 18 year old temp it seemed, neither of which had clearly ever interviewed someone before, and hadn't even read the questions someone had nicely laminated for them. One read them while the other tried to write down your answers for someone else to read at a later date I presume.

For a cadet I'm sure it's cool, but as someone applying with experience, I could have been made to feel somewhat wanted a bit more then the show they put on.

They're not a real airline

BA Mainline
 

DEP numbers for 2015 set to rise from 311 - 362.

Good Luck to everyone who is applying!

24th May
 

Hi Guys, has anyone had a response who applied on the closing day of May 24th ?
I have received acknowledgement of my application but I suppose no news is good news eh ?
anyone have any different info ?
:ok:

manflexsrsrwy, it took nearly 9 weeks for me to hear back and get the invitation to Stage One after my application in October, so I wouldn't worry. I know others for whom it took even longer. BA, unlike many others, do actually respond to every application. It would seem that the length of time it takes them to get back to you offers very little indication of whether they are interested or not.

All the very best with the application.

thanks ....

I heard BA is to launch Pilot Recruitment Roadshows starting with LGW in June :)

I've got the invitation for Stage One, however now I'm sick, my screening date is around the corner and there very little chance for me to attend the day. I will phone them to deal with this, but I would like to know if anybody else had the same misfortune in the past. Did you manage to postpone the assessment?

Thanks in advance

Papa_Golf in my experience British Airways are very flexible when it comes to rescheduling people who need to postpone their date. Just call them up as per the details on your invitation. If there are no dates available you may have to wait a while - you will just have to log into the online portal as you did to book the initial date.