Easyjet New Ab-initio scheme :)
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To be honest Ryan J, if you seriously cannot find out where to apply or how much the course costs I really wouldn't waste your time mate. If you can't be "bovvered" to use Google or even read this thread you probably can't be expected to do much else. However, if you really are interested and are just having a bad day, you will find it here:
easyJet MPL First Officer Programme | Oxford Aviation Academy - OAA.com
easyJet MPL First Officer Programme | Oxford Aviation Academy - OAA.com
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Parc is part of OAA and is their 'contract pilot suppy line' that gives hope to the output of the sausage factory. It also makes the likes of EZY very wet with the supply of fresh faced pilots hugely in debt that will accept almost any cock-up of T and Cs just to get foot in. All could be well if you perform well in training and further opportunities avail themselves in terms of full time perm contracts. Other wise it's possibly years of not affording a car whilst based at, say LGW, instead getting a metro bus pass for the fast link and living on pot noodles. Have fun and do your research. Don't be blinkered. Do your research. Be realistic of your expectations and if you have a true love of flying...........you will have a great life. Best of luck to all. It's gotta beat living in Dale Farm that's for sure! 
DO YOUR RESEARCH and that's not just looking at salaries.
DO YOUR RESEARCH and that's not just looking at salaries.
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There are 2 things which aren't so clear to me with regards to this program.
1) The funding. They mention BBVA, am I right in assuming it's not the same scheme that BA is implementing with it's FPP?
I quote this from OOA: "Access to bespoke secured loan from BBVA London to help with initial fees, available to UK residents"
Does anyone know exactly how this works?
2) Parc Aviation. It says it aims to deliver 750 hours per pilot per year, which would be great. Anyone know if that is actually likely? The word "aiming" doesn't exactly create a good feeling of security considering you will be on an hourly pay-rate.
Thanks
1) The funding. They mention BBVA, am I right in assuming it's not the same scheme that BA is implementing with it's FPP?
I quote this from OOA: "Access to bespoke secured loan from BBVA London to help with initial fees, available to UK residents"
Does anyone know exactly how this works?
2) Parc Aviation. It says it aims to deliver 750 hours per pilot per year, which would be great. Anyone know if that is actually likely? The word "aiming" doesn't exactly create a good feeling of security considering you will be on an hourly pay-rate.
Thanks
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Seriously? Wow! So someone who joins easyJet like this can potentially make a lot more money than with BA... I understand there is a massive disadvantage of being on an hourly-pay rate, but I guess that's one of the advantages! What's the maximum hours per year that CAA allows? Is it 1000?
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Hi there, I have a question befor I apply.
I have the Turkish nationality, but I'm born and raised up in Germany. I have the German permanence residenceship. Do I have the unrestricted right to work and live in the UK?
Thanks..
I have the Turkish nationality, but I'm born and raised up in Germany. I have the German permanence residenceship. Do I have the unrestricted right to work and live in the UK?
Thanks..
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EF1S, thanks.
There is one more thing confusing me in the description. It says the following:
"Please note that candidates who were unsuccessful through the first round of applications for the OAA / easyJet MPL FIRST OFFICER programme in April 2011 will not be eligible for consideration for the second round of applications."
When they say "1st and 2nd round", are they meaning that if you don't get in now, they will not look at you if you try to reapply in say a year or whenever the scheme opens up again?
At 1st I though they just meant that if you don't pass through phase one (online application) they will not invite you for phase 2. But the wording of it is strange as it says "round" - so when is the "2nd round" of applications going to happen?
There is one more thing confusing me in the description. It says the following:
"Please note that candidates who were unsuccessful through the first round of applications for the OAA / easyJet MPL FIRST OFFICER programme in April 2011 will not be eligible for consideration for the second round of applications."
When they say "1st and 2nd round", are they meaning that if you don't get in now, they will not look at you if you try to reapply in say a year or whenever the scheme opens up again?
At 1st I though they just meant that if you don't pass through phase one (online application) they will not invite you for phase 2. But the wording of it is strange as it says "round" - so when is the "2nd round" of applications going to happen?
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Just read an interesting CHIRP article that describes one captains view of the way in which airlines absolve all responsibility for recruitment, and the practices these agencies alligned with schools use. No leave.......ever? Until you possibly find a full time position. When might that be? When the barrel of oil is less than 100 dollars? Report fatigued, which you have the responsibility to do under your licence and medical, and loose out on a full time position? For what? To make more money (potentially) than a BA FO? 
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from what I have heard from them, as long as you pass all the stages, exams with appropriate level that are prescribed by easyjet then you should be able to get the remuneration package of just over £37000. BUT and this is what seems to be always the uncertainty,
You are at no point guaranteed a job earning you this amount...but if I was to get through the tough selection that lays ahead I would be to query everything about the remuneration package to make sure I don't get screwed up.
Another factor I was worried about but is now made clear by a person at Oxford is regarding the MPL program, its not a traditional ATPL it is understood that if you are unable to continue to make it 1500 hours which you need to get an ATPL then oxford would let you complete rest of your training so that you can complete an ATPL with them without additional costs. So its bit of a relief that in case things don't go our way at least we can have an ATPL.
Furthermore, it is understood from a member of Oxford that this course is a steal at 85K as this includes type rating. There is another option which would allow you to complete the course for a reduced rate as low as 71K I have also found out.
You are at no point guaranteed a job earning you this amount...but if I was to get through the tough selection that lays ahead I would be to query everything about the remuneration package to make sure I don't get screwed up.
Another factor I was worried about but is now made clear by a person at Oxford is regarding the MPL program, its not a traditional ATPL it is understood that if you are unable to continue to make it 1500 hours which you need to get an ATPL then oxford would let you complete rest of your training so that you can complete an ATPL with them without additional costs. So its bit of a relief that in case things don't go our way at least we can have an ATPL.
Furthermore, it is understood from a member of Oxford that this course is a steal at 85K as this includes type rating. There is another option which would allow you to complete the course for a reduced rate as low as 71K I have also found out.
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Well from reading/asking questions at Heathrow Saturday, 750 hours of flying is often a minimum from Parc aviation, with most students obtaining closer to 900 per year.
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I didnt go to heathrow, but that sounds amazing, the 900 hours.
Did they say anything about whether you would be given a choice of base or anything like that? Would it be timetabled or would it be wherever you are asked to go?
Would like to know anymore info if you have any, thanks!
Did they say anything about whether you would be given a choice of base or anything like that? Would it be timetabled or would it be wherever you are asked to go?
Would like to know anymore info if you have any, thanks!
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Nope the info was very basic from what I remember, there was a talk explaining the MPL, but most of the time I was stood waiting for people to ask questions easily obtainable on the OAA website!
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actually just over 71K. But yes may as well be 90K.
No, in response to your answer. Would like to know how it works where you could be operating from. Is it anywhere ? and if so how would that work in terms of living arrangements, thats really the point I was trying to get at.
So you follow? and it was not a hostile question it was whether the person who has spoken to them face to face would be able to shed some light. or perhaps yourself?
kind regards,
No, in response to your answer. Would like to know how it works where you could be operating from. Is it anywhere ? and if so how would that work in terms of living arrangements, thats really the point I was trying to get at.
So you follow? and it was not a hostile question it was whether the person who has spoken to them face to face would be able to shed some light. or perhaps yourself?
kind regards,