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Old 3rd Jun 2020, 10:19
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Maybe because nobody thinks REX will even exist next year.
You live with your eyes shut?
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Old 3rd Jun 2020, 13:43
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Originally Posted by Stiff Under Carriage View Post
You live with your eyes shut?
No because when I made that comment REX hadn't received any Govt assistantance.
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Old 3rd Jun 2020, 16:26
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Stiff Undercarriage,

You live with your eyes shut?
LOL! 😂 Understatement of the year!
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Old 7th Jun 2020, 02:57
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Personally wouldn't go anywhere near pilot training given the current climate, especially with over 100k on the line...
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Old 7th Jun 2020, 07:07
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Anyone that got the go ahead for REX026 heard from the company as too what their plans are with it since COVID has shaken things up?
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Old 7th Jun 2020, 09:32
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Originally Posted by xaos03 View Post
Anyone that got the go ahead for REX026 heard from the company as too what their plans are with it since COVID has shaken things up?
There sure doesn’t seem to be any let up in the way the current training is going..constant Rex aircraft up and about daily around the Riverina to and froing from town to town.
i know that doesn’t answer your question directly
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Old 8th Jun 2020, 00:37
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Personally wouldn't go anywhere near pilot training given the current climate, especially with over 100k on the line...
When the next upswing occurs after this downturn you won’t be given a 12-18 months heads up to start your training. Those who start their training 12-18 months prior to the upswing beginning will be best positioned to ride the crest of the next wave, but that means committing to a large sum of money at the same time no one is being employed.

My guess is not in 1 year, but 2 years from now demand will have picked up again and pilots will be required in numbers at the regional level. If you can commit to the training now and possibility support yourself through alternate employment for 6-12 months after the course if no airline work is available then it may be a good idea to start training now.
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Old 15th Sep 2022, 15:23
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Hi all,

Nice to revive this thread after 2 years. Was just wondering what candidates' experiences have been with the interview and sim flight in Wagga.

I passed my WOMBAT and will be heading down soon.

Thanks!
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Old 17th Sep 2022, 00:43
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Originally Posted by XB70Valkyrie View Post
Hi all,

Nice to revive this thread after 2 years. Was just wondering what candidates' experiences have been with the interview and sim flight in Wagga.

I passed my WOMBAT and will be heading down soon.

Thanks!
I went through this a couple of years ago, didn't get in though.

The in person interview was very similar to the phone interview, I got a lot of the same technical questions. Expect them to mostly about whatever aircraft you fly, and a couple of basic questions about the saab. These are meant to be pitched at your current level, although in hindsight I copped a few that were beyond the scope of my training at that time.

They ask the expected questions: why Rex, why do you want to be a pilot, what research did you do to prepare for this interview, do you have any leadership experience, etc. Didn't get many behavioural questions.

The sim was just about doing some basic straight and level turns, maybe some climbing and descending. No landings. I probably tanked this as I'd never flown a sim before and didn't have any kind of instrument scan going that early.

Overall it was a pretty weird experience, going from the wombat test where I didn't see a single person other than a receptionist, to driving 6 hours for an interview to meet two people in a dingy office. Didn't get any feedback after requesting it after either, just silence.
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Old 17th Sep 2022, 02:49
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Thanks a lot for answering and sharing your experience mate. Sorry it didn't quite work out.

Do you believe it was the interview or simulator that might have been the problem for you?

Cheers
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Old 19th Sep 2022, 06:10
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Originally Posted by XB70Valkyrie View Post
Thanks a lot for answering and sharing your experience mate. Sorry it didn't quite work out.

Do you believe it was the interview or simulator that might have been the problem for you?

Cheers
It's a guess since they didn't give me any feedback, but I suspect the sim. At that time I'd only flown a jabiru, which needs full power in a steep turn to maintain altitude. I tried tat on the sim and was climbing. I probably wasn't maintaining heading well either (I only had a couple of flight hours when I applied). The interview went pretty well, I think the only thing negative points against me is that I didn't have much in the way of leadership experience to talk about.

Not fussed, I've nearly finished my CPL since then. It was good experience anyway.
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Old 19th Sep 2022, 13:04
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It's a guess since they didn't give me any feedback, but I suspect the sim. At that time I'd only flown a jabiru, which needs full power in a steep turn to maintain altitude. I tried tat on the sim and was climbing. I probably wasn't maintaining heading well either (I only had a couple of flight hours when I applied). The interview went pretty well, I think the only thing negative points against me is that I didn't have much in the way of leadership experience to talk about.

