powderfinger1
Hey powderfinger1,
Forget about the negativity and all the anit-cadet people. Go chase your dream and don't look back, I know I am.
I am currently a J* cadet and this might be a bit late but I will be more than happy to give you and anyone else that's interested in any info I know. This is my first post so excuse anything that may seem odd. I too once looked on this site for the same info but found it disappointing when so many people bombarded the thread with totally irrelevant opinions, most of them so far from the truth and only a guess. I thought it was about time that someone joined that could give credible info.
Let me say that i'm not from a rich family at all! I am funding the required upfront fee on my own. Yes, it is an expensive route to take but look at what you come out with compared to say REX or traditional routes. At the end of the day i'm going to be flying a jet on very good money for someone who has just entered the industry. There is a hell of alot of work to do which someone mentioned about uni, flying, ground school and study and not to mention work if you have to have a job but we all do it.
Skills Assesment involves two days, the first being an interview and skills testing. Skills testing involves stick and rudder skills, basic maths, instrument reading, 200 odd questionaire regarding personality. The answers from that will be used in the interview so be honest. The interview is basically behavioural type, google it if you must.
The 2nd day is team working, again the answers you give will shine here. They want to see leadership and team player skills. I can go into more detail if you want but i'd rather you pm me cause i got a wealth of info.
Any info you want just ask whether it be about uni or the course itself. I'm happy to help anyone. Its a great course with great people like minded. I've made some really good friends for life and the training we receive is top shelf. At the end of the day you'll be on the path to a great airline career.
Some people are against the program but who cares, most of them have a sour taste in their mouth because there've been slugging it out trying to gain hours. No doubt i'd be pissed too but unfortunately this is becoming the future. Cadet programs will very soon become the norm like in other countries. It's just the beggining here so there are a few teething problems.
Go for your dream mate, it's a great thing. I'm happy that I dont have to be flying out in the bush for 5+ years to get an airline job. If I want to go fly a little aircraft for a getaway or family scenic flight, no problems, my licence lets me do just that.