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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 15
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From: NZ
Result!
Got the "Conditional Letter" today. I'm in if I do the ATPL's and get my MECIR renewed. Finally have an employer that has said "Tick all the boxes and you've got a job" I don't mind investing time and money (I'm woefully short on both) for definate outcomes.
The interview and sim (especially the sim) are great fun. There will not be too many opportunities to left to fly the 747-300 sim. It's being retired at the end of the year. Make the most of it and "Dig the Retro Baby" It's called a classic for a reason. Just hold off on wearing your prized polyester leisure suit... Larry
The interview and sim (especially the sim) are great fun. There will not be too many opportunities to left to fly the 747-300 sim. It's being retired at the end of the year. Make the most of it and "Dig the Retro Baby" It's called a classic for a reason. Just hold off on wearing your prized polyester leisure suit... Larry
Last edited by Gun_Knutt; 14th April 2008 at 11:18. Reason: bad grammar
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 60
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From: Melbourne, Australia
Gun Knutt – I’m in the same boat as you and have been working away to get the ATPLs knocked over as quickly as possible. I’m doing the AFT distance course and the notes have proven to be spot on so far.
For those interested in time frames. I applied not long after the application opened, sat the online tests two weeks later and went for interview two weeks after that. I was offered a conditional place on the course the following day. However, I was interviewed in early March, so things may have changed since then.
Good luck to all those applying and enjoy the 747-300 sim, it’s great fun!
For those interested in time frames. I applied not long after the application opened, sat the online tests two weeks later and went for interview two weeks after that. I was offered a conditional place on the course the following day. However, I was interviewed in early March, so things may have changed since then.
Good luck to all those applying and enjoy the 747-300 sim, it’s great fun!
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 27
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From: Sydney
G'day Guys,
Im a May 5th starter in Melbourne, and just wondering if anyone else is or if anyone knows anyone that is. Looking to buddy up for the cab ride with at least one other but more would be even better.......
The cab ride is a $90 fare so if anyone else is travelling from Sydney on Sunday 4th May, please get in contact with me. PM or public post doesn't matter..........
Cheers,
Cat
Im a May 5th starter in Melbourne, and just wondering if anyone else is or if anyone knows anyone that is. Looking to buddy up for the cab ride with at least one other but more would be even better.......
The cab ride is a $90 fare so if anyone else is travelling from Sydney on Sunday 4th May, please get in contact with me. PM or public post doesn't matter..........
Cheers,
Cat
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 387
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From: shoe box
The cab ride is a $90 fare
Or if you're really tight, catch the skybus to the city, then the train to Cheltenham then get a cab.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 5
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From: Aus
Sounds like a pretty good deal at the end of the day!
I'm quite interested in ot myself but I don't have Yr12 Maths! Does anyone know it this will be detremental to my application?
Thanks for any assistance.
MP
I'm quite interested in ot myself but I don't have Yr12 Maths! Does anyone know it this will be detremental to my application?
Thanks for any assistance.
MP
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 163
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From: somedays in a helicopter, other days in a fixed-wing....
Gents,
Any of you plank drivers out there have any information when they will stop this QL traineeship, how many pilots are they planning to take? Will it be over in 6-12 months or longer?
The reason I ask is i fly helicopters at the moment, I also have a CPL(A) with 250+ hours fixed-wing TT, 70+ ME, PIC time on Single Engine Turbo-prop.... No MECIR and am working on getting the ATPL's ?
In fixed-wing world what's more important to get first the MECIR or ATPL's ?
Any info would be great, good on the guys who have gotten in already.... sounds like a decent gig...... keep us informed on life in the FL sipping coffee... I get nose bleeds over when i go over 500FT!!!
Feel free to PM me any details...... cheers boys.
Any of you plank drivers out there have any information when they will stop this QL traineeship, how many pilots are they planning to take? Will it be over in 6-12 months or longer?
The reason I ask is i fly helicopters at the moment, I also have a CPL(A) with 250+ hours fixed-wing TT, 70+ ME, PIC time on Single Engine Turbo-prop.... No MECIR and am working on getting the ATPL's ?
In fixed-wing world what's more important to get first the MECIR or ATPL's ?
Any info would be great, good on the guys who have gotten in already.... sounds like a decent gig...... keep us informed on life in the FL sipping coffee... I get nose bleeds over when i go over 500FT!!!
Feel free to PM me any details...... cheers boys.
Last edited by jetflite; 16th April 2008 at 12:37.
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 27
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From: Sydney
Guys,
I was in the sim and interview process a few weeks ago, and after alot of preperation I was accepted into the course. I was speaking to the boss of the program and he has informed me that the process will be running for at least the next 12 months. Over 850 people have applied now and they only have the resources to interview 75 a month MAX (so I have heard).
I only say this because I remember what it was like to be waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting.......... only to think that you will never get your chance. You will get your chance, but you should be prepared to wait and be patient. Remember, you may not get it for another 6 or 9 months but they will give you one.
From my encounter's so far, they are VERY fair and provided you perform to their minimum standard and impress them, and they have a need for you, you will be given a go. Dont be mislead however. Its not an easy process. Yes they are desperate for pilots, but think of it this way. Interviewing 60 - 75 a month, for the following months course which can only accomodate 15 (approx). They arent taking anyone. I found the process quiet challenging and involved.
All the best everyone.
I was in the sim and interview process a few weeks ago, and after alot of preperation I was accepted into the course. I was speaking to the boss of the program and he has informed me that the process will be running for at least the next 12 months. Over 850 people have applied now and they only have the resources to interview 75 a month MAX (so I have heard).
I only say this because I remember what it was like to be waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting.......... only to think that you will never get your chance. You will get your chance, but you should be prepared to wait and be patient. Remember, you may not get it for another 6 or 9 months but they will give you one.
From my encounter's so far, they are VERY fair and provided you perform to their minimum standard and impress them, and they have a need for you, you will be given a go. Dont be mislead however. Its not an easy process. Yes they are desperate for pilots, but think of it this way. Interviewing 60 - 75 a month, for the following months course which can only accomodate 15 (approx). They arent taking anyone. I found the process quiet challenging and involved.
All the best everyone.
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 66
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From: NSW
the first batch have finished and are in Syd doing the endo/ground school. Word is that the third group are due to start on the 5th of May. Apparently some of those are still completing their instrument ratings. Not 100% on that tho...
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 4
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From: Melbourne
Did the online stuff with deadline of the 11th as some others.
Just got the call to come for interview and sim.
I have ATPL's, Degree, Instructor Rating.
I DONT have IREX/CIR/ME...
They said that they would send me information about the sim ride within 10days.
Has anyone who doesn't have Instrument Rating been in the sim?
what did you do?
thanks
Andrew
Just got the call to come for interview and sim.
I have ATPL's, Degree, Instructor Rating.
I DONT have IREX/CIR/ME...
They said that they would send me information about the sim ride within 10days.
Has anyone who doesn't have Instrument Rating been in the sim?
what did you do?
thanks
Andrew