Air Atlantique sponsorship
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Air Atlantique sponsorship
I am planning on going for this soon (as soon as I get my 100 hours)! Assuming I get through to the final phase, does anyone out there know how long the whole process takes approximately from application to acceptance 
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Yeah, doesn't give much of an idea about timescales though.
Basically the reason I'm asking is that I want to get started on my ATPL study soon. I could start anyway, then apply for the sponsorship and if I get it I'll have wasted lots of money (especially since I'm gonna be doing the full-time school in SA). It also means I'll have to fly back from SA for each selection stage.
Alternately I could apply, wait and see, but if I don't get I'll have wasted time I could have been studying, especially if they drag it out as long as BA (6-7 months!)
Basically the reason I'm asking is that I want to get started on my ATPL study soon. I could start anyway, then apply for the sponsorship and if I get it I'll have wasted lots of money (especially since I'm gonna be doing the full-time school in SA). It also means I'll have to fly back from SA for each selection stage.
Alternately I could apply, wait and see, but if I don't get I'll have wasted time I could have been studying, especially if they drag it out as long as BA (6-7 months!)
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Is there seriously no-one out there who has ever applied for this scheme? I realise it's a slightly out of the ordinary request (that is, it's not about BA Final Board), but surely we have the knowledge somewhere.
It's funny how the same topics get rehashed over and over again and then I come to ask something different and no-one knows.
OK, I believe AFT used the same selection procedure for the PASTS scheme (which has now been canned). Is there anybody out there who applied for that and could tell me how long the process took?
It's funny how the same topics get rehashed over and over again and then I come to ask something different and no-one knows.
OK, I believe AFT used the same selection procedure for the PASTS scheme (which has now been canned). Is there anybody out there who applied for that and could tell me how long the process took?
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Poor little TB, no one wants to answer U... well actually that might B good for U : if nobody else has applied to the scheme, U're very likely to B accepted !!
I've never even heard about this scheme, & considering they're a very small outfit with only one (corporate) jet, I'm not surprised they're not the main point of interest for other wannabes.
However, anything that can save U money in this business should B considered !
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I've never even heard about this scheme, & considering they're a very small outfit with only one (corporate) jet, I'm not surprised they're not the main point of interest for other wannabes.
However, anything that can save U money in this business should B considered !
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Well apparently they have 1000 applicants for 4 places, but who these applicants are, I don't know. Obviously not PPRuNe wannabes. I guess most people here are put by their old fleet, but that's actually the reason I'm so interested. They have DC-3s and Electras! although the DC-3s are getting on a bit and I think they may be phasing them out. I could always pay for my own DC-3 type-rating (only £17,000!) and fly the DC-3 at North Weald to shows and such-like. That'd be fun! Sorry, I'm ranting.
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Don`t know much,what I do know is second hand.Air atlantique have run their full sponsorship for quite a few years.A lot of their pilots have come by way of this scheme.If you are accepted you will spend time working in all the company departments,from admin to cutting the grass.You will be worked very hard,provided with somewhere to live and given about £250 a month pocket money.In return you will receive some very good training which will lead to an ATPL and employment with them.Don`t know much about the interview,although I have heard someone was asked "Do you have a sense of humour?"When he replied " yes,"was as "well tell us a joke then".If you contact Autofly next time you see him post he may be able to help you with the interview type thing.Although he is out the country for a few weeks.
Failing that phone Atlantic and ask to go and have a look around.They are quite open and friendly.
Failing that phone Atlantic and ask to go and have a look around.They are quite open and friendly.
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Call them direct, they are a wilco bunch. The cadets are a really good bunch, I am impressed by how hard they have to work. If you think that they will be just training you to be a pilot, think again. If I can be of anymore help drop me an e-mail.
Very exciting non the less...
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Very exciting non the less...
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Yes, I have now spoken to them on the 'phone and have had my questions answered. For anyone who is interested they are having their next bout of recruitment in February. You need 100-ish hours to apply. Sounds like a great scheme and an interesting company to work for. Very team-spirited!
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I applied for the cadet sponsorship with atlantic at the back end of last year, and was invited to Coventry (around May). I attended a series of tests followed by a sim check ride, a flight test in a Maule MX5 (taildragger) and a final interview. This took place over four attendances.
The tests aren't anything too scary, very basic PPL stuff + basic maths and english.
I had a awful sim check, a poor flight test, yet I still made it to the final interview.
There were roughly 30 people invited to the initial stage. At the final interview there were five of us and three vacancies.
If (unlike me) you are succesful expect a lot of hard work to get into the right seat of a DC-3. The MD is Ex-RAF so don't expect an easy time.
The tests aren't anything too scary, very basic PPL stuff + basic maths and english.
I had a awful sim check, a poor flight test, yet I still made it to the final interview.
There were roughly 30 people invited to the initial stage. At the final interview there were five of us and three vacancies.
If (unlike me) you are succesful expect a lot of hard work to get into the right seat of a DC-3. The MD is Ex-RAF so don't expect an easy time.
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Manflex- Since when has a jet fleet been a pre-requisite for wannabe interest? Atlantic/Atlantique are a fine company with good crews and aircraft. If you want to fly on autopilot with EFIS and be served a hot lunch in the cruise don't even think of applying, however if you want a good basis to a career with as many opportunities as you skills allow then give them a call. They are known for their 'tough' cadetships and expect 24/7 commitment to all aspects of the company, with cadets doing driving jobs/ hay bailing (yes I am serious!) and all sorts of other weird stuff. However you do get an ATPL at the end of it all. I joined in 95 with 120 hours, now have 3000 on about a dozen different types, including a good mix of single crew/ multi crew /left and right hand seat. My bond has now expired but I am not leaving, happy as I am with my lot.
Those that have left in the last few years have all gone to successful careers flying jets with the majors and regionals, the amount of P1 time that most had will expedite command possibilities in their new jobs. Don't knock what you don't know.....
[ 18 August 2001: Message edited by: CRX ]
Those that have left in the last few years have all gone to successful careers flying jets with the majors and regionals, the amount of P1 time that most had will expedite command possibilities in their new jobs. Don't knock what you don't know.....
[ 18 August 2001: Message edited by: CRX ]
