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6 months is about right for a CTL.
6 weeks ground training
8 weeks sims (fyi there are 15 sim sessions to get through...yes 15!
8-10 weeks line training (100-150hrs to get through)
its a very long process hence the current backlog.
to answer the above question - 300/400 positions are generally at random but recruitment will be for both types.
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6 weeks ground training
8 weeks sims (fyi there are 15 sim sessions to get through...yes 15!
8-10 weeks line training (100-150hrs to get through)
its a very long process hence the current backlog.
to answer the above question - 300/400 positions are generally at random but recruitment will be for both types.
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Rumorings of candidates getting some 2 month waiting period to over a year out waiting.
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Calls for the December ground school went out late last week I believe. A lot of BNE basings but pretty much all Direct Entry as far as I am aware.
In terms of time on the hold file, as said above, it depends on your ranking out of the assessment days and whether you're DE or not. From what I can tell, the only L2's getting through at the moment are UNSW cadets. All others are DE.
In terms of time on the hold file, as said above, it depends on your ranking out of the assessment days and whether you're DE or not. From what I can tell, the only L2's getting through at the moment are UNSW cadets. All others are DE.
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Calls for the December ground school went out late last week I believe. A lot of BNE basings but pretty much all Direct Entry as far as I am aware.
In terms of time on the hold file, as said above, it depends on your ranking out of the assessment days and whether you're DE or not. From what I can tell, the only L2's getting through at the moment are UNSW cadets. All others are DE.
In terms of time on the hold file, as said above, it depends on your ranking out of the assessment days and whether you're DE or not. From what I can tell, the only L2's getting through at the moment are UNSW cadets. All others are DE.
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Incidentally it's worth knowing that the outcome of the Roadshows was that the majority of hiring is going into BNE and SYD bases, with a scattering to the others (1 or 2). The recommendation was made to just take whatever base they offer you, get your number, then transfer internally if you want.
Apparently there was a pilot who turned down three start dates because he wanted Adelaide, while a guy who took the first course for BNE base then applied successfully for a transfer to Adelaide before he'd even finished training (and probably a few months before the guy who held out even got a call).
If you've made BNE or SYD one of your priorities then that's a good step in the right direction.
Apparently there was a pilot who turned down three start dates because he wanted Adelaide, while a guy who took the first course for BNE base then applied successfully for a transfer to Adelaide before he'd even finished training (and probably a few months before the guy who held out even got a call).
If you've made BNE or SYD one of your priorities then that's a good step in the right direction.
Cragganmore: 11 months + seems totally normal for the Level 2 candidates so far.
Jeps: I know a few Level 2 guys have made it to 1500 hours TT while waiting and gone screw this and headed to the US
eukey: my base prefs are BNE and SYD and rapidly heading towards 12 months and when you hear the UNSW guys are going straight through at 250 hours it certainly feels like getting close to time to look elsewhere
Jeps: I know a few Level 2 guys have made it to 1500 hours TT while waiting and gone screw this and headed to the US
eukey: my base prefs are BNE and SYD and rapidly heading towards 12 months and when you hear the UNSW guys are going straight through at 250 hours it certainly feels like getting close to time to look elsewhere
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As previously mentioned, getting 1500TT is the same as getting 10,000TT if it's all single engine piston.
They are after 250 twin PIC or Single Turbine PIC. The guys on Level 2 will get a call eventually, but while there are pilots coming through that have the DE qualifications they will miss out in favour of more qualified pilots.
Just be happy its not the old 1500TT, 500 Multi PIC etc. or there would be a lot of people waiting a lot longer!
They are after 250 twin PIC or Single Turbine PIC. The guys on Level 2 will get a call eventually, but while there are pilots coming through that have the DE qualifications they will miss out in favour of more qualified pilots.
Just be happy its not the old 1500TT, 500 Multi PIC etc. or there would be a lot of people waiting a lot longer!
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Hey mate, yes in that situation there may be some with higher rankings and/or more compatible base preferences. But bear with it, you'll get a call soon no doubt!
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I don't know about the 150hrs in 6 months but if you're not flying it will definitely hurt your chances. Flying, particularly instrument flying is a practiced skill. Once you stop, it erodes (hence recency requirements).
Given the intensity of the training, they aren't going to be keen on trying to to upskill people who aren't current.
They're also not going to be keen on people who get Level 2 and then just sit on their arse waiting for a call.
Given the intensity of the training, they aren't going to be keen on trying to to upskill people who aren't current.
They're also not going to be keen on people who get Level 2 and then just sit on their arse waiting for a call.
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As a suggestion I would recommend anyone sitting working a non-flight job in a major city with their ATPL's (or without), waiting for a Level 1 or 2 call would be far better off pulling their finger out and getting West or North and finding a GA job to build experience.
Between the GA pilots who meet DE and are on hold, almost meet DE and are on hold and those who are still punching around in the wet in a 210 and are on hold, they're all still far better prospects than someone waiting around for a call in Brisbane/Sydney/Melbourne with no currency or a fresh set of qualifications.
Think about who you would want to hire. Nobody has a right to a job. It's got to be earnt (and having a license doesn't qualify).
Between the GA pilots who meet DE and are on hold, almost meet DE and are on hold and those who are still punching around in the wet in a 210 and are on hold, they're all still far better prospects than someone waiting around for a call in Brisbane/Sydney/Melbourne with no currency or a fresh set of qualifications.
Think about who you would want to hire. Nobody has a right to a job. It's got to be earnt (and having a license doesn't qualify).
Jetstar NZ have recency requirement of 150 hours in six months. This isn't published anywhere on the careers portal but they will verbally ask your hours flown in last 6 months during phone screening.
As a suggestion I would recommend anyone sitting working a non-flight job in a major city with their ATPL's (or without), waiting for a Level 1 or 2 call would be far better off pulling their finger out and getting West or North and finding a GA job to build experience.
Between the GA pilots who meet DE and are on hold, almost meet DE and are on hold and those who are still punching around in the wet in a 210 and are on hold, they're all still far better prospects than someone waiting around for a call in Brisbane/Sydney/Melbourne with no currency or a fresh set of qualifications.
Think about who you would want to hire. Nobody has a right to a job. It's got to be earnt (and having a license doesn't qualify).
Between the GA pilots who meet DE and are on hold, almost meet DE and are on hold and those who are still punching around in the wet in a 210 and are on hold, they're all still far better prospects than someone waiting around for a call in Brisbane/Sydney/Melbourne with no currency or a fresh set of qualifications.
Think about who you would want to hire. Nobody has a right to a job. It's got to be earnt (and having a license doesn't qualify).
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Updating
Just wondering if anyone please shed some ligh on updating my DE and Level 2 application. I can only seem to update personal contact details. I would like to update details(i.e. TT and multi,MCC, IPC, Level 6 on licence since it needs to be update and correct.
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Do I need to erase account and start again.
Thanks in advance.
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Do I need to erase account and start again.
Thanks in advance.