Qantas Link Trainee First Officer Level 1&2
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A question to those folks flying in Qlink:
Qlink is currently recruiting for Level 1 trainees (those without ATPL theory passes).
Would they accept a person who's been flying heavy turboprop in overseas but only with CPL + MECIR (no ATPL theory passes) for Level 1 trainee position?
Or is it better to complete ATPL theories on my own and apply for direct entry?
Cheers guys.
Qlink is currently recruiting for Level 1 trainees (those without ATPL theory passes).
Would they accept a person who's been flying heavy turboprop in overseas but only with CPL + MECIR (no ATPL theory passes) for Level 1 trainee position?
Or is it better to complete ATPL theories on my own and apply for direct entry?
Cheers guys.
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A question to those folks flying in Qlink:
Qlink is currently recruiting for Level 1 trainees (those without ATPL theory passes).
Would they accept a person who's been flying heavy turboprop in overseas but only with CPL + MECIR (no ATPL theory passes) for Level 1 trainee position?
Or is it better to complete ATPL theories on my own and apply for direct entry?
Cheers guys.
Qlink is currently recruiting for Level 1 trainees (those without ATPL theory passes).
Would they accept a person who's been flying heavy turboprop in overseas but only with CPL + MECIR (no ATPL theory passes) for Level 1 trainee position?
Or is it better to complete ATPL theories on my own and apply for direct entry?
Cheers guys.
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Depends how much you want in...you probably have a better chance of scoring an interview at least with level 1 traineeship if you have hf atpl at least as thats what they're currently advertising. The only real advantage in waiting as I see it is if you have 2000 or more hours slightly better pay.
or Level 1 trainee is going to fly Dash-8 without completing all ATPL theories like Air NZ Link FOs?
Thanks in advance.
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As I read it, you don't require ATPL HUF for level 1, it merely states a "Pass in a Australian Human Factors Theory". This sounds like CPL level is acceptable.
Obviously the more you have the better...
Obviously the more you have the better...
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As I read it, you don't require ATPL HUF for level 1, it merely states a "Pass in a Australian Human Factors Theory". This sounds like CPL level is acceptable.
Obviously the more you have the better...
Obviously the more you have the better...
Still no idea what they wanna do with Level 1 trainees.
Hmmmm on AFAP...
On QLink page:
Don't AFAP just copy/paste ads they receive from employers?
ATPL HF makes more sense to me.
In any case, I'd stick in an app except for the bit about NZCAA licence holders needing to convert to CASA licence before applying... That's NOT a quick or easy process from what I hear! :P
Pass in Australian ATPL Human Factors Theory
Passes in all Australian ATPL Theory subjects (Level 2 only)
Pass in a Australian Human Factors theory (Level 1 only)
Pass in a Australian Human Factors theory (Level 1 only)
ATPL HF makes more sense to me.
In any case, I'd stick in an app except for the bit about NZCAA licence holders needing to convert to CASA licence before applying... That's NOT a quick or easy process from what I hear! :P
I thought they did some deal a few months ago with UNSW to provide Lvl 1 Trainees. UNSW to offer ?QantasLink approved? pilot training scheme | Australian Aviation
All previous trainee-ships have had all of the required qualifications taught outside of the airline before actually joining (some as an inclusion in the traineeship). ATPL CMEIR included. Rex would be the only airline with the capability to train a pilot to ATPL in house (and maybe some of the smaller regionals with attached flying schools), everyone else outsources it to a dedicated flying school.
If you want an airline job and haven't sat the ATPL theory exams you are kidding yourself.
All previous trainee-ships have had all of the required qualifications taught outside of the airline before actually joining (some as an inclusion in the traineeship). ATPL CMEIR included. Rex would be the only airline with the capability to train a pilot to ATPL in house (and maybe some of the smaller regionals with attached flying schools), everyone else outsources it to a dedicated flying school.
If you want an airline job and haven't sat the ATPL theory exams you are kidding yourself.
70 hours PIC? Good to know toddlers are up front
Guess i'll take my 700 pic elsewhere \
Guess i'll take my 700 pic elsewhere \
Ps, half tongue in cheek, half true....I'm sure you're better than I was at 700 PIC I was a menace!
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I see Cobham advertised today for SAR and Dash 8 pilots. I get the feeling that there will be more ad's from companies of a similar size in the next little while as the major's begin to ramp up hiring.
Now fingers crossed for no bird flu/SARs/9-11/economic collapse/whatever else that tends to kill off hiring booms.
Now fingers crossed for no bird flu/SARs/9-11/economic collapse/whatever else that tends to kill off hiring booms.
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Does anyone feel like not applying for this in anticipation of mainline recruiting?
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Not my personal situation but just wanted to get peoples thoughts, a pilot could have achieved the level one requirements by just doing training to CPL + MECIR without any work experience - any chance these people could get in? Or would it be expected to have at least some GA employment?
Command Positions
Does QLink have the required process in place to eventually upgrade these trainees to command positions?
I thought only REX was able to offer ICUS time to meet the minimums for command...
I thought only REX was able to offer ICUS time to meet the minimums for command...