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Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th Jan 2013, 04:56
Replies: 9
Views: 11,048
Posted By santos dumont

You need a seaplane rating before you go there....

You need a seaplane rating before you go there. Their primary candidates are DHC6 seaplane captains, or high time seaplane pilots that will eventually upgrade to captain.

SD
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th Jan 2012, 20:20
Replies: 1
Views: 1,881
Posted By santos dumont

Did you search the website with the keyword...

Did you search the website with the keyword 'Maldivian' ?

What exactly do you want to know ? They don't hire foreign F/O's right now, you have to already be a DHC6 seaplane captain to get in...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Nov 2010, 11:38
Replies: 15
Views: 6,670
Posted By santos dumont

Is a 'visual approach' considered an 'IFR approach' ?

Where do I find under JAR rules the text that describes whether a 'visual approach' at the end of an IFR flight is an IFR approach or not.

Thank you,
SD
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Jun 2009, 19:14
Replies: 69
Views: 15,089
Posted By santos dumont

I had a bad experience and lost money because of...

I had a bad experience and lost money because of the unprofessionalism at Randhem aviation. If the same people are involved here I don't see anything good happening either. Good luck,

SD
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Apr 2009, 22:00
Replies: 42
Views: 24,316
Posted By santos dumont

VAviator, I went ot the Maldives (TMA) 6...

VAviator,

I went ot the Maldives (TMA) 6 years ago but even back then everyone said it was impossible. I persisted and probably got lucky in the end. Found out the only way in is through a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Mar 2009, 12:22
Replies: 754
Views: 326,457
Posted By santos dumont

Scratchingthesky, You're absolutely right...

Scratchingthesky,

You're absolutely right and I fully understand because I am in the same situation right now :{

Still keeping the hope up though !
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Mar 2009, 00:48
Replies: 754
Views: 326,457
Posted By santos dumont

Jet ? TRE ? Obviously they don't like the idea of...

Jet ? TRE ? Obviously they don't like the idea of working in India or China then.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Mar 2009, 11:23
Replies: 754
Views: 326,457
Posted By santos dumont

Yes, you guys are right on that one, not too many...

Yes, you guys are right on that one, not too many jobs out there. What I didn't convey clearly in my previous post was that I was willing to PAY for one of those ratings if I had to (and I think I'd...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Mar 2009, 04:25
Replies: 754
Views: 326,457
Posted By santos dumont

Hey, where did all the jobs go ?

I've been flying since 10 years now and professionally for about 6. 4000 hours TT out of which 3000 on twin turboprops, more than half as PIC. I had the FAA licence and all my friends kept telling me...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th Dec 2008, 22:40
Replies: 42
Views: 24,316
Posted By santos dumont

Agree with FloatJockey, except that it IS...

Agree with FloatJockey, except that it IS possible to get in without any float time (you need the rating though)... I did ! But you've got to really want it and be really lucky. Good luck. :ok:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Sep 2008, 18:52
Replies: 637
Views: 161,002
Posted By santos dumont

180 airbus at intersection

I recentely overheard on the radio an Airbus pilot explaining to the tower that since he was in an Airbus, it wasn't allowed for him to turn around at an intersection but it was ok for him to taxi to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Jun 2008, 12:36
Replies: 69
Views: 15,089
Posted By santos dumont

Randhem Aviation

Randhem Aviation = Bad News !

I lost $2000 + months of wasted time because of them... All I got was a sorry email

STAY AWAY !!!!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Jun 2008, 04:49
Replies: 21
Views: 4,625
Posted By santos dumont

Decks clear for seaplane operations in India

http://www.igovernment.in/site/decks-clear-for-seaplane-operations-in-india/ (http://www.igovernment.in/site/decks-clear-for-seaplane-operations-in-india/)

June 18, 2008
By Shubhendu Parth
New...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Apr 2008, 20:29
Replies: 4
Views: 1,215
Posted By santos dumont

If you're trying to get a job there don't throw...

If you're trying to get a job there don't throw your money training yourself, they will do it for you anyway. Also you don't need a AMES (Airplane Multi Engine Sea) in case you have an FAA...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Aug 2007, 08:06
Replies: 393
Views: 115,415
Posted By santos dumont

Randhem

I have lived in India as an expat for the first 30 years of my life. Until very recently it was impossible (or so complicated you can say impossible) for a foreigner to fly in India. So I had to find...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Aug 2007, 03:03
Replies: 393
Views: 115,415
Posted By santos dumont

Chirag, Your best bet is to get your Indian...

