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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th May 2012, 12:10
Replies: 28
Views: 15,061
Posted By Dr Eckener

No it isn't. In JAA land the 737-100/200 is...

No it isn't. In JAA land the 737-100/200 is separate from the 300/900, and the only way to 'convert' is through a new type rating. I know this, as I have a 200 rating from a few years back, not paid...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Oct 2011, 11:59
Replies: 35
Views: 10,463
Posted By Dr Eckener

Seniority is a terrible curse for pilots, and I...

Seniority is a terrible curse for pilots, and I just cannot understand why any support it. It stifles the job market, reduces pay, and leaves pilots stuck with a particular employer. Without...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Sep 2011, 17:34
Replies: 30
Views: 16,226
Posted By Dr Eckener

Surely this is a discussion between you and your...

Surely this is a discussion between you and your family, rather than one that can be resolved on a public forum? Life is always about compromise. Which do you love more - your wife and family or the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Jun 2011, 09:34
Replies: 24
Views: 9,587
Posted By Dr Eckener

Be very careful where you spend your money folks!...

Be very careful where you spend your money folks!

Kampars: airBaltic is close to bankruptcy :: The Baltic Course | Baltic States news & analytics...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Mar 2011, 17:23
Replies: 16
Views: 3,591
Posted By Dr Eckener

There are plenty of people out there who have...

There are plenty of people out there who have been shafted more than once over the last couple of years, why should the military be exempt from reality on entering the commercial world? It is not a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Feb 2011, 20:40
Replies: 48
Views: 18,282
Posted By Dr Eckener

23,300 pilot jobs each year WORLDWIDE does not...

23,300 pilot jobs each year WORLDWIDE does not amount to much. It also does not include:

1. Reality
2. Recessions
3. More recessions
4. Rising oil prices causing untold future problems
5....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Nov 2010, 17:51
Replies: 389
Views: 202,265
Posted By Dr Eckener

I like the way they state that if they receive...

I like the way they state that if they receive huge quantities of applications they will take into account their stated 'desirable competencies', and then give you nowhere on the form a chance to say...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Nov 2010, 11:17
Replies: 367
Views: 106,177
Posted By Dr Eckener

I suspect they are looking for cheap cadets and...

I suspect they are looking for cheap cadets and those who will work for the lower salary. Same as everyone else these days. Experience is a hindrance in this depressing market.

4000TT, plenty jet,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Oct 2010, 16:03
Replies: 367
Views: 106,177
Posted By Dr Eckener

Minchiarello, I think you should re-read the...

Minchiarello, I think you should re-read the email. It sounds like you got the generic MAY be invited notification, rather than an actual interview. If it were for a genuine interview you would have...
Forum: Questions
20th Oct 2010, 20:00
Replies: 1
Views: 1,007
Posted By Dr Eckener

UK retirement age

With the government announcing today an increase in UK state pension age to 66 by 2020, the question is will the regulatory authorities follow suit, and allow professional pilots to continue work...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Oct 2010, 16:54
Replies: 38
Views: 9,130
Posted By Dr Eckener

It's amazing G SXTY your change of attitude from...

It's amazing G SXTY your change of attitude from posting threads on becoming an airline pilot to moaning on the same forum about said career, all within two years.

Try a couple of redundancies...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Oct 2010, 12:29
Replies: 299
Views: 75,800
Posted By Dr Eckener

Will you also be in discussion about EJs pay to...

Will you also be in discussion about EJs pay to fly scheme? It is p2f no matter how deep you bury your head in the sand.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Oct 2010, 09:28
Replies: 299
Views: 75,800
Posted By Dr Eckener

[QUOTE]When you talk of free movement of labour,...

[QUOTE]When you talk of free movement of labour, that assumes a constant size labour market that never changes from year to year/QUOTE]

No it doesn't.

[QUOTE] would suggest 5 things - aptitude,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Oct 2010, 15:55
Replies: 299
Views: 75,800
Posted By Dr Eckener

[QUOTE] think that seniority is the only way to...

[QUOTE] think that seniority is the only way to govern the airline industry fairly/QUOTE]
You keep banging on about this Norman. The truth is however that seniority for pilots only suits managers....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Jun 2010, 17:44
Replies: 26
Views: 4,989
Posted By Dr Eckener

With solutions like that, you should join BP....

With solutions like that, you should join BP. :ugh: What has this site become?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Apr 2010, 10:30
Replies: 27
Views: 11,123
Posted By Dr Eckener

Don't know, but you are in the right place. They...

Don't know, but you are in the right place. They seem to have more Spanish pilots than Brits.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Apr 2010, 15:47
Replies: 2
Views: 1,095
Posted By Dr Eckener

Use it to live on whilst you continue to seek a...

