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Cadets are given a loan through co-op bank. They have to pay it back.
Training duration depends on an individual. I know a fellow who was a captain elsewhere, who took about 9 months for his training. I also know a cadet who took a much shorter period.
If they get more planes and fly them half full or park them, where will they get money to pay the pilots (training and salaries) ? This is the dilemma.
I don't know if any DECs have failed line checks but cadets, yes.
Training duration depends on an individual. I know a fellow who was a captain elsewhere, who took about 9 months for his training. I also know a cadet who took a much shorter period.
If they get more planes and fly them half full or park them, where will they get money to pay the pilots (training and salaries) ? This is the dilemma.
I don't know if any DECs have failed line checks but cadets, yes.
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You go through all the hard work throughout your licence and TR training only to come and fail on line check! Sounds dumb to me!
How did they pass their TR training then?
How did they pass their TR training then?
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Over last week, this is what I found about K.A Direct Entry Pilot Program.
There are 2 intakes in a year. 1 in Jan and the other in June/July. The whole process from interview to LHS can take up to 12 months or more. Depend on the company needs.
If you trained in Kenya the odds for you to get the gig are very limited as the carrier doesn’t have faith with the quality of training in Kenya. However they encourage you to apply because their process is “true and fair”.
If you trained in S.A the odds are 50-50 depending on the institution you trained. However the carrier encourages you to apply because their process is “true and fair”.
If you trained in Europe, USA or Australia the odds are in your favour even if you may not be a good pilot.
K.A are very strict on the K.C.S.E grades marks they need for DEC. If you fall short on any of the marks they need, it’s a NO for you. The only way to bypass it is if you have >2700 TT. You can also bypass the aptitude test if you have >3600TT (Must have some serious time on Multies if not Jet)
The pay during training as a S.O is not good. Gets better after promoted to F.O. Promotion between S.O to F.O can take up to 12 months. Depends on how good the pilot is with his rudder and stick skills and the company.
Seniority is per date you joined the company and total hours at the time. You must have an ATPL and at least 3000 hours before you can be promoted to captain- E-jet. Some pilots have made it to captain in less than 5 yrs.
Disclaimer: The information i got was from a third party. A former pilot for the carrier. I do not know how accurate the information is. I stand to be corrected.
There are 2 intakes in a year. 1 in Jan and the other in June/July. The whole process from interview to LHS can take up to 12 months or more. Depend on the company needs.
If you trained in Kenya the odds for you to get the gig are very limited as the carrier doesn’t have faith with the quality of training in Kenya. However they encourage you to apply because their process is “true and fair”.
If you trained in S.A the odds are 50-50 depending on the institution you trained. However the carrier encourages you to apply because their process is “true and fair”.
If you trained in Europe, USA or Australia the odds are in your favour even if you may not be a good pilot.
K.A are very strict on the K.C.S.E grades marks they need for DEC. If you fall short on any of the marks they need, it’s a NO for you. The only way to bypass it is if you have >2700 TT. You can also bypass the aptitude test if you have >3600TT (Must have some serious time on Multies if not Jet)
The pay during training as a S.O is not good. Gets better after promoted to F.O. Promotion between S.O to F.O can take up to 12 months. Depends on how good the pilot is with his rudder and stick skills and the company.
Seniority is per date you joined the company and total hours at the time. You must have an ATPL and at least 3000 hours before you can be promoted to captain- E-jet. Some pilots have made it to captain in less than 5 yrs.
Disclaimer: The information i got was from a third party. A former pilot for the carrier. I do not know how accurate the information is. I stand to be corrected.
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January Interviews
Does anyone know if the interviews are happening in Jan 15 Or any rumours otherwise.
As a side note, I read they are getting 3 737-800s with sky interior next year so its not all doom and gloom.
As a side note, I read they are getting 3 737-800s with sky interior next year so its not all doom and gloom.
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Yes still planned for next yr. But who knows they may change their minds again at the back of their recent losses!
2 738 have arrived and 2 more next yr plus 3 787. All 777-200s have been grounded.
2 738 have arrived and 2 more next yr plus 3 787. All 777-200s have been grounded.
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Good news? when they are busy seconding their Pilots to ET and possibly Rwandair too, and some to Oman air with their wet leased 777? I doubt there will be any good news for at least two years.
Lets not even mention the elections next year.
Lets not even mention the elections next year.
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Yeah some good news might come soon. Fact is the carrier is short on pilots and what the current "management" is doing is they are selfishly trying to meet the company KPI so as they can get rewarded coz they want to be known as the "management" which brought the company back to probability. BUT at what cost? That's why KALPA is fighting them on some of their "operation pride" strategies.
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Looks like Qatar wants some of K.Q Pilots....for those who may wana jump ship. At the moment they appear to have better T&C's than the other M.E carries.....
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Originally Posted by swiftfront
Greetings pipes, I have just applied for direct entry and everything is quiet, do they start calling or emailing guys before the closing date or after
Normally they start calling (by email) towards the end of closing date. Maybe this time it'll be in January.
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Thanks kenyann254, will surely be looking at my email. The closing date was Feb 28th so we assume they will communicate in January or February.
It surely looks like not very many people have applied or guys are still in vacation....
It surely looks like not very many people have applied or guys are still in vacation....
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Hi guys. I gather the closure of applications is in ten days though the site says otherwise. This is from an internal email KQ sent to the current staff holding other positions, that are applying for DE Pilot position. You also need to make sure that you did do the assessment on their recruitment portal. All the best guys.
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Originally Posted by Pilot Breezy
Anybody knows if this year pilots will also be casualties of operation pride. I know last year KALPA made some noises and KQ given in.
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Originally Posted by benalwa
its got to be the e jets mate. Just a rumour.
He may also be meaning Captains as they are the ones leave for M.E
I stand corrected......
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