A good year for Modular Trainee Employment?
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I don't know scroggs. I was taking the Intergrated as the old CAP course and modular as the old BCPL self-improver.
And taking account of the number of very capable and experenced aussies and kiwi's that came over and don't have the experence of intergrated/modular bull**** debate who are now in managment. The days of management being full of ex-RAF pilots and airline sponsored cadets is coming to an end.
And taking account of the number of very capable and experenced aussies and kiwi's that came over and don't have the experence of intergrated/modular bull**** debate who are now in managment. The days of management being full of ex-RAF pilots and airline sponsored cadets is coming to an end.
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Having recently completed my training, it is good to see that there are lots of people out there getting jobs.
One thing I am noticing when applying is the number of airlines advertising for people who have completed an MCC. When finishing my training, I thought that I would leave the MCC and if/when called to interview ask the airline where they would like me to do my MCC so I can use their SOPs and they could get feedback on me. In Lassors 2006, it says "Wherever possible, the MCC training should be combined with an initial type rating course on multi-pilot aircraft"...but this doesn't seem to be the case.
So, at the moment I am trying to pick out an MCC provider and complete a course by mid-Feb at the latest so I don't miss out on the current recruitment drives...but that still does not guarantee a job, it only gives me another tick in a box.
Do airlines simply use the MCC requirement as a way of whittling down the number of CVs they receive, or are there people out there who managed to get through to interview with an airline without an MCC certificate upfront?
One thing I am noticing when applying is the number of airlines advertising for people who have completed an MCC. When finishing my training, I thought that I would leave the MCC and if/when called to interview ask the airline where they would like me to do my MCC so I can use their SOPs and they could get feedback on me. In Lassors 2006, it says "Wherever possible, the MCC training should be combined with an initial type rating course on multi-pilot aircraft"...but this doesn't seem to be the case.
So, at the moment I am trying to pick out an MCC provider and complete a course by mid-Feb at the latest so I don't miss out on the current recruitment drives...but that still does not guarantee a job, it only gives me another tick in a box.
Do airlines simply use the MCC requirement as a way of whittling down the number of CVs they receive, or are there people out there who managed to get through to interview with an airline without an MCC certificate upfront?
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I too noticed that text in LASORS. However, like you, I noticed that it seems to be a pre-requisite for an application in many cases (implicitly or explicitly). I suspected this would because part of the objective of the sim check is to test your CRM knowledge and skills. Also, and probably more pertinant, is that when they offer you a job they may need you at the training centre tout-sweet. You not being able to get on an MCC course in the timeframe or needing additional hours in the TR may mess up the tight schedules for these things; certainly the sim I did my MCC on was in use 24hrs/day with engineer poping to replace bits and bobs that went U/S on the fly!!
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Modular fATPL obtained in Dec 06. One unsuccessful interview in 07. I am a FI now and there are one or two doors opening as a result. You need hours... 250TT didnt get me anywhere..
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Just the one unsuccessful interview in '07 too (250TT at the time). Now just 300TT with a CRI and some part-time instructing work lined up (given that anything aviation wise enthuses me I'm really looking forward to this!).
Judging by that interview, I do suspect that age is an issue, perhaps some people have the personality or raw ability to mitigate such things. Poor old average me
I do have a very interesting CAE assessment lined up in early January though, so prepared to eat words and lots to keep me occupied over Christmas too!
Have a good 'un
Judging by that interview, I do suspect that age is an issue, perhaps some people have the personality or raw ability to mitigate such things. Poor old average me
I do have a very interesting CAE assessment lined up in early January though, so prepared to eat words and lots to keep me occupied over Christmas too!
Have a good 'un
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Good year?....to right!!!
Finished mod nov 06 then onto FI, Worked at local flight school for less than 2 months before getting job flying 320/1 for one of the big charter airlines.
Most of the guys that got the jobs here were modular, and the only ones who didn't make the grade were from a well know school that is supposed to be the best.
Tony, As for the age not a problem, i am well into my 30's
Finished mod nov 06 then onto FI, Worked at local flight school for less than 2 months before getting job flying 320/1 for one of the big charter airlines.
Most of the guys that got the jobs here were modular, and the only ones who didn't make the grade were from a well know school that is supposed to be the best.
Tony, As for the age not a problem, i am well into my 30's
