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If you're about to start instructing why do you care about a program in the immediate future? surely nobody would just use instructing as a stepping stone, or as some put it "doing you're time" 
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Might be a long shot but does anyone know the rough wait between finishing the traineeship and being called in for ground school...
I've heard that there are a large number of pilots who have finished the traineeship but are currently waiting for the call - most of which are currently without a job - having left their previous employer to undertake the 6 week course but are now unable to find any 'flying employment'. I'm unsure if there is any truth to this as its all second hand information.
I've heard that there are a large number of pilots who have finished the traineeship but are currently waiting for the call - most of which are currently without a job - having left their previous employer to undertake the 6 week course but are now unable to find any 'flying employment'. I'm unsure if there is any truth to this as its all second hand information.
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DAN, what you may have heard was what happened around the GFC, IIRC.
I'd be suprised if it's happening now. Looking at the unfilled positions on the vacancy notices I'd be guessing that (once again) we can't get enough people in through the door at the moment.
I'd be suprised if it's happening now. Looking at the unfilled positions on the vacancy notices I'd be guessing that (once again) we can't get enough people in through the door at the moment.
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Yup, I di the Dr Steven Holdings course at St Lucia uni in Brisbane and also the English component of the Cert IV Adult Tertiary Preparation course with Northpoint Institute of TAFE, also in Brisbane.
However still havent had a call yet
However still havent had a call yet
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Anyone got any advice on what to study to prepare for the traineeship? I've dusted off the ATPL books, but wanted to know if there is anything particular I should focus on. Also, is there many cases of people failing the traineeship? Any info about the course would be appreciated 
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Looking at the QLink Traineeship - Advanced Level 2...
Given that it is stated to be a 'competitive selection process' based on merit;
Can anyone tell me whether the successul applicants for the Traineeship(s) tend to already meet the minimum criteria for Direct Entry First Officer? i.e. Do they have 700 hours, 250 multi etc.. already???
I've read much of the previous posts and appreciate that many succesful Direct Entry applicants seem to have 1200+ hours anyway.
I just don't want to waste my time and application costs with the traineeship if I'm not competitive with the otehr cohort of applicants between 700 and 1200 hours that are willing to pay for the (i) Instrument transition training, (ii) Multi-crew Co-ordination training, and (iii) Crew Resource Management training. I presume the direct entry FOs get this training anyway???
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Given that it is stated to be a 'competitive selection process' based on merit;
Can anyone tell me whether the successul applicants for the Traineeship(s) tend to already meet the minimum criteria for Direct Entry First Officer? i.e. Do they have 700 hours, 250 multi etc.. already???
I've read much of the previous posts and appreciate that many succesful Direct Entry applicants seem to have 1200+ hours anyway.
I just don't want to waste my time and application costs with the traineeship if I'm not competitive with the otehr cohort of applicants between 700 and 1200 hours that are willing to pay for the (i) Instrument transition training, (ii) Multi-crew Co-ordination training, and (iii) Crew Resource Management training. I presume the direct entry FOs get this training anyway???
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There seems to be a wide range of experience levels amongst successful trainee applicants. Many seem to have quite a high total time, but insufficient multi hours to apply for direct entry. Others are straight out of flying school. Having more hours is certainly another tick in the box but it is not necessarily the thing that will make the difference. I would definitely apply if you meet the minimum criteria. No matter how many hours you have, you definitely won't get in if you don't apply. I'm certain they look at a lot more than your logbook when making a decision.
DE FOs don't do any of the training you mentioned - they go straight into the endorsement training process.
DE FOs don't do any of the training you mentioned - they go straight into the endorsement training process.
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King Air....
Im not exactly sure what you're asking mate.....
If you meet the DE FO requirements then dont put in an app for the traineeship as that will make you look silly.
As far as I know.....NO person that has had the DE FO min req'd has gone through the traineeship...it defeats the whole purpose as it costs Link more money abd takes more time before the sims.
If you meet the DE FO requirements then put in a direct entry app.
Hope this helps.....
Eternity.
Im not exactly sure what you're asking mate.....
If you meet the DE FO requirements then dont put in an app for the traineeship as that will make you look silly.
As far as I know.....NO person that has had the DE FO min req'd has gone through the traineeship...it defeats the whole purpose as it costs Link more money abd takes more time before the sims.
If you meet the DE FO requirements then put in a direct entry app.
Hope this helps.....
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November Traineeship
Hello fellows,
Does anyone know what date the "November 2012" Level 2 Traineeship course should be starting? I thought it was 5th, but not positive.
Also, the recruitment website doesn't state any Level 2 courses beyond November. Hoping this is just an oversight and they're not only having a Level 1 programme after Nov!
Doing my MECIR as we speak hoping to be eligble before then.
BB
Does anyone know what date the "November 2012" Level 2 Traineeship course should be starting? I thought it was 5th, but not positive.
Also, the recruitment website doesn't state any Level 2 courses beyond November. Hoping this is just an oversight and they're not only having a Level 1 programme after Nov!
Doing my MECIR as we speak hoping to be eligble before then.
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Also, the recruitment website doesn't state any Level 2 courses beyond November. Hoping this is just an oversight and they're not only having a Level 1 programme after Nov!
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If it's your 5th renewal you're referring to, then I believe you can go ahead and apply as you don't have to be current at time of application.
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TW,
Thanks -- already applied.
There's a 4 week stipulation on qantaslink.bfound.net about being current and meeting minimum requirements within 4 weeks of your application.
So should be all good. Was just trying to find out the date.
BB
Thanks -- already applied.
There's a 4 week stipulation on qantaslink.bfound.net about being current and meeting minimum requirements within 4 weeks of your application.
So should be all good. Was just trying to find out the date.
BB
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Level 1 interview Q's
Has anyone applied to the Level One trainee program and undertaken an interview?
Interested to know what sort of technical questions you're getting asked as you do not need to be in possession of an MECIR or ATPL theory.
Interested to know what sort of technical questions you're getting asked as you do not need to be in possession of an MECIR or ATPL theory.