NetJets 2008
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I hope there aren't many people just using this as a stepping stone. This is my absolute DREAM job and I'd hate to think that I missed out because someone else got in that didn't really want to do it. The lifestyle that has been described on here just confirms to me that it's the career for me and anyone who thinks it'll be hard rather than fun is craaaazy in my opinion. Saying that, I am only 22 so I'm not looking to settle down yet and I'm quite happy to float around the world for 5 years, mingling with incrediby rich and famous people! 
Join Date: Jun 2006
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I'm in for the assessment on the 12th and 13th, anyone else that will be there then?
I was there in the open day when NetJets brought the Hawker 800 down. Everyone was so nice and so excited that I had come all the way from Sweden just for the open day.
I met some cadets on the scheme while waiting to enter the Hawker and really enjoyed talking to them.
If someone of you reads this I just want to tell you that you guys (and the girl) made the waiting enjoyable. Hope to see you all there again on the 11th, 12th and 13th.
The open day was really great, Me and my Girlfriend had a lot of fun!
Cheers
Alban
I was there in the open day when NetJets brought the Hawker 800 down. Everyone was so nice and so excited that I had come all the way from Sweden just for the open day.
I met some cadets on the scheme while waiting to enter the Hawker and really enjoyed talking to them.
If someone of you reads this I just want to tell you that you guys (and the girl) made the waiting enjoyable. Hope to see you all there again on the 11th, 12th and 13th.
The open day was really great, Me and my Girlfriend had a lot of fun!
Cheers
Alban
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Netjets Q's
G'day all. Trying to save time reading acres of drivel to discover what sort of tech questions are involved in NETJETS selection. Anyone actually know or would anyone have a relevant page number in this thread?
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Errr if it is as much effort you are ready to put in Yinyang, I suggest you don't bother. This not just true for NJE but also if you were interested to join CX, EK, BA, GF and about a million others... Lots about all these here on Pprune and really, considering that you would be applying for a job that you want, it is a small price to pay for you to locate the good stuffs.
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Edited because I have just realised... You are a troll.
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Edited because I have just realised... You are a troll.
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Spent most of the last few days talking to some ex-OAT students and they had some very forthright views about some of the current crop of NJE cadets.
Purely in the spirit of being helpful it seems some of them might want to get their head out of their @rses before their reputation becomes set in stone.
As you were..............
Purely in the spirit of being helpful it seems some of them might want to get their head out of their @rses before their reputation becomes set in stone.
As you were..............
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What are they doing, showing up for class with hangovers? Is it just a few or the whole lot that needs to be tossed out? Don't bait our curiosity and just leave us hanging without all the juicy rumours and details.
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It seems some at OAT feel there is a distinct caste system. Whether or not this is predicated by the students, the school or both I've no idea but they are adamant it exists.
It's like the old class system sketch from the 60's (?) with John Cleese, Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgA4K-bnwh0 Starts at 1'15"
It seems some of the NJ cadets think they're John Cleese. It's worth watching right to the end for the punchline. Very profound.
It's like the old class system sketch from the 60's (?) with John Cleese, Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgA4K-bnwh0 Starts at 1'15"
It seems some of the NJ cadets think they're John Cleese. It's worth watching right to the end for the punchline. Very profound.
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Flinstone,
I just wanted to tell everyone that you don't know what you are talking about....
Let me explain you how it works here:
There is basically one class of 24 students starting each month (with a maximum of 8 netjets guys). The training is not always easy: this is hard work and there are a number of external factors we all have to deal with (among other things we are all far away from our family). This in turn creates a very good team spirit within the class, and it does not matter whether we are netjets, thomas cook or self-sponsored: we try to help each other to make sure that we all get together through the different stages of the training.
Now you happen to know nothing about nothing, and still you do this useless post that does absolutely not reflect the friendship that goes between the cadets of each class. Sorry guy, but you are wrong!
Having said that, it is also clear that netjets cadets also do a few activities without the other guys during the training (related to the company they have signed for). I understand that it might sometimes be a bit frustrating for the others.... But so what?
Now, let the netjets cadets and their mates work quietly, and please concentrate on usefull posts about the scheme or the interviews. After all this is the only thing that matters, isn't?
I just wanted to tell everyone that you don't know what you are talking about....
Let me explain you how it works here:
There is basically one class of 24 students starting each month (with a maximum of 8 netjets guys). The training is not always easy: this is hard work and there are a number of external factors we all have to deal with (among other things we are all far away from our family). This in turn creates a very good team spirit within the class, and it does not matter whether we are netjets, thomas cook or self-sponsored: we try to help each other to make sure that we all get together through the different stages of the training.
Now you happen to know nothing about nothing, and still you do this useless post that does absolutely not reflect the friendship that goes between the cadets of each class. Sorry guy, but you are wrong!
Having said that, it is also clear that netjets cadets also do a few activities without the other guys during the training (related to the company they have signed for). I understand that it might sometimes be a bit frustrating for the others.... But so what?
Now, let the netjets cadets and their mates work quietly, and please concentrate on usefull posts about the scheme or the interviews. After all this is the only thing that matters, isn't?
