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Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2009, 12:41
Replies: 42
Views: 11,437
Posted By Flashdance9

I guess those in EFTS are ex QFIs. Are those...

I guess those in EFTS are ex QFIs.

Are those on 32 ex RAF or from civvy background.

What Im getting to is, are there any 'sponsored reservists' who come from only civvy background - no past mil...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2009, 13:47
Replies: 42
Views: 11,437
Posted By Flashdance9

Are there any RAF aircrew who currently operate...

Are there any RAF aircrew who currently operate as "sponsored reservists"?

Thanks
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2009, 15:52
Replies: 42
Views: 11,437
Posted By Flashdance9

thanks for the info on sponsored reservists. ...

thanks for the info on sponsored reservists.

So as an AirTanker civilian 'copilot' in normal day to day operations you would be flying pax around europe as an A330 First Officer.

Then when the...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2009, 11:54
Replies: 42
Views: 11,437
Posted By Flashdance9

AirTanker Civilian Pilots

From AirTanker website:



What is a "sponsored reservist"?

Thanks
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Mar 2009, 13:20
Replies: 3
Views: 734
Posted By Flashdance9

yes has been done. I met a fast jet student...

yes has been done.

I met a fast jet student at linton who had previously been to oxford fATPL and been flying kingairs for a few years.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Sep 2008, 13:56
Replies: 10
Views: 951
Posted By Flashdance9

My advice would be; 1) Look into the uni...

My advice would be;

1) Look into the uni route. Remember Uni is as much about personal development and life experience as it is academics. That is what airlines are looking for; not some rocket...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Sep 2008, 17:10
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,797
Posted By Flashdance9

Situation not great. - Recruitment frozen ...

Situation not great.

- Recruitment frozen
- DEP hold pool filling up to ~100 and being closed
- SSPs being turned away (even after JOC), no more selection
- inside BA, surplus of pilots on some...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Aug 2008, 17:15
Replies: 49
Views: 6,772
Posted By Flashdance9

I only know of the 80% reference made by FLYER:...

I only know of the 80% reference made by FLYER: (flyer learn to fly guide '06)

"The modular majority: Perhaps 80 percent of those training for the ATPL do so via the modular route, spreading their...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Aug 2008, 20:46
Replies: 19
Views: 1,474
Posted By Flashdance9

Quite right. The bottom line is theres risk...

Quite right.

The bottom line is theres risk in any route, whether CPL IR Modular/integrated or MPL. This situation shows how the MPL is far risky to the wannabe than the old way. And if the MPL is...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Aug 2008, 16:00
Replies: 71
Views: 15,501
Posted By Flashdance9

No, the whole argument of MPL is about getting...

No, the whole argument of MPL is about getting enough good quality candidates to sign up to the scheme and hand over ~£30K (courses being part sponsored)

Now that wanabes realise:
I do the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Aug 2008, 14:40
Replies: 19
Views: 1,474
Posted By Flashdance9

If those MPLs cant get jobs elsewhere; Sterling...

If those MPLs cant get jobs elsewhere; Sterling has basically killed MPL.

Why would any wannabe stump up £30k for a licence, for which when the airline gets rid of them (because its cheap for the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Aug 2008, 18:20
Replies: 19
Views: 3,894
Posted By Flashdance9

In 2001 BA was going under way before 9/11. ...

In 2001 BA was going under way before 9/11.

Today BA has a £1bn cash reserve, made healthy profits last few years and has over 40 aircraft on order. Just a history lesson.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Aug 2008, 12:40
Replies: 19
Views: 3,894
Posted By Flashdance9

Yeah, apparently you need a frozen Atpl to get in...

Yeah, apparently you need a frozen Atpl to get in :}
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Aug 2008, 18:06
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By Flashdance9

the first cabair grads to go BA SSP for a while!!...

the first cabair grads to go BA SSP for a while!! well done to them, looks like theyre gona get in just before the doors shut for a while
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Aug 2008, 16:51
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By Flashdance9

Yeah, not from cabair!?

Yeah, not from cabair!?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Aug 2008, 12:45
Replies: 15
Views: 1,452
Posted By Flashdance9

Ive not heard of anyone from cabair going to BA...

Ive not heard of anyone from cabair going to BA within the last year or so...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Jul 2008, 15:59
Replies: 3,300
Views: 453,148
Posted By Flashdance9

“This is the greatest crisis in aviation’s...

“This is the greatest crisis in aviation’s history; bigger than the Gulf wars, the attacks of September 11, 2001, severe acute respiratory syndrome and past oil shocks.”

Quote Tim Clark, President...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Jun 2008, 13:33
Replies: 34
Views: 5,264
Posted By Flashdance9

The sad part about what heli-port has been saying...

The sad part about what heli-port has been saying is the fact that when he/she comes to the selection stage many of his/her classmates and fellow candidates who will be 100% dedicated to a lifetime...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Jun 2008, 20:54
Replies: 42
Views: 7,568
Posted By Flashdance9

There aren’t newspaper editors crawling their way...

