Highland Airways Sponsorship Scheme open!
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Congratulations Will!
I've not heard anything yet... Probably a bad sign, but then I didn't think the interview went too well for me so not expecting very much.
Good luck to all those who get through though!
I've not heard anything yet... Probably a bad sign, but then I didn't think the interview went too well for me so not expecting very much.
Good luck to all those who get through though!
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I have a feeling that they arent going to tell us the outcome. Its a bit harsh IMO as everyone that went up on the inital day really wanted that sponsorship and i dare say worked bloody hard to get there and Highland hasnt even got the common decency to tell people that they havent got any further. I mean come on, 20 people and they cant even be arsed to send a letter saying 'no you havent got it' Its hardly going to break the bank is it while we're all sat here stewing. If I still havent got anything by monday im sending a letter (polite one oc) to tell them I aint happy.
Anywho, enough ranting I have an assessment to do, the Met final awaits!
Btw, if anyone does know offically from Highland that they aint got it let me know and i'll eat my words!
Anywho, enough ranting I have an assessment to do, the Met final awaits!
Btw, if anyone does know offically from Highland that they aint got it let me know and i'll eat my words!
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Puch,
While I appreciate you are anxious to get an answer you must understand a few things.
Highland have produced letters for all who attended the selections, both part one and part two.
These letters were produced by Sarah Lister who unfortunately fell ill during the week and it took a couple of extra days to complete them. The letters also needed the approval of Alan Mossman before dispatch, and he has been all over the country on business during that same week.
I can assure you that it has nothing to do with common decency nor a fear of breaking the bank! I am sure people worked hard to get there, perhaps even having to take a flight!
Everybody who attended part one was given a thorough look over and assessed against the needs of the company, and filtering was also carried out with the results of the McQuaig test. Decisions were not taken lightly.
Those who made it through to part two were considered even more carefully by several management staff and all opinions were listened to.
I don't know the final outcome as I was away last week when the sponsorship was awarded, but I am sure you will have an answer by early next week.
One of the things you will have learnt when you had your 'walkaround' of the company is that 'BA we ain't!' Sometimes things take a little longer to get done. Incidently I gave up a day and a half off to assist with the selection process, so don't tell me we can't be arsed.
I look forwards to receiving your 'rant' letter next week, however polite it is.
CRX.
While I appreciate you are anxious to get an answer you must understand a few things.
Highland have produced letters for all who attended the selections, both part one and part two.
These letters were produced by Sarah Lister who unfortunately fell ill during the week and it took a couple of extra days to complete them. The letters also needed the approval of Alan Mossman before dispatch, and he has been all over the country on business during that same week.
I can assure you that it has nothing to do with common decency nor a fear of breaking the bank! I am sure people worked hard to get there, perhaps even having to take a flight!
Everybody who attended part one was given a thorough look over and assessed against the needs of the company, and filtering was also carried out with the results of the McQuaig test. Decisions were not taken lightly.
Those who made it through to part two were considered even more carefully by several management staff and all opinions were listened to.
I don't know the final outcome as I was away last week when the sponsorship was awarded, but I am sure you will have an answer by early next week.
One of the things you will have learnt when you had your 'walkaround' of the company is that 'BA we ain't!' Sometimes things take a little longer to get done. Incidently I gave up a day and a half off to assist with the selection process, so don't tell me we can't be arsed.
I look forwards to receiving your 'rant' letter next week, however polite it is.
CRX.
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CRX
So what you are telling me is that Alan Mossman has to personally sign all the letters, they cant just be PP'd like the other letters I have recieved and that you are overworked! A day and a half eh, you want to get on to CAB about that
! It took me a full day to get up to Inverness and I wasnt getting paid!
I appreciate that you are a small company and the problems that are associated with such an operation and I take on board what you have said. I applogise if I have been unreasonable in any way and Iam going to leave it at that.
Cheers
Puch
So what you are telling me is that Alan Mossman has to personally sign all the letters, they cant just be PP'd like the other letters I have recieved and that you are overworked! A day and a half eh, you want to get on to CAB about that
! It took me a full day to get up to Inverness and I wasnt getting paid!I appreciate that you are a small company and the problems that are associated with such an operation and I take on board what you have said. I applogise if I have been unreasonable in any way and Iam going to leave it at that.
Cheers
Puch
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Puch,
Get off your high horse and re-read my post. Not at any stage did I say Alan needed to SIGN the letters, just approve them. We had aimed to give individual feedback to those candidates that we considered strong enough to encourage to reapply, this was what needed approving by Alan. Most companies don't give feedback, just a standard PP'd letter. Is that what you want?
Not at any stage did I say I was overworked, and I don't begrudge giving up time off. I CHOSE to attend your selection, because I wanted to give a former 'cadet's' point of view and be there to answer questions, hence my anger at the suggestion that as a company we can't be arsed.
If the travel and lack of payment to attend interview was such a hassle I suggest you think again before trying for any other sponsorships. Assuming you haven't got this one of course.
Fully sponsored placements are like gold dust, no matter who is offering them, and they should go to those who are most deserving and suitable.
Things take time.
