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Ive lurked for a lot longer than Ive posted an I thought I would post areply to this question cause I have had the pleasure of coming across
www.pittraining.co.uk
mentioned by EGGC4284. I have not used them for a course but made contact with Pilot Pete who runs their courses over a year ago asking advise. He has always taken the time to reply to my questions via email and for that I am very grateful. He is honest and coeurteus(sp?) always offering good advise and encouragement. I know he does this for several Wanabees and I think that is great! Keep it up Pete I know others value it as well. If his course is anything like that it gets my vote
Pete the website looks good, nice picture
I will be a "pilotoneday"
www.pittraining.co.uk
mentioned by EGGC4284. I have not used them for a course but made contact with Pilot Pete who runs their courses over a year ago asking advise. He has always taken the time to reply to my questions via email and for that I am very grateful. He is honest and coeurteus(sp?) always offering good advise and encouragement. I know he does this for several Wanabees and I think that is great! Keep it up Pete I know others value it as well. If his course is anything like that it gets my vote
Pete the website looks good, nice picture
I will be a "pilotoneday"
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Interview Tecnique Help!
For all those budding airline jet jockeys out there, I thoroughly recommend attending Pilot Pete's WWW.pittraining.co.uk course.
It will give you all the help you need in being best prepared for that elusive job interview, you have already spent a small fortune in obtaining your frozen ATPL and now you need to secure your position with the airlines and this is the course for you!
In fact it is a must!
I had the pleasure of taking the inaugural course run by Pilot Pete and it has been invaluable for me, I am currently flying humanitarian aid in E.Africa for the U.N. & E.U. and i'm looking to return home to a job with a UK airline and therefore prior to the course I was in the dark regarding interview prep!
So get in touch with Pilot Pete he will sort you out!
All the best Sati.
It will give you all the help you need in being best prepared for that elusive job interview, you have already spent a small fortune in obtaining your frozen ATPL and now you need to secure your position with the airlines and this is the course for you!
In fact it is a must!
I had the pleasure of taking the inaugural course run by Pilot Pete and it has been invaluable for me, I am currently flying humanitarian aid in E.Africa for the U.N. & E.U. and i'm looking to return home to a job with a UK airline and therefore prior to the course I was in the dark regarding interview prep!
So get in touch with Pilot Pete he will sort you out!
All the best Sati.
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Interview Techniques
How can the interview technique be so different with different airlines, does ones personality not play a part in securing a job as well as one's qualifications and aviation experience.
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Barkee
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Barkee
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We have noticed a slight increase in candidates coming to interviews that have undergone some sort of interview prep training. Not sure that it makes or breaks an interview but I suppose that it relaxes some folks which is a good thing. As far as CV's...it is a important to strike that fine balance between being complete and being too long. But my opinion, for what it's worth, as well as others that I have talked to on this matter it's all about the cover letter that accompanies your CV. That to me is a make it or break it exercise. It needs to be a brief executive summary of the CV, no more than a single page. You need to sell me in that two or three paragraphs why I should go on to review your CV or just stick it in a file. You need to do that though with no BS.
Best of luck to all that are seeking employment.
Best of luck to all that are seeking employment.
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CV and Interview preparation
I know a number of people that have prepared themselves for an airline interview having attended a training course. The feedback is that it gives you confidence to answer what can be difficult questions in a way that will convey confidence to the interviewer.
I am no where near qualifying but in my previous life always prepared myself for interview with prepared answers to questions I thought would be asked. Of course your personality has to put the answer over and that's why some people get through to the next round and some people don't.
604guy, I hope when you eventually interview me you will be kind :t
I am no where near qualifying but in my previous life always prepared myself for interview with prepared answers to questions I thought would be asked. Of course your personality has to put the answer over and that's why some people get through to the next round and some people don't.
604guy, I hope when you eventually interview me you will be kind :t
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Can`t speak more highly of the guys that run `Airline Orientation Training` or AOT. The two guys that run the course are both pilot Resource Managers and training captains, and the guys (and gals) they have working for them are all actively involved in recruitment. It was a busy but really enjoyable weekend and I would recommend it to anyone who is intent on getting an edge on the day. I am positive that I got my first job because of my attendance and was told that my manner, attitude and interview was the best on the selection day.
Thanks again guys and if you are ever in Leeds...
Their website is www.aotraining.net
Thanks again guys and if you are ever in Leeds...
Their website is www.aotraining.net
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I just wondered if you have decided to go on any courses yet and if you do, could you let us all know how you get on and if you felt it was worth while doing.
I just wondered if you have decided to go on any courses yet and if you do, could you let us all know how you get on and if you felt it was worth while doing.
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EGCC4284 et al
I finished my CPL/IR training in March 2002 and have had no interest from prospective employers, despite sending out many tailored CVs and cover letters. When EGCC4284 let me now about a course that a friend of his had attended, I was keen to look into it.
Last week I attended the course run by Peter Smith (www.pittraining.co.uk). We spent a very pleasant and productive day going through my current CV in detail, improving it to show me in the best light, in the very short time one has to impress a prospective employer. We looked at what to expect in the interview, the questions, and the best way to answer them. We talked about the small things that make all the difference.
