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Congrats
Congrats to those succesful applicants. Got the call on Friday night eh? That is pretty fast, usually not until the next Tuesday or so. I sure hope they don't get the "best of the worst" speech on their ground course.
Spooky dude, how did you get on?
Spooky dude, how did you get on?
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Cloud Cutter,
Sorry, may be some ambiguity re: my post. The number of attendees was 8 or 9 (can't remember) and therefore a "large number" of those I guess would be 6 or 7.
I assume that as the sim training requires multiples of 2 that maybe 6 is the number they took.
Just remember folks... all guess work. But if someone who was there (maybe even spooky
) is able, maybe they could confirm details.
I've also heard of the Waikato CFI being given the nod. If the Air Gissy chap is confirmed then I know of 3 so far.
S2K
Sorry, may be some ambiguity re: my post. The number of attendees was 8 or 9 (can't remember) and therefore a "large number" of those I guess would be 6 or 7.
I assume that as the sim training requires multiples of 2 that maybe 6 is the number they took.
Just remember folks... all guess work. But if someone who was there (maybe even spooky
) is able, maybe they could confirm details. I've also heard of the Waikato CFI being given the nod. If the Air Gissy chap is confirmed then I know of 3 so far.
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Well good on you boyz for sticking by employer eagle.......dam guess someone has too .......
Swk2000 best you change that to Swk7600, think you got you wires crossed bro!
The fact that eagle do a three day session and places like Air Ns and Cook don't just shows how disjointed eagle are from the rest of the Air NZ group.
Swk7600 you mentioned somthing about the boyz who missed out on eagle now flyen for Ns, again it shows how flawed eagles interviewing process is, Strange how the aviation gods work, Know who I'd rather be working for.
I know for a fact the eagle don't even bother ringing your personal ref's while other every air line in this country do ummm go figer
Did any of the 31/32 boyz get called up for their "Do you have any Skelton's in the Closet" " Do you have a boy/girlfriend'' eagle interview sure did what they say ... F
k off!
Know of a few others that gave them the big finger on the this round that's not including the guys that got called back for second interviews in the past few months I think the " you the best of a bad lot'' spech mite be on it's way
Swk2000 best you change that to Swk7600, think you got you wires crossed bro!
The fact that eagle do a three day session and places like Air Ns and Cook don't just shows how disjointed eagle are from the rest of the Air NZ group.
Swk7600 you mentioned somthing about the boyz who missed out on eagle now flyen for Ns, again it shows how flawed eagles interviewing process is, Strange how the aviation gods work, Know who I'd rather be working for.
I know for a fact the eagle don't even bother ringing your personal ref's while other every air line in this country do ummm go figer
Did any of the 31/32 boyz get called up for their "Do you have any Skelton's in the Closet" " Do you have a boy/girlfriend'' eagle interview sure did what they say ... F
k off!Know of a few others that gave them the big finger on the this round that's not including the guys that got called back for second interviews in the past few months I think the " you the best of a bad lot'' spech mite be on it's way
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What? Eh? Good grief charlie brown, if I knew what this was going to start, I would never have asked the question. I don't know where this guy gets his info, but there were only 9 at the interview and I haven't heard from them yet, as well as one of the interviewees that I've kept in touch with. We can't say what the others know 'cause we don't. We've called EGL and the official line is: "We haven't decided yet". Whether this means there's a "thanks but no thanks" letter enroute I don't know. The Interview process was interesting and thats about all I can say - although I'm not going to get all worked up about it next time - it was pretty casual. Personally I'd have a BBQ and put out some beer and see what happens.
So to parahrase, thanks all for the info and 2, that I know of, haven't heard - there were only 9 interviewees.
So to parahrase, thanks all for the info and 2, that I know of, haven't heard - there were only 9 interviewees.
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Good luck Spooky, don't sweat the not hearing thing, (I thought the Friday phone call was suspect
) as I understand it they now send letters to you, successful or not, no phone calls to the lucky ones and a see later letter to the others, now everyone gets to stew in their own sweat. 
) as I understand it they now send letters to you, successful or not, no phone calls to the lucky ones and a see later letter to the others, now everyone gets to stew in their own sweat.
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whoa there boys! to quote my homies in the eastside massive " Hate the game not the player dogg."
Although i fell compelled to voice my opinions.
squawk 2000, origin is looking for cash for expansion not because its in the . This is the norm in the private sector, as unlike other airlines in nz (who selectivly go from public to private as it suits them) they dont have access to Aunty Helens visa to buy new aircraft to upgrade its "degenerating fleet" or bail itself out of any financial trouble it may find itself in. (as the boys/girls from ansett nz/qf nz will testify.) which brings up the question if a comparision between qo and eag is fair.
Jetstreams, particually the 31/32 are older aircraft, the 1900 is a brand new aircraft (even if basically a tarted up Queenair) and sooner or later they will be older too, this is unavoidable, if you remember a short time ago eagle were driving around in bandits.
