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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jul 2011, 13:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,860
Posted By shortcut_approved

BA 747 Study

Hi guys,

In anticipation of my joining BA on the 747 I want to use the time beforehand wisely and do a bit of study in the meantime. Can anyone recommend any particular book/website/etc that would...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Jun 2011, 10:40
Replies: 18
Views: 8,409
Posted By shortcut_approved

I applied back in October, within a few days of...

I applied back in October, within a few days of the main recruitment starting. I was 757-rated and got through into the hold pool in April. I was expecting a 767 position, as BA were known to be...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st May 2011, 23:02
Replies: 18
Views: 8,409
Posted By shortcut_approved

BA 767 Lifestyle & Roster

Hi everyone,

For those of you who are sharp-eyed, you may have noticed that I started the now very informative thread running about the BA 747 Lifestyle & Roster. My dilemma is that whilst I am...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th May 2011, 19:44
Replies: 38
Views: 23,083
Posted By shortcut_approved

Many thanks for the info and discussion so far....

Many thanks for the info and discussion so far. My personal preference would be for as little time away as possible, would it be possible to achieve cap by only doing shorter 2 or 3 day trips? Is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th May 2011, 11:42
Replies: 38
Views: 23,083
Posted By shortcut_approved

BA 747 Lifestyle & Roster

Hi everyone,

I asked my question on the main BA DEP thread, but the conversation has gone off on a bit of a tangent. I've also had a few PMs from other people due to join the 747 fleet, and we're...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th May 2011, 11:55
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,340
Posted By shortcut_approved

Hi everyone, Just been called with an early...

Hi everyone,

Just been called with an early October start date on the 747 (I'm 767-rated and been in the pool since mid-April).

Now that it's become a reality, can anyone give an example of a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd May 2011, 08:31
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,340
Posted By shortcut_approved

Does a place in the Hold Pool count as having been "recruited"?

The question is, are those in the hold-pool who are waiting for a course date part of the 140? Or is it a case of all 140 this time around have either finished, started or been allocated courses...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th May 2011, 05:46
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,340
Posted By shortcut_approved

Basing

Hi again everyone,

No further news I'm afraid, but just wondering on basing issues. Is the ONLY LGW recruitment on the 737, and ALL other types get LHR?

Cheers,
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Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th May 2011, 22:45
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,340
Posted By shortcut_approved

Hi Kempus, I'm 767 rated, but sadly the only...

Hi Kempus,

I'm 767 rated, but sadly the only information I have about the hold pool numbers is "quite a few" from the guy at Recruitment!

Very interesting about the Jumbo though. I certainly...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th May 2011, 12:24
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,340
Posted By shortcut_approved

Hold Pool

I spoke to BA Recruitment today just on the off-chance of a bit of news. Apparently the plan is to still recruit directly onto type, and there are no courses planned for those of us in the pool just...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Apr 2011, 21:19
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,340
Posted By shortcut_approved

Thanks guys, On day 9 of waiting, I did...

Thanks guys,

On day 9 of waiting, I did indeed get the good news!

Having read other people's replies and done some maths, it does seem like a lot of results come out on Fridays!

Anyone else...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Apr 2011, 08:23
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,340
Posted By shortcut_approved

Sim Results

Has anyone who had a sim assessment last week (week commencing 4th April) heard back with results either way yet? Did mine on the 6th, but still waiting.
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Mar 2011, 15:38
Replies: 105
Views: 38,522
Posted By shortcut_approved

Question about entry into Reversal Procedure

Hello everyone,

ICAO DOC 8168 PANS-OPS Figure I-4-3-4 shows a diagram that has a +/- 30 degree segment where you can go straight into the outbound leg for a 45/180 Reversal procedure. The...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Mar 2011, 14:30
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,340
Posted By shortcut_approved

BA DEP Sim Session Swap

Sadly the date I'd picked for my BA Sim has now appeared on my roster, and it's not a duty I can get out of. Therefore I am looking for anyone who has a sim slot in late March or early-to-mid April...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Feb 2011, 11:13
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,390,340
Posted By shortcut_approved

BA DEP Assessment Day One - 17th Feb 2011

Are there any of you guys from the second session yesterday (17th Feb) here on Pprune?

Drop me a PM
Thanks!
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Oct 2007, 13:32
Replies: 26
Views: 14,165
Posted By shortcut_approved

Actually, the DSA one was a 757. Apparently 3...

Actually, the DSA one was a 757. Apparently 3 people had checked the door was in the disarmed position before opening.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jun 2007, 12:32
Replies: 9
Views: 2,654
Posted By shortcut_approved

Well, just to share some of my knowledge/heard...

Well, just to share some of my knowledge/heard rumours from our side:

LGW (our biggest base) is overcrewed on both the 757/767 and the 737 fleets. There are no vacancies anticipated there for the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jun 2007, 10:53
Replies: 9
Views: 2,654
Posted By shortcut_approved

First Choice & Thomson Basing

Hello all,
Just wondering what the current basing situation was at First Choice. As a TOM 757/767 FO, I'm wondering how the merger is going to affect basing. Would anyone be able to shed some light...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Apr 2007, 17:18
Replies: 51
Views: 15,120
Posted By shortcut_approved

You don't join MAF as a pilot, you join as a...

