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Fair point Aeronaut, but why waste the paper that the business plan is written on? Recycle, and the motto can stay the same for both....
'Ambeo...soft, reassuringly expensive and full of cr*p'.
'Ambeo...soft, reassuringly expensive and full of cr*p'.
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Hey Paddy - you clearly don't know old 'Frank' very well - Spencer and business plan ? Naah !! He struggles with a flight plan 
let alone anything else.
'Capt' Spencer couldn't organise a kids tea party so all you young (and not so young) aspiring jet jockeys out there please don't say you haven't been warned, just listen to your Uncle Aero....
you know it makes sense.
let alone anything else. 'Capt' Spencer couldn't organise a kids tea party so all you young (and not so young) aspiring jet jockeys out there please don't say you haven't been warned, just listen to your Uncle Aero....
you know it makes sense.
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He's a career FI, never flown airlines.
Does anyone have any news on Ambeo?
Have they got an AOC yet/working off someone elses, or has anyone had any feedback from "recruitment"?
Does anyone have any news on Ambeo?
Have they got an AOC yet/working off someone elses, or has anyone had any feedback from "recruitment"?
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Flygirl 001 who is Rob Spencer...
He is triple rated Flying Instructor (UK, FAA and RSA CAA) who knows more than most when it comes to cross training foreign students. So In that field there isnt many who could have that as for this Ambeo stuff I dont really care much just need to balance the 10,ooo views of the thread a little. As for Aeronaut and Cape fear do you have someething personal you want to tell us all? It is annonymous identities of course so we all can be a bit cocky with the chelp, I love gossip me does, so I am waiting anxiously as to why you think the bloke is sad ole spencer as you put it and why he is a clown, so what's the eveidence then? - coz I seen any yet me duck!
He is triple rated Flying Instructor (UK, FAA and RSA CAA) who knows more than most when it comes to cross training foreign students. So In that field there isnt many who could have that as for this Ambeo stuff I dont really care much just need to balance the 10,ooo views of the thread a little. As for Aeronaut and Cape fear do you have someething personal you want to tell us all? It is annonymous identities of course so we all can be a bit cocky with the chelp, I love gossip me does, so I am waiting anxiously as to why you think the bloke is sad ole spencer as you put it and why he is a clown, so what's the eveidence then? - coz I seen any yet me duck!
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" knows more than most" ... thats a little insulting matey.
Well, he knows how to make money on the simulator that he owns that Ambeo use, or didn't you know that.
Good for him though, nice little earner The clowns are the guys who want to pay for interviews.
However, I am not impressed with any FI who calls himself Captain to be honest, but that is just my humble opinion
Well, he knows how to make money on the simulator that he owns that Ambeo use, or didn't you know that.
Good for him though, nice little earner
The clowns are the guys who want to pay for interviews.However, I am not impressed with any FI who calls himself Captain to be honest, but that is just my humble opinion
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" knows more than most" ... thats a little insulting matey.
Pilotbear Im sorry for insulting you I didn't realise I had insulted someone in someway by taking only part of a quote and putting some spin on it.
I must re read what I said Im sure I said he knows more than most when it comes to cross training foreign students to JAA. However I do agree paying for selections processes not my cup of tea but if thats what you drink then be my guest.
Pilotbear Im sorry for insulting you I didn't realise I had insulted someone in someway by taking only part of a quote and putting some spin on it.
I must re read what I said Im sure I said he knows more than most when it comes to cross training foreign students to JAA. However I do agree paying for selections processes not my cup of tea but if thats what you drink then be my guest.
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agree with you think there something more pesonal here - have flown with him many times and have never heard him refer to himself as 'Captain' - not sure I would pay for the interview process but sounds like a couple of fuddy duddies out there who do not like people who do things differently.
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I do not agree with anyone paying for a job even less for an interview.
I also didn't particularly refer to 'him' as Captain neither does he, it was a generalisation however there are plenty that do and this company seem to do it.
I know that he is a very experienced MEP instructor, but there a quite a few very good experienced ones, who may have more relevant experience with VIP jetops which is what this Ambeo is lacking.
You might be talking to one for all you know.
maybe not
As for single post Bricknall, perhaps you could bite your tongue until you know who you are talking to and what about
I also didn't particularly refer to 'him' as Captain neither does he, it was a generalisation however there are plenty that do and this company seem to do it.
