Highland Airways Sponsorship Scheme open!
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Howdy doo.
Been watching this scheme for a while, glad it's reopened. When will they stop taking applications? I can't see a final date ... PPL isn't quite there yet and I don't have a Class 1 yet ... so wondering how much time I have to sort things (and whether it is financially viable in a short space of time!)
Thanking you!
Been watching this scheme for a while, glad it's reopened. When will they stop taking applications? I can't see a final date ... PPL isn't quite there yet and I don't have a Class 1 yet ... so wondering how much time I have to sort things (and whether it is financially viable in a short space of time!)
Thanking you!
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G'day wannabe macfuglies, hope plenty of you are applying to this one!
Fiis, Highland normally accept applications for about a month I think. I'd recommend that you try and get everything done asap, and get an application in before the end of the month. The current plan is to recruit cadets every 9 months, so basically if you're considering rushing the end of your ppl or can't afford to, don't worry too much if you miss the boat this time round.
Hope that helps and best of luck!
ZW
Fiis, Highland normally accept applications for about a month I think. I'd recommend that you try and get everything done asap, and get an application in before the end of the month. The current plan is to recruit cadets every 9 months, so basically if you're considering rushing the end of your ppl or can't afford to, don't worry too much if you miss the boat this time round.
Hope that helps and best of luck!
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Hahahahahahahahaaaa
Someone used the words 'Highland' 'recruit' and 'plan' in the same sentence
Seriously - and no disrespect to Highland, because they are in exactly the same boat as all small turboprop operators in times like these when the big boys are hoovering up all the pilots - but take it from me you'd be a brave man to try and predict what their recruitment situation will be in 9 days let alone 9 months. In a company with less than 20 pilots, then even one or two unexpected resignations can throw the ops department into chaos.
I imagine it's one of the main reasons they are hiring cadets now, because people get hours so slowly up there that even 3 year bonds on the Jetstream doesn't allow direct entry people to move from left to right seat sometimes before their bond is up and they bugger off.
Someone used the words 'Highland' 'recruit' and 'plan' in the same sentence
Seriously - and no disrespect to Highland, because they are in exactly the same boat as all small turboprop operators in times like these when the big boys are hoovering up all the pilots - but take it from me you'd be a brave man to try and predict what their recruitment situation will be in 9 days let alone 9 months. In a company with less than 20 pilots, then even one or two unexpected resignations can throw the ops department into chaos.
I imagine it's one of the main reasons they are hiring cadets now, because people get hours so slowly up there that even 3 year bonds on the Jetstream doesn't allow direct entry people to move from left to right seat sometimes before their bond is up and they bugger off.
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What's that Luke, cynicism? Such things are unheard of in the aviation world!!! 
ZW, cheers for that - rushing the PPL won't help and could seriously hurt the delicate balance between being simply in the red and being seriously in debt!!!
ZW, cheers for that - rushing the PPL won't help and could seriously hurt the delicate balance between being simply in the red and being seriously in debt!!!
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I currently work in Flight Ops with experience in management at a flying school, but would definitely enjoy the chance to fly for Highland, just never had the money to pay for my own pilot training. I meet all the requirements, but don't have a Class 1 Medical yet. Gatwick is my closest location to do this I think, so how much would I be looking at paying for this?
Also, didn't see a closing date for applications on the web site; anyone got any details?
Also, didn't see a closing date for applications on the web site; anyone got any details?
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hello luigi_m_
if there is a delay in getting your class1, you could always complete and return the application form and stick in a wee note giving details of when you are due to be examined etc.
i am sure that Highland would understand.
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if there is a delay in getting your class1, you could always complete and return the application form and stick in a wee note giving details of when you are due to be examined etc.
i am sure that Highland would understand.
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You're best going to the website:
www.highlandairways.co.uk
theres a careers menu in the top right, the cadet scheme is linked there.
Hope that helps.
www.highlandairways.co.uk
theres a careers menu in the top right, the cadet scheme is linked there.
Hope that helps.
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Hi all,
I too am in the process of applying for this scheme, as far as im concerned it sounds almost too good to be true, some real hands on flying.....none of this auto landing rubbish etc, I want to fly after spending all my money so far.
Im currently completeing my ATPL theory so hopefully that helps on cv, cant wait until its finished
The one question i do have is does anyone know if there are options of earning more money working for them in other ways , running along side the training programme, eg in engineering maintenance as this is what i have been doing for the last 1 1/2 years??
Ok 2 questions, any advice on application forms interview questions etc please pm me.
Thanks
Paul
good luck everyone
I too am in the process of applying for this scheme, as far as im concerned it sounds almost too good to be true, some real hands on flying.....none of this auto landing rubbish etc, I want to fly after spending all my money so far.
Im currently completeing my ATPL theory so hopefully that helps on cv, cant wait until its finished
The one question i do have is does anyone know if there are options of earning more money working for them in other ways , running along side the training programme, eg in engineering maintenance as this is what i have been doing for the last 1 1/2 years??
Ok 2 questions, any advice on application forms interview questions etc please pm me.
Thanks
Paul
good luck everyone
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Will88, thanks for the reply, just thought I would ask the question as although £300 is good its not enough to pay current bills,close but not quite, eg previous flying loans etc.im sure i could find a way though, if you want something enough you make it work dont you.
Cheers
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I think it's great that this company are at least acknowledging that people over the age of 25 may have a chance with the relevant experience.
This is a great step forward which I wish other companies would adopt too.
I best get the ppl and medical done asap!!!!!!!
Rgds
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This is a great step forward which I wish other companies would adopt too.
I best get the ppl and medical done asap!!!!!!!
Rgds
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I was really shocked to find out the number of applications that the company has received for this last intake of cadets. It is CONSIDERABLY less than that of previous intakes.
If you have a PPL, a class one medical (or at least be able to obtain one very soon), a driving licence and fancy an interesting, real flying job in a beautiful part of the country, all after getting your training for absolute zilch, you really should put in an application before the end of the month!
All the best
ZW
If you have a PPL, a class one medical (or at least be able to obtain one very soon), a driving licence and fancy an interesting, real flying job in a beautiful part of the country, all after getting your training for absolute zilch, you really should put in an application before the end of the month!
All the best
ZW
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Don't think I will quite make the deadline on the PPL, but I was told by e-mail that they plan to reopen the scheme roughly every 6-9 months (confirming what the web page says), so if, like me, you won't make your PPL before the end of the month, you should be getting another chance later.