Chirag,
Your best bet is to get your Indian license. All you need to do is get some coaching from someone in Delhi for about a month, then go pass your written/oral test. After that one hour flying...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
21st Jul 2007, 10:25
Replies: 2
Views: 2,966
Posted By santos dumont

Flying here right now. If you only just meet the...

Flying here right now. If you only just meet the requirements this is a hard place to get into. They mostly look for people with a lot of seaplane time. However, persistence is your key to this...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jul 2007, 10:18
Replies: 57
Views: 11,907
Posted By santos dumont

Where do you come from, Mars ? Do you know what...

Where do you come from, Mars ? Do you know what you are talking about ? I have three thousand hours of twin turboprop. Does it mean I can get hired over a local pilot fresh out of flying school for...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th May 2007, 06:21
Replies: 295
Views: 57,494
Posted By santos dumont

What's up guys ? Here's a genuine question, could...

What's up guys ? Here's a genuine question, could it be that no one is bothered to answer to this one ?

Waiting....:(
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st May 2007, 13:12
Replies: 295
Views: 57,494
Posted By santos dumont

Why's it all so complicated ?

Why, oh why is everything so complicated ? Could someone with a real insight into this please clarify a few points for me (and everyone else) ?

What is a JAA license ? If I get a UK, Italian,...
Forum: Canada
15th Apr 2007, 08:17
Replies: 25
Views: 9,855
Posted By santos dumont

Mike K.

I'm sure there are lots of Mike K.'s around - Kelleher ? Be more specific.
Forum: Canada
22nd Mar 2007, 02:19
Replies: 25
Views: 9,855
Posted By santos dumont

There are quite a few non Cdn citizens in the...

There are quite a few non Cdn citizens in the company, starting with the chief pilot !
Forum: Nordic Forum
17th Mar 2007, 02:26
Replies: 24
Views: 6,791
Posted By santos dumont

False assumptions...

Geez Dimitrispa31,

First, about 10 posts ago you assumed I was a fresh ATP with only cessna time and no captain experience.... Then 4 posts ago you assume I insulted your Greec standards and...
Forum: Nordic Forum
12th Mar 2007, 10:30
Replies: 24
Views: 6,791
Posted By santos dumont

What's in the SOPs ?

Now, Aegean might be the exception to the rule, but generally every aviation company out there holds the highest possible standards.... until they have no one to fill the seats and then the...
Forum: Nordic Forum
9th Mar 2007, 01:28
Replies: 24
Views: 6,791
Posted By santos dumont

left seat requirements

I'm not saying I WILL be ready, I'm saying I COULD be ready. Air Deccan would have hired me as a captain on their ATR if I had an Indian license :ugh: - I captain a twin turboprop already.

But...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th Feb 2007, 19:02
Replies: 393
Views: 115,415
Posted By santos dumont

Randhem FAQs

Randhem finally posts FAQs on their website. Some are a bit confusing though. Like do they really work 6 days and then get 7 days off ? :}

Frequent Asked Questions:
We cant answer any question...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
26th Feb 2007, 00:34
Replies: 393
Views: 115,415
Posted By santos dumont

How do companies secure their bonds ? I have...

How do companies secure their bonds ? I have heard that they make you make out many cheques in their favour and then return a cheque at a time till the stipulated bond time. Are there other ways ?...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Feb 2007, 12:59
Replies: 26
Views: 6,331
Posted By santos dumont

Security Clearance

Fully agree with Left Wing regarding preparing for the exam. What he left out thought is that unless you are Indian you need a security clearance before you can pass these tests. Written and Medical...
Forum: Canada
23rd Feb 2007, 06:11
Replies: 25
Views: 9,855
Posted By santos dumont

Howdy Guards, Thanks for the reply. Don't...

Howdy Guards,

Thanks for the reply. Don't mean to be pushy, but regarding that float rating... will a normal rating do, or do you need that 50 hour course?
Thanks....
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Feb 2007, 23:43
Replies: 393
Views: 115,415
Posted By santos dumont

DarkjetC500 : the money you get here is after...

DarkjetC500 : the money you get here is after tax, Jet is paying taxes in India on your behalf . This has to be stated on your contract .

Darkjet, I think you may be wrong about the tax bit....
Forum: Nordic Forum
19th Feb 2007, 15:27
Replies: 24
Views: 6,791
Posted By santos dumont

Norrington: If you have 500ME or 1000TT you can...

Norrington: If you have 500ME or 1000TT you can apply to Randhem, they will provide you the type rating on B737 when you sign a 3 year contract with JetAirways in India. (They need 100-150 pilots)...
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