NAPT AW139 Instructor recruitment?
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NAPT AW139 Instructor recruitment?
After the initial flurry of activity regarding this recruitment drive, all is quiet!
I have sent my CV off but had no acknowledgement back.
Anyone heard anything?
Guess I am way off the mark in applying!
Anyone worked with NAPT before?
Cheers
Ralph
I have sent my CV off but had no acknowledgement back.
Anyone heard anything?
Guess I am way off the mark in applying!
Anyone worked with NAPT before?
Cheers
Ralph
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Ralph,
when did you send it off?
I applied in Feb, interview 3 weeks ago, contract signed next day. Starting 1st September. I believe they are still doing the rounds though.
NAPT are acting as the employment agency (admin, pay, housing etc), we shall be woorking direct for the QEAF
when did you send it off?
I applied in Feb, interview 3 weeks ago, contract signed next day. Starting 1st September. I believe they are still doing the rounds though.
NAPT are acting as the employment agency (admin, pay, housing etc), we shall be woorking direct for the QEAF
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Updates from anyone there?
I assume some people are on the ground by now.
Can anyone give me updates on what it is like? The company made things sound pretty sweet at the interview so I'd like to know if anyone has arrived and is it the land of milk and honey?
Can anyone give me updates on what it is like? The company made things sound pretty sweet at the interview so I'd like to know if anyone has arrived and is it the land of milk and honey?
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A warning to all considering a position with NAPT, do your home work very careful and be prepared to be lied too on some issues.
Welcome any constructive additions to this thread.
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Hi rotorwatcher,
you seem to have hit the nail on the head so to speak.
A contact of mine has mentioned that while they have a fleet of nice new heli's, all that was promised outside of the workplace has either been lagging to come to fruition or non existent.
Do your homework...and if you turn up, have a bucket of patience
you seem to have hit the nail on the head so to speak.
A contact of mine has mentioned that while they have a fleet of nice new heli's, all that was promised outside of the workplace has either been lagging to come to fruition or non existent.
Do your homework...and if you turn up, have a bucket of patience
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STAY CLEAR!
Rotor Watcher and Swinging Spanner
sounds like you advice is good,
from what I'm hearing from the land of milk and honey, it all going sour!
Aircraft availability low due to lack of groundcrew.
Pilots resigning, Pilots being sacked, Pilots sitting on their backsides, only flying an average of 1 1/4 hour a week, Type Ratings lapsing and not being renewed or having to pay to renew themselves.
Sounding like a glorified flying club for the Qataris. Sounds like there are a lot of unhappy people who are waiting to get the first year out of the way then jump ship.
Good money offered initially, good standard of living - villas or apartments not as good as promised (promised the Pearl at interview), some pilots getting pay cuts. Guys being clocked on and off camp, Flight Safety supervision inadequate yet being micro-managed!
sounds like you advice is good,
from what I'm hearing from the land of milk and honey, it all going sour!
Aircraft availability low due to lack of groundcrew.
Pilots resigning, Pilots being sacked, Pilots sitting on their backsides, only flying an average of 1 1/4 hour a week, Type Ratings lapsing and not being renewed or having to pay to renew themselves.
Sounding like a glorified flying club for the Qataris. Sounds like there are a lot of unhappy people who are waiting to get the first year out of the way then jump ship.
Good money offered initially, good standard of living - villas or apartments not as good as promised (promised the Pearl at interview), some pilots getting pay cuts. Guys being clocked on and off camp, Flight Safety supervision inadequate yet being micro-managed!
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I have to say past experience of them is not great, but that was a couple of years ago, maybe they changed and are looking after staff.
someone there should pop up and comment.
someone there should pop up and comment.
Type Ratings lapsing and not being renewed or having to pay to renew themselves.
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From what I understand, the pilots are flying military registered aircraft, under military regulations where no TR is required, there is no TRE to do the TR's, therefore their TR's are lapsing and the only way to renew or revalidate is to pay for a TR themselves through a civvy company out there by buying sim time. Or when they change to another position, gain a new TR with a their new company. They don't need TR's for the military flying, just that if they wish to move on, then they will almost certainly need a TR.
They are frustrated at the lack of flying and reduction of proficiency and poor organisation / supervision from above.
We shall see what the next few months bring as they approach the end of the first year of the contract.
They are frustrated at the lack of flying and reduction of proficiency and poor organisation / supervision from above.
We shall see what the next few months bring as they approach the end of the first year of the contract.
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What a shame ... we should have asked about what? If one of the richest place on earth has the will to give credit to his word? Unfortunately what is happening is only stressing your assumption so, just to help other fellow honest aviators not to get caught in this crazy trap, I'll soon be back providing interesting details about all this 
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Intriguing
True Indeed, keep it coming. I made an inquiry months ago and only noticed a pm after I decided not to join. That person was kind enough to respond and it sounded ok but now it seems that things are not that good. I am interested to hear from those on site what their experience is. Lets hear from both sides please.
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Lets hear from both sides
I think you will find, that those who are currently there and considering moving on will be keeping their heads down and watching what is happening closely. They will be unlikely to say anything on here just yet, but no doubt will become public when the have left in case of reprisals.
One guy who has had his contract terminated is still in country waiting to be paid his separation, but the company are being awkward and playing games.
As soon as I have any further information I will post it accordingly.
Certainly doesn't seem a happy place to be. Money isn't everything.
One guy who has had his contract terminated is still in country waiting to be paid his separation, but the company are being awkward and playing games.
As soon as I have any further information I will post it accordingly.
Certainly doesn't seem a happy place to be. Money isn't everything.
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Sir Phillis, no time for details right now but trust me, whatever they will offer DO NOT ACCEPT !!! ... unless you like having your life fully messed up by a bunch of liars who don't give a sh about you, your family, your background, licenses, age, word and so forth.
As soon as I'll have more time I will pass you details ... by the way as Stn120 stated, working in the sandpit is a risky business and money isn't everything . Good luck !
about you, your family, your background, licenses, age, word and so forth.As soon as I'll have more time I will pass you details ... by the way as Stn120 stated, working in the sandpit is a risky business and money isn't everything . Good luck !
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Hello all.
I am giving serious consideration to joining NAPT for their AW139 program. I wasn't aware that there were any issues with them but after looking through this thread I'd really appreciate any info.
The company themselves seem pretty legit but I don't know anyone out there who has actually taken the plunge so to speak so all I have to go on is a string of e-mails and promises.
I've never worked in that area of the world before so I am the A-typical greenhorn!
Any responses would be really helpful.
Thanks.
I am giving serious consideration to joining NAPT for their AW139 program. I wasn't aware that there were any issues with them but after looking through this thread I'd really appreciate any info.
The company themselves seem pretty legit but I don't know anyone out there who has actually taken the plunge so to speak so all I have to go on is a string of e-mails and promises.
I've never worked in that area of the world before so I am the A-typical greenhorn!
Any responses would be really helpful.
Thanks.
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I hear one of the pilots departed recently. He went on leave and sent an email saying "I quit". Nicely done!
I also hear the instructors are backstabbing some if the non-instructors which is leading to a considerable amount of distrust within the group.
I also hear the instructors are backstabbing some if the non-instructors which is leading to a considerable amount of distrust within the group.