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Until you compare it to just about every other first world country on the planet.
Cue the "go to the US if its so great" and "I'm not in it for the money" posts. But wouldn't it be nice to be paid even 70% of what the yanks are being paid for doing exactly the same work. Just dream about it for a sec 'being valued for your profession and paid like you should be, even if you arent in it for the money' ahhh wouldnt it be nice....
Cue the "go to the US if its so great" and "I'm not in it for the money" posts. But wouldn't it be nice to be paid even 70% of what the yanks are being paid for doing exactly the same work. Just dream about it for a sec 'being valued for your profession and paid like you should be, even if you arent in it for the money' ahhh wouldnt it be nice....
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Hi guys,
cant find much information about ATPL theory questions asked on the day? does this still occur?
and what methods do people use to brush up on theory. short from hitting the books.
cheers
cant find much information about ATPL theory questions asked on the day? does this still occur?
and what methods do people use to brush up on theory. short from hitting the books.
cheers
It’s all very basic stuff like wing sweep, flap types, braking performance on wet runway etc, I’d say no real study required, the right answer will stand out from the other multiple choices.
And before I get written off as a ‘fanboy’, I agree 100% with Red69, morale is at an all time low amongst the pilot group. But let’s hope that the new EA and after Bain %#$& off after the float (fingers crossed) it may get better
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I work for VA, joined very early back when it started. There was no real technical interview back then but I still studied just because that’s what you do for an airline interview. I can’t help you with any answers to your questions as I haven’t ever had anything to do with interviews/recruitment but my advice is yes do a fair bit of study because…that’s just what you do…for an airline interview. If your asked a followup question to the ‘standard answer’, you need to be able to talk about topics a little bit deeper. If you can’t, you’re out. The topics mentioned by Tbot are all very applicable but please ignore the rest of his\her advice. If you study for days, weeks, months…whatever, even if they don’t ask any ‘hard’ technical questions on the day, the knowledge of course will still be of benefit. Tbot mentions the answer will stand out from the other multiple choice answers so I am not sure if your question was about a written tech exam or face to face interviews, in any case……I would study if I was you……if you want the job…..
And before I get written off as a ‘fanboy’, I agree 100% with Red69, morale is at an all time low amongst the pilot group. But let’s hope that the new EA and after Bain %#$& off after the float (fingers crossed) it may get better
And before I get written off as a ‘fanboy’, I agree 100% with Red69, morale is at an all time low amongst the pilot group. But let’s hope that the new EA and after Bain %#$& off after the float (fingers crossed) it may get better
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Do VA really hire pilots at 500 hours? VA's website says 500 hours is the minimum but will they actually give you a job? As someone finishing high school at the end of this year this seems like it's too good to be true. Although the position requires 200 hours of multi engine time (which seems to be a problem for a lot of new pilots) I can't wrap my head around this. Will they even look at you without a degree or loads of hours?
In short, no they probably won't. The closest they have come to hiring someone with those minimums are the cadets they rehired. They all have had a bit more then 500 hours but no multi time.
I was hired without a degree and 3000 hours and I was one of the least experienced (in terms of total hours) in my group
I was hired without a degree and 3000 hours and I was one of the least experienced (in terms of total hours) in my group
For another perspective….
Current FO, earnt over $200k last financial year… and I’m relatively happy. (Note I don’t commute)
12 DDOs a roster is pretty good. Work them if you want to, or dont!
Yes the base is down at $135k odd, but with regular 80 hour rosters and a bit of undertime still to be had, it’s pretty easy to earn more.
Morale? 🤷♂️ On the line, sector to sector, I’m pretty happy. I have close friends at other operators and it could be said that morale is ****** there too… so it’s all relative. Company politics are **** no matter where you go. Does it affect you day to day? Only if you left it.
It’s a domestic airline, have your eyes open. 4 sector days. 12 hour duties. A bit of back of the clock here and there. It is what it is. Don’t like it, shoot for QF/JQ and enjoy long haul. Horses for courses.
Some have left, many haven’t. Some have left and come back!! Most redundant pilots who want to come back, have. Some may be holding out till 2026 but not many.
Good luck with the application. Look forward to seeing new people out on the line…
Current FO, earnt over $200k last financial year… and I’m relatively happy. (Note I don’t commute)
12 DDOs a roster is pretty good. Work them if you want to, or dont!
Yes the base is down at $135k odd, but with regular 80 hour rosters and a bit of undertime still to be had, it’s pretty easy to earn more.
Morale? 🤷♂️ On the line, sector to sector, I’m pretty happy. I have close friends at other operators and it could be said that morale is ****** there too… so it’s all relative. Company politics are **** no matter where you go. Does it affect you day to day? Only if you left it.
It’s a domestic airline, have your eyes open. 4 sector days. 12 hour duties. A bit of back of the clock here and there. It is what it is. Don’t like it, shoot for QF/JQ and enjoy long haul. Horses for courses.
Some have left, many haven’t. Some have left and come back!! Most redundant pilots who want to come back, have. Some may be holding out till 2026 but not many.
Good luck with the application. Look forward to seeing new people out on the line…
Do VA really hire pilots at 500 hours? VA's website says 500 hours is the minimum but will they actually give you a job? As someone finishing high school at the end of this year this seems like it's too good to be true. Although the position requires 200 hours of multi engine time (which seems to be a problem for a lot of new pilots) I can't wrap my head around this. Will they even look at you without a degree or loads of hours?
Thanks for the heads up. never really thought of accomodations for low time military so that actually explains a few things.
