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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Oct 2010, 17:02
Replies: 69
Views: 16,263
Posted By ToneTheWone

Madder you ask a very good question about why...

Madder you ask a very good question about why things should get better. Maybe the reason you haven't got a reply is because few people under 30 have got any experience of what a recession is like....
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Oct 2010, 15:54
Replies: 69
Views: 16,263
Posted By ToneTheWone

You really are one nasty piece of work! ...

You really are one nasty piece of work!

Enjoy your day:O
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Aug 2010, 14:30
Replies: 59
Views: 13,580
Posted By ToneTheWone

Magictiger - That's a bit harsh. At no point...

Magictiger - That's a bit harsh. At no point reading cabinready's post did I get the impression that he got anything for free. He may well have paid for every rating himself, with money he earned...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Jun 2010, 21:44
Replies: 30
Views: 4,994
Posted By ToneTheWone

I wouldn't normally comment on this thread but...

I wouldn't normally comment on this thread but tonight I've had a bit of a skinful, so I'm going to!

To Stacy, I would say that your friend has vertually no chace of making a career in the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Jun 2010, 17:32
Replies: 56
Views: 20,223
Posted By ToneTheWone

REGRETS

I’ve often come across posts from wannabees containing phrases like "I don’t want to get to 70 and regret not having tried" or even "I don’t want to be old looking back thinking I never had a go,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Feb 2010, 09:18
Replies: 35
Views: 5,466
Posted By ToneTheWone

I don't know the exact details of the case so...

I don't know the exact details of the case so can't say too much, but I'd like to make a couple of points.

A couple of years ago I accepted a job as an FO for a bizjet company. The package was...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Jan 2010, 10:43
Replies: 137
Views: 61,549
Posted By ToneTheWone

My advice would be to get a trade/profession,...

My advice would be to get a trade/profession, earn some money and if you really want to fly, take your time, afterall you do that on your side. Timing is everything in this game but make sure you...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Jan 2010, 09:14
Replies: 137
Views: 61,549
Posted By ToneTheWone

Nice try Sassy but one retirement means one...

Nice try Sassy but one retirement means one opportunity at the bottom of the ladder. If it were only true that one job turns into 5 we'd all be in work.

And sorry Journey Man, if you think there...
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Dec 2009, 18:45
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,121,078
Posted By ToneTheWone

I've no idea who'll be left standing if there is...

I've no idea who'll be left standing if there is a fight to the end, but I've got a good idea where - how about the dole queue or if you're lucky McDonalds flipping burgers!
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Dec 2009, 18:15
Replies: 6,533
Views: 1,121,078
Posted By ToneTheWone

Just seen the news on ITV and couldn't help...

Just seen the news on ITV and couldn't help laughing out loud when they read out the email from the union. How did it end again, something like:

"it's better to die on your feet than live on your...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Apr 2009, 12:09
Replies: 101
Views: 21,449
Posted By ToneTheWone

First sector as F/O on the SD3-60 was on my 38th...

First sector as F/O on the SD3-60 was on my 38th Birthday. Stuck this for a couple of years then had a few years doing something else. Went back to flying and got a job in bizjets aged 44. No regrets...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Oct 2008, 10:52
Replies: 25
Views: 3,779
Posted By ToneTheWone

If you go on to the Inland Revenue's web site HM...

If you go on to the Inland Revenue's web site HM Revenue & Customs: Home Page (http://www.hmrc.gov.uk//) and do a search on "Airline Pilots" it's quite interesting what comes up.

The link below...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Sep 2008, 07:29
Replies: 25
Views: 3,779
Posted By ToneTheWone

When I joined my present company the arrangement...

When I joined my present company the arrangement was I would pay for half the type rating and the company would pay the other half as long as I stayed for two years.

I asked them to reduce my...
Forum: Freight Dogs
4th Sep 2008, 18:37
Replies: 26
Views: 4,306
Posted By ToneTheWone

Whenever Tom's name appeared next to yours on the...

Whenever Tom's name appeared next to yours on the roster the thought of slogging a Shed around the skys on a winters night didn't seem too bad.

A sad loss to all who knew him, especially his...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Jul 2008, 17:32
Replies: 46
Views: 8,805
Posted By ToneTheWone

When I were a lad!

When I was a young lad I often went on coach trips to the seaside. One of my two overwhelming memories was the day trippers passing round the driver's cap at the end of the trip for tips. The over...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Dec 2007, 09:46
Replies: 146
Views: 22,484
Posted By ToneTheWone

Please don't for Emerald. Any more anybody? ...

Please don't for Emerald. Any more anybody?

Merry Christmas:ok:
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Dec 2007, 16:36
Replies: 146
Views: 22,484
Posted By ToneTheWone

The Browne Stuff

I’m not convinced by the 7 year, 18 year or what ever year economic cycle. You can only measure it once it’s happened. But what is fact, is that economies do go in cycles. As we’ve just experienced...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
27th Oct 2007, 09:00
Replies: 14
Views: 2,484
Posted By ToneTheWone

Flintstone, I'm nothing if not fair. It's a deal,...

