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Aer Lingus Cadet Programme 2019

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  • 09-05-2019 12:46pm
    #1
    stainluss
    Registered Users Posts: 864 ✭✭✭


    I notice last years closing date would have been next week. Haven't heard any info as to whether they're skipping this year? Nothing on their site.

    I don't see any dedicated thread here either, so perhaps they are...


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    Speed_Alive
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    I was wondering the same and was thinking about it recently. I believe they ran a fairly substantial direct entry programme this year, so may be taking a year off recruiting ab initio cadets? Who knows, the webpage with the info on it hasn't been changed in months anyway.


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    lintdrummer
    Registered Users Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭lintdrummer


    I haven't heard anything about it this year so can't say anything for certain. However the last number of years cadets returned from Jerez to the line at the height of the summer schedule, which is a pain training wise, so maybe they're just delaying it a few months to facilitate better timing.


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    dreamliner
    Registered Users Posts: 90 ✭✭dreamliner


    A few years back they only opened it mid June, i wouldn't be concerned. It's definitely going to return at some point, when that time is depends on various things, for now I'd be focussed on being ready for when it does arrive.


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    A320dub87
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭A320dub87


    I was placed in a holding pool along with others after last years cadetship campaign.
    A group of us have now been told that we will be starting training toward the end of the year.


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    lintdrummer
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    A320dub87 wrote: »
    I was placed in a holding pool along with others after last years cadetship campaign.
    A group of us have now been told that we will be starting training toward the end of the year.

    Great news, congratulations! I heard a rumour a couple of days ago that they are working on securing the cadet scheme for the next 5 years with more candidates than the recent classes being selected each year.


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    A320dub87
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    Thanks! I've also heard rumours that they will open recruitment again soon.


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    Tenger
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 9,733 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tenger


    Well looking at the last few announcements about fleet expansion I think a cadet program would help to secure personnel for their fleet.


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    A320dub87
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭A320dub87


    stainluss wrote: »
    I notice last years closing date would have been next week. Haven't heard any info as to whether they're skipping this year? Nothing on their site.

    I don't see any dedicated thread here either, so perhaps they are...
    Applications due to reopen at the end of this month ��


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    Tenger
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    Do you have a link. My search only threw up last years articles and blogs.

    Once its official I can start a new thread on it.


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    A320dub87
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭A320dub87


    it should go up online at the end of the month according to sources. Best of luck with it!


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    1123heavy
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    There was a cryptic post on Linkedin today hinting at it opening soon, i'd be getting prepared if anyone is thinking of applying.


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    Brennus335
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    Opened for applications today.

    https://www.aerlingus.com/careers/careers-in-the-air/future-pilot-programme/#/tab-0-about-the-programme


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    sportsfan90
    Registered Users Posts: 604 ✭✭✭sportsfan90


    Thanks for the update Brennus.

    This is excellent news and fair play to Aer Lingus, we could do with this becoming more common in the industry. Does anyone know how many they're planning on hiring?

    I saw a short segment on RTE about it earlier and it was more highlighting the shortage of female pilots rather than the programme itself. While I'm all for encouraging females into the industry, I really hope they don't have quotas.


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    Stovepipe
    Registered Users Posts: 2,979 ✭✭✭Stovepipe


    It closes on the 8th of July so get your applications in, tout suite!


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    #16
    DustPan12
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭DustPan12


    Hi all,

    So I have applied for Aer Lingus’s Future Pilots Programme, for the first time as in previous years I missed the deadline!

    Whilst it is early days and the deadline for applicants was today, I was wondering for those that have applied before (or are Pilots) I am wanting to prepare in advance. Becoming a Commercial Airline Pilot has been something I have wanted for as long as I can remember but unfortunately due to training costs, this has remained a dream... until now (hopefully) and what more, the thoughts of working for imo, Ireland’s best airline is even more of a dream!

    So, my question - what should I do to prepare? Aside from the ‘stages of progression’ with the application, what should I expect?

    Would there be reading material that’s recommended for preparation for beginner Pilots and for the actual Programme?

    I want to refresh my memory in regards to maths and physics, is there any particular books/ authors that are of recommendation? I have read there is a need for an intensive knowledge of Maths and Physics, whilst others say Basic is required.

    Any help/ suggestions/ tips/ recommendations or even some more in-depth knowledge about the stages/ questions asked in interview would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.


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    1123heavy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,008 ✭✭✭1123heavy


    DustPan12 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    So I have applied for Aer Lingus’s Future Pilots Programme, for the first time as in previous years I missed the deadline!

    Whilst it is early days and the deadline for applicants was today, I was wondering for those that have applied before (or are Pilots) I am wanting to prepare in advance. Becoming a Commercial Airline Pilot has been something I have wanted for as long as I can remember but unfortunately due to training costs, this has remained a dream... until now (hopefully) and what more, the thoughts of working for imo, Ireland’s best airline is even more of a dream!

    So, my question - what should I do to prepare? Aside from the ‘stages of progression’ with the application, what should I expect?

    Would there be reading material that’s recommended for preparation for beginner Pilots and for the actual Programme?

    I want to refresh my memory in regards to maths and physics, is there any particular books/ authors that are of recommendation? I have read there is a need for an intensive knowledge of Maths and Physics, whilst others say Basic is required.

