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Can anyone suggest a place in Melbourne where I can get some A320 simulator time for a reasonable price?
Apparently there is the Ansett A320 simulator, but it costs $1,300 an hour, which is outside my budget.
I've never actually been inside an Airbus cockpit and would like to get familiar before doing an interview sim ride and hopefully TR.
Apparently there is the Ansett A320 simulator, but it costs $1,300 an hour, which is outside my budget.
I've never actually been inside an Airbus cockpit and would like to get familiar before doing an interview sim ride and hopefully TR.
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Considering that anyone doing this process is prepared to fork out $30,000 of after tax earnings if 'successful', is the costs for the on-line assessments really with getting uptight over?
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A question for anyone who has recently done the Level 1 assessment....Is the verbal reasoning like the Qlink one, true, false or cannot say or is it a bit different.
The practice questions on their site are different, just wondering if it is the same in the actual assessment.
The practice questions on their site are different, just wondering if it is the same in the actual assessment.
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Can anyone suggest a place in Melbourne where I can get some A320 simulator time for a reasonable price?
Apparently there is the Ansett A320 simulator, but it costs $1,300 an hour, which is outside my budget.
Apparently there is the Ansett A320 simulator, but it costs $1,300 an hour, which is outside my budget.
What would you consider a 'reasonable price', TGT?
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@Di_Vosh I've been searching and found the A320 sims seem to range between $1,200 and $3,000 an hour.
There is a B737 sim in the city that is less than $300 an hour which seems a lot more reasonable for what I want.
The Airbus have very specific fly-by-wire self-trimming controls and related systems so a B737 sim is no good for me.
There is a B737 sim in the city that is less than $300 an hour which seems a lot more reasonable for what I want.
The Airbus have very specific fly-by-wire self-trimming controls and related systems so a B737 sim is no good for me.
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@Trev - there is a new Airbus A320 full-size sim on St Kilda Rd Melbourne that is available for hire. It is used for joy flights, familiarisation and training.
I think it costs about $150 an hour for training.
Contact details are email: [email protected]
I think it costs about $150 an hour for training.
Contact details are email: [email protected]
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I think it costs about $150 an hour for training.
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Not sure why you're wanting simulator time, though. From your postings and profile it appears that you're just out of flying school and looking for your first job.
There is a possibility that some A320 sim time might help you get a cadet job somewhere. But the reality is, is that your pathway to a jet job will be a more traditional instructor/charter GA route.
My 2c
P.S. Just saw an ad for 'Flyajetsim' instructors. Requirements are that you hold a PPL. So Caveat Emptor as regards the quality of instruction you'll be getting. D.
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The interview and selection process for airlines generally includes a simulator session.
There are a couple of businesses specialise in preparing applicants for these interviews.
Part of this preparation often includes time in a simulator, so that when the candidate does the sim ride they are more familiar and can perform better. Call it being better prepared for the interview.
I imagine that because Tiger and Jetstar use A320s and these airlines probably have the best growth prospects, that this (Airbus) is where the best job opportunities will be.
Time in an A320 sim makes sense to me for airline aspirants.
There are a couple of businesses specialise in preparing applicants for these interviews.
Part of this preparation often includes time in a simulator, so that when the candidate does the sim ride they are more familiar and can perform better. Call it being better prepared for the interview.
I imagine that because Tiger and Jetstar use A320s and these airlines probably have the best growth prospects, that this (Airbus) is where the best job opportunities will be.
Time in an A320 sim makes sense to me for airline aspirants.
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@74 World,
I did Part 1 on the 30th Dec, It had a deadline of the 6th Jan.
So hoping i was in a different pool than you, if you've already got the second assessment. Or i have to go back to stacking shelves while i wait for something else to pop up!!.
I did Part 1 on the 30th Dec, It had a deadline of the 6th Jan.
So hoping i was in a different pool than you, if you've already got the second assessment. Or i have to go back to stacking shelves while i wait for something else to pop up!!.
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If you're going to give advice to young/aspriational pilots about applying for job interviews, perhaps you should also point out that you have never worked in the aviation industry as a pilot in any way shape or form and that your career to date has been that of an I.T. professional.
Otherwise people may take your advice as if you are someone with experience (on either side of the pilot interview desk), as opposed to a PPL who owns his own aircraft.
P.S. In a past life I worked as an I.T. professional, and IIRC your advice to people regarding the I.T. industry is pretty suspect as well.
If you're going to give advice to young/aspriational pilots about applying for job interviews, perhaps you should also point out that you have never worked in the aviation industry as a pilot in any way shape or form and that your career to date has been that of an I.T. professional.
Otherwise people may take your advice as if you are someone with experience (on either side of the pilot interview desk), as opposed to a PPL who owns his own aircraft.
P.S. In a past life I worked as an I.T. professional, and IIRC your advice to people regarding the I.T. industry is pretty suspect as well.
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Topguntrev,
Airline sim checks for initial assessments are nothing about aircraft systems or specifics, in could be in a 72 pr a an A something, doesn't matter. You will be given some basic numbers ie attitudes and power settings and you will,be assessed on how you fly basic power plus attitude equals performance. And generally how you improve through the session. In my opinion learn and practice the basics and save your dough.
Airline sim checks for initial assessments are nothing about aircraft systems or specifics, in could be in a 72 pr a an A something, doesn't matter. You will be given some basic numbers ie attitudes and power settings and you will,be assessed on how you fly basic power plus attitude equals performance. And generally how you improve through the session. In my opinion learn and practice the basics and save your dough.