So, in short, my perception of what is required is now so much more detailed and complete. I thoroughly recommend the course.
I now feel much more confident in making applications to airlines, I know how to find out what they are looking for, and how I can tailor my experiences to their requirements.
So, a shameless plug then from a happy customer. If you're having the same problems as I was getting any interest from airlines, do yourself a favour and learn how to make the best of your application. www.pittraining.co.uk is the website. You'll be impressed.
That's all for now. Must get on with putting the theory into practice.
Regards
high-flyer
I finished my CPL/IR training in March 2002 and have had no interest from prospective employers, despite sending out many tailored CVs and cover letters. When EGCC4284 let me now about a course that a friend of his had attended, I was keen to look into it.
Last week I attended the course run by Peter Smith (www.pittraining.co.uk). We spent a very pleasant and productive day going through my current CV in detail, improving it to show me in the best light, in the very short time one has to impress a prospective employer. We looked at what to expect in the interview, the questions, and the best way to answer them. We talked about the small things that make all the difference.
So, in short, my perception of what is required is now so much more detailed and complete. I thoroughly recommend the course.
I now feel much more confident in making applications to airlines, I know how to find out what they are looking for, and how I can tailor my experiences to their requirements.
So, a shameless plug then from a happy customer. If you're having the same problems as I was getting any interest from airlines, do yourself a favour and learn how to make the best of your application. www.pittraining.co.uk is the website. You'll be impressed.
That's all for now. Must get on with putting the theory into practice.
Regards
high-flyer
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Since attending the course with Pete Smith back in August, i have recently been successful at an interview with a major UK airline.
Preparation for the interview was covered in detail, and was a major factor in my success at interview.
high-flyer
Since attending the course with Pete Smith back in August, i have recently been successful at an interview with a major UK airline.
Preparation for the interview was covered in detail, and was a major factor in my success at interview.
high-flyer
If you are down south check out Penny Austin at:
http://www.pennyaustin.btinternet.co.uk/
She is the brains behind the interview training concept and it was money well spent.
http://www.pennyaustin.btinternet.co.uk/
She is the brains behind the interview training concept and it was money well spent.
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At the risk pilot interview coach endorsement war, I just have to sing the praises of Pete Smith [ www.pittraining.co.uk ].
If you're going to succeed at this game, you need to understand straight away you are competing against possibly 100's of other candidates, with the same qualification and possibly superior experience levels, therefore you must do everything you can to stand out from the crowd. The way to do this is simply by doing more preparation than the next guy, and make sure your preparation is better focused than him. The amount of preparation you do is entirely down to how badly you want the job. To ensure that your preparation is properly focussed, I can wholeheartedly endorse Pete.
Pete teaches proven techniques, that whilst I'm sure are applicable to any airline's selection process, proved invaluable when I got a shot at Britannia. I passed and am now able to look forward to a paid for Type Rating, and a really good job with a 1st class airline. I have 250 hrs TT, and whilst I had modest success in my chosen field prior to taking up aviation, I don't feel I'm particularly outstanding in any way.
I honestly believe my day with Pete turned me from a 'not bad, let's see what the rest are like' -candidate, to a 'we definitely need to hire that one'.
One other thing I'd like to mention is how useful I found the ongoing advice and support Pete gave me - whilst PPRuNe is great for finding things out, it's no substitute for a trusted mentor to refer to.
If you're going to succeed at this game, you need to understand straight away you are competing against possibly 100's of other candidates, with the same qualification and possibly superior experience levels, therefore you must do everything you can to stand out from the crowd. The way to do this is simply by doing more preparation than the next guy, and make sure your preparation is better focused than him. The amount of preparation you do is entirely down to how badly you want the job. To ensure that your preparation is properly focussed, I can wholeheartedly endorse Pete.
Pete teaches proven techniques, that whilst I'm sure are applicable to any airline's selection process, proved invaluable when I got a shot at Britannia. I passed and am now able to look forward to a paid for Type Rating, and a really good job with a 1st class airline. I have 250 hrs TT, and whilst I had modest success in my chosen field prior to taking up aviation, I don't feel I'm particularly outstanding in any way.
I honestly believe my day with Pete turned me from a 'not bad, let's see what the rest are like' -candidate, to a 'we definitely need to hire that one'.
One other thing I'd like to mention is how useful I found the ongoing advice and support Pete gave me - whilst PPRuNe is great for finding things out, it's no substitute for a trusted mentor to refer to.
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AD,
Congratulations and a big well done on your success, could I ask if you don't mind how much it is to attend a course and do you think it would make any difference as to when I attended a course, i.e before I get my ATPL or afterwards.
Or should I attend a course as and when I get offered an interview.
Many thanks in anticipation.
Barkee
Congratulations and a big well done on your success, could I ask if you don't mind how much it is to attend a course and do you think it would make any difference as to when I attended a course, i.e before I get my ATPL or afterwards.
Or should I attend a course as and when I get offered an interview.
Many thanks in anticipation.
Barkee