    Any help/ suggestions/ tips/ recommendations or even some more in-depth knowledge about the stages/ questions asked in interview would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

    For your own benefit, if you are asked why you didn't apply in previous years (high chances you will) then do NOT say you missed the deadline :eek: That won't cut it and will leave them with more questions than answers about how serious you are with it.

    Say you were busy engaged with something else you couldn't just drop or it wasn't possible due personal circumstances at the time for whatever reason.


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    DustPan12
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭DustPan12


    1123heavy wrote: »
    For your own benefit, if you are asked why you didn't apply in previous years (high chances you will) then do NOT say you missed the deadline :eek: That won't cut it and will leave them with more questions than answers about how serious you are with it.

    Say you were busy engaged with something else you couldn't just drop or it wasn't possible due personal circumstances at the time for whatever reason.

    Thank you! I definitely wouldn’t be telling them that. I do have a couple of genuine reasons too which always help. Cheers for the heads up!


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    Seanmul89
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭Seanmul89


    Hi,

    Has anybody ever heard of anyone getting through the application process without having the minimum education requirements in the LC?
    Apart from having a Level 7 or Aviation related apprenticeship!


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    DustPan12
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭DustPan12


    Seanmul89 wrote: »
    Hi,

    Has anybody ever heard of anyone getting through the application process without having the minimum education requirements in the LC?
    Apart from having a Level 7 or Aviation related apprenticeship!

    Hi,

    I’m not entirely sure... I’m going with a QQI Level 5 with a distinction profile that I received last year that according to the chart, it is considered as an equivalent to a LC.

    What I could gather, as long as you have something relating to a Level 5 so any further education Fetac or QQI award and you have met the minimum educational requirements. Check it out in their FAQ part :) it’ll give you a link to follow.

    I’m currently looking for some online courses in relation to pilot training to up my knowledge regarding maths and physics so any help there would be appreciated!!


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    Seanmul89
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭Seanmul89


    DustPan12 wrote: »
    Hi,

    I’m not entirely sure... I’m going with a QQI Level 5 with a distinction profile that I received last year that according to the chart, it is considered as an equivalent to a LC.

    What I could gather, as long as you have something relating to a Level 5 so any further education Fetac or QQI award and you have met the minimum educational requirements. Check it out in their FAQ part :) it’ll give you a link to follow.

    I’m currently looking for some online courses in relation to pilot training to up my knowledge regarding maths and physics so any help there would be appreciated!!


    Sure thing, you can get an iBook on Apple devices, it’s a book from PadPilot, it’s free, it’s basic Maths and Physics for pilots, just search “ATPL” in the book store.

    Some explanations given might be difficult to pick up but as you start your training their is easier ways of getting the same figure in some of the calculations, basic arithmetic stuff.


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    DustPan12
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭DustPan12


    Seanmul89 wrote: »
    Sure thing, you can get an iBook on Apple devices, it’s a book from PadPilot, it’s free, it’s basic Maths and Physics for pilots, just search “ATPL” in the book store.

    Some explanations given might be difficult to pick up but as you start your training their is easier ways of getting the same figure in some of the calculations, basic arithmetic stuff.

    Thanks so much! Much appreciated.


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    A350baby
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    Hey everyone, seen as the cadetship tests will be coming up very shortly does anyone have any tips for aer lingus' exams, anyone gone through them before, any help would be much appreciated


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    rolion
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    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057979388


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    Libyaaaa
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Libyaaaa


    A350baby wrote: »
    Hey everyone, seen as the cadetship tests will be coming up very shortly does anyone have any tips for aer lingus' exams, anyone gone through them before, any help would be much appreciated


    Hi

    Just wondering did they get back to You or anyone that has applied, after the closing deadline?


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    Libyaaaa
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Libyaaaa


    Any updates on the next stage I’m assuming that I was successful in progressing to the online exams or is too early to know ?


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    username?!
    Registered Users Posts: 523 ✭✭✭username?!


    Libyaaaa wrote: »
    Any updates on the next stage I’m assuming that I was successful in progressing to the online exams or is too early to know ?

    Have you received your link to online assessment already?


    My profile on the web portal says invited to pre selection assessment but I have not received a link yet.


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    tomister
    Registered Users Posts: 271 ✭✭tomister


    username?! wrote: »
    Have you received your link to online assessment already?


    My profile on the web portal says invited to pre selection assessment but I have not received a link yet.

    I just got an email with the assessment links at 15:53 so they've started communicating


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    #29
    GTTDI GOD
    Registered Users Posts: 1,087 ✭✭✭GTTDI GOD


    Just received my invitation as well. Good luck to everyone!


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    #30
    DustPan12
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭DustPan12


    Received my invitation too! Best of luck to everybody!


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    STOKESY_01
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭STOKESY_01


    Invitation received for online pre-screening including the on-line video interview.

    I was reading in another forum its 4 questions and you have 1m 30secs to answer.

    As an older applicant. A love of aviation and all things flying.
    Any pointers from anyone through the mill in previous years ???

    I work in logistics with a freight forwarder and have always had am abition to fly. I've been hesitant in the past due to personal circumstances & ongoing commitments, but said I would apply this year!


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