Use it to live on whilst you continue to seek a job. :ugh:
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Mar 2010, 18:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,440
Posted By Dr Eckener

Yes. They will rip you off. Period. Don't...

Yes. They will rip you off. Period.

Don't tell me, you bought a TR, and cannot get a job. You have learnt nothing, and now want to try and buy your way into a 'job'. You will fail again.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Mar 2010, 18:14
Replies: 90
Views: 50,679
Posted By Dr Eckener

I am sure you would, because the truth hurts. Go...

I am sure you would, because the truth hurts. Go ahead, and join the ever growing list of people who shame this industry.:yuk:
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Mar 2010, 15:12
Replies: 55
Views: 14,656
Posted By Dr Eckener

Let's not forget the oil price. It has never been...

Let's not forget the oil price. It has never been blamed for the recession, although it played a major role. It has been on the rise for a while now, and I reckon on a minimum of $100 a barrel by the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Feb 2010, 16:41
Replies: 2
Views: 1,078
Posted By Dr Eckener

They are usable. The CAA charts only give...

They are usable. The CAA charts only give obstacle clearance though. You have to apply system minima if higher. IE Cat 1 ILS - 200' (AAL).
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Feb 2010, 09:24
Replies: 17
Views: 2,769
Posted By Dr Eckener

Have a look at LASORS J1.7 If still in...

Have a look at LASORS J1.7

If still in doubt, contact the CAA.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Feb 2010, 09:57
Replies: 74
Views: 14,953
Posted By Dr Eckener

You missed a bit out. Seems fairly...

You missed a bit out.



Seems fairly clear cut.



As I stated - no risk to Flybe. You pay, they merely 'watch'.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Feb 2010, 22:11
Replies: 74
Views: 14,953
Posted By Dr Eckener

I think you need to look at this again. The...

I think you need to look at this again. The candidate pays all the 76k. Flybe pay £19,800 in 'additional sponsorship' - ie TR. They then take this 20k back from you over 5 years.

There really is...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Feb 2010, 21:59
Replies: 74
Views: 14,953
Posted By Dr Eckener

This is not a sponsorship scheme. Let's be clear...

This is not a sponsorship scheme. Let's be clear on that! You pay 76k for an MPL. You take all the risk. You have no promises from Flybe. All that happens is they monitor your progress, and if you do...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Jan 2010, 19:12
Replies: 58
Views: 8,885
Posted By Dr Eckener

Still on the New Year juice?

Still on the New Year juice?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Dec 2009, 19:19
Replies: 3
Views: 472
Posted By Dr Eckener

As long as you have done all the training for the...

As long as you have done all the training for the night rating, have it signed off in your log book, and have the relevant paperwork it will not be an issue.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Dec 2009, 13:16
Replies: 5
Views: 2,226
Posted By Dr Eckener

It is until you read the conditions attached. You...

It is until you read the conditions attached. You must pay for your own TR.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Dec 2009, 12:16
Replies: 362
Views: 119,256
Posted By Dr Eckener

You don't say! About time. But I still don't...

You don't say!

About time. But I still don't think anything will happen.

In other words, any attempt to resolve things will be buried in committee meetings, and, guess what - NOTHING WILL...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Dec 2009, 09:57
Replies: 362
Views: 119,256
Posted By Dr Eckener

The problem is, if you put the cadets on a decent...

The problem is, if you put the cadets on a decent salary, you will only attract more. For those who want this pay-your-way-into-a-jet nonsense to stop this is good news. BALPA and the easy crews on...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Dec 2009, 12:06
Replies: 76
Views: 21,469
Posted By Dr Eckener

No one does. He pays for his own.

No one does. He pays for his own.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Dec 2009, 04:42
Replies: 76
Views: 21,469
Posted By Dr Eckener

Adds a whole new meaning to the word 'flexi-crew'...

Adds a whole new meaning to the word 'flexi-crew' :ugh: If this is true it is pathetic. Any further words fail me. :yuk:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Dec 2009, 07:28
Replies: 6
Views: 2,072
Posted By Dr Eckener

And the point of this thread is?

And the point of this thread is?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Dec 2009, 17:13
Replies: 25
Views: 4,850
Posted By Dr Eckener

I really would not bet on that! There are still...

I really would not bet on that! There are still huge amounts of redundancies within the industry, and more to come. I'm looking at my second in less than two years. Don't give up the day job. If that...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Dec 2009, 16:12
Replies: 9
Views: 10,822
Posted By Dr Eckener

Check your OM. Whatever is written is what is...

Check your OM. Whatever is written is what is needed. Will be in Section 8. I'd be surprised if it said anything other than 5% of trip, or 5 mins holding, whichever is higher.
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