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Originally Posted by xaos03
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?
i know that doesn’t answer your question directly
Originally Posted by AviationReviewWA
Personally wouldn't go anywhere near pilot training given the current climate, especially with over 100k on the line...
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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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!
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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Originally Posted by XB70Valkyrie
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!
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!
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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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
Do you believe it was the interview or simulator that might have been the problem for you?
Cheers
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Originally Posted by XB70Valkyrie
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
Do you believe it was the interview or simulator that might have been the problem for you?
Cheers
Not fussed, I've nearly finished my CPL since then. It was good experience anyway.
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Originally Posted by phlegm
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.
Not fussed, I've nearly finished my CPL since then. It was good experience anyway.
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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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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Originally Posted by niksingh13
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.
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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Originally Posted by XB70Valkyrie
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!
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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Originally Posted by niksingh13
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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Originally Posted by niksingh13
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.
Originally Posted by Wizofoz
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!!
Good luck regardless, whatever your future may hold.
