Eagle Jet International

[Eight Ball]

Hi Jeya,

Know of 2 guys who went through Eagle Jet. One is now unemployed, I'll call him B, and the other one I shall call A who is still flying 734s. They both got employed by the airline they trained with after getting 300 hours. B however went to Air Pacific and didn't quite like their conditions, so he left. Still pissed off about the whole thing. Although, this guy was a bit demanding in T & Cs from what I've heard.
"A" on the other hand is a bit stable as he has a family to think about so he stayed. I think he is about to come back to Australia to fly here with X number of hrs on jets. So, to answer your question, they do keep their end of the bargain and it all comes down to you in the end.
Speaking for myself, I'd rather go through the normal hoops of an S/O if you can get it and work your way up ...FREE. I guess that's easier said than done.
By the way, I think they ( EJ) will look at you favourably if you have at least 1500 hrs TT but that's just my incling.

Good luck with whatever you decide on.

Eight Ball

[A320rider]

noway budy, with 1500h, you do not give your money to EJetscam, but keep it for a SERIOUS company, who PAYS you when you are up.so you can buy food and have a life!!!!!!!!!

this market is a joke, stop to pay with nothing in return...pay to work is illegal in europe anyway.

[Eight Ball]

Originally Posted by A320rider

noway budy, with 1500h, you do not give your money to EJetscam, but keep it for a SERIOUS company, who PAYS you when you are up.so you can buy food and have a life!!!!!!!!!

this market is a joke, stop to pay with nothing in return...pay to work is illegal in europe anyway.

I agree, if you have 1500 TT why give your money ? But on the same token, why would some people in EU pay for their type rating ?

If someone can get in as a second officer then don't pay. BUt, what if you can't, and the only way in is either to pay for the endo money and/or pay for the 300 hours as well ?

Answer: It all comes down to your situation. Sure, it hurts to pay but would you rather do this or not get your foot in the door if the opportunity was there. Some people would rather go out and swim to the ship rather than wait for the ship to come to them.
I'm sure no one in his or her right mind would pay for it if they can get it for free, but WHAT IF YOU CAN'T. Time is money. WE all have to face the fact that the aviation market is rapidly changing. 15 years ago, someone would laugh at you if they say that they would pay for the TR. But look at it now, it's so common. Don't get me wrong, I am against this but sometimes when people are forced in a corner with no other option, what else would they do ?

To Jeya, try applying as a second officer instead if you can so you won't have to pay for it. Otherwise, do what must be done.

EB

[boogie-nicey]

When I spoke to the chap at EagleJet he seems to be conveying a similar message to the one illustrated earlier. Basically you buy the time and then depending on whether they like you, your ability and have a good attitude then they may keep you on. From what was mentioned this 'offer' occured around the 300hr mark with line training having obviously been completed by that time too.

Nevertheless I'm sure that each contracted carrier that EagleJet do business with has their own take on the situation and will act differently.

Hope that helps.....