Coventry Gulfstream V

[daisychain]

Does anyone know of any recruitment activity on a GV based at Coventry? Nobody seems to stick around long. What is the problem?

[FLEXJET]

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=73822&highlight=Coventry+based

It has been already discussed...

[pollyperks]

Not heard anything on recruitment for this operation recently but they seem to go through crew at an alarming rate.

The Chief Pilot is in the habit of Type Rating new recruits, making their life hell and then chasing them through the courts when they hand in their notice. The latest victim is in Manchester High Court next week (13 May 2004) where Dennis Vanguard are trying to recover their Bond to the tune of £50,000. I wonder what the aircraft owners will think if they lose

[Flaps39]

It may be worth setting a list of bad operators to be avoided.

I start with N54PR.

[StressFree]

£50K for a bond?

I didn't realise that you could now do a Space Shuttle rating in Savannah................

:confused:

[pollyperks]

If you check out the notes on the court case the £50k includes hotels, flights, car hire, meals (and probably the bar bill) and even salary. Not my idea of a Bond but I guess the devil is in the detail if you’ve signed on the dotted line.

I believe there may be some press interest in this case so should make interesting reading if it makes the tabloids.

I wonder what the Aviation Authorities would make of all this?”

[Formally Known As]

Is this so called chief pilot ex military by any chance?

[GLFSTMFIVE]

Ex copper i think

[Dumbledor]

Polly perks

What happened with the court case on the 13th May?

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[GLFSTMFIVE]

Came across a pilot when i was in the UK, just got the push. Very strange operation. Sounds like they might have another court case on there hands!!The company lost the case. anyone know more about this operation?

[Flaps39]

Usually, people in the know keep very quiet about this special operation.
Special because the owner is.
I'm afraid nobody here at PPRuNe will disclose the identity of the owner.
VP-BKZ destinations include Bordeaux (nice castles there...), Geneva, USA, Germany and even China.

http://myaviation.net/?pid=00032234

[Daifly]

Didn't think the owner was that special really...?

Electrical chappie isn't it?

[gemini76]

Hmmmmmmmmmm. I could,.....but then the chances of landing a job with his highness would be even less....tempt me!!!

[StressFree]

Owner special????? Wasn't when I've flown them, the only thing special here is the millions ££££££ made from the electrical business and the planes it can buy.
As for the boss of the operation he runs a VERY tight ship and takes NO sh*t from anyone, there are no second chances to those who cross his path.
You either perform and do it his way or its OUT. Anyone who wants to work there must bear this in mind, its not negotiable.
I actually got on quite well with the boss and found him firm but fair; but I was only a freelancer and don't smoke............



:cool:

[GLFSTMFIVE]

Anyone applied ? i guess its the same company with a GV

Captain required for private corporate longhaul operation based in Coventry.

Minimum of 3500 hrs to include good jet time, some longhaul experience, and residence within 45 minutes of Coventry airport.

This is a permanent position offering type-rating (for which you will be bonded) and competitive terms and conditions. We are looking for candidates who will give their full focus to a challenging aircraft and interesting flying.

UK legal residents and non-smokers only who meet the aforementioned criteria please.

[Fried_Chicken]

The aircraft tends to spend more time at Birmingham (EGBB) than just down the road at Coventry (EGBE) these days

Doesn't seem that long ago that he had the G3, then he briefly had a G4SP, before getting the G5 (& rumoured to be a G550 on the way)

Fried chicken

[Shockwaves]

What are the criteria for FO/co-pilot? Anyone know if they are likely to be recruiting for this role?

[DUAL RATED]

Looking for somebody that would slot in to the left seat