Speedbird Pilot Academy - Funded

[hrs786]

I think I got halfway through. I completely forgot to look at the time remaining

[Donut_Ring]

Originally Posted by A320R348

I managed 17 out of 18, but who knows how many I actually got right. I believe there's negative marking on it as well.. I don't think any of the tests were "hard" per se, but there's so much riding on essentially 60-120 seconds.

Nice one, a lot more than me. Found most to be relatively straight forward but the numerical reasoning is the only one I have my doubts about, mainly due to faffing about with the tabs.

[DIAMONDDA62]

Hi everyone,
Can someone please give some insights about the FTE written exams,
- how much time do we have for the written exams? and for how many questions?
- will there be negative marks for wrong answers?
- which tests don't allow the calculator?

[Wrightyyyy]

Originally Posted by tsabir62

Sorry if this has been asked already, but what exactly is taking place on the FTE waterside assessment days commencing next week? I know of a group excersize, a numerical and verbal reasoning test and an aptitude test if I am correct?
​​Where will the physics and advanced maths come in to play?

Thanks

i want to know this too

[Donut_Ring]

Does anyone have any info on how long it will be until we hear the outcome of the Skyborne tests?

[AlessandroCoglione]

Hi, is there anyone that just passed the FTE written exams and can say a lil' bit about it ?
-How do LatestPilotJob and PASS maths&physics compare to the real tests ?
-And does the pdf provided by FTE cover enough ?
In LPJ, I found the physics training quite challenging.

[apollofield]

Originally Posted by AlessandroCoglione

Hi, is there anyone that just passed the FTE written exams and can say a lil' bit about it ?
-How do LatestPilotJob and PASS maths&physics compare to the real tests ?
-And does the pdf provided by FTE cover enough ?
In LPJ, I found the physics training quite challenging.

You are literally their competition. Use the resources you’ve been given just like everyone else and give it your best shot. You’ll be fine.

[AKBfly1]

Originally Posted by Donut_Ring

Does anyone have any info on how long it will be until we hear the outcome of the Skyborne tests?

I suspect we will start hearing back week commencing 10th of June.

[doily320]

Originally Posted by AKBfly1

I suspect we will start hearing back week commencing 10th of June.

Looks like you were right! Looking at some of the earlier post on this thread, it seems like it took about 10 days (including the weekend) after the assessments to hear back from Skyborne so fingers crossed we might hear something early next week.

[chinook123]

For those with FTE, I looked back on the thread too and it seems they heard the Friday the week after the assessments, so that would take us to Friday 14th. We can always hope it may be a little quicker though!!

[Flapjack321]

Originally Posted by chinook123

For those with FTE, I looked back on the thread too and it seems they heard the Friday the week after the assessments, so that would take us to Friday 14th. We can always hope it may be a little quicker though!!

Thanks. Part of me is happy living in this world where it remains a possibility! Not sure I am ready to hear the bad news yet!

[Ksw84]

Originally Posted by Flapjack321

Thanks. Part of me is happy living in this world where it remains a possibility! Not sure I am ready to hear the bad news yet!

Did it not go well? What day did you attend?

[Flapjack321]

I think it went well, but you never know - definitely got a few questions wrong on the maths and physics. Group interview went as well as I could have hoped - but the quality of competition is so strong. Time shall tell! Best of luck all

[Ksw84]

Originally Posted by Flapjack321

I think it went well, but you never know - definitely got a few questions wrong on the maths and physics. Group interview went as well as I could have hoped - but the quality of competition is so strong. Time shall tell! Best of luck all

I think everyone leaves those sorts of days second guessing themselves. Good luck to you

[Chris2002]

How did everyone find the openday for skybourne today? It was so imformative for me, 13 exams in the first six months !

[AKBfly1]

This waiting is killing me! I wonder if we actually find out this week or not for the Skyborne cohort. I'm presuming they will send out a mass congrats/sorry email instead of people finding out at different times?

[doily320]

Originally Posted by AKBfly1

This waiting is killing me! I wonder if we actually find out this week or not for the Skyborne cohort. I'm presuming they will send out a mass congrats/sorry email instead of people finding out at different times?

same, the wait has been atrocious! But putting things into perspective, it's been about a week and a half since the deadline for the exams which is perfectly reasonable and so all we can do is wait some more! my fingers are crossed for some news this week.

[lucy_liz12345]

Hi!
I'm hoping to apply for this programme sometime in the near future after I complete my curent education. Just wondering about this specific test as not everything was made clear on the Speedbird Pilot Academy powerpoint.
I'm aware that the purpose of the maths test is to assess the mental numeracy of the candidate in a timed situation,. However, I wanted to know if this is solely mental maths or if you're given working out space to scribble down notes, like in GCSE's.
I appreciate the help.

[TOPS]

Quick one for those who went to the FTE assessment day - did you do any aptitude tests there?

Out of curiosity, which ones did you do?

Also, what was the interview like? Asking for competency-based examples and motivation, or something different?

Thanks

[Ksw84]

Originally Posted by TOPS

Quick one for those who went to the FTE assessment day - did you do any aptitude tests there?

Out of curiosity, which ones did you do?

Also, what was the interview like? Asking for competency-based examples and motivation, or something different?

Thanks

There were no aptitude tests or interviews. Half of the day was 4 written tests and the other half a group exercise. Interviews are done virtually after the aptitude testing I believe