Recent RFDS S/E section interviews.
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Recent RFDS S/E section interviews.
Anyone had an interview with the RFDS S/E section lately. I had an interview in early July, and I haven't heard anything back yet. I have the feeling that only a small amount of pilots where interviewed. Has anyone else who was recently interviewed had a reply ?
I have heard that they have since tried to fill some of the positions from within, although they are still going to have to hire I believe.
I have heard that they have since tried to fill some of the positions from within, although they are still going to have to hire I believe.
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There are at least four on the groundschool - three who do not have any BE20 time.
I believe they stole one pilot from Central Section and another from Western Operations so there are still a couple of RFDS spots still around the country.
I am also (not so reliably told so don't quote me on it) that the most recent lot might find themselves flying pistons as well as the 200 (in the future) as part of another aeromedical contract they are actively bidding for.
I believe they stole one pilot from Central Section and another from Western Operations so there are still a couple of RFDS spots still around the country.
I am also (not so reliably told so don't quote me on it) that the most recent lot might find themselves flying pistons as well as the 200 (in the future) as part of another aeromedical contract they are actively bidding for.
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The only pistons in the S/E section are at BK and they are 2 x Titans. Good aeroplanes to fly if you have to fly a piston.
Anyone can bid for a commercial contract. The RFDS operate a number of them. They are run independant of the NFP services.
Anyone can bid for a commercial contract. The RFDS operate a number of them. They are run independant of the NFP services.
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No.
They use the name of the RFDS and are also responsible for the assets on each contract.
i.e. Pilots, engineers, aircraft, office and hangar space etc, etc. are all covered by the contract budget.
They even have their logos plastered all over the aircraft on some of the contracts.
They use the name of the RFDS and are also responsible for the assets on each contract.
i.e. Pilots, engineers, aircraft, office and hangar space etc, etc. are all covered by the contract budget.
They even have their logos plastered all over the aircraft on some of the contracts.
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Hi Comebychance.
He has jet time too I believe. With all the movement they were having, they are making an effort (now and in the future) to recruit those that are very unlikely to move on...
I heard one of the guys without B200 time has considerable turbine time (Dash 8, Metro and Bandit).
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S/E don't ask for 1000 Multi Turbine anywhere. If that's what they want then they should ask for it one would think.
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I also had an interview with the RFDS a few weeks ago, and I haven't had a reply yet. I was told at the interview that I would have an answer in about two weeks, it's been over three weeks now. If anyone in the know, know's if they have employed all the pilots for this intake, I would like to know, as I have been offered another higher paying job elsewhere.
I have BE20 time, together with Bandit and a stack of Twin Otter time.
I have BE20 time, together with Bandit and a stack of Twin Otter time.
SWH I would suggest you check your facts. The only ex Army and ex RFDS pilot that I know in VB already had considerable multi experience (otherwise he wouldn't have got the RFDS job). Hardly an hour building exercise for an airline job. Feel free to PM me if you are actually interested in the facts.
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morning mungrel, my apologies - You're right (I wasn't referring to their web site). However, they will let you know at some point of certain base requirements - whether that be at first contact or at the interview.
Bell Man. The last lot to go through had interviews as late as three weeks ago. It is possible that you were unsuccessful on this occasion
Might I suggest you give them a call...
They do have a very high turnover.. and only those that work (or have worked) for the company can really tell you why.
Bell Man. The last lot to go through had interviews as late as three weeks ago. It is possible that you were unsuccessful on this occasion
Might I suggest you give them a call... They do have a very high turnover.. and only those that work (or have worked) for the company can really tell you why.
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