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Are there any ex johnston aviation students from port macquarie?? i really need some feedback. I looking at doing my CPL there in like 2 months. Any experience or info about this school would be great, thanks! =)
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I am not an ex student of that school but they do have a good reputation. PMQ is a nice spot to live too. The surfing and windsurfing is brilliant. 
PMQ is a nice spot, only draw back is have to go to Tamworth for am ILS. Jamie had a good reputation, it all went brown and smelt like the crap that comes out our bum after he sold, I believe he is bought it back after it went bust. When I needed a IFR renewal, the "required" hours he wanted me to do was in my opinion way over the top for my 9th renewal. A baron familiar flight, a recommendation then the ride. I went else where , but as a general comment, Jamie was not famous for padding, but they are still a flying school. In the real world, you make money going fast, flying schools make money from going slow !! Jamie does have plenty of real world flying and I believe was pretty good in some regionals. Overall, I would encourage you to consider this school. Jamie used to run it pretty well, and back in the day, he was running a Baron for a similar price as others with a Duchess which did help some people crack their first twin gig. I am not into the flying school scene, but I think you could do a lot worse. Good Luck. Knowing what I know now, I would have never done my CPL !!!!!! But this is life.
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Prassad,
I think it best you retract your statement OR add some truth to your post, then it may be believable to the 99.99% of customers that have walked those halls and made a career from their assistance. This is a forum for honest and reliable information.
Lets touch lightly......
After the instructors early concern that you may not be reaching standard you insisted on continuing your training,....they complied hoping their effort in your training would be reciprocated .........that does not make them 'basterds' or thiefs.
Next was a call from your father in India asking how much they needed for your licence....
They don’t give people a licence just because they want one.....regardless of the dollar value....
And you were an unhappy customer? and yet you called them back asking if they would complete your training?........that’s odd behaviour.
Your next flying school would always be welcome to your file though these cannot be handed to students.......it’s a requirement I believe.
This should not be taken as a personal embarassment as you are unnamed though the people you are accusing are not, and you must respect that they worked hard to help you as best as they could.....
For the record also, Jamie never bought the business back, he is just an employee and hasn’t had a financial interest in the company since 2006.
The entire staff in Port Macquarie are all employee's doing the very best they can for the students and the company, there is certainly no commercial pressure to fleece anyone of their money......it’s of no benefit to them or the reputation of the current owner.
I think it best you retract your statement OR add some truth to your post, then it may be believable to the 99.99% of customers that have walked those halls and made a career from their assistance. This is a forum for honest and reliable information.
Lets touch lightly......
After the instructors early concern that you may not be reaching standard you insisted on continuing your training,....they complied hoping their effort in your training would be reciprocated .........that does not make them 'basterds' or thiefs.
Next was a call from your father in India asking how much they needed for your licence....
They don’t give people a licence just because they want one.....regardless of the dollar value....
And you were an unhappy customer? and yet you called them back asking if they would complete your training?........that’s odd behaviour.
Your next flying school would always be welcome to your file though these cannot be handed to students.......it’s a requirement I believe.
This should not be taken as a personal embarassment as you are unnamed though the people you are accusing are not, and you must respect that they worked hard to help you as best as they could.....
For the record also, Jamie never bought the business back, he is just an employee and hasn’t had a financial interest in the company since 2006.
The entire staff in Port Macquarie are all employee's doing the very best they can for the students and the company, there is certainly no commercial pressure to fleece anyone of their money......it’s of no benefit to them or the reputation of the current owner.
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Well Mr Urkidding me do u know how many students + Instuctors lost money when JAS went bankrupt??? I wonder why these people r silent...
Also i can C the new MECIR Sasage factory in YPMQ???
also ive seen your MECIR advertisement poping up in most of the aviation pages for 13990$
and when you goto JAS web site and read the fine print they say
Initial twin 2500 Baron55/58 1500 ILS 1500$
Simply its like saying _ cost of a Car is 13990
Engine 2500 wheelz 1500 doors 1500.....
what load of rubbish!!!!
Best of all i heard the new owner is chineeseeeee!!!!