I know that he is a very experienced MEP instructor, but there a quite a few very good experienced ones, who may have more relevant experience with VIP jetops which is what this Ambeo is lacking.
You might be talking to one for all you know.
maybe notAs for single post Bricknall, perhaps you could bite your tongue until you know who you are talking to and what about
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Hope ya not including me as one of them thar ol fuddy duddies Bricknall ol buddy .... always loike to do somefink different to them there udders on 'ear ..... anyway gettin really really bored bout Spencer now 
.... End of thar day I don't give a damm what he does cos I don't care
. Can we talk about sumfin different ... I know how about thar weather .... "turned out nice again ain't it ? " 
now that be far more interestin !!
.... End of thar day I don't give a damm what he does cos I don't care. Can we talk about sumfin different ... I know how about thar weather .... "turned out nice again ain't it ? " now that be far more interestin !!
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Just to let you know
Well…. It has bee truly amusing reading all of these posts, just re-affirms the fact that you all are generally clutching at straws.
Reading most of the posts, even if you all had applied, you would not have passed the interview anyways. Negative people are NOT welcome in small corporate airlines.
To fill in some of the hundreds of blanks:
> The interview was reimbursed if successful, (not that many of you would have been sucessful, so well done for saving your money)
> The type rating is fully funded and bonding is for 2 years. This is NOT taken from your annual salary.
> The Airline is working towards its own AOC, it doesn’t want to piggy back someone else’s SOP as they wouldn’t match a VLJ operator’s requirements.
> The person mentioned is not the Chief Pilot, he is involved in pilot training.
> They are not based at Cranfield, but I won’t say where they are based as none of you would be welcome unless you had a personality bypass.
You do not have to be a visionary to realise that VLJs are going to happen, ATC WILL, and ARE adapting to their operations. But those of you who still think the world is flat, I am sure this recession is taking its toll. I am sorry for anyone out of a job, really I am, but I have no sympathy for anyone who:
1. is complaining about not having a job, but has the time and “insight” to criticize someone trying to diversify aviation? Amazing some of you don’t have jobs eh....hmm?
2. criticize people for having enough confidence in their ability to apply for an interview, or at least to ask for more information. Just KEEP GUESSING GUYS it’s obviously got you a long way so far!!
Thank you for providing me with hours of amusement, especially the logo/toilet roll posts… exceptional! I am absolutely sure you will rip this post to pieces, be my guest.
To those who have been supporting the company and VLJ development, keep up the good work. And for everyone else... Tesco in Amersham is hiring new staff.
Safe flying EVERYONE
Disclaimer: the above views and comments do not represent those of the company
Reading most of the posts, even if you all had applied, you would not have passed the interview anyways. Negative people are NOT welcome in small corporate airlines.
To fill in some of the hundreds of blanks:
> The interview was reimbursed if successful, (not that many of you would have been sucessful, so well done for saving your money)
> The type rating is fully funded and bonding is for 2 years. This is NOT taken from your annual salary.
> The Airline is working towards its own AOC, it doesn’t want to piggy back someone else’s SOP as they wouldn’t match a VLJ operator’s requirements.
> The person mentioned is not the Chief Pilot, he is involved in pilot training.
> They are not based at Cranfield, but I won’t say where they are based as none of you would be welcome unless you had a personality bypass.
You do not have to be a visionary to realise that VLJs are going to happen, ATC WILL, and ARE adapting to their operations. But those of you who still think the world is flat, I am sure this recession is taking its toll. I am sorry for anyone out of a job, really I am, but I have no sympathy for anyone who:
1. is complaining about not having a job, but has the time and “insight” to criticize someone trying to diversify aviation? Amazing some of you don’t have jobs eh....hmm?
2. criticize people for having enough confidence in their ability to apply for an interview, or at least to ask for more information. Just KEEP GUESSING GUYS it’s obviously got you a long way so far!!
Thank you for providing me with hours of amusement, especially the logo/toilet roll posts… exceptional! I am absolutely sure you will rip this post to pieces, be my guest.
To those who have been supporting the company and VLJ development, keep up the good work. And for everyone else... Tesco in Amersham is hiring new staff.
