The
British Airways Cadet Programme is open and gives you the opportunity
to start your training to become a Pilot in the future with British
Airways.
Once
you have successfully completed your training, you can look forward to
continuing your journey with one of the world’s leading airlines and
taking to the skies as a first officer on one of our London-based short
haul fleets.
If
you can see yourself expertly navigating one of our aircraft across the
globe, delivering world-leading levels of safety, security, and
customer service, then this Cadet Programme may be for you.
We
are offering two routes Multi Pilots Licence (MPL) and a full Airline
Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), both of which will be fully self-funded,
the entry criteria to both routes are detailed below.
THE PROGRAMME
The
programme involves L3 Commercial Training Solutions (CTS) and British
Airways working together to find and select the most able aspiring
pilots who will, if successful, be offered a place on a MPL or ATPL
training programme, along with a conditional offer of a contract of
employment as a British Airways first officer.
What
follows will be a challenging course that will take you from little or
no experience, to the first officer’s seat on our short haul aircraft;
currently the Airbus A320. Training on this programme will involve many
hundreds of hours of ground school study, flying training, jet
orientation on a modern flight simulator and finally a type rating at
the British Airways approved supplier.
ABOUT YOU
As
one of our pilots you’ll see the world, and this means that wherever
you go you’ll be an ambassador for British Airways. While we wear our
uniforms with pride, it is how we act that really sets us apart. Talk to
any of our pilots and their enthusiasm is evident – we’re looking for
people who share this passion.
You’ll
not only need to be talented but also incredibly motivated and
committed to excel during this demanding training programme. You must be
able to keep a cool head under pressure and solve complex problems
using verbal and mathematical reasoning.
Entry Criteria for the MPL Route
To apply for the MPL airline pilot career program, you must meet the following requirements:
- After successful selection, be able to commence training in 2018
- Be at least 17 years of age to apply and 18 years of age to start training
- GCSE Maths, English and Science excluding General studies and Critical Thinking, grade C and above plus 112 UCAS points (2017 point system -https://www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator) or equivalent (academic and vocational qualifications accepted)**
- Candidates must be fluent in English (and if applicable have achieved ICAO Level 6 on completion of training to be offered employment with British Airways) ***
- Have the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK*
- Hold a valid passport which permits unrestricted worldwide travel
- Before commencing training you must have completed to the satisfactory standard, referencing and pre-employment checks and be compliant with the provision of satisfactory UK and international Criminal Record Checks
- Height must be between 1.57m (5'2") and 1.90m (6'3").Height is accurately determined during the assessment process. Candidates who are taller than 1.90m may submit an application but may be required to undergo a functionality check.
- To be able to obtain and hold an EASA Class 1 medical with no restrictions and meet British Airways medical criteria
Entry Criteria for the ATPL Route
To apply for the ATPL airline pilot career program, you must meet the following requirements:
- After successful selection, be able to commence training in 2018
- Be at least 17 years of age to apply and 18 years of age to start training
- GCSE Maths, English & Science grade C and above **
- Candidates must be fluent in English (and if applicable have achieved ICAO Level 6 on completion of training to be offered employment with British Airways) ***
- Have the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK*
- Hold a valid passport which permits unrestricted worldwide travel
- Before commencing training you must have completed to the satisfactory standard, referencing and pre-employment checks and be compliant with the provision of satisfactory UK and international Criminal Record Checks
- Height must be between 1.57m (5'2") and 1.90m (6'3"). Height is accurately determined during the assessment process. Candidates who are taller than 1.90m may submit an application but may be required to undergo a functionality check.
- To be able to obtain and hold an EASA Class 1 medical with no restrictions and meet British Airways medical criteria
*Please be aware that a work/study visa does not satisfy this requirement
**see naric.org.uk for international academic comparisons
***
For non-native English speakers, you will be required to present a
certificate prior to training commencement demonstrating you have
achieved International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Level 5.5
overall, with no less than 5.5 in any individual area (Reading,
Writing, Listening and Speaking). This must be the Academic test, not
General Training.
COST
This
is a fully self-funded programme, for further details about the
potential costs involved please visit -
www.L3AirlineAcademy/careerprograms/britishairways
SELECTION PROCESS
The
initial application process will consist or a situational judgement
test and a numerical test. If you pass these elements to the required
standard you will then be invited to submit a full application for
review.
If
you application is successful at this stage, you will be invited to
attend a two day selection event at L3 Airline Academy Resourcing and
Selection Centre which will include aptitude testing, numerical and
verbal reasoning, group exercise and a competency based interview. There
is a selection fee payable at time of booking for the L3 Stage 1
assessment event which is £295.00 (Inc. VAT) and is payable via PayPal.
The selection fee is a contribution towards the overall cost of L3 CTS’
running selection. There is no further charge for selection but you are
responsible for any travel and accommodation costs incurred.
Upon
successful completion and shortlisting through the L3 CTS selection
process, you will be invited to a final stage assessment conducted by
the British Airways Selection Team at British Airways Head Office,
Waterside near London Heathrow.
To apply, please click here
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