Bad news for Wannabes. Both these companies have been recruiting in recent years and this winter would have been no exception. Now I doubt they will recruit a single pilot.
darkbarly you have my deep sympathy. Its been said time and time again - never ever pass up on a job offer/course/conversion/promotion. You simply do not know what is around the corner. I missed by 26th birthday party in New York with my mates (they went without me) because of a sim ride assessment slot became available. Suffice to say had I delayed by a couple of months as was possible then Sept11th would have hit me very very hard.
Always take the first opportunity as soon as it is presented and never ever pass.
Cheers
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