Air Atlantique Sponsorship

[CPL_Ace]

Is anyone on this thread working now with Atlantique. Can you tell me a few things about the day to day.

It sounds exciting on their web site but:

What are you actually flying initially and what for (they have several different services)
How long do they bond you for the type rating?
Is it as much fun as it sounds and do you get the hours from day one or do you build up over time?
How much are they paying (ball park - don't want to be rude!)?

A quick post about an AAT Fo's day would be really great for me

Cheers

[Slow Progress]

Originally Posted by Slow Progress

Does anybody know if the Air Atlantique Sponsorship upper age limit is likely to be removed in the near future as the new laws for age discrimination have now come into effect??

Slow Progress

Can anybody in the know comment on this please???


Slow Progress

[scroggs]

Why don't you give them a call? They are best placed to answer your question!

Scroggs

[Slow Progress]

Yet again I've been shot down in flames. I am too old apparently. How 26yrs old is too old I don't know.

Slow Progress is getting even slower!!!

Slow Progress

[Captain Spam Can]

Slow Progress, the chances actually getting a sponsorship are tiny. Look at how many pilots in airline got there by being sponsored (i rekon about 1 in 10 eh if that), so dont be too cut up about not being eligible too apply. As i guess you dont have 60 grand too hand (how many people do?) but there are ways to get money not just by loans but i mean by working and saving, selling the house etc etc until you do get further along the training and then you might have to take a loan who knows, but there are ways. All im saying is that wanting to be a pilot is a selfish career choice in that you need the backing of family and friends (and the missus!!) in that when things have to be put on hold like nights out, expensive clothes etc, people understand. Start now before you do actually get too old and start regretting it!!!!

[Highplainsdrifter.]

CPL Ace

You start flying for the Atlantic Recon, then move to ATR stuff. What recon get up to is decribed via a link on www.airatlantique.co.uk . Recon aircraft are C402/ C404 and reims 406 turboprop.

The main bit of the bond is for the training for the CPL/IR. This runs for 4 years. You're generally a fugly for 18 months.

Yeah. Loads of fun and the crew are a good bunch. Sodding hard work tho and we keep odd hours when working. Typical lifestyle for recon is on call 24/7. Mixture of call outs for pollution control and survey flights. Some maritime patrol flights are scheduled. I think thats all. Check out PPjn for pay scales

Cheers.

[PPL152]

You can apply anytime for this sponsorship?

[hingey]

You can apply any time of year so long as you meet the requirements, just download a form from the Atlantic Flight Training website or ask Atlantique for one. Selection is about every 6 months but there is no set date, as they recruit as and when they need cadets.

h

[Atlantic-44]

AAT have had a high rate of booting cadets over the past couple of years. So even if you get onto the scheme, dont expect to make it to the end. You'll work hard, and they still might dump you if you dont 'fit in'.

Also take note that the Classic Fleet is up for sale, so if you're applying to fly the old stuff... think again.

[ozzieb88]

if my f**king flying school didnt sell up and steal my £4000 i woulkd have had my ppl, i feel like crap. trying the courts now for some sort of money back. i really wanted to apply to this next year after my college. how often is this scheme running?

oz

[redhotchilly28]

Hi Atlantic 44,
You must be one of the senior cadets by now, im guessing your a cadet by your name and the length of time on this thread .. So what do you fly? Im guessing you did your hard work and have now got a great job unlike so many cadets who werent good/lucky enough to get through.. What is it you were saying about not getting to fly on classic flight? last time i looked they were still part of the company.. although I guess with you having insider information amd working there, then it is going to be very close to the truth..
Thanks for all the really helpful information you give..

[Atlantic-44]

Sarcasm doesn't become you, RHC28. Check your PM's.

Classic Flight may still be part of the company now, but a cadetship takes on average 18 months, and the CF is up for sale now.

[BlueRobin]

As with anything that was or is part of the Atlantique Group, things seem to happen when they happen. This is true for when cadetship slots come up or when Classic Flight gets sold.

[hingey]

IIRC there was a selection in about June 2004, then again in 2005. Atlantique didn't have one this summer, but Atlantic Airlines did. They are also bringing up a couple cadets in a month or so.

There are no fixed intake dates, they simply bring up new people when they're needed.

h

[BYALPHAINDIA]

There was an Article in Airliner World about a 24 year old Captain flying the Electra at Atlantic cargo.

He started when he was 17 getting a PPL, then joined Air Atlantic's Flight training school. He then gained his CPL/IR and subsequently Frozen ATPL.

He also flew the DC3 and other company Aircraft.

At 24 He is said to be the youngest Captain?

Regards.

[wordyuk]

Selection did take place this summer for Atlantique. Its more than Likely that more selection will take place in January depending on the status of the company i.e. if it still exists and has not been sold to the likes of Air Task.

[Tonka Toy]

Who the hell are Aero Tech? - do we mean Air Task Plc per chance?!

The 24 year old was 'The bridge' -rarely seen here now but a good pair of hands which explains the occupation of a BA triple seven seat now I think.

[wordyuk]

yeah thats who i meant knew it began with an 'A'

[MikeSamuel]

Air Atlantique?

Has anyone heard any details of when the next recruitment for the cadet scheme will be, if there is going to be another one?

I have had a letter back saying they'll let me know - but I wondered if anyone has heard any whispers.

[Stall-turn-Go]

I have spoken to them recently and it seems they were going through some sort of management buy out or re-structure or something so they were going to wait for the dust to settle a while before progressing anything, but keep your finger on the pulse!