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Old 3rd Jul 2018, 10:48
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POBJOY
 
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Vacancy OC 2 FTS

Job description says it all.
580 staff, 4 Airfields; but fails to mention lack of Cadet flying or aircraft and virtually no current instructor force.
At least two of the airfields are non operational from several aspects and lack aircraft and current staff.
Lord knows how much all this is costing, but not many Cadets are getting much flying out of it and the toy box just gets bigger and more expensive.
Vikings getting through the 'recovery' at SS but not making much progress after that.
The true ongoing cost of all this must be staggering, but the actual Cadet training flying (as was) minimal.
They will be giving 'badges' out soon for just seeing a picture of a glider !!!
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