Join Date: May 2007
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I'm travelling down from Norway to Oxford for Stage 2 NetJets selection on March 12. Anyone else going the same date? My selection will be on the 13th and 14th.
If you guys know of any decent, nonexpensive hotell i would be happy to hear about it! Also if someone would like to meet up the 12th please let me know.
If you guys know of any decent, nonexpensive hotell i would be happy to hear about it! Also if someone would like to meet up the 12th please let me know.
Join Date: Oct 2007
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repeat applications...
does anybody know if you can re-apply, say 6 motnhs to a year later?
I didn't make the 2nd day back in December, but on reflection I can see that I went into my phase 2 pretty green... maybe due to naivety/ignorance of the standard requried. Lack of prep hit me on the maths test and it was the first time i'd used a joystick in ages (CH yolk at home)
In the post PILAPT interview, I was told to brush up on the stick/maths skills & apply for APP FO but that was it for this NJE scheme.
Whether he meant this year's or the scheme in general I don't know... anyone know for sure?
does anybody know if you can re-apply, say 6 motnhs to a year later?
I didn't make the 2nd day back in December, but on reflection I can see that I went into my phase 2 pretty green... maybe due to naivety/ignorance of the standard requried. Lack of prep hit me on the maths test and it was the first time i'd used a joystick in ages (CH yolk at home)
In the post PILAPT interview, I was told to brush up on the stick/maths skills & apply for APP FO but that was it for this NJE scheme.
Whether he meant this year's or the scheme in general I don't know... anyone know for sure?
Join Date: Feb 2007
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Straight from the FAQ on the OAT site:
I applied for the OAA/NetJets programme earlier in 2007. Am I eligible to re-apply?
Previous applicants who were not invited to Stage 2 may re-apply. Applicants who were eliminated from the competition at Stage 2 or beyond are not eligible to re-apply.
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Hello All,
Am new to pprune but have got a Netjets stage 2 selection date at OAA for 10th March 2008 and was wondering if anyone else browsing the site will be attending on that date or around then?
This set of stage 2 selections begins on 5th March for 8 days.
Regards,
The Dark Side
Am new to pprune but have got a Netjets stage 2 selection date at OAA for 10th March 2008 and was wondering if anyone else browsing the site will be attending on that date or around then?
This set of stage 2 selections begins on 5th March for 8 days.
Regards,
The Dark Side
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I'm tempted to apply for this. However, I have one query, is A level maths and/or physics required? I've looked at the FAQs and it says a qualification in both are required (but does not specify what level of qualification).
My A-levels are AAB (Economics, Geography and ICT respectively) with an AS level C (Physics). I will also hopefully have a 'good' law degree (I'm now in my 3rd year).
What are my chances of success?
My A-levels are AAB (Economics, Geography and ICT respectively) with an AS level C (Physics). I will also hopefully have a 'good' law degree (I'm now in my 3rd year).
What are my chances of success?
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Hey there,
just went through some posts. Just wanna say something about your concerns. I am with nje, was with an established airline before. Does not matter what you do, there might be some majors out there and with them, someday, when you get to a point, when you work part time or so you'll be able to have a better lifestile - but thats a long way, buddy...
NJE is compared to everything I did or hear about before a real nice company, talking about quality of life hard to beat. Got two kids back at home and I spend way more time with them than any of my friends even in other jobs as they most of the time leave early morning and when they come back home, their kids are almost in bed again.
With my former company I did 5/2 most of the time and if you are lucky and based in your hometown you'll end up seeing your family more than I did...
Take your time and think about all aspects - just an input from this side of the fence
Cheers Y
just went through some posts. Just wanna say something about your concerns. I am with nje, was with an established airline before. Does not matter what you do, there might be some majors out there and with them, someday, when you get to a point, when you work part time or so you'll be able to have a better lifestile - but thats a long way, buddy...
NJE is compared to everything I did or hear about before a real nice company, talking about quality of life hard to beat. Got two kids back at home and I spend way more time with them than any of my friends even in other jobs as they most of the time leave early morning and when they come back home, their kids are almost in bed again.
With my former company I did 5/2 most of the time and if you are lucky and based in your hometown you'll end up seeing your family more than I did...
Take your time and think about all aspects - just an input from this side of the fence
Cheers Y
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HI! (Answer can give everyone, who nows something about ATPL)
Can you tell me, please, about ATPL something?
1) How cost this course and where are you learning?
2) Can I get ATPL if I don`t have any licences yet?
3) Can I get ATPL if I have PPL, if yes then is there any specifications, like minimum required flight hours, etc?
Can you tell me, please, about ATPL something?
1) How cost this course and where are you learning?
2) Can I get ATPL if I don`t have any licences yet?
3) Can I get ATPL if I have PPL, if yes then is there any specifications, like minimum required flight hours, etc?
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Skicross - I presume you mean me?
Your questions are all handled on the OAA website which is the FTO used by NJE for this scheme: http://www.oxfordaviation.net/netjets/nj_info.htm
Your questions are all handled on the OAA website which is the FTO used by NJE for this scheme: http://www.oxfordaviation.net/netjets/nj_info.htm