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mr Q
17th Aug 2009, 08:32
United Kingdom is seeking to recuit two man direct entry crews to train to operate MQ-9 Reapers operated by No. 39 Squadron RAF out of Creech Air Force Base, Nevada.
Aviation magazines and the British press carry the advertisement seeking US, UK and Australian applicants (including those based in HK and Middle East) specifically for direct entry captains for the unmanned AV s
Each crew consists of two and the Squadron operates from Nevada.
we live in interesting times!!

doubleu-anker
17th Aug 2009, 08:59
I haven't seen the advertisement yet but will they consider NCO's/sergent pilots?

clear to land
17th Aug 2009, 14:09
Hi, can't find it in Flight, or on RAF web, can you tell us where it is advertised? Ta.

the reo
18th Aug 2009, 08:09
can't find any links either

clear to land
18th Aug 2009, 13:50
Sorry, still no luck with the searching, can you point us in the right direction please. My cup runneth over with sand!

VR-HFX
19th Aug 2009, 15:38
Sign me up...always wanted to go to Afganhistan...will I need more bandwidth on my netvigator account?:ok:

FlexibleResponse
21st Aug 2009, 14:37
Tell me more about the cabin crew, inflight meals and rest facilities...

nitpicker330
21st Aug 2009, 14:51
Is it April the 1st again?

mr Q
22nd Aug 2009, 11:16
on track nitpicker 330
The clue lay in the term "direct entry captains"
BUT sometimes truth is stranger than fiction