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Join Date: Jul 2002
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Chaps,
I am just about to go on-line with Astraeus, and have the following to offer if its of any use:
Interview: Very straight forward. starts with a general knowledge exam which you can't really prepare for. The usual distance, speed, time calculations, currency conversions, and geography, etc. This is followed by an interview, which is very relaxed and informal...nothing to get worked up about.
Training: Astraeus training is second to none. My trainers were brilliant in their depth of knowledge, enthusiasm and general know how in the industry, and have now become personal friends, as have everyone on the course with me. They have comitted themselves to completing just about all of their training 'in house', and this adds to the efficiency and fluency of the course. If i enjoy the flying half as much as i have enjoyed the training, then it all seems worth it.
Astraeus is indeed small, but perfectly formed. There is no real feeling of domineering manegerial heirachy, and every member of the team is friendly and approachable.
Hope this is all of some use to you! Happy Landings!
I am just about to go on-line with Astraeus, and have the following to offer if its of any use:
Interview: Very straight forward. starts with a general knowledge exam which you can't really prepare for. The usual distance, speed, time calculations, currency conversions, and geography, etc. This is followed by an interview, which is very relaxed and informal...nothing to get worked up about.
Training: Astraeus training is second to none. My trainers were brilliant in their depth of knowledge, enthusiasm and general know how in the industry, and have now become personal friends, as have everyone on the course with me. They have comitted themselves to completing just about all of their training 'in house', and this adds to the efficiency and fluency of the course. If i enjoy the flying half as much as i have enjoyed the training, then it all seems worth it.
Astraeus is indeed small, but perfectly formed. There is no real feeling of domineering manegerial heirachy, and every member of the team is friendly and approachable.
Hope this is all of some use to you! Happy Landings!
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: england
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To all the guys that got jobs with astraeus contragulations!!
I'll have been with Astraeus a year in january so i will no doubt see you all when you come on line.
Like has already been mentioned the company did have teething problems in the begining, but since april of 2002 til present the company has gone from having one aircraft to five and were operating with six over the summer so i think that is pretty good going. Things were stressful over the summer but we had a very hectic flying programme, which was good. The more you fly the more money you earn.
Everyone is good to work with. Our new cabin services manager is good and has ironed out a few problems in the few months that she has been with us. I think the airline can go from strength to strength.
I know some of the routes aren't exactly glamerous but it is what you make it.
It is hard work but pretty good fun
Good luck to all you new chaps see you out on line in the new year
I'll have been with Astraeus a year in january so i will no doubt see you all when you come on line.
Like has already been mentioned the company did have teething problems in the begining, but since april of 2002 til present the company has gone from having one aircraft to five and were operating with six over the summer so i think that is pretty good going. Things were stressful over the summer but we had a very hectic flying programme, which was good. The more you fly the more money you earn.
Everyone is good to work with. Our new cabin services manager is good and has ironed out a few problems in the few months that she has been with us. I think the airline can go from strength to strength.
I know some of the routes aren't exactly glamerous but it is what you make it.
It is hard work but pretty good fun
Good luck to all you new chaps see you out on line in the new year
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Hey Solution1,
I don't want to put the persons name on here as I don't think it would be right, but put it this way she has been in the industry a while and knows her stuff. She has a great sense of humour but at the same time doesn't take any crap.
I don't want to put the persons name on here as I don't think it would be right, but put it this way she has been in the industry a while and knows her stuff. She has a great sense of humour but at the same time doesn't take any crap.
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skychick2003,
the maths is really nothing to get worked up about. you will need to know how to do a few simple distance, speed, time calculations. 'You drive 10 miles to work every day. the speed limit is 60 mph. On one particular day, the speed limit is reduced to 40mph. How long does it take to get there?'
If you can do that sort of thing you are laughing. Also it might be worth practicing a few currency conversions. not rocket science, but certainly designed to separate the wheat from the chaff. there are millions of web sites and books available to give you a bit of practice, so if you are serious, then a little bit of work and you will be fine.
Good luck.
ps. your user name is out of date!
the maths is really nothing to get worked up about. you will need to know how to do a few simple distance, speed, time calculations. 'You drive 10 miles to work every day. the speed limit is 60 mph. On one particular day, the speed limit is reduced to 40mph. How long does it take to get there?'
If you can do that sort of thing you are laughing. Also it might be worth practicing a few currency conversions. not rocket science, but certainly designed to separate the wheat from the chaff. there are millions of web sites and books available to give you a bit of practice, so if you are serious, then a little bit of work and you will be fine.
Good luck.
ps. your user name is out of date!
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Hey Skychick
When it comes to currency conversions Astraeus except english pounds, the euro and u.s. dollars so i doubt very much anything else should appear, so long your basic maths is ok then you should be fine
When it comes to currency conversions Astraeus except english pounds, the euro and u.s. dollars so i doubt very much anything else should appear, so long your basic maths is ok then you should be fine
Join Date: Jun 2003
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Went to the interview and Astraeus seem like a great bunch of people! Haven't heard anything but fingers crossed if i'm not successful will try again. How long do Astraeus take to let you know if you have the job or not? I would be proud to work for them. Great bunch of people.
