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Aer Lingus Engineering Apprenticeships 2011

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    #92
    brotherrabbit
    Closed Accounts Posts: 136 ✭✭brotherrabbit


    Jim236 wrote: »
    Anyone else noticed they only have years up to 2010 in the list on the work experience section. What do you do if your most recent work experience is in 2011?

    I decided to add 2011 as i felt some of what i did this year was highly relevant.
    Any idea how many applied??


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    #93
    Jim236
    Closed Accounts Posts: 956 ✭✭✭Jim236


    brotherrabbit wrote: »
    I decided to add 2011 as i felt some of what i did this year was highly relevant.
    Any idea how many applied??

    But you can't select 2011...

    Doesn't matter anyway, I just selected 2010, I can always explain to them later.


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    #94
    brotherrabbit
    Closed Accounts Posts: 136 ✭✭brotherrabbit


    Jim236 wrote: »
    But you can't select 2011...

    Doesn't matter anyway, I just selected 2010, I can always explain to them later.

    Just added it on.My plan is same as yours..tell them later


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    #95
    kkk1985
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭kkk1985


    luckly for me i have just read read all ye'r posts. i was going to just tear into the 5 tests now but i think i'll do some prep first. :D:D


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    #96
    DarraghK1989
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭DarraghK1989


    I only have a D in maths, Im applying anyway and just saying I have a C but will they just not bother with me at all because I only have a D??


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    #97
    A320
    Registered Users Posts: 708 ✭✭✭A320


    DarraghK1989 wrote: »
    I only have a D in maths, Im applying anyway and just saying I have a C but will they just not bother with me at all because I only have a D??

    Lying is the first problem,minimum requirements are there for a reason


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    #98
    kona
    Registered Users Posts: 7,525 ✭✭✭kona


    If its a D in Honours I wouldnt worry, If its a D in ordinary, you will struggle with the maths such as integration.

    D in Higher is as good as a A in Ordinary.


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    #99
    Darius.Tr
    Registered Users Posts: 613 ✭✭✭Darius.Tr


    C3 in higher level is the same as an A1 in ordinary...so yeah if you did higher you shouldn't have any problems with math questions. Anyways just wondering what are the chances of someone without any work experience getting this apprenticeship and how many people applied in total :)


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    #100
    A320
    Registered Users Posts: 708 ✭✭✭A320


    DarraghK1989 wrote: »
    I only have a D in maths, Im applying anyway and just saying I have a C but will they just not bother with me at all because I only have a D??

    Ok i meant to ask was this leaving cert

    Darius,if you are young which I presume you are,not having work experience should not pose a problem for an apprenticeship,if you do well in your application and testing and show good willingness and determination you stand a chance as anyone else,i suggest you do a bit of background research into very basic things for an interview,such as a jet engine principle,principles of how lift is created etc nothing too deep


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    #101
    arsenalia
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭arsenalia


    Hi guys any one have any idea what websites you can check for practice questions on the Aer lingus aptitude tests?
    and suggestions on what way is best to start the online test?
    cheers!


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    #102
    Darius.Tr
    Registered Users Posts: 613 ✭✭✭Darius.Tr


    Sorry for the off topic but while talking about apprenticeships, does anyone know if Air Corps will be taking on apprentices for the aircraft mechanics later on this year? i wanna apply in as many place's as i can for a better chance of getting accepted


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    #103
    kona
    Registered Users Posts: 7,525 ✭✭✭kona


    Darius.Tr wrote: »
    Sorry for the off topic but while talking about apprenticeships, does anyone know if Air Corps will be taking on apprentices for the aircraft mechanics later on this year? i wanna apply in as many place's as i can for a better chance of getting accepted

    They were taking in applications last month..


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    #104
    jw93
    Closed Accounts Posts: 66 ✭✭jw93


    kona wrote: »
    They were taking in applications last month..

    Are you positive they were taking in applications last month because I cant find anything on the internet?

    Thanks,
    Jack


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    #105
    Jim236
    Closed Accounts Posts: 956 ✭✭✭Jim236


    jw93 wrote: »
    Are you positive they were taking in applications last month because I cant find anything on the internet?

    Thanks,
    Jack

    Then you're not looking properly. Below are 2 threads just from boards.ie about it:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056194260
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055996513

    Below is the actual info page on the Defence Forces website:

    http://www.military.ie/careers/officer/index.htm

    I think the closing date was last month, so you'll probably have to wait till next year to apply.


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    #106
    kkk1985
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭kkk1985


    just did my app tests now. they are all ok except for logical reasoning. that one was a bit of a bastar...


