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Yeah I selected CityFlyer, just couldn't remember seeing base preferences. I only flew into LCY once from BHD and loved the approach! Was amazing 🤩
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I bet the view from the flight deck will be even better - not that you'll be looking at the scenery but still....
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Yes, I re-read the email last night and they said we'd hear by the middle of next week (this week now of course) so yes, we could get an email later today
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Does anybody know whether the Jerez in person assessment would warrant a trip to Spain?
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Mine has chaged to Jerez now, if im honest i was kind of hoping for Skybourne as the ground school being in the UK would be a bonus with a family. Do you think it would be frowned upon if I e mailed asking to be considered for Skyborne? I would obviously happily take Jerez if it was a no but didn't want it to be seen that I was being awkward
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Mine has chaged to Jerez now, if im honest i was kind of hoping for Skybourne as the ground school being in the UK would be a bonus with a family. Do you think it would be frowned upon if I e mailed asking to be considered for Skyborne? I would obviously happily take Jerez if it was a no but didn't want it to be seen that I was being awkward
On a personal basis, I haven't looked into the Jerez locations for any of the programme, but on a personal note, and in principle at the moment, I'd consider a swap (assuming we both got through of course) - let's keep in touch
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I'd leave it until you got the congrats email - then at the assessment centre, have a chat with a member of the BA staff (I'm sure there will be someone there) to see what the art of the possible is
On a personal basis, I haven't looked into the Jerez locations for any of the programme, but on a personal note, and in principle at the moment, I'd consider a swap (assuming we both got through of course) - let's keep in touch
On a personal basis, I haven't looked into the Jerez locations for any of the programme, but on a personal note, and in principle at the moment, I'd consider a swap (assuming we both got through of course) - let's keep in touch
Yes, I did wonder if it would be a bit presumptuous of me to e mail now. My understanding (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong) is that the whole 18 months is based in Jerez whereas it is only the 27 weeks in Florida and the rest in Gloucester. I guess there are pros and cons for both with time difference, distance back to the UK etc.
Happy to keep in touch and see where we are at come the next stage of the assessment. Good luck!
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Does anyone know if the BA employment commences after the training? My thoughts are for the 18 moths training would we be technically classed as unemployed and therefore able to claim benefits?
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Hi All-
With all the status' changing now I'm thinking we really cannot read into this as any sort of indicator. For context my status changed for FTE Jerez last week.
I think we will genuinely just have to wait and see- they are probably assigning flight school to support with application processing/tracking. What do you guys think? Doesnt look like theres anyone remaining whose status has not changed?
Very best of luck to everyone, and sincerely hoping that it does mean positive news all round!
With all the status' changing now I'm thinking we really cannot read into this as any sort of indicator. For context my status changed for FTE Jerez last week.
I think we will genuinely just have to wait and see- they are probably assigning flight school to support with application processing/tracking. What do you guys think? Doesnt look like theres anyone remaining whose status has not changed?
Very best of luck to everyone, and sincerely hoping that it does mean positive news all round!
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Oh really, I assume there must be some benefits available to claim as a student?
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Yes, I did wonder if it would be a bit presumptuous of me to e mail now. My understanding (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong) is that the whole 18 months is based in Jerez whereas it is only the 27 weeks in Florida and the rest in Gloucester. I guess there are pros and cons for both with time difference, distance back to the UK etc.
Happy to keep in touch and see where we are at come the next stage of the assessment. Good luck!
Happy to keep in touch and see where we are at come the next stage of the assessment. Good luck!
Yup - I'll ping you a direct message so we don't have to search too hard and with a bit of luck, and a lot of hard work....
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Hi All,
I have been an avid reader of this forum so far during my journey with the BA Speedbird Application and enjoy reading all of the responses on this forum.
Just a quick question, Where abouts on the Application website does it say your assigned flight school?
I have been an avid reader of this forum so far during my journey with the BA Speedbird Application and enjoy reading all of the responses on this forum.
Just a quick question, Where abouts on the Application website does it say your assigned flight school?