Airlines know what they want in staff and their interveiw process will reflect that. 3days, 3 hours or 3 minutes who cares. you tell the boys when and where and they will be there.
we all signed on to fly aircraft and we should all just enjoy this instead of getting all upset because somebody didnt say hello when they walked past you or help load bags. Enjoy the flying because you never know when it will all come to screaming halt. good luck to everyone going for positions at respective airlines and long may we all be happily employed.
Although i fell compelled to voice my opinions.
squawk 2000, origin is looking for cash for expansion not because its in the
. This is the norm in the private sector, as unlike other airlines in nz (who selectivly go from public to private as it suits them) they dont have access to Aunty Helens visa to buy new aircraft to upgrade its "degenerating fleet" or bail itself out of any financial trouble it may find itself in. (as the boys/girls from ansett nz/qf nz will testify.) which brings up the question if a comparision between qo and eag is fair.Jetstreams, particually the 31/32 are older aircraft, the 1900 is a brand new aircraft (even if basically a tarted up Queenair) and sooner or later they will be older too, this is unavoidable, if you remember a short time ago eagle were driving around in bandits.
Airlines know what they want in staff and their interveiw process will reflect that. 3days, 3 hours or 3 minutes who cares. you tell the boys when and where and they will be there.
we all signed on to fly aircraft and we should all just enjoy this instead of getting all upset because somebody didnt say hello when they walked past you or help load bags. Enjoy the flying because you never know when it will all come to screaming halt. good luck to everyone going for positions at respective airlines and long may we all be happily employed.
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Don't like to be all doom and gloom, but I feel obliged to clarify the facts. I can assure you NG that phone calls were made on Friday night. Obviously can't be sure that all successful candidates were called Friday but there was definitely more than one phone call made. Letters will be sent to all nine interviewees, both successful and otherwise. "We've taken a good number" was the phrase used, can't confirm actual numbers, we'll have to wait til the 12th to find out I guess. Start dates are likely to be almost immediately after the GC and I would be very surprised if Eagle has finished interviewing.
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Thanks 6Lima for the clarification, I am not one of the interviewees waiting to be touched by WT's golden (tar brown) finger! The Friday phone calls would be a first in Eagle history, I believe, that is why I thought suspect. However, it is in line, again, with Air NZ's policy of a 3 day interview. At Big Brother you find out hours after your final days interview finishes if succesful or otherwise.
I'm surprised the letter's don't say, "Congratulations, your crap, but you're the best of a bad bunch, so we are reluctantly offering you a ground course on our mighty Beech 1900D aircraft. Make your own way to Hamilton, find a good campsite and bring a big torch for all those late night study sessions under the canvas. Oh, you will be charged 10 dollars for the honor, and this in no way implies you will be hired at the end of it."
Nosey
I'm surprised the letter's don't say, "Congratulations, your crap, but you're the best of a bad bunch, so we are reluctantly offering you a ground course on our mighty Beech 1900D aircraft. Make your own way to Hamilton, find a good campsite and bring a big torch for all those late night study sessions under the canvas. Oh, you will be charged 10 dollars for the honor, and this in no way implies you will be hired at the end of it."
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Nosey you forgot the
P.S You will only be hired on a temp contract and will have to move at your own cost to one of our training bases then once a full time position exists you will then have to move a second time to some other stink place at your own cost to secure employment.
By the way, you suck! but we need pilots and no one wants to fly for us any more so please say yes.
Regards
Silly old Man (with poo on his fingers and a wisky nose)
P.S You will only be hired on a temp contract and will have to move at your own cost to one of our training bases then once a full time position exists you will then have to move a second time to some other stink place at your own cost to secure employment.
By the way, you suck! but we need pilots and no one wants to fly for us any more so please say yes.
Regards
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Seems to me like its another healthy/unhealthy PPRUNE debate.
Everybody is prob having a laugh as they type, but you MR DON WON are a complete f$#@wit who obviously didn't make the grade.
Come back later wen you have something nice to say.
TO ALL WHO GOT INTO EAG/NSN/ORG/COOK WELL DONE AND ENJOY LIFE OUTSIDE OF GA.
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Everybody is prob having a laugh as they type, but you MR DON WON are a complete f$#@wit who obviously didn't make the grade.
Come back later wen you have something nice to say.
TO ALL WHO GOT INTO EAG/NSN/ORG/COOK WELL DONE AND ENJOY LIFE OUTSIDE OF GA.
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Good posts guys... thought our friends from Eagle were gonna keep up the defence for a while there but looks like they have been put back in their place.
I just don't see why Eagle need a three day interview... Are they trying to be professional or just put these upcoming pilots in their place?? which is where exactly??
Why do they need three days?? Could it not be fit into two?? Do they need four?? Seems to me like they are trying to be professional and in line with (possibly) Cathay... So what would happen if some of the Eagle management ever got into Cathay... would we be up for a four week interview?? I mean come on three days??
Day 1 - Sim ride... Ok i'm guessing 20 minutes?? Oh well.. let's make this guy sit round for the rest of the day so he can really sweat about the interview.
Day 2 - Think this is interview day... Again i'm guessing 20 minutes (if anything like Air Nelson) Ah hell let's make this guy sit round in his hired suit for another day.