There aren’t newspaper editors crawling their way through every flight school in the country trying to find a 'top gun' hyped story about a student. I’m guessing Oxford didn’t send out a press...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd Jun 2008, 14:47
Replies: 34
Views: 5,264
Posted By Flashdance9

I think Re-Heat hit the nail on the head. BA is...

I think Re-Heat hit the nail on the head. BA is an aspirational airline. For most young people at the likes of Oxford and FTE, flying for BA is their Dream. Its more than just about the 10 bullet...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Jun 2008, 18:26
Replies: 34
Views: 5,264
Posted By Flashdance9

There is a one year training bond to cover the...

There is a one year training bond to cover the cost of the BA JOC (Jet Orientation Course) which is a couple of grand.

There is NO bond for the type rating! It's 100% free. (Although someone will...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Jun 2008, 20:51
Replies: 58
Views: 8,667
Posted By Flashdance9

Hi Adios, just to make this clear; SSPs dont get...

Hi Adios, just to make this clear; SSPs dont get 'hired' until they finish the JOC and are offered a contract of employment. There is no job offer during JOC. There have been candidates that have NOT...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Jun 2008, 15:31
Replies: 58
Views: 8,667
Posted By Flashdance9

The truth of the story is about 2 yrs ago the...

The truth of the story is about 2 yrs ago the market share of students getting into BA from the integrated courses stood at; OAA 50%, FTE 30%, Cabair 10% and CTC 10%.

Today there are alot more...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th May 2007, 02:12
Replies: 68
Views: 15,332
Posted By Flashdance9

For those in the know, which fleets are BA...

For those in the know, which fleets are BA recruiting for (via the MILA/CARS)? SH or LH?

I was under the impression from BA recruitment that most LH slots had been filled (as of end of last year...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2007, 00:40
Replies: 79
Views: 12,060
Posted By Flashdance9

In the civvy world (flight training school) we've...

In the civvy world (flight training school) we've been told not to wear our hi-vis jackets on inside the cockpit (of a light training aircraft) as they present a fire hazard! :eek:
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
28th May 2006, 17:22
Replies: 30
Views: 7,159
Posted By Flashdance9

For those of you with interest in this subject;...

For those of you with interest in this subject; there is a Space Tourism conference at the Royal Aeronautical society next week, june7th.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2006, 15:30
Replies: 178
Views: 32,640
Posted By Flashdance9

Solo in a tutor with the University Air Squadron....

Solo in a tutor with the University Air Squadron. Just after one landed in a field in Whiltshire.

I believe i was the last person to fly (well, for only 4 mins) a tutor prior to the fleet...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Feb 2006, 17:50
Replies: 631
Views: 74,763
Posted By Flashdance9

ipsoFACTo my friend! It's not the fact that its...

ipsoFACTo my friend! It's not the fact that its 'engineers' doing the subject anylonger but students with the sole intent on going into the city want a degree that will deliver the goods. Just about...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Feb 2006, 22:03
Replies: 631
Views: 74,763
Posted By Flashdance9

FACT: Graduates from Aerospace Engineering can be...

FACT: Graduates from Aerospace Engineering can be emplyed in any professional career except in medecin & law.

FACT: Aerospace Engineering graduates (with the right personal qualities) are highly...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Feb 2006, 18:45
Replies: 53
Views: 6,240
Posted By Flashdance9

What students need to learn is recovery from a...

What students need to learn is recovery from a spin or unusual attitudes. Dont think loads more hours on simulators are going to help! Why dont airlines send studes through BFJT at Linton??
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Jan 2006, 17:40
Replies: 2
Views: 571
Posted By Flashdance9

I think you'll find the number is more like 70 :(...

I think you'll find the number is more like 70 :(
(Remember they recruit not just grads, but FOs from other airlines & Pilots from the armed forces)
& With BA;
1) Retirement age goes up from 55...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Jan 2006, 13:09
Replies: 241
Views: 46,838
Posted By Flashdance9

The numbers are huge. I think they were published...

The numbers are huge. I think they were published here before- try search?

When people talk about a pilot shortage in the future; it will be a shortage of experienced pilots and captains not low...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2006, 21:41
Replies: 23
Views: 4,102
Posted By Flashdance9

Re: Leadership or Management?

The RAF needs Leaders not Managers - Is'nt that the point of OASC & IOT?

But the RAF Leaders of today need to be managers too (cost effectiveness and all that...)
They need to be more like their...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2006, 12:05
Replies: 470
Views: 86,244
Posted By Flashdance9

Re: UAS 's to close (Merged)

I think the new system needs a while to run before any serious comment can be made. What is positive is that it is now an organisation which opens the world of flying/aviation to young people- just...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2005, 18:59
Replies: 12
Views: 2,936
Posted By Flashdance9

is'nt that also known as MFTS??

is'nt that also known as MFTS??
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