NetJets 2008
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Yep, now on standby in Palma de Mallorca. Don't you feel sorry for me?
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Disgusted of Tunbridge
Disgusted of Tunbridge
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its the idea of working 5/6 days away from base that worries me.
Now I know your going to say, "well if thats your issue then you shouldnt seek a career flying."
Now maybe its just me but the idea of being away from your wife/husband/partner or kids for nearly the entire week for the course of your career seems quite extreme. Not only on yourself but the people close to you.
Now I know your going to say, "well if thats your issue then you shouldnt seek a career flying."
Now maybe its just me but the idea of being away from your wife/husband/partner or kids for nearly the entire week for the course of your career seems quite extreme. Not only on yourself but the people close to you.
Join Date: Jul 2000
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Wow do you have expectations I think you will find hard to satisfy in aviation)! Have you any idea what a hard core airline crew schedule is like? It sounds like you want to be a stay-at-home family person....like all day AND night! Do you know some people doing 9-5 spend 12 hours a day away from home? Some even have to spend all week away from home
My point was that I wasnt sure whether the Netjets schedule of 5 days abroad for every working week of my career was something id want from a job.
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108.9,
Five days abroad for every week within a 6 on 5 off pattern? excuse me, but I think you exaggerate. If not, where can I get some 11 day weeks? I'm so short of time for personal projects that I'd love an 11 day week with 5 of them to my self and family!
Also, nobody said you have to do it for the rest of your life. I would imagine NetJets ROI/payback is about 5 years, so I'd be surprised if you are obligated longer than that.
Five days abroad for every week within a 6 on 5 off pattern? excuse me, but I think you exaggerate. If not, where can I get some 11 day weeks? I'm so short of time for personal projects that I'd love an 11 day week with 5 of them to my self and family!
Also, nobody said you have to do it for the rest of your life. I would imagine NetJets ROI/payback is about 5 years, so I'd be surprised if you are obligated longer than that.
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In the end I decided against going to Stage 2.
I realise any offer of sponsorship / mentorship must be jumped on but when you include the cost of mandatory accomodation at OAT and the hidden extras of money whilst in Phoenix it was asking too much really.
On top of that I have my University debt which is another factor.
I will be looking back towards CTC / Cabair.
I realise any offer of sponsorship / mentorship must be jumped on but when you include the cost of mandatory accomodation at OAT and the hidden extras of money whilst in Phoenix it was asking too much really.
On top of that I have my University debt which is another factor.
I will be looking back towards CTC / Cabair.
Join Date: Nov 2007
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Taking to the skies
I'll stay at OAT accomodation sunday evening and hopefully monday evening too.
Sunday I'll probably be there around 5 o'clock, depending on my left driving adaptation......
I'll stay at OAT accomodation sunday evening and hopefully monday evening too.
Sunday I'll probably be there around 5 o'clock, depending on my left driving adaptation......
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I wonder how many people are applying this scheme who have always wanted to do private jet flying, and how many simply see it as a scheme to get a 'foot in the door' with the ultimate aim of working for the airlines? It's certainly one of the better schemes financially. However I guess some people might really enjoy it after all and stay, whilst others may decide to move on. I don't know how easy it is to move from private jets to airlines, as private jets are maybe under the MTOW threshold that some airlines look for (not sure of the exact figure, 25t rings a bell).
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I don't know how easy it is to move from private jets to airlines, as private jets are maybe under the MTOW threshold that some airlines look for (not sure of the exact figure, 25t rings a bell).
All companies have different mini requirements but what is truly critical is how much and how quickly they need pilots. Right now the answers are... A lot and Yesterday.
But if they are going through a rapid expansion then they will favour guys with 3000 hours or so with some time on heavier equipment than a Seneca simply because the possibility and feasability to recruit Direct Entry Captains are the limit to their expansion/strategy. What I mean is that they want guys who can upgrade really quickly which translates into guys who meet nearly all the mini requirements to get through an upgrade course.
But having jet time on pretty much whatever is a big, big advantage. Nevermind the weight, specially if you are in your 20s.
Hardly no company expects a 25 years old to have 3000 on Jets over 20 Tonnes. Not that they don't exist but they are no necessarily the norm so airlines take a more practical approach towards they recruitment requirements.
In short and to answer your question, the 25 Tonnes thing you have in mind might be a requirements for one or more companies but no more than that. Requirements change and many have different ones.
I flew my first 115 Tonnes jet right after flying a chieftain... Until then I had never flown anything bigger than a 1900.
It wasn't that long ago and it was in the UK so here is hope for some...
As for now, well, I have left the airlines and enjoy flying Bizjets. Not for everybody but my kind of work. Like you though, assuming the job market remains good and talking about people getting on this scheme in their 20s, 30s, I too wonder what proportion will stick around for more than a couple of years.
Not necessarily because they don't like the job or the company but mostly because they will probably want to try their hands on the big stuffs.
Regards to all
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Now open to the EEA
Today the scheme was extended to the EEA which means that Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are now included and eligible.
Join Date: Sep 2007
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hi all
how long did it take before OAT got back to you with regards to you being successful at the application stage??
i applied on the 28th November and haven't heard anything yet.
cheers
ad
how long did it take before OAT got back to you with regards to you being successful at the application stage??
i applied on the 28th November and haven't heard anything yet.
cheers
ad
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Considering that was right before a weekend and it is only the 4th today, learn to be a little bit more patient
It took around 1 1/2 months for them to reply to me.
It took around 1 1/2 months for them to reply to me.
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Hi to you all,
Got an invitation for stage 2
I have to be there on the 13th & 14th of December. Anyone else travelling to Oxford on the 12th?
I was also wondering if some one could give me an idea what to expect at stage 2?
Thanks & cheers
Got an invitation for stage 2
I have to be there on the 13th & 14th of December. Anyone else travelling to Oxford on the 12th?
I was also wondering if some one could give me an idea what to expect at stage 2?
Thanks & cheers
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Hi all,
was just wondering what the average age of previously seleceted cadets might be? Read a post on a different website that said they dont really take early-twentyish guys and girls, any truth in this?? I'll only be 21 when the courses start and i'm feeling a little perturbed!
Cheers T1
was just wondering what the average age of previously seleceted cadets might be? Read a post on a different website that said they dont really take early-twentyish guys and girls, any truth in this?? I'll only be 21 when the courses start and i'm feeling a little perturbed!
Cheers T1