ThomsonFly Approved Scheme
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yep got an email with a load of questions attached, but I dont think i'll take it any further, i'm quite happy spending a lot less cash on the modular route and taking my time.
After all your not guaranteed a job, so my situation wouldn't change.
cheers
PP
After all your not guaranteed a job, so my situation wouldn't change.
cheers
PP
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Thompsonfly is mising the following information as far as I can see:
Any information on the loan repayment terms, collateral required, credit checking, the loaning bank and crucially the currency of the loan (earning in Sterling but repaying in €uro is a huge currency risk.)
Information on the course start date, and the % of the course who will be taken by Britiannia - in addition to the course requirements that must be met in order to be hired by Britannia (in terms of exam %, first time or series passes etc)
Any further bonding requirements from Thompsonfly in terms of type rating, or any 'costs' associated with the mentoring of students while at Jerez.
Or does this information come with the e-mail that they send?
Any information on the loan repayment terms, collateral required, credit checking, the loaning bank and crucially the currency of the loan (earning in Sterling but repaying in €uro is a huge currency risk.)
Information on the course start date, and the % of the course who will be taken by Britiannia - in addition to the course requirements that must be met in order to be hired by Britannia (in terms of exam %, first time or series passes etc)
Any further bonding requirements from Thompsonfly in terms of type rating, or any 'costs' associated with the mentoring of students while at Jerez.
Or does this information come with the e-mail that they send?
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Does anyone know if its acceptable to ThomsonFly if you were to complete a modular programme in Jerez once selected for this scheme? I.E. prob got too many hours etc to make the integrated worthwhile.
PZL Pilot, highly unlikely they would allow modular as you would be out of synch with the other people selected. Airlines like to keep cadets (though anyone on this scheme will not really be a "cadet" in the traditional sense) together on the same course to build up an esprit de corps.
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Rejected..
Yeah me too,
Received the "thanks but no thanks..." email today.
The letter actually stated that they were "unable to process your application at this stage..." - a fancy way of saying it!!?
ttoam
Received the "thanks but no thanks..." email today.
The letter actually stated that they were "unable to process your application at this stage..." - a fancy way of saying it!!?
ttoam
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Got an email through yesterday saying I'm though to Phase 3.
However,
Firstly, they want me to get to Luton by 0900 next Weds. This seems a little inconsistent since they are obvously looking for candidates who are team workers, leaders achievers etc etc.. these kind of people (most of us who are serious) aren't usually unemployed. The very people they are trying select for their 'scheme' will find it difficult to attend at the drop of a hat.
Secondly, the training is due to start in Jerez on 24th Jan. Now, I'm all for moving things on at a good pace, but this date is less than 8 weeks away. My employer requires six weeks notice! This leaves virtually no time to arrange funding.
Thirdly, they want £200 (two hundered pounds) before I even walk thought the assesment centre doors. The highest I have certainly seen for an assesment day.
looking at previous schemes that have run recently (flybe and britannia for example), they seemed a lot more 'applicant freindly' (did anyone else wait for 10 days for a reply to phase 2?). These schemes also asked for less money and actually made a contribution to training.
I just can't help but feel that this is asking a bit too much considering they don't contribute a penny towards your training and do not indicate how likely employment will be once qualified.
As it stands, I will not be attending as I can't get the time off. The sad thing is: I don't feel like I've missed out on an opportunity.
Any thoughts?
However,
Firstly, they want me to get to Luton by 0900 next Weds. This seems a little inconsistent since they are obvously looking for candidates who are team workers, leaders achievers etc etc.. these kind of people (most of us who are serious) aren't usually unemployed. The very people they are trying select for their 'scheme' will find it difficult to attend at the drop of a hat.
Secondly, the training is due to start in Jerez on 24th Jan. Now, I'm all for moving things on at a good pace, but this date is less than 8 weeks away. My employer requires six weeks notice! This leaves virtually no time to arrange funding.