You don't join MAF as a pilot, you join as a Missionary who happens to fly planes. 5 years away from home in the poorest parts of Africa is clearly a mission in my mind.

So why would you want to...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Apr 2007, 21:52
Replies: 51
Views: 15,120
Posted By shortcut_approved

mikehammer et all, Difference being Ryanair...

mikehammer et all,

Difference being Ryanair are in the game for profit making, MAF certainly aren't!

As a committed Christian, I was interested in joining them when I got my CPL/IR, but I...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Mar 2007, 15:03
Replies: 126
Views: 32,508
Posted By shortcut_approved

Hi everyone, Would anyone from First Choice...

Hi everyone,

Would anyone from First Choice be able to comment on current numbers based at LGW? I'm with Thomson, desperately trying to get LGW-based, but have been told that it's full for the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Mar 2007, 09:21
Replies: 126
Views: 32,508
Posted By shortcut_approved

TUI 51% FC 49% Wonder what this will mean...

TUI 51% FC 49%

Wonder what this will mean for the supposed 757 fleet shrinkage at TFly.... Believe FC have got another 18 or so!

Cheers,
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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Jan 2006, 13:25
Replies: 265
Views: 62,220
Posted By shortcut_approved

Re: Thomsonfly Sim' Assessment

General Airmanship sort of stuff like, we're at 3000', what distance do you think we'll intercept the glideslope at. Or, at 5 DME, as a rule-of-thumb, what altitude would you expect to be at? Nothing...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Jan 2006, 09:12
Replies: 265
Views: 62,220
Posted By shortcut_approved

Re: Thomsonfly Sim' Assessment

Hi Bukky,

Since PPrune has recently changed format, and I've gone searching for the old threads, it would seem that they've got lost somewhere. The Britannia/Thomsonfly assessments were previously...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Jan 2006, 04:30
Replies: 71
Views: 15,152
Posted By shortcut_approved

Re: thomsonfly queries

Hi Pete,

Thanks for the welcome! Don't get me wrong, I'm absolutely delighted at getting in to Thomson. From a career point of view, it's the best thing that could've happened! However the main...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Jan 2006, 11:58
Replies: 71
Views: 15,152
Posted By shortcut_approved

Re: thomsonfly queries

Hi again Calypso,

Thanks for that info, looks like I'm joining one course too late, cos at the moment I've been allocated NCL, which I'm pretty gutted about as it was my second to last choice...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Dec 2005, 10:56
Replies: 71
Views: 15,152
Posted By shortcut_approved

Sorry, should've made it more clear...yes I'm...

Sorry, should've made it more clear...yes I'm joining on the 757. Non-Boeing rated, 1200-ish hours with about 900 EMB-145, before anyone asks, heh heh!

Cheers,
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Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Dec 2005, 21:37
Replies: 71
Views: 15,152
Posted By shortcut_approved

Sorry to cut in chaps, Calypso, or anyone...

Sorry to cut in chaps,

Calypso, or anyone else who knows:

What makes you think LGW is likely for the 757? I'm joining in March, and have got LGW as my first choice bid, but I've been told the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Dec 2005, 08:45
Replies: 15
Views: 4,174
Posted By shortcut_approved

Ha Ha Ha, It would appear that Regional and...

Ha Ha Ha,

It would appear that Regional and Baby guys are the last ones to get a shot at Mainline....

There was supposed to be a course for a few regional transferees (the first in years!) a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Dec 2005, 10:54
Replies: 66
Views: 11,374
Posted By shortcut_approved

Congrats Mister! Just as I suspected.......

Congrats Mister!

Just as I suspected.... they've obviously called people in order of their notice periods!! I'm really glad for you!

I've also sent you a PM....

Happy Christmas to all....
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Dec 2005, 13:02
Replies: 66
Views: 11,374
Posted By shortcut_approved

Hey Rjay259, Thanks mate, though I must...

Hey Rjay259,

Thanks mate, though I must confess that I wasn't really demonstrating any patience! Out of all the bases in England, only NCL is further away from Surrey than my current base at LBA....
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Dec 2005, 15:13
Replies: 66
Views: 11,374
Posted By shortcut_approved

Thanks B.E.G. Passed Stage 2 of the...

Thanks B.E.G.

Passed Stage 2 of the Assessment back on 26th September. So will anyone else from here be joining me in March??

Cheers,
Shortcut
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Dec 2005, 19:01
Replies: 66
Views: 11,374
Posted By shortcut_approved

Crikey, Guys, I can't believe there are...

Crikey,

Guys, I can't believe there are those still left in the pool without getting called. The course is definitely for 12 people, and I didn't think the pool was THAT full.... Maybe because...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Dec 2005, 09:37
Replies: 66
Views: 11,374
Posted By shortcut_approved

Hi all, Got the call yesterday with the good...

Hi all,

Got the call yesterday with the good news. Start date for a 757 course March 20th!! Only concern is choice of base at the moment... CWL, MAN or NCL. As a London-lad, I'm obviously hoping...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Dec 2005, 08:27
Replies: 66
Views: 11,374
Posted By shortcut_approved

Me again.... Would anyone like to speculate...

Me again....

Would anyone like to speculate as to whether there are seperate holding pools for people waiting on 73 or 75 courses? I was under the impression that there was just one pool, and...
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