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    #107
    Darius.Tr
    Registered Users Posts: 613 ✭✭✭Darius.Tr


    Jim236 wrote: »
    Then you're not looking properly. Below are 2 threads just from boards.ie about it:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056194260
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055996513

    Below is the actual info page on the Defence Forces website:

    http://www.military.ie/careers/officer/index.htm

    I think the closing date was last month, so you'll probably have to wait till next year to apply.
    Isn't cadetship and apprenticeship two different things? because when I always check the military.ie website and click on apprentices it just says there is no vacancies and they have two sepperate forms for cadetships and apprenticeships...I dont know i might be wrong but thats how I understand it


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    #108
    Jim236
    Closed Accounts Posts: 956 ✭✭✭Jim236


    Darius.Tr wrote: »
    Isn't cadetship and apprenticeship two different things? because when I always check the military.ie website and click on apprentices it just says there is no vacancies and they have two sepperate forms for cadetships and apprenticeships...I dont know i might be wrong but thats how I understand it

    No you're right, my bad. Never read above kona's post.

    Couldn't tell yeh if they'll be taking on mechanics this year, but you could try contacting Baldonnel, maybe they might take your details and let you know the next time they're taking on apprentices.

    Another option would be to apply for Ryanair's apprentice scheme in Stansted: http://www.ryanair.com/ie/careers/job/SAMS1803


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    #109
    Alter-Ego
    Registered Users Posts: 2,324 ✭✭✭Alter-Ego


    Just finished the tests there. The last three were harder than expected.

    A reminder to anybody who hasn't finished yet.The deadline is 17.00 this evening.


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    #110
    DConway
    Registered Users Posts: 132 ✭✭DConway


    Hi
    Finished the tests about a week ago, anybody any idea when you might hear back from them?


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    #111
    Alter-Ego
    Registered Users Posts: 2,324 ✭✭✭Alter-Ego


    Interview stage isn't until July so I'd say it'll be a few weeks at least.


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    #112
    A320
    Registered Users Posts: 708 ✭✭✭A320


    Best of luck anyway folks


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    #113
    mle1324
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,881 ✭✭✭mle1324


    Anybody heard anything back yet ?


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    #114
    Darius.Tr
    Registered Users Posts: 613 ✭✭✭Darius.Tr


    mle1324 wrote: »
    Anybody heard anything back yet ?
    No not yet, unless they are not replaying to those who didn't get through the online aptitude test, but i doubt thats the thing...


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    #115
    brotherrabbit
    Closed Accounts Posts: 136 ✭✭brotherrabbit


    mle1324 wrote: »
    Anybody heard anything back yet ?
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    No. . . . We wait in hope. . . .


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    #116
    kkk1985
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭kkk1985


    brotherrabbit wrote: »
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    No. . . . We wait in hope. . . .


    just as a matter of interest did ye all get a conformation e mail or a thank you email after doing the app tests??
    i didn't get anything and i'm just wondering did i submit it wrong or anything?


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    #117
    Jim236
    Closed Accounts Posts: 956 ✭✭✭Jim236


    Not after the test no, but I did once I filled out the application.


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    #118
    seanyleary
    Registered Users Posts: 139 ✭✭seanyleary


    The Baltimore Sun wrote: »
    and all that jazz!

    at least something stuck from the apprenticeship, Gone but not forgotten.


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    #119
    bradyle
    Registered Users Posts: 353 ✭✭bradyle


    Hi i was just wondering did anyone know of how physical the apprenticeship is...I'm a very small (5 ft) week girl and while im pretty confident i could handle the logical and analytical bits of it and have absoloutly no problem with doin manual work and getting my hands dirty I'm kinda worried i wont physically be up for it as in not be able to lift or carry stuff...so was just wondering what other people think..


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    #120
    A320
    Registered Users Posts: 708 ✭✭✭A320


    Try Being Avionics,clean hands and no lifting,other than a cup of tea.

    seriously though there should always be someone around to help if your removing a heavy part be it an engine component or landing gear component and you will not be expected to hold something very heavy without hoisting equipment unless theres a few to do the job


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    #121
    CaptainSkidmark
    Registered Users Posts: 1,240 ✭✭✭CaptainSkidmark


    bradyle wrote: »
    Hi i was just wondering did anyone know of how physical the apprenticeship is...I'm a very small (5 ft) week girl and while im pretty confident i could handle the logical and analytical bits of it and have absoloutly no problem with doin manual work and getting my hands dirty I'm kinda worried i wont physically be up for it as in not be able to lift or carry stuff...so was just wondering what other people think..

    You Wont have any problems there, in this day and age no one is expected to lift anything they are not comfortable lifting now matter what size you are.

    I may be able to lift stuff for you if your not able but you can be guaranteed there is another guy that would be able to lift sumtin i cant lift for me.

    You wont be long building up muscle in your arms anyway from bolting on nutts and bolts. You really dont have anything to worry about.

    Its not nearly Physically demanding as being the likes of a Industrial Electrician and at that you prob wouldnt have much bother with that either ;)


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