Snowy Owl,

I guess the final number will depend on the number of people that Bond would like to interview, but it may also vary slightly by the quality of candidates. I don't think Oxford will want to send forward any candidates who they doubt have the ability or motivation to succeed. On the other hand if the standard is very high they may want to send a larger selection for Bond to make the final selection on. Just my guess really.

If you think that 48 went for stage 2 and there are 12 places then 1 in 4 are actually really good odds. Out of the 48 you might be surprised at how few have done really well at everything, so being a bit weak in one area might not finish someone's chances. Good Luck.

And they are actively going after other Police contracts.

Bravo 73 yes I am a current Bond Offshore Pilot.

I applaud you trying to give the wannabees the reality of the industry. The successful candidates are going to be in for a tough 18 months or so. The standards are high, just as they are in all three companies up here, and they are going to have to go throuh all the hurdles and pressures that most of us have had to do to get where we are.


You are right that Bond Offshore is growing, slow but sure, and it is a good company to work for. I personally am impressed with the people that I work with from support staff through groundcrew, engineers and pilots. It is a good work environment. There are grumbles like anywhere else but generally I believe most are happy with their lot.

Snowy Owl I wish you the best in your endevours but I would say listen to CHCoffshore. We experienced pilots may not have better apptitude and handling of the aircraft than an 18 year old from Hertfordshire, but we could probably show you a thing or two.

In that case, I'm sure that you won't mind answering the various wannabes' questions on what to expect from life as a Bond Offshore pilot... :D:D:D


:ok:

I'm not saying you couldn't, i was trying to say that bond may be looking for people with a high aptitude to learn quicker and therefore be better for the company in the long run! - instead of hiring 12 people who already have CPL(h) but are set in their ways!

Candidates with a CPL(H) were not eligible.

Cheers

Whirls

Yeah, i was just replying to CHC&proud's question of why is bond doing it.

Set in their ways????????????????? Oh i suppose you can't teach an old dog new tricks!:mad: to you young man! Wake up...................You never stop learning or converting to more complicated aircraft once your in the offshore world.

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Well that killed an interesting thread didn't it peeps, was enjoying picking up bits of info on Bond, and peoples opinions on this sponsorship.

If you've got any questions about Bond, subarup1, don't be afraid to ask.

As you already know, there are a couple of current Bond pilots on this thread who might be able to help with your enquiries.

It has gone quiet on this thread - I wonder if some of the posters have had bad news. Shame if they had as it is a wonderful opportunity for the right guys to get a start in the industry.

332M

And girls, of course... ;)

Its just a waiting game now, i haven't heard anything since the two day selection at OAT!

I wonder what would be involved in the Bond interview, if they use the sim or whatever?!

Bravo 73

You know one thing that seems to be prevalent in the offshore industry is the derision that PC comments receive. We are a mature body of pilots and a comment such as "guys" we know refers to everybody!

We don't have the time or inclination to go down the route of refering to every gender persuasion be it be male/female/hetero/homo/trans gender or eunuch - they are all guys in this industry.

332M

332mistress,

I wasn't doing it to be 'PC'.

I was doing it to save you getting a slap from either of the Whirlies or Blind (amongst others...). :ok:


Pity about your knee-jerk reaction though.




PS BTW, your 'audience' in this thread isn't other NS pilots.

332mistress,

Don't think any of the chaps that go to day 2 are expecting to find anything out final interview wise until Wednesday at the ABSOLUTE earliest, although most have an idea of how they've done so far!:bored:
I think we are all playing the waiting game, quielty praying! (I know I am!)

No slap from me! (unless you'd like one of course!) :} I'm big enough and beautiful enough to take it!!!

Actually, I didn't even notice and take the word "guys" to be all-encompassing! If I'm individually referred to as a bloke though, I tend to take exception on the basis that my profile makes it screamingly obvious which sex I am! :D

Cheers

Whirls

Hello Whirlygig

Glad you are not PC;) - guys is exactly as you say all encompassing as for your offer!

"No slap from me! (unless you'd like one of course!) "

! don't think the old ticker would last til my next class one medical if I took you up on it, but thank you for making me smile - and if I was a young co-pilot who knows:E

332M

It's been good going back and reading over this thread again, catching up on the trials and tribulations of those who made it, and those who didn't.

One thing is for sure though, after reading the training schedule the young lads(and laddesses) are going to go through, they better have their 'hard work' head on. They'll need it. This doesn't look like any walk in the park, not that I think anyone would think it was, and if you've only ever been in Uni and/or had a normal 9-5 job, you might find the work commitment needed over many months a bit overwhelming!

Brilliant scheme though. Bring on some more:O