Thirdly, they want £200 (two hundered pounds) before I even walk thought the assesment centre doors. The highest I have certainly seen for an assesment day.
looking at previous schemes that have run recently (flybe and britannia for example), they seemed a lot more 'applicant freindly' (did anyone else wait for 10 days for a reply to phase 2?). These schemes also asked for less money and actually made a contribution to training.
I just can't help but feel that this is asking a bit too much considering they don't contribute a penny towards your training and do not indicate how likely employment will be once qualified.
As it stands, I will not be attending as I can't get the time off. The sad thing is: I don't feel like I've missed out on an opportunity.
Any thoughts?
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I also got the thanks but no thanks email today. Quite strange really as I only filled in the bare minimum details on Flight Training's web page so not quite sure how they have judged this one. I am within the age limit (just), have less than 50 hours but don't have a class 1 medical.
Good luck to anyone who is going to the next stage.
Good luck to anyone who is going to the next stage.
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I'm going along on Thursday (9th). Anyone else have that day? Interested in going for a drink to celebrate/mourn afterwards?
Would be interested in any feedback from anybody who's been along already??
Best of luck everyone!
FM
Would be interested in any feedback from anybody who's been along already??
Best of luck everyone!
FM
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This sort of has something to do with this thread (I hope!)
I'm brand new to this game and have just been accepted on to the second phase of the CTC training scheme at a cost of £164.50. Now as a final year undergraduate I have also been applying for a few back up jobs all of which have had online aptitude tests etc before a test day, whereas CTC have just invited me to their testing day in Dorset. This seems a bit strange and a waste of a lot of peoples' time.
Has anyone attended this previously? How many people do they take on to phase two? How many spaces do they have to fill considering TC has just taken on 30 recruits a few days ago?
I have wanted to be an airline pilot all my life but have not had the funds to get a degree and fly. I don't want to fork out what will turn out to be ~£250 to get to the centre and then feel like I have been ripped off and end up with nothing (plus my parents are on my back).
So here’s the big question should I stay or should I go?
(and if you say go can you give me an idea on what the testing day entails please!)
Final question just out of interest in your opinion does it make any difference to your application if you are a women as I have heard varying views on this.
A lot of questions I know but any help would be great!
Cheers.
I'm brand new to this game and have just been accepted on to the second phase of the CTC training scheme at a cost of £164.50. Now as a final year undergraduate I have also been applying for a few back up jobs all of which have had online aptitude tests etc before a test day, whereas CTC have just invited me to their testing day in Dorset. This seems a bit strange and a waste of a lot of peoples' time.
Has anyone attended this previously? How many people do they take on to phase two? How many spaces do they have to fill considering TC has just taken on 30 recruits a few days ago?
I have wanted to be an airline pilot all my life but have not had the funds to get a degree and fly. I don't want to fork out what will turn out to be ~£250 to get to the centre and then feel like I have been ripped off and end up with nothing (plus my parents are on my back).
So here’s the big question should I stay or should I go?
(and if you say go can you give me an idea on what the testing day entails please!)
Final question just out of interest in your opinion does it make any difference to your application if you are a women as I have heard varying views on this.
A lot of questions I know but any help would be great!
Cheers.
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go!
Hi
I think there's another thread called "the CTC wings scheme" currently on page 2 - probably a good source of info for you. I haven't been to CTC yet but I'm planning on applying in January. Think it's definitely worth a trip if you're set on being a pilot - there's not a lot else in terms of part-sponsorsed/bonded training, so go for it I would say.
Best of luck!
FM
I think there's another thread called "the CTC wings scheme" currently on page 2 - probably a good source of info for you. I haven't been to CTC yet but I'm planning on applying in January. Think it's definitely worth a trip if you're set on being a pilot - there's not a lot else in terms of part-sponsorsed/bonded training, so go for it I would say.
Best of luck!
FM