Virgin Nigeria is hiring!
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I wrote my friend at VN to see what was going on there.. here's part of his response to me....
Virgin is in trouble and really struggling to make just payroll. Salaries have been paid two months behind for the last 6-7 months. (dec checks were paid just two weeks ago). Flights delayed because we can't pay for fuel, etc.
Hence we are loosing pilots faster than we can find them.
He said more about key mgm't resigning as well, but not as important.. basically he recommended... if you are an experienced pilot with some other options, don't go to VN, but if you are a low time guy looking to get the 737 stamp and move on, you have a good shot since anyone with other options knows to stay away..
EM20... As far as Aeroservice goes .. if you learn your proceedures and follow the profiles they teach you, you will walk out with your type. LEARN THE CALLOUTS AND EPs BEFORE YOU ARRIVE.. know them COLD. If they say you will finish in 15 days, plan on 18 due to unforeseen equip problems etc.. Talk to Mark and Steve, they are your advocates to make sure you get what you paid for. Joe the Director of OPS, doesn't care and is kind of a jerk... stay clear of him. Otherwise, you'll do fine..
Virgin is in trouble and really struggling to make just payroll. Salaries have been paid two months behind for the last 6-7 months. (dec checks were paid just two weeks ago). Flights delayed because we can't pay for fuel, etc.
Hence we are loosing pilots faster than we can find them.
He said more about key mgm't resigning as well, but not as important.. basically he recommended... if you are an experienced pilot with some other options, don't go to VN, but if you are a low time guy looking to get the 737 stamp and move on, you have a good shot since anyone with other options knows to stay away..
EM20... As far as Aeroservice goes .. if you learn your proceedures and follow the profiles they teach you, you will walk out with your type. LEARN THE CALLOUTS AND EPs BEFORE YOU ARRIVE.. know them COLD. If they say you will finish in 15 days, plan on 18 due to unforeseen equip problems etc.. Talk to Mark and Steve, they are your advocates to make sure you get what you paid for. Joe the Director of OPS, doesn't care and is kind of a jerk... stay clear of him. Otherwise, you'll do fine..
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Thank you gentlemen
NDB17 & Cruiseclimb:
Thanks for all the great advice. Nice to have fellow pilots root for you when your spending all sorts of money on training with very little light at the end of the tunnel. Still no response from VN...keep checking the emails while I memorize my flows
Thanks for all the great advice. Nice to have fellow pilots root for you when your spending all sorts of money on training with very little light at the end of the tunnel. Still no response from VN...keep checking the emails while I memorize my flows
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There is Hope for the Future
Hi Fellas
As far as the Sim Training goes it is all about call outs,procedures and learning of profiles.At HPA where i trained you get dedicated instructors who love their work and are ready to be at pace with you when required and to push the thrust lever when they have to put you on after burners.I had more than 2000 hrs mostly on heavy turbo props and about 60 hours on fighter Jet but with dedication and the right attitude was able to do the home study option and flew the Sim well to get my ATP with type on both the B737 300 Efis and 800.To all my good buddies please dedicate the next few weeks to arm chair flying and partner critique and take all your instructors critique serious and i bet the final FAA checkride/Evaluation will be a piece of cake.Just had my appointment with VNA/NEA and managing within the storm which i know with God will subside.
As far as the Sim Training goes it is all about call outs,procedures and learning of profiles.At HPA where i trained you get dedicated instructors who love their work and are ready to be at pace with you when required and to push the thrust lever when they have to put you on after burners.I had more than 2000 hrs mostly on heavy turbo props and about 60 hours on fighter Jet but with dedication and the right attitude was able to do the home study option and flew the Sim well to get my ATP with type on both the B737 300 Efis and 800.To all my good buddies please dedicate the next few weeks to arm chair flying and partner critique and take all your instructors critique serious and i bet the final FAA checkride/Evaluation will be a piece of cake.Just had my appointment with VNA/NEA and managing within the storm which i know with God will subside.
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Hi Captain Maverik,
What do you mean by "Just had my appointment with VNA/NEA and managing within the storm "?
Are you refering to the recent change of ownership, do you know if they are still looking for pilots? Sooo many questions.
Thanks
What do you mean by "Just had my appointment with VNA/NEA and managing within the storm "?
Are you refering to the recent change of ownership, do you know if they are still looking for pilots? Sooo many questions.
Thanks
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Hi Fellas
As far as the Sim Training goes it is all about call outs,procedures and learning of profiles.At HPA where i trained you get dedicated instructors who love their work and are ready to be at pace with you when required and to push the thrust lever when they have to put you on after burners.
As far as the Sim Training goes it is all about call outs,procedures and learning of profiles.At HPA where i trained you get dedicated instructors who love their work and are ready to be at pace with you when required and to push the thrust lever when they have to put you on after burners.
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Anyone got a response?
Hi Storpikk,
I applied to VN a day or so after this thread started, heard nothing back after sending an email to ask how the application process is going
I don't meet the requirements with a type rating but am still waiting for some feedback.
Some feedback is better than none at all!
Has anyone else heard from them since applying?
G-FATTY
I applied to VN a day or so after this thread started, heard nothing back after sending an email to ask how the application process is going
I don't meet the requirements with a type rating but am still waiting for some feedback.
Some feedback is better than none at all!
Has anyone else heard from them since applying?
G-FATTY
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You want to work with VirginNigeria or any other company here. Well then the only way is to get here and knock on their door and drop your CV.
Believe me it works most of them here did just that.
Goodluck
Balewa
Believe me it works most of them here did just that.
Goodluck
Balewa
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What's new with Air Nigeria...besides the name
Haven't heard too much on Air Nigeria lately. Did they ever get the new 737's they were talking about? Any hiring going on for 737 FO's?
