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Forum: Rumours & News
15th Nov 2018, 19:21
Replies: 56
Views: 22,348
Posted By VFE

The AAIB report went into some detail to...

The AAIB report went into some detail to highlight the Commander's roster that week, which included being contacted prior to the start of his/her standby duty on the day of the incident to position...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Mar 2018, 12:57
Replies: 399
Views: 403,051
Posted By VFE

Well put Windshearescape! Hours without...

Well put Windshearescape! Hours without quantifying is pointless and gives no indication about lifestyle, time away from home, etc.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Nov 2017, 11:06
Replies: 4
Views: 2,780
Posted By VFE

It is possible to eventually get a pilot job that...

It is possible to eventually get a pilot job that offers a good work/life balance but invariably this will involve a degree of compromise, be it salary, home/work location, days/weeks away in return...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Jun 2015, 17:53
Replies: 126
Views: 33,183
Posted By VFE

We live in a society that places status above all...

We live in a society that places status above all else. The age of the celebrity. If an aspiring pilot can pay for the prestige and bragging rights that a job as 'airline pilot' brings... then a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Sep 2014, 11:47
Replies: 488
Views: 240,721
Posted By VFE

You see, where you young'uns are going wrong on...

You see, where you young'uns are going wrong on this one is this:

You are trying to apply logic!

You'll soon learn..... :]
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Sep 2014, 09:29
Replies: 488
Views: 240,721
Posted By VFE

Angry I had hoped to click on this thread and find some...

I had hoped to click on this thread and find some useful information but instead it's a load of apparently young and naive hopefuls speculating on when they'll hear something. Come on folks, be...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Sep 2014, 15:18
Replies: 309
Views: 163,413
Posted By VFE

Pure PPRuNe speculation at its best here. IF...

Pure PPRuNe speculation at its best here.

IF the cadet scheme goes ahead, who's to say it won't parallel the CX one and (initially) be open to international and experienced pilots?

Let's wait...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Jul 2014, 20:29
Replies: 456
Views: 415,691
Posted By VFE

Minor footnote: The current Flybe...

Minor footnote:

The current Flybe application does not request a CV.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd Jul 2014, 21:38
Replies: 456
Views: 415,691
Posted By VFE

Why would an FI be harder to form? If...

Why would an FI be harder to form?

If anything, having a couple of thousand hours instructing has told me I know very little. With experience I've become more humble as a pilot and as such would...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
23rd May 2014, 07:03
Replies: 12
Views: 10,982
Posted By VFE

Totally agree noneya :D It would take a...

Totally agree noneya :D

It would take a significant windfall for me to even consider paying for a type rating, especially with no guarantee of a job at the end of it.

Thanks for the help though...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
22nd May 2014, 22:04
Replies: 12
Views: 10,982
Posted By VFE

"Admission fee"? "Riff-raff"? I hope...

"Admission fee"?

"Riff-raff"?

I hope the seats are comfy enough to accommodate the silver spoon wedged up the behinds of those who can afford the "admission fee" then! :D

VFE.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
7th May 2014, 13:06
Replies: 12
Views: 10,982
Posted By VFE

Can't seem to find anywhere on their site about...

Can't seem to find anywhere on their site about prices? Not wanting to spark interest from their marketing team by making what would probably be a time wasting phone call to their sales team, would...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
6th May 2014, 17:37
Replies: 12
Views: 10,982
Posted By VFE

Question C510 Citation Mustang Rating

Hi folks,

Drawing blanks on where to obtain a type rating for this aircraft in the UK - can anyone recommend?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th May 2014, 07:58
Replies: 19
Views: 6,419
Posted By VFE

It is hard to see how the likes of CTC will...

It is hard to see how the likes of CTC will disappear unless BALPA manage to force airlines away from contracted newly qualified pilots. Sadly I too have experienced these aviation Gods who may be...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
19th Apr 2014, 21:03
Replies: 21
Views: 13,239
Posted By VFE

Thanks Whoopity, So I guess I can get the...

Thanks Whoopity,

So I guess I can get the HOT at the ATO where I renew the IR to sign the relevant bits for licence reissue and its £140 fee?
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
19th Apr 2014, 20:35
Replies: 21
Views: 13,239
Posted By VFE

Hi folks, Sorry to be a bore but not being...

Hi folks,
Sorry to be a bore but not being totally on the flying scene of late I am uncertain as to what the process is for my circumstance.

My IR lapsed in 2011 and plan to renew it soon. My JAR...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jun 2013, 06:48
Replies: 21
Views: 8,667
Posted By VFE

Another debate dissolves into semantics. I...

Another debate dissolves into semantics.

I think most people with common sense understand the concept of positive discrimination in this age of HR lead recruitment. However, whether it is of any...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Nov 2012, 20:15
Replies: 17
Views: 7,066
Posted By VFE

Most informative Westhawk, thanks. VFE.

Most informative Westhawk, thanks.

VFE.
Forum: Tech Log
17th Nov 2012, 12:21
Replies: 17
Views: 7,066
Posted By VFE

Hmmm, my thoughts are confirmed it seems. I guess...

Hmmm, my thoughts are confirmed it seems. I guess the fact the video was posted for public consumption made me second guess my own knowledge on the matter! Why on earth would any professional pilot...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Nov 2012, 11:30
Replies: 18
Views: 3,655
Posted By VFE

Booze. VFE.

Booze.

VFE.
Forum: Tech Log
17th Nov 2012, 11:18
Replies: 17
Views: 7,066
Posted By VFE

Landing in a TS

Hi folks,

First post here for some time. As someone not experienced with WX radar, all I know is that landing into a TS is not something done without good reason. There here exists a video on...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
23rd Sep 2012, 15:38
Replies: 43
Views: 13,005
Posted By VFE

I thought the 170A was a pre-test licensing...

I thought the 170A was a pre-test licensing requirement for IR and CPL or has this altered with EASA?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Sep 2012, 14:30
Replies: 9
Views: 4,274
Posted By VFE

I found call centre work quite easy to come by...

I found call centre work quite easy to come by once qualified to CPL fATPL level. Even with over 2000 hours as an instructor it still comes in handy when the flying career hits hard times!

Your...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Jul 2012, 12:02
Replies: 1
Views: 1,058
Posted By VFE

Olympics and Solo X-Country Authorisations

Hi folks,

Would be interested to hear how the restricted airspace will affect instructors decision making process regarding solo navs during the olympics given that a balls-up from the student...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jun 2012, 09:59
Replies: 964
Views: 562,474
Posted By VFE

Sent paper application this week. Recieved email...

Sent paper application this week. Recieved email yesterday telling me to submit an online application instead.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Jun 2012, 15:02
Replies: 57
Views: 24,911
Posted By VFE

So how are you guys applying online? All I can...

So how are you guys applying online? All I can see is a message stating that they have closed recruitment (dated back to June 2011). I did have an application in the can with them but don't appear to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Jun 2012, 14:28
Replies: 964
Views: 562,474
Posted By VFE

Someone tell me if this is pretty much the score...

Someone tell me if this is pretty much the score on this one:

If you are low houred and don't know your arse from your elbow beyond what JAR OPS requires for passing an IR and ATPL course but have...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
10th Jun 2012, 11:29
Replies: 6
Views: 2,985
Posted By VFE

Thanks Genghis! :) VFE.

Thanks Genghis! :)

VFE.
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
7th Jun 2012, 15:28
Replies: 6
Views: 2,985
Posted By