Met Police recruiting again!!
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Met Police recruiting again!!
Looks like the Met are looking for Pilots again.
I seem to remember the qualifications and experience levels required were higher the last time they advertised!!!
http://www.flightglobal.com/Jobs/200...er+Pilots.html
I seem to remember the qualifications and experience levels required were higher the last time they advertised!!!
http://www.flightglobal.com/Jobs/200...er+Pilots.html
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I've just been reading all the posts associated with this, and downloaded the information pack at http://www.metpolicecareers.co.uk/de...article&ID=928
Despite what some people seem to indicate the salary and complete package seems reasonable, and will be reviewed (increased?) in October - or am I reading to much into it?...........
£50k + 10%(after year 3) + London weighting = got to be close to £57.5 k ????
Plus only working 4 out of 8 days, and with 31 days holiday. Again this seems a reasonably stable and hence an attractive package for an onshore pilot. I agree the salary doesn't compare with offshore, but the flying is completely different. Plus a new type on the licence EC145, ......... tho not many (any) other operators in the UK yet!
Seems that pilots leaving the military were the desired comodity in the past for these jobs, is that still the case, or has that source dried up now?
Any one Know of the pros and cons of working at this particular unit?
Any one with information they could share?
Despite what some people seem to indicate the salary and complete package seems reasonable, and will be reviewed (increased?) in October - or am I reading to much into it?...........
£50k + 10%(after year 3) + London weighting = got to be close to £57.5 k ????
Plus only working 4 out of 8 days, and with 31 days holiday. Again this seems a reasonably stable and hence an attractive package for an onshore pilot. I agree the salary doesn't compare with offshore, but the flying is completely different. Plus a new type on the licence EC145, ......... tho not many (any) other operators in the UK yet!
Seems that pilots leaving the military were the desired comodity in the past for these jobs, is that still the case, or has that source dried up now?
Any one Know of the pros and cons of working at this particular unit?
Any one with information they could share?
Tubmin, are you applying? It is an adequate package at best for that geographical site! IF you don't live close by and have to move to that area - forget it!!
They are a busy unit with lots of changes on the horizon and their CP is a very competent operator. The MET air unit have waited a long time for such a huge cash injection so now would seem to be the best time to join them as it must surely go downhill from here after the novelty has worn off
Mil pilots are drying up as the MOD has done a good job (finally) of keeping their pilots sweet.
Cons are 12 hour shifts really - 4 on and 4 off is a bit tight and can take its toll if you're a busy person outside your profession (family/social/hobbies).
These direct employment jobs are like rocking horse s*it in the industry...if you're up for it - grab the opportunity.
They are a busy unit with lots of changes on the horizon and their CP is a very competent operator. The MET air unit have waited a long time for such a huge cash injection so now would seem to be the best time to join them as it must surely go downhill from here after the novelty has worn off
Mil pilots are drying up as the MOD has done a good job (finally) of keeping their pilots sweet.
Cons are 12 hour shifts really - 4 on and 4 off is a bit tight and can take its toll if you're a busy person outside your profession (family/social/hobbies).
These direct employment jobs are like rocking horse s*it in the industry...if you're up for it - grab the opportunity.
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I guess it`s a misprint in their advert stating the need for 100 hours twin while their info pack asks for the usual (home office requirement) of 500 hours twin.
Wonder if it`s got anything to do with the recent report that`s doing the rounds re Pilots experience levels
Wonder if it`s got anything to do with the recent report that`s doing the rounds re Pilots experience levels
Believe the previous package was 50k +5% Year 1, 7.5% Year 2 and 10% Year 3. London allowance was 1500.
Believe the last advert also asked for previous police experience.
More importantly why are the Met losing people and why didn't they have a surplus of CVs from the last recruitment?
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Believe the last advert also asked for previous police experience.
More importantly why are the Met losing people and why didn't they have a surplus of CVs from the last recruitment?
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Just noticed that there's an interview with the Met's chief pilot on the inside cover of this week's Flight (23-29 May), which offers some useful pointers to prospective Met pilots.
I/C
I/C
Push hard for direct employment, it's the only way to go.
Direct Employment looks guaranteed at the end of the present contract, may look at it myself it they get another type as well.
Yonez, give my regards to everyone (I'm the bloke who now works on the border who used to work for PremiAir).
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Yonez, give my regards to everyone (I'm the bloke who now works on the border who used to work for PremiAir).
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Droopy,
I must know you. Looking at the profile with 135/355 you must be Merseyside and I know jayteeto and Mighty Gem so you must be one of the others. Droopy.....SB would be my guess with that title. No looking at your previous posts it must be the Boss.
Young (well was), free and single so always looking for new opportunities.
The Boss has his good days and bad days like us all, but like the girl with the curl in Just William (showing my age!), when he is good he is really, really good but when he is bad he is really, really bad.
Life is quite good at the moment, off to the US for S76C++ differences at the end of the month and then maybe off from Nov to Jan.
Ireland is the growing market at the moment, if you are an experienced IR pilot there are lots of opportunities to earn and live well. Lots of 109s appearing plus S76D, S92 and AB139 in the future. The North is quite strong too with EC135 and 109 and EC155 on order for the future.
Plus all the main operators in the UK are after people
Just got to finish the house and get the dog a passport!
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I must know you. Looking at the profile with 135/355 you must be Merseyside and I know jayteeto and Mighty Gem so you must be one of the others. Droopy.....SB would be my guess with that title. No looking at your previous posts it must be the Boss.
Young (well was), free and single so always looking for new opportunities.
The Boss has his good days and bad days like us all, but like the girl with the curl in Just William (showing my age!), when he is good he is really, really good but when he is bad he is really, really bad.
Life is quite good at the moment, off to the US for S76C++ differences at the end of the month and then maybe off from Nov to Jan.
Ireland is the growing market at the moment, if you are an experienced IR pilot there are lots of opportunities to earn and live well. Lots of 109s appearing plus S76D, S92 and AB139 in the future. The North is quite strong too with EC135 and 109 and EC155 on order for the future.
Plus all the main operators in the UK are after people
Just got to finish the house and get the dog a passport!
FNW