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Baffled
Just got a reply from FTE saying that I shall not be receiving an application form.
I find it a little strange... I have an HND in Aero Engineering, a BEng in Mechanical Engineering, a PPL, and I am a serving Naval Officer.
The only reasons I can think of are a) I am 31 and deemed too old b) I have 190 hrs TT c) I do not have the required A levels (but kick those well into touch with the HND and Degree!!)
I think I should have at least had the chance to complete a full aplication form.
Anybody else out there been turned down at such an early stage when you believe you "tick all the right boxes" ?
Oh well, I passed CTC Pilapt so shall continue down that route.
MFWF
I find it a little strange... I have an HND in Aero Engineering, a BEng in Mechanical Engineering, a PPL, and I am a serving Naval Officer.
The only reasons I can think of are a) I am 31 and deemed too old b) I have 190 hrs TT c) I do not have the required A levels (but kick those well into touch with the HND and Degree!!)
I think I should have at least had the chance to complete a full aplication form.
Anybody else out there been turned down at such an early stage when you believe you "tick all the right boxes" ?
Oh well, I passed CTC Pilapt so shall continue down that route.
MFWF
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Box too clever
MFWF
Maybe you didn't tick all the boxes!
Not suggesting these are your reasons but there is the attitude box, the overconfident box, the is he full of it box and the could I sit next to him for a whole day or more without him pissing me off box.
A PPL can be a disadvantage because you may need to be 'untaught' bad habits etc
Pardon my arrogance but what does being a serving naval officer have to do with it?
Maybe you didn't tick all the boxes!
Not suggesting these are your reasons but there is the attitude box, the overconfident box, the is he full of it box and the could I sit next to him for a whole day or more without him pissing me off box.
A PPL can be a disadvantage because you may need to be 'untaught' bad habits etc
Pardon my arrogance but what does being a serving naval officer have to do with it?
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Thanks for the completely unconstructive, dim witted and tardy reply.
My point (which you clearly missed), was that I met the criterion which FTE had published on their website and was therefore bemused that I had not even had the chance to complete the application form. I was suprised as I had been sent the FlyBe form in a previous application.
The Naval Officer bit is quite relevant as Airlines are very keen on ex-Military (whether aircrew or not). Surely someone, clearly as well informed as yourself, must know this.
I just posted some facts. If you took that to be arrogant then so be it.
MFWF
BigMustard (as in sticky, yellow and not to everyones taste?)
Thanks for the completely unconstructive, dim witted and tardy reply.
My point (which you clearly missed), was that I met the criterion which FTE had published on their website and was therefore bemused that I had not even had the chance to complete the application form. I was suprised as I had been sent the FlyBe form in a previous application.
The Naval Officer bit is quite relevant as Airlines are very keen on ex-Military (whether aircrew or not). Surely someone, clearly as well informed as yourself, must know this.
I just posted some facts. If you took that to be arrogant then so be it.
MFWF
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Well well !
As I said MFWF
It was not meant to be a
I think I might be reasonably well informed - and do not disagree that there are benefits from having served (as I have done in a commissioned rank). It is not however a 'ticket' alone - there are other boxes to be ticked too.
Bigmustard
MFWF (who needs to appeal to somebodys taste)
As I said MFWF
Not suggetsting these are your reasons
completely unconstructive, dim witted and tardy reply.
The Naval Officer bit is quite relevant as Airlines are very keen on ex-Military (whether aircrew or not). Surely someone, clearly as well informed as yourself, must know this.
Bigmustard
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BigMustard,
You lasted long in the services then!!! 22 and held commissioned rank (or was it RAFVRT / TA etc ???).
Anyway you have no point to make so shall we just drop this silly "discussion" as it is getting rather boring and completley pointless for everyone else reading it.
Thanks
MFWF
Handbag stowed.
You lasted long in the services then!!! 22 and held commissioned rank (or was it RAFVRT / TA etc ???).
Anyway you have no point to make so shall we just drop this silly "discussion" as it is getting rather boring and completley pointless for everyone else reading it.
Thanks
MFWF
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I am not 22 nor do I live in London - one has to preserve ones anonymity!
You are not too old - whilst it is thought, generally throughout the industry, that 33 should be the upper limit for training, it would now be illegal.
I would 'constructively' suggest that the initial sift is done by computer and that because you have not completed the required 'A' level field you have been rejected. Why not email my old mate and ask him.
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I am not 22 nor do I live in London - one has to preserve ones anonymity!
You are not too old - whilst it is thought, generally throughout the industry, that 33 should be the upper limit for training, it would now be illegal.
I would 'constructively' suggest that the initial sift is done by computer and that because you have not completed the required 'A' level field you have been rejected. Why not email my old mate and ask him.
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Although I am not going for it I can confirm that age does not appear to be a barrier to getting through stage one.... the old scheme I believe had a limit of c28... I am somewhat above that and still got sent the questions etc
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MUSTFLYWILLFLY,
It might be down to the 170 hours. Having spoken with a good few training captains, they all suggest that a PPL and 50 hours is about all they want to see in your log before starting an ab-initio scheme. As suggested in another post - they worry they might have to 'undo' any bad habits you might have.
I know its harsh, because the experience counts, but you have to remember these schemes are designed for those to go from zero-to-hero.
Best of luck with CTC
It might be down to the 170 hours. Having spoken with a good few training captains, they all suggest that a PPL and 50 hours is about all they want to see in your log before starting an ab-initio scheme. As suggested in another post - they worry they might have to 'undo' any bad habits you might have.
I know its harsh, because the experience counts, but you have to remember these schemes are designed for those to go from zero-to-hero.
Best of luck with CTC
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Well Flashy
I try not to post crap - but ..........that is in the opinion of the reader!
From my instructional days
Only because the old grey stops absorbing as quickly - and it is a generalisation & therefore doesn't apply everywhere!
Thanks for the confirmation of the first sift.
As you say
Best of British. (not french!!)
Ps Haven't got my atlas handy - is your lat & long XRY
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I try not to post crap - but ..........that is in the opinion of the reader!
From my instructional days
generally throughout the industry 33 is regarded as the upper limit?
Thanks for the confirmation of the first sift.
As you say
Best of British. (not french!!)
Ps Haven't got my atlas handy - is your lat & long XRY
pm the answer
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I sent my email 10 days ago and still nothing. Are the assessments all at the same time? I mean I applied for the october course but hope I'll take the selections this summer.
Is someone know when they plan to start the process?
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Surely there will be no replies until the application date passes (not even sure when this is!) and all of the answers have been reviewed. They are still accepting applications so it will probably be a while yet.
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They close for applications tonight, so the people who have applied today will still be sent the questions. They then have 3 days to respond, which takes us to wednesday. Last time, phone calls for invites to the next stage took place on the friday. however, it depends how long they take to look through the applications.
Has anyone been to an FTE seminar? what was it like? Is there a dress code? Did many people take parents with them?
Has anyone been to an FTE seminar? what was it like? Is there a dress code? Did many people take parents with them?
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Just called FTE and asked them:
If someone has applied to this scheme and got through the the approved course, will they their name still be put forward to other airlines, as a recommendation?
The answer, contrary to what someone has said earlier in this thread, was that they cannot recommend you to any other airline if you get onto the approved course.
It looks like once you're on the approved course you're committed to Thomsonfly?
If someone has applied to this scheme and got through the the approved course, will they their name still be put forward to other airlines, as a recommendation?
The answer, contrary to what someone has said earlier in this thread, was that they cannot recommend you to any other airline if you get onto the approved course.
It looks like once you're on the approved course you're committed to Thomsonfly?