Not fussed, I've nearly finished my CPL since then. It was good experience anyway.
Oh damn. Too bad they were so harsh on you in the sim, it's pretty strange that they'd attempt to hold you to a standard higher than what would normally be expected of a pilot with so few hours.

Yeah, I wouldn't see a reason for you to be fussed. You've got your CPL now, and have some good experience to carry forth!

Thanks again.
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Old 28th Oct 2022, 19:16
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Rex 027 Cadetship 2023

Hi everyone, I recently applied for Rex 027 course set to commence in Jan of 2023. After receiving an email for an zoom interview I was knocked back. The interview only went for 10-15mins, they asked about what flying experience I had (of which I have none), what I'm doing in terms of work and why I would like to be a pilot. They also asked if I had any questions.Obviously super disappointed to not make it through to the next round- there is also a mandatory 6 month wait until you can apply again. Keen to here anybodies experiences for this latest intake.
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Old 27th Nov 2022, 04:47
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Originally Posted by niksingh13 View Post
Hi everyone, I recently applied for Rex 027 course set to commence in Jan of 2023. After receiving an email for an zoom interview I was knocked back. The interview only went for 10-15mins, they asked about what flying experience I had (of which I have none), what I'm doing in terms of work and why I would like to be a pilot. They also asked if I had any questions.Obviously super disappointed to not make it through to the next round- there is also a mandatory 6 month wait until you can apply again. Keen to here anybodies experiences for this latest intake.
I'd probably try to get some flight experience and demonstrate some interest in aviation. Are you highly interested in aviation? Do you truly desire to follow it wholeheartedly as a career, or do you just think it seems kind of cool? Also what's your level of education/current employment?

If you get some flight experience under your belt and demonstrate an immense interest and plan for it, I'm sure you'll be fine next time. Don't give up if this is your true passion!
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Old 27th Nov 2022, 22:38
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Originally Posted by XB70Valkyrie View Post
I'd probably try to get some flight experience and demonstrate some interest in aviation. Are you highly interested in aviation? Do you truly desire to follow it wholeheartedly as a career, or do you just think it seems kind of cool? Also what's your level of education/current employment?

If you get some flight experience under your belt and demonstrate an immense interest and plan for it, I'm sure you'll be fine next time. Don't give up if this is your true passion!
Hi, really appreciate your advice. I'm planning on getting some flight experience under my belt next year, before I apply again next year (maybe). I currently have a Masters of Science in Medicine, I work as a clinical trial coordinator.
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Old 28th Nov 2022, 07:35
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Hi, really appreciate your advice. I'm planning on getting some flight experience under my belt next year, before I apply again next year (maybe). I currently have a Masters of Science in Medicine, I work as a clinical trial coordinator.
Thing is, you will be up against people who went to the Air Cadets, flew R/C models, soloed a glider at 15- committed, life-long aviation tragics (of which I am one!). Unless later in life you have picked up this kind of enthusiasm and can demonstrate it, there will always be some keen type ahead of you, because it takes that kind of single-mindedness to put up with the BS being a pilot entails!!
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Old 28th Nov 2022, 08:33
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Masters of Science in Medicine, I work as a clinical trial coordinator.
Dude, do a couple of years in medicine and buy your own plane.
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Old 1st Dec 2022, 01:17
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Originally Posted by niksingh13 View Post
Hi, really appreciate your advice. I'm planning on getting some flight experience under my belt next year, before I apply again next year (maybe). I currently have a Masters of Science in Medicine, I work as a clinical trial coordinator.
Sounds like your career is going quite well in medicine, and unless you're really passionate about flying, I would definitely stick with that. Earning $60,000 a year as a SAAB f/o with a $100k debt is not ideal unless you totally and wholeheartedly aspire to fly as a lifelong career.

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Thing is, you will be up against people who went to the Air Cadets, flew R/C models, soloed a glider at 15- committed, life-long aviation tragics (of which I am one!). Unless later in life you have picked up this kind of enthusiasm and can demonstrate it, there will always be some keen type ahead of you, because it takes that kind of single-mindedness to put up with the BS being a pilot entails!!
This is 100% correct, if you were passionate about getting in, you'd have to demonstrate this mindset and commitment to flying.

Good luck regardless, whatever your future may hold.
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Old 15th Feb 2023, 20:18
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Change your PPRuNe name maybe??
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Change your PPRuNe name maybe??
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