Flintstone, I'm nothing if not fair. It's a deal, beer vouchers split 50/50. Don't hold your breath though, nothing has turned up yet.

However if I was an accountant people would be beating my...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
26th Oct 2007, 22:25
Replies: 14
Views: 2,484
Posted By ToneTheWone

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/eimanual/EIM50000.h...

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/eimanual/EIM50000.htm (http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/eimanual/EIM50000.htm)

Beer vouchers to me please:ok:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Feb 2007, 10:18
Replies: 21
Views: 5,440
Posted By ToneTheWone

Lucifer you're quite right. In my previous...

Lucifer you're quite right.

In my previous post I suggested that he remortgage the house and plan a getout stratergy. I was going to add to it that if she's rich in here own right then maybe he...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Feb 2007, 15:22
Replies: 21
Views: 5,440
Posted By ToneTheWone

Doesn't seem to want much does she??? I'd...

Doesn't seem to want much does she???

I'd remortgage the house upto the max, stash the cash off-shore and plan a getout stratergy!

Give me strength:\
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Feb 2007, 16:20
Replies: 184
Views: 82,035
Posted By ToneTheWone

Reminds me of a chief pilot picking up half the...

Reminds me of a chief pilot picking up half the mountain of CVs on his desk and putting them straight in the bin.
His secretary said '"you can't do that those poor guys are looking for a job!"
His...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Dec 2006, 11:07
Replies: 46
Views: 8,034
Posted By ToneTheWone

Even Emerald used to give a £10 voucher and...

Even Emerald used to give a £10 voucher and signed Christmas card.

Better than a poke in the eye:ok:
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd Dec 2006, 10:26
Replies: 169
Views: 44,248
Posted By ToneTheWone

Dear Taquin Well done on getting the job...

Dear Taquin

Well done on getting the job with Flybe. I was ammused by your quote of:-

"The sooner I can get this training loan paid and my hours up the better!"

Does this mean that you're...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Nov 2006, 15:57
Replies: 41
Views: 7,464
Posted By ToneTheWone

CamelhAir You do have a point but I don’t...

CamelhAir

You do have a point but I don’t think you can blame people trying to break into the industry accepting lower terms and conditions than people already established. What are they to do,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Nov 2006, 13:50
Replies: 41
Views: 7,464
Posted By ToneTheWone

Money has nothing to do with ability! ...

Money has nothing to do with ability!

Actually that's not quite true. Many people have money because of some ability or skill in some profession or trade prior to persuing a career in aviation....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Nov 2006, 11:15
Replies: 41
Views: 7,464
Posted By ToneTheWone

Come on guys I think you’re being a bit harsh on...

Come on guys I think you’re being a bit harsh on Addy. Maybe stating that he’s got 600 hour’s was a bit of a mistake but I don’t read anything else in his posting that deserves such a response.
...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Sep 2006, 10:14
Replies: 122
Views: 17,567
Posted By ToneTheWone

Dear James Don't be too down hearted about...

Dear James

Don't be too down hearted about missing out on the combe-over. If you've got a bit of a bald patch great, if not the create one and draw attention to it by making it stand out. I find...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Sep 2006, 08:47
Replies: 122
Views: 17,567
Posted By ToneTheWone

Can anybody see what the airlines have done over...

Can anybody see what the airlines have done over the last few years by prefering younger candidates?

They've been filling their boots with young fresh faced pilots knowing that after 1st October...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Aug 2006, 11:07
Replies: 22
Views: 3,162
Posted By ToneTheWone

Age discrimination does take place, and for...

Age discrimination does take place, and for anybody who’s been subject to discrimination I feel that they do have a right to feel hacked off. As we all go through life we are all discriminated...
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st Aug 2006, 08:50
Replies: 967
Views: 263,521
Posted By ToneTheWone

Flybe

Heard the same from Flybe.

Sent CV and e-mail to the chap at flybe opsqueen kindly suggested. He passed it on to Ian Cheese. He then sent me an e-mail stating First Officer recruitment will start...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Jul 2006, 09:14
Replies: 268
Views: 52,208
Posted By ToneTheWone

So I take it that my promised interview is...

So I take it that my promised interview is unlikely to happen then??

Only joking - I gave up hope months ago.

It is a poor show, verging on a disgrace how BACon have given people hope, then...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
21st Jul 2006, 16:16
Replies: 30
Views: 7,999
Posted By ToneTheWone

TWA - Teenie Weenie Airlines, Try Walking Across ...

TWA - Teenie Weenie Airlines, Try Walking Across
Air 2000 - Air Two Bob
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jul 2006, 09:34
Replies: 9
Views: 1,157
Posted By ToneTheWone

Never heard such rubbish! Hire a car,...

Never heard such rubbish!

Hire a car, scrounge a lift, or just grow up!

I'll be taking several people, some of which haven't got a car. Or is that discrimination that you're not allowed to...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
12th Jul 2006, 14:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,875
Posted By ToneTheWone

P ACE thanks for that. A swift and speedy resonse...

P ACE thanks for that. A swift and speedy resonse if there ever was one. I do have just over 750 hours multi-crew turbine time, so hopefully that will make me a little more attractive but you never...
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