Air Baltic
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: conisbrough
TR+ BT
Hi truckflyer
I was about to pay a deposit of half the course fee Monday 15th till I seen your post. What's your honest view with the company? Pls I need more honest opinions before I she'll out cash
I was about to pay a deposit of half the course fee Monday 15th till I seen your post. What's your honest view with the company? Pls I need more honest opinions before I she'll out cash
Last edited by samluvsplanes; 13th April 2013 at 22:32.
Joined: Nov 2011
Aviation Qualifications: CPL
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From: Somewhere close to me
Well I know few pilots who used to work there, they are in serious financial trouble.
It seems these TR to fly programs, is a way for them to get cheap labour, and somebody to pay for their simulators / training department.
They have an extremely uneconomical mixed fleet, which in theory is very expensive to maintain, crew training, maintainance of aircraft etc.
Of course you might be lucky, you might be able to get a "job", where they pay you close to peanuts, and get your 500 hours, but you will NOT stay there any longer than this, because they need new recruits, to help them pay their bills!
The pilots I know are from the area, and used to work for them in the past, and most of them does not see the company lasting very long, in addition your TR will be one a fairly useless 737 Classic.
There are to many ifs and buts, of course if you don't mind spending money on a TR than fine, however don't think you have more chance to get a job after if you have 40 hours in a simulator and a TR on your licence!
I would think long and hard before spending the money on this!
I know, because a friend asked me if I could get some info because I knew a few pilots that used to work there. Of course they could last 6 months, 12 months, 24 months or 1 month, nobody can really know.
But they do not have a very competitive operations model, thats clear for most to see, and for me the TRTO program seems like a last minute desperate attempt to get some cash and cheap labour!
It seems these TR to fly programs, is a way for them to get cheap labour, and somebody to pay for their simulators / training department.
They have an extremely uneconomical mixed fleet, which in theory is very expensive to maintain, crew training, maintainance of aircraft etc.
Of course you might be lucky, you might be able to get a "job", where they pay you close to peanuts, and get your 500 hours, but you will NOT stay there any longer than this, because they need new recruits, to help them pay their bills!
The pilots I know are from the area, and used to work for them in the past, and most of them does not see the company lasting very long, in addition your TR will be one a fairly useless 737 Classic.
There are to many ifs and buts, of course if you don't mind spending money on a TR than fine, however don't think you have more chance to get a job after if you have 40 hours in a simulator and a TR on your licence!
I would think long and hard before spending the money on this!
I know, because a friend asked me if I could get some info because I knew a few pilots that used to work there. Of course they could last 6 months, 12 months, 24 months or 1 month, nobody can really know.
But they do not have a very competitive operations model, thats clear for most to see, and for me the TRTO program seems like a last minute desperate attempt to get some cash and cheap labour!
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 76
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From: Spain
Air Baltic have moore Type Rating offer than bloody DFS...Spring Offer now..Autum offer...Winter Offer...Be a January Sales offer next after XMAS..
Tight gits pay for FO like other Airlines do!!
These turds keep feeding the monstor...Cabin crew and ground staff will pay next...WHY WHY Ive heard the airline is rubbish and on its knees with Chuck Yaegar Captains with bravado attitude.. ..BIG RISK!! Theres a Casino in Essex and roulete is 50/50..better odds I think
Why get a CEO what bankrupt another airline to run your airline???? Good decision making hahaha...I crashed a plane can I have a job???? YES if you pay though...
Actually maybe CEO form Hungary paid for his job as CEO at A.Baltic???
Tight gits pay for FO like other Airlines do!!
These turds keep feeding the monstor...Cabin crew and ground staff will pay next...WHY WHY Ive heard the airline is rubbish and on its knees with Chuck Yaegar Captains with bravado attitude.. ..BIG RISK!! Theres a Casino in Essex and roulete is 50/50..better odds I think
Why get a CEO what bankrupt another airline to run your airline???? Good decision making hahaha...I crashed a plane can I have a job???? YES if you pay though...
Actually maybe CEO form Hungary paid for his job as CEO at A.Baltic???
Last edited by A340rider; 9th May 2013 at 10:51.
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 1
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From: Stuttgart
Hey guys, I got an invitation for Air Baltic. I applied for the CS300, but right now I have gained approx. 3000 hrs on the Dash 8.
Do you have any information regarding the salary and the living in Riga (with family)
Do you have any information regarding the salary and the living in Riga (with family)
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 134
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From: here
Hi guys and girls
I just been offered an interview at Air Baltic on 737CL, DEC.
Anybody have information on the airline, lifestyle, is the airline stable, etc etc...
Any info will be gladly appreciated.
Thanks
I just been offered an interview at Air Baltic on 737CL, DEC.
Anybody have information on the airline, lifestyle, is the airline stable, etc etc...
Any info will be gladly appreciated.
Thanks