Good luck in your aviation career whichever way it goes.
CRX
Get off your high horse and re-read my post. Not at any stage did I say Alan needed to SIGN the letters, just approve them. We had aimed to give individual feedback to those candidates that we considered strong enough to encourage to reapply, this was what needed approving by Alan. Most companies don't give feedback, just a standard PP'd letter. Is that what you want?
Not at any stage did I say I was overworked, and I don't begrudge giving up time off. I CHOSE to attend your selection, because I wanted to give a former 'cadet's' point of view and be there to answer questions, hence my anger at the suggestion that as a company we can't be arsed.
If the travel and lack of payment to attend interview was such a hassle I suggest you think again before trying for any other sponsorships. Assuming you haven't got this one of course.
Fully sponsored placements are like gold dust, no matter who is offering them, and they should go to those who are most deserving and suitable.
Things take time.
Good luck in your aviation career whichever way it goes.
CRX
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Inspite of what you believe, Highland's number one priority at the moment is not the fugly scheme. The letters will be sent out when time can be found, and not before. What were you expecting? "Dear Mr Puch, We are sorry to inform you that Highland Airways is obviously not good enough for your employment and suggest you contact Virgin Galactic as your quality and calibre far exceeds this planet. Love and Hugs Alan Mossman"
Oh, and picking a fight with CRX is probably the worst thing you could do to your application. Not only is he an ex-fugly himself, but is also one of the management pilots whose decision it will be sought on who shguld be recruited! The fact that he gave his own time, not the companies by the way, but his own time, to assist in the selection is something that should be praised not ridiculed.
So Puchacz14,
Did you get in?
Did you get in?
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Well said plum, tongue in cheek i assume!!!!!!!!
What an absolute clown. After this little tirade you wouldn't get a job cleaning our airplanes never mind flying them, and being trained to do so at our expense. Sour grapes are a strange thing, I guess you never got to stage 2. But as Gus says that is this bridge well and truly burned I would imagine. we are a small company with no room for egos - you'd never fit in. Although the recruitment panel probably picked up on that anyway!!!
I would have a think about this career on a whole mate - rants like this suggest you'd be best off elsewhere. A boy band perhaps.
Ps we will work out who you are.
What an absolute clown. After this little tirade you wouldn't get a job cleaning our airplanes never mind flying them, and being trained to do so at our expense. Sour grapes are a strange thing, I guess you never got to stage 2. But as Gus says that is this bridge well and truly burned I would imagine. we are a small company with no room for egos - you'd never fit in. Although the recruitment panel probably picked up on that anyway!!!
I would have a think about this career on a whole mate - rants like this suggest you'd be best off elsewhere. A boy band perhaps.
Ps we will work out who you are.
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Yeah I heard the new plan is to have one cadet permanently chained to each phone line, two or three kept in a cage in the hangar to load the newspapers, and a couple extra to massage big Colin's feet and fan him with palm tree leaves
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Even from those new pastures you still have your finger on the pulse Luke.
Watch out, BM will be upset someone is after his job!
a couple extra to massage big Colin's feet and fan him with palm tree leaves
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I think I'll have a go at this one this time round, I'm still waiting to hear back from Atlantique as to whether they're going to do another scheme.
I'm a bit unsure about this one, having never even been to Scotland. As I see some of you are or were at the company, can you provide a summary of a typical week (if there is such a thing) for a Highland pilot and also how is the quality of life, what is there to do etc. in the Highlands?!
Cheers.
I'm a bit unsure about this one, having never even been to Scotland. As I see some of you are or were at the company, can you provide a summary of a typical week (if there is such a thing) for a Highland pilot and also how is the quality of life, what is there to do etc. in the Highlands?!
Cheers.
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I think I'll have a go at this one this time round
Do a search - the HWY job, conditions and lifestyle are all well documented on here. Or get off your backside and go to the area for a visit - bound to earn you brownie points if you decide to honour us with an application. We have electricity up in the Highlands now you know!
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Hmm well I did do a search prior to posting and came up with very little apart from this thread.
I think it's a little unfair for you to assume I'm not committed to the cause, I am completely committed to becoming a commercial pilot - I simply intend to take a route to that ambition that won't bankrupt me or turn me into a dribbling wreck.
I have no intention of getting a huge loan with one of the larger airline schemes, it just seems a bit risky for me, especially as I'm already in ~£25k of student debt. My other option is to get a normal graduate job and work my way into flying over a number of years.
Anyway, it doesn't matter, I know this and the Atlantique version are great opportunities.
I hear a lot of people saying how hostile PPRuNe can be these days...
I think it's a little unfair for you to assume I'm not committed to the cause, I am completely committed to becoming a commercial pilot - I simply intend to take a route to that ambition that won't bankrupt me or turn me into a dribbling wreck.
I have no intention of getting a huge loan with one of the larger airline schemes, it just seems a bit risky for me, especially as I'm already in ~£25k of student debt. My other option is to get a normal graduate job and work my way into flying over a number of years.
Anyway, it doesn't matter, I know this and the Atlantique version are great opportunities.
I hear a lot of people saying how hostile PPRuNe can be these days...