Bond/OAT "Sponsorship"
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Unlucky Snowy, I got the same news too..............
I've been offered a new (non-flying) job which has taken the sting out of it a bit, but I think I'll stay on the lookout for other sponsorship schemes (rotary or fixed-wing freight, but preferably not pax flying).
Snowy, did you say you were applying to the RN as well? If so, best of luck with that, and beware the chop!
I've been offered a new (non-flying) job which has taken the sting out of it a bit, but I think I'll stay on the lookout for other sponsorship schemes (rotary or fixed-wing freight, but preferably not pax flying).
Snowy, did you say you were applying to the RN as well? If so, best of luck with that, and beware the chop!
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Guy's,
Sorry to hear your news, i hope it works out for all of you.
Snowy if you are up for it, flying in the Navy will be excellent, i am an ex FAA artificer, it was good fun but i left because i couldn't fly,told them about my hay fever.
Lesson foor everyone, if its not on your doctors notes then don't mention it!
All the best,
Nick.
Sorry to hear your news, i hope it works out for all of you.
Snowy if you are up for it, flying in the Navy will be excellent, i am an ex FAA artificer, it was good fun but i left because i couldn't fly,told them about my hay fever.
Lesson foor everyone, if its not on your doctors notes then don't mention it!
All the best,
Nick.
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yeah navy is definately a big big option for me, forms are already in i just need to get down to 90kgs for AIB!
But this process has definately steered me towards rotary flying!
Best of luck to everyone who got in, and also to those who haven't!
SO
But this process has definately steered me towards rotary flying!
Best of luck to everyone who got in, and also to those who haven't!
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Snowy,
Unlucky mate, I'm gutted for you as well, having followed this thread since having to withdraw from the process early on for family reasons (I'm one of the 'quiet people' that Business Man mentioned).
I am surprised to hear that you haven't applied to the navy already and would definitely recommend it. Have you considered the RAF too? The Army also operate helicopters but I think they have a different recruitment process where you don't actually secure a place in the air corps until AFTER you've completed Sandhurst (rather an odd way of doing it but I guess it helps them to deter the guys that just want to be pilots and are not bothered about being army officers).
Good luck whatever you do.
L A
Unlucky mate, I'm gutted for you as well, having followed this thread since having to withdraw from the process early on for family reasons (I'm one of the 'quiet people' that Business Man mentioned).
I am surprised to hear that you haven't applied to the navy already and would definitely recommend it. Have you considered the RAF too? The Army also operate helicopters but I think they have a different recruitment process where you don't actually secure a place in the air corps until AFTER you've completed Sandhurst (rather an odd way of doing it but I guess it helps them to deter the guys that just want to be pilots and are not bothered about being army officers).
Good luck whatever you do.
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L A James,
yeah i had applied for the navy long before this bond thing came up, i just need to get down to 90kg to go to the admiralty interview board!
I looked into air force, but i think the fleet air arm would be better suited for me :-D.
Good luck with all that you do!
SO
yeah i had applied for the navy long before this bond thing came up, i just need to get down to 90kg to go to the admiralty interview board!
I looked into air force, but i think the fleet air arm would be better suited for me :-D.
Good luck with all that you do!
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I feel your pain those who didnt make it! I only found out about the cadet scheme a few days after the application deadline so at least you all had a shot!
Snowy I also have considered the navy route. Im 25 though so im on the old side. Need to move fast. Its the time away from family which put me off. Ill make a decision before jan 08. Its not a decision to make off the cuff.
Snowy I also have considered the navy route. Im 25 though so im on the old side. Need to move fast. Its the time away from family which put me off. Ill make a decision before jan 08. Its not a decision to make off the cuff.
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I know what you mean! Thats where i'm in the best position i believe for joining the armed forces, young (19)/single/no ties!
I've given it much thought personally and i find it hard to come up with any better ideas for myself, as i can not afford to train privately and neither can my parents afford to help me too much!
Well sleepyrascal best of luck with your decision! I'm sure you'll make the right one suited to your needs.
SO
I've given it much thought personally and i find it hard to come up with any better ideas for myself, as i can not afford to train privately and neither can my parents afford to help me too much!
Well sleepyrascal best of luck with your decision! I'm sure you'll make the right one suited to your needs.
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So what're all the people who got the places doing? Team building/paperwork sessions?
This thread could turn out to be helpful incase any other companies decide to follow this scheme. - Give people an idea of what happens when you join a company before doing all your training!
SO
This thread could turn out to be helpful incase any other companies decide to follow this scheme. - Give people an idea of what happens when you join a company before doing all your training!
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I doubt you will hear from anybody as they have been sworn to secrecy.
Are the moderators of this forum going to squeal to Bond about the real identity of any poster or would there be a re-enactment of a scene from Spartacus?
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Whirls
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Originally Posted by Whirlygig
Are the moderators of this forum going to squeal to Bond
Originally Posted by Whirlygig
In which case ....... I am Spartacus!
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Oh deary me SP Not nececelary suggesting you would of course!
Just ...sort of... inviting those who got through the selection process to talk about their experiences without any fear of retribution from their sponsor!
The_Dimpled_Chinned_One!
Cheers
Whirls
Not nececelary suggesting you would of course!Just ...sort of... inviting those who got through the selection process to talk about their experiences without any fear of retribution from their sponsor!
The_Dimpled_Chinned_One!
Cheers
Whirls
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Hmmmm. I'm not sure whether to view that as 'solidarity amongst the masses', or 'the slaves are revolting' 
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Certainly, I don't think I'm revolting .....
Once upon a time, when I was a young articled clerk, a colleague pinned up a message on the company notice board, viz:-
"The floggings will continue until morale improves!"
All the clerks/students were summoned before the Management in order for the perp to 'fess; in a true act of Spartican solidarity, everyone owned up!
Just wondering really what sway Bond would have in swearing their studes to secrecy! Perhaps that's why I didn't get through
Rebel wot I am!Cheers
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Well i'm pretty certain bond knew who the people were posting on here! They seemed to know who i was!!!!!
And if anyone who got to the final stage but weren't selected want to know why! Well you never will, it's against their policy to give feedback!!!
Shame, if i'd known then i could've spent the £700 on something else!
And if anyone who got to the final stage but weren't selected want to know why! Well you never will, it's against their policy to give feedback!!!
Shame, if i'd known then i could've spent the £700 on something else!