Day 3 - Group session.... I'd like you to lead a discussion on super 12 rugby... Why?? Is it because we are gonna be flying super 12 rugby players round the place?? Is this to see if we can relate to the player while I'm checking his boarding pass?? Can't I just check out his mrs??
Correct me if I'm wrong... but couldn't this all be packed into one day?? I mean sure have your stupid interview process but for god's sake this poor GA pilot took three days off work, and had to hire a different suit each day... One guy to do the sim checking, two for the interview... morning complete... afternoon lets make them feel special with our group session... DONE... maybe I should apply for management. Maybe they do it over three days to see who can afford the $10 for the ground course... I mean if you can afford three days off work and you can afford to hire a suit you can surely afford $10 for the privelage of our ground course... right??
To sum up... who cares what you fly. Most pilots I know fly for a few simple reasons.. To meet good ******s... to drink beer... to pick up the hosties (i'm still dreaming) and to surprise surprise, to drink more beer.
I have no problems with eagle personally and if my current company falls flat on their face I would certainly take a job with them. (If I got both my legs and one arm amputated in the process)
I just don't see why Eagle need a three day interview... Are they trying to be professional or just put these upcoming pilots in their place?? which is where exactly??
Why do they need three days?? Could it not be fit into two?? Do they need four?? Seems to me like they are trying to be professional and in line with (possibly) Cathay... So what would happen if some of the Eagle management ever got into Cathay... would we be up for a four week interview?? I mean come on three days??
Day 1 - Sim ride... Ok i'm guessing 20 minutes?? Oh well.. let's make this guy sit round for the rest of the day so he can really sweat about the interview.
Day 2 - Think this is interview day... Again i'm guessing 20 minutes (if anything like Air Nelson) Ah hell let's make this guy sit round in his hired suit for another day.
Day 3 - Group session.... I'd like you to lead a discussion on super 12 rugby... Why?? Is it because we are gonna be flying super 12 rugby players round the place?? Is this to see if we can relate to the player while I'm checking his boarding pass?? Can't I just check out his mrs??
Correct me if I'm wrong... but couldn't this all be packed into one day?? I mean sure have your stupid interview process but for god's sake this poor GA pilot took three days off work, and had to hire a different suit each day... One guy to do the sim checking, two for the interview... morning complete... afternoon lets make them feel special with our group session... DONE... maybe I should apply for management. Maybe they do it over three days to see who can afford the $10 for the ground course... I mean if you can afford three days off work and you can afford to hire a suit you can surely afford $10 for the privelage of our ground course... right??
To sum up... who cares what you fly. Most pilots I know fly for a few simple reasons.. To meet good ******s... to drink beer... to pick up the hosties (i'm still dreaming) and to surprise surprise, to drink more beer.
I have no problems with eagle personally and if my current company falls flat on their face I would certainly take a job with them. (If I got both my legs and one arm amputated in the process)
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ya boys are back in town
yea mate, the only reason they have the ther.... tree..... 3 day process is to give the cuzzies a good laugh.
do you know that they secretly film all the interviews and then play then back in the office and laugh at all the stupid dumb f#$ks out there that answer the questions wrong!!!!
goes something like this....
"Rangi (For use of a better name), what would you do if the captain to your left went below MSA or MDA?"
Rangi "Cuz, if that fella was even flying the waka better than i then i'd smack him one."
"is there anything you wish to add rangi?"
rangi "maybe if he did and i said to him you'd better get your fat arse above mas/mad..... sam/dam.... mda/msa that's better.... you'd better get your arse up above before i smack you round like my wahine at home."
so you see they have a good laugh and thank goodness i fly for air nelson now. i saw the light when they didn't give me a welcome home letter
that's what i think of the process. soemtime it works sometimes it don't..... BRO!!!
yea mate, the only reason they have the ther.... tree..... 3 day process is to give the cuzzies a good laugh.
do you know that they secretly film all the interviews and then play then back in the office and laugh at all the stupid dumb f#$ks out there that answer the questions wrong!!!!
goes something like this....
"Rangi (For use of a better name), what would you do if the captain to your left went below MSA or MDA?"
Rangi "Cuz, if that fella was even flying the waka better than i then i'd smack him one."
"is there anything you wish to add rangi?"
rangi "maybe if he did and i said to him you'd better get your fat arse above mas/mad..... sam/dam.... mda/msa that's better.... you'd better get your arse up above before i smack you round like my wahine at home."
so you see they have a good laugh and thank goodness i fly for air nelson now. i saw the light when they didn't give me a welcome home letter
that's what i think of the process. soemtime it works sometimes it don't..... BRO!!!
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What's so bad about Eagle?? If you hang around long enough to become senior in the company ya get to do some pretty cool beat up's at air shows!!!!! Sign me up!!! Did they get inverted??
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So 6 guys started the ground course yesterday, some with start dates already, and Eagle's weekly news bite mentions more recruiting soon to keep ahead of anticipated movement.
Hud
Hud
hmmmm