"SUK EVERY DOLLAR AND RUN TO CHINA"
Also i can C the new MECIR Sasage factory in YPMQ???
also ive seen your MECIR advertisement poping up in most of the aviation pages for 13990$
and when you goto JAS web site and read the fine print they say
Initial twin 2500 Baron55/58 1500 ILS 1500$
Simply its like saying _ cost of a Car is 13990
Engine 2500 wheelz 1500 doors 1500.....
what load of rubbish!!!!
Best of all i heard the new owner is chineeseeeee!!!!
"SUK EVERY DOLLAR AND RUN TO CHINA"
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hahaha is the current owner really chineese?! well at least i got abit of insight!! I heard about them going bankrupt a few yrs back when they were 'coastaljet'. That is a worry. But then again any school i go to could go 'bankrupt'. Overall they still sound like a pretty decent school.
Does anybody know how good the student accomodation is?? are most students international or aussie? i dont know if i should rent my own place or stay in student accom. prices for their cpl course are abit funny too. The quote on their website says something like $31,500, but when i asked for their aircraft hourly rate over the phone they were quite high and amounted to alot more then that for the hrs it says it includes. Guess i'll have to suss that out abit more.
Anyway thanks so much for the feedback anyways guys.
Does anybody know how good the student accomodation is?? are most students international or aussie? i dont know if i should rent my own place or stay in student accom. prices for their cpl course are abit funny too. The quote on their website says something like $31,500, but when i asked for their aircraft hourly rate over the phone they were quite high and amounted to alot more then that for the hrs it says it includes. Guess i'll have to suss that out abit more.
Anyway thanks so much for the feedback anyways guys.
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Heard that student accomodation is better than when it was coast jet... im not sure.
while it was coastjet it was 10 guys in one small house.....
If they say the price for the CPL is 31500$ they are promising you the moon..... which is not the reality!!! Wake up from your dream and see the reality......
while it was coastjet it was 10 guys in one small house.....
If they say the price for the CPL is 31500$ they are promising you the moon..... which is not the reality!!! Wake up from your dream and see the reality......
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I have a strong belief that they are one of the best school's in Australia. Even though Jamie doesn't own the business anymore, it's still run like he did own it. They care about your interests, and don't milk you for money.
When I did my MECIR there, the quote they gave me was exactly what it cost me. The accommodation provided was great; I didn't want to leave Port Mac.
(Am interested to know what Prassad's post was, I presume he smartly deleted it. I've heard about his trials and tribulations from many pilots now)
When I did my MECIR there, the quote they gave me was exactly what it cost me. The accommodation provided was great; I didn't want to leave Port Mac.
(Am interested to know what Prassad's post was, I presume he smartly deleted it. I've heard about his trials and tribulations from many pilots now)
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Hangonawing,
You must have taken some english studies between post 1 and post 2.....astonishing improvement!
Like I say,this is a factual,helpful and honest forum,if you have something to add that doesnt fit that category then leave the reporting to the people who can help others in their industry.
I believe there are many good MECIR schools in Australia,as long as you do your homework well you will find one near.
The one in this topic I do know about.
I too lost money when the previous owner of CoastJet went bankrupt.
That business was bought from the administrators by a chinese investor who visits occassionaly and places little commercial pressure on staff,how do I know? I was a supplier to the new organisation.The students that lost money lay no blame on staff,most of whom came back to work for the company.
The new owner gave the business its former title,Johnston Aviation Services as this had an honest reputation.If the new owner is honest,and he seems to be paying all his bills on time and staff above award wages then he doesnt deserve to be tainted by the former doctors reputation,and if he chooses to take his returns back to china thats his business.He is providing the investment and the tools for the instructors to provide a service.
Their website clearly states all the prices and if you dont have the prerequisites for the MECIR it provides you with a calculator to add up any extras you may need,I dont see any hidden items and knowing the staff there they would cut their left arm off before fleecing anyone of their hard earned money!
Its always best to make your own decisions on schools,give them a call and ask as many questions as you need,I think you will find the staff at this one helpful.
Accommodation last I saw was furnished units,2 people sharing per unit with all the mod cons,very comfortable.
All students at the moment are nationals.
Hope this helps.
You must have taken some english studies between post 1 and post 2.....astonishing improvement!
Like I say,this is a factual,helpful and honest forum,if you have something to add that doesnt fit that category then leave the reporting to the people who can help others in their industry.
I believe there are many good MECIR schools in Australia,as long as you do your homework well you will find one near.
The one in this topic I do know about.
I too lost money when the previous owner of CoastJet went bankrupt.
That business was bought from the administrators by a chinese investor who visits occassionaly and places little commercial pressure on staff,how do I know? I was a supplier to the new organisation.The students that lost money lay no blame on staff,most of whom came back to work for the company.
The new owner gave the business its former title,Johnston Aviation Services as this had an honest reputation.If the new owner is honest,and he seems to be paying all his bills on time and staff above award wages then he doesnt deserve to be tainted by the former doctors reputation,and if he chooses to take his returns back to china thats his business.He is providing the investment and the tools for the instructors to provide a service.
Their website clearly states all the prices and if you dont have the prerequisites for the MECIR it provides you with a calculator to add up any extras you may need,I dont see any hidden items and knowing the staff there they would cut their left arm off before fleecing anyone of their hard earned money!
Its always best to make your own decisions on schools,give them a call and ask as many questions as you need,I think you will find the staff at this one helpful.
Accommodation last I saw was furnished units,2 people sharing per unit with all the mod cons,very comfortable.
All students at the moment are nationals.
Hope this helps.
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ur kidding me
hey you must be fallen from shakespears 
to comment on my english.
Im sure you understood both my messages, so my english served its purpous......
There are many good schools in Australia but most of them dont put "TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE" ads on the internet and on other news media.
they tell the truth. how much exactly it cost for the whole thing without cutting out important parts out of the MECIR.
also you'll never say that you'll have to waste more than 1 hour on cruise to do a ILS. where most other schools in melbourne sydney brisbane and adelaide got ILS VOR & NDB's within short distance or at their base.
If your saying that you lost money too when previous owner ran away, and still you are buttering up Johnston's then its obvious that you are an employee there, So u must be daily enjoying Johnston's ans Kev's C__Kmeat Sandwich.
So you better stay away mr Kidding, and let the Customers do the talking,
Specially the customers who know & lived in the famous house & ppl who got told that the Doctor locked the doors with their money inside.
to comment on my english.Im sure you understood both my messages, so my english served its purpous......
There are many good schools in Australia but most of them dont put "TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE" ads on the internet and on other news media.
they tell the truth. how much exactly it cost for the whole thing without cutting out important parts out of the MECIR.
also you'll never say that you'll have to waste more than 1 hour on cruise to do a ILS. where most other schools in melbourne sydney brisbane and adelaide got ILS VOR & NDB's within short distance or at their base.
If your saying that you lost money too when previous owner ran away, and still you are buttering up Johnston's then its obvious that you are an employee there, So u must be daily enjoying Johnston's ans Kev's C__Kmeat Sandwich.
So you better stay away mr Kidding, and let the Customers do the talking,
Specially the customers who know & lived in the famous house & ppl who got told that the Doctor locked the doors with their money inside.
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Hangonawing,
I would bet my life savings on the fact I am NOT an employee.
I would however bet my life savings and my children on the fact you are Prassad,Hangonawing and masterofdesire all rolled into one!
You may be disappointed in the fact that your training was ceased and so really this is your lesson.....if you had put as much effort into your training as you have to your attempt to disrespect this company than you may have just walked away with that licence your father attempted to buy.
Like I said.....these boys want to sleep at night without a guilty conscience!
I would bet my life savings on the fact I am NOT an employee.
I would however bet my life savings and my children on the fact you are Prassad,Hangonawing and masterofdesire all rolled into one!
You may be disappointed in the fact that your training was ceased and so really this is your lesson.....if you had put as much effort into your training as you have to your attempt to disrespect this company than you may have just walked away with that licence your father attempted to buy.
Like I said.....these boys want to sleep at night without a guilty conscience!