Safe flying EVERYONE
Disclaimer: the above views and comments do not represent those of the company
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05pearcj I think you need to take a step back unless it was your intended to spark up yet another pointless debate.
Everyone is entitled to an opinion but who are you to make statements that most of the people who replied would not have got offered a job.
I'm sure at age 20 you think you have a wealth of experience to offer the industry but I suggest you wake up and get over yourself.
Sure you need to remain positive and motivated to land a first job but looking at the facts and rumour of this deal offered by the recruitment just preys on the deterioration of the industries t's+c's.
Everyone is entitled to an opinion but who are you to make statements that most of the people who replied would not have got offered a job.
I'm sure at age 20 you think you have a wealth of experience to offer the industry but I suggest you wake up and get over yourself.
Sure you need to remain positive and motivated to land a first job but looking at the facts and rumour of this deal offered by the recruitment just preys on the deterioration of the industries t's+c's.
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point understood
Elite Pilot,
Thank you for your sensible response. I understand point of view and take note. I may not have a wealth of experience in the industry but I am just trying to get this forum to portray a vaguely accurate argument. There are people posting who could be a great asset to a company, and are being scare mongered by false information.
If people are going to talk about “facts” whether they be positive or negative, at least make sure they are facts. The company was not trying to scam anyone out of huge sums of money, the interview was not £3,000 or even close. they were probably covering costs for a hugely in-depth and coordinated assessment process. Whether it be the hire of the simulator or the psychometric tests.
Previous posts contain a lot of valid points and questions that would be raised even by employees in the company regarding: Location, Feasibility, Customer base, timing, funding etc… Forums should actively encourage debate and adverse opinions to be expressed, But.
“Amoeba Air...More like Parasite Flight”
“Nigerian/Oil/get rich/butgiveusyourmoneynow scheme...”
“ Ah Yiss!! Send me yowah mahnee plenty blahddy quick and I guarantee you a job yes indeedy!!”
“So here is a grad student setting up a company in his dorm room”
To quote a few.
By all means express ones opinion, but let it encourage constructive criticism. I purposely worded my previous post to apply to a few people. And when read, would only apply to them. I attempted, without naming and shaming to discourage further such postings. To actively encourage hot linking so that false propaganda about a company would proceed the home webpage in a search is childish and un-productive. The market is volatile enough as it is without such people staking from beneath.
It makes me think that my opinion as an experienced 20 year should be based on maturity and an aspiration for the industry to develop rather than the stigma that usually revolves around people my age.
Thank you again for your response, and your valid point of view. Sorry if I have upset the wrong audience.
Thank you for your sensible response. I understand point of view and take note. I may not have a wealth of experience in the industry but I am just trying to get this forum to portray a vaguely accurate argument. There are people posting who could be a great asset to a company, and are being scare mongered by false information.
If people are going to talk about “facts” whether they be positive or negative, at least make sure they are facts. The company was not trying to scam anyone out of huge sums of money, the interview was not £3,000 or even close. they were probably covering costs for a hugely in-depth and coordinated assessment process. Whether it be the hire of the simulator or the psychometric tests.
Previous posts contain a lot of valid points and questions that would be raised even by employees in the company regarding: Location, Feasibility, Customer base, timing, funding etc… Forums should actively encourage debate and adverse opinions to be expressed, But.
“Amoeba Air...More like Parasite Flight”
“Nigerian/Oil/get rich/butgiveusyourmoneynow scheme...”
“ Ah Yiss!! Send me yowah mahnee plenty blahddy quick and I guarantee you a job yes indeedy!!”
“So here is a grad student setting up a company in his dorm room”
To quote a few.
By all means express ones opinion, but let it encourage constructive criticism. I purposely worded my previous post to apply to a few people. And when read, would only apply to them. I attempted, without naming and shaming to discourage further such postings. To actively encourage hot linking so that false propaganda about a company would proceed the home webpage in a search is childish and un-productive. The market is volatile enough as it is without such people staking from beneath.
It makes me think that my opinion as an experienced 20 year should be based on maturity and an aspiration for the industry to develop rather than the stigma that usually revolves around people my age.
Thank you again for your response, and your valid point of view. Sorry if I have upset the wrong audience.