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Hey all, anyone have the inside oil on Mt Cook at the moment? Im keen to get my foot in the door, have done the research on StaffCV etc, but if anyone has a contact or suggestions please feel free to PM me.
By the way this is not an enquiry from a low-timer..presently Im on jets, but fancy Mt Cook for lifestyle reasons.
Cheers
73
By the way this is not an enquiry from a low-timer..presently Im on jets, but fancy Mt Cook for lifestyle reasons.
Cheers
73
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Is this a wind up? Everyone knows you need to have been at least 30 generations Canterbury farmers with the usual CD tattoo (on forehead and at least one arm) and have minimum two fathers and an uncle currently flying for them (retired/dead doesn't count). Used to be three fathers in my day but things have loosened up a bit......
There are people out there still on decades old yes/acceptance letters whom the company simply forgot to call when positions came available.
If you're looking for REALLY backwards, then look no further. (we're talking waking up with the sheep here, not just shagging them)
There are people out there still on decades old yes/acceptance letters whom the company simply forgot to call when positions came available.
If you're looking for REALLY backwards, then look no further. (we're talking waking up with the sheep here, not just shagging them)
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hmmm albatross, me thinks you need to get out a bit more mate
Apart from all that, yep I want to know more about the company..so I guess albatross there is a bit of the freemasions about the place..and few pairs of deadman shoes?
Apart from all that, yep I want to know more about the company..so I guess albatross there is a bit of the freemasions about the place..and few pairs of deadman shoes?
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Hi Guys,
I joined Mt Cook a few months ago so here goes;
The Company has 11 ATR's and makes more cash for Big Brother than any other part of the operation (so the rumors go, you can check out the ANZ annual report in your own time). We are the 1st 'Regional' in the World to complete a LOSA so despite what Mr S.Albatross thinks we aren't stuck too far in the past (well the odd old fart is).
We have a fortnightly roster which averages out to about 65 duty hours/35 flight hours a fortnight with five days off. CHC is the only base so we get (about) three overnights a roster at places various. At the mo' we fly to about 10 different 'ports but that may change a little as the Dash 8's start to come on line.
The recruitment process is run by Pilots; ie its fairly painless with no psychometric tests. One day at CHC starting with the obligatory group intro with the other candidates, a group ex. or two, some problem solving, a tech/rules quiz plus a recently introduces sim assessment. Like Big Bro you get a 'Yes letter' promptly if all goes well which should put you on a course around three months later.
PM me if you want any more gen.
I joined Mt Cook a few months ago so here goes;
The Company has 11 ATR's and makes more cash for Big Brother than any other part of the operation (so the rumors go, you can check out the ANZ annual report in your own time). We are the 1st 'Regional' in the World to complete a LOSA so despite what Mr S.Albatross thinks we aren't stuck too far in the past (well the odd old fart is).
We have a fortnightly roster which averages out to about 65 duty hours/35 flight hours a fortnight with five days off. CHC is the only base so we get (about) three overnights a roster at places various. At the mo' we fly to about 10 different 'ports but that may change a little as the Dash 8's start to come on line.
The recruitment process is run by Pilots; ie its fairly painless with no psychometric tests. One day at CHC starting with the obligatory group intro with the other candidates, a group ex. or two, some problem solving, a tech/rules quiz plus a recently introduces sim assessment. Like Big Bro you get a 'Yes letter' promptly if all goes well which should put you on a course around three months later.
PM me if you want any more gen.
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You sound a little bitter StillAlba, it is unhealthy to hold a grudge. Guessing the Just Juice tattoo on your human canvas didn't cut the mustard!
Con-What else have you witnessed from the judge's bench? Besides they were actually made by a Massey Ferguson!
Con-What else have you witnessed from the judge's bench? Besides they were actually made by a Massey Ferguson!
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Gday Capt.,
No tractor my friend, well, I guess an ATR72 is close at times and may have been the only implement available on that day.
Bloody lucky nothing was at holding point Alpha.
Cheers,
Con
No tractor my friend, well, I guess an ATR72 is close at times and may have been the only implement available on that day.
Bloody lucky nothing was at holding point Alpha.
Cheers,
Con
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kmagyoyo, thank you for actually providing some decent info.
To those of you who are bitter and twisted for various reasons, may I ask that you refrain from continually hijacking threads started by people who want to know a bit about a company. It is obvious you don't know what you're talking about, as every Mount Cook pilot I've talked to is very happy with the company - you only have to look at the rate of attrition to see that. I guess some people just can't help being negative, but if you must - pleese keep it to yourself.
To those of you who are bitter and twisted for various reasons, may I ask that you refrain from continually hijacking threads started by people who want to know a bit about a company. It is obvious you don't know what you're talking about, as every Mount Cook pilot I've talked to is very happy with the company - you only have to look at the rate of attrition to see that. I guess some people just can't help being negative, but if you must - pleese keep it to yourself.
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Cervix and Hans, word is Cook is a pilot or few short and about half dozen to 10 current ones on yes's / in the process. Interviews next month and probably will need to again early next year. Process as per Kmag, although you actually get a start date and are an employee when on the ground course and will remain one assuming successful completion of type rating and checks. And contrary to Con and Still-a-big-bird is a great company full of great people and good operators.
True Con, but I always thought Alpha was too close to the centreline at QN!
True Con, but I always thought Alpha was too close to the centreline at QN!
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Qantaslink (Sadstate) did LOSA two years ago
Sorry 'bout the hijack
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Gday,
Capt., yes I agree that it is a bit too close. May have been a Nav light through the F/O's window, had someone been holding there
I'm sorry if I cast too wide a net over the 'Cook guys. I have just seen a few too many eye opening examples in recent time. Apologies to all that are there and doing a good, safe job.
Jarse, mmmm I may have my auditing terms mixed up. Could have sworn that it was LOSA that had guys sitting in the jumpseat, clipboard in hand at least 18mths ago??(prepares to stand corrected)
Cheers,
Con
Capt., yes I agree that it is a bit too close. May have been a Nav light through the F/O's window, had someone been holding there
I'm sorry if I cast too wide a net over the 'Cook guys. I have just seen a few too many eye opening examples in recent time. Apologies to all that are there and doing a good, safe job.
Jarse, mmmm I may have my auditing terms mixed up. Could have sworn that it was LOSA that had guys sitting in the jumpseat, clipboard in hand at least 18mths ago??(prepares to stand corrected)
Cheers,
Con
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Kmag....pm your Chch details/mobile number.
Big push from the Cathay boys to Chch for show weekend.
The wheels could well and truely come off the wagon Friday night....hope you and the boys are about?
Rgds
Big push from the Cathay boys to Chch for show weekend.
The wheels could well and truely come off the wagon Friday night....hope you and the boys are about?
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Bongo - They have taken some GA pilots in recent times. I think if you've got competitive experience, and preferably some two pilot ops they will look at you. The min at the moment is 1800 hours and ATPLs, there's probibly other criteria.
I was also wondering what this LOSA thing is
I was also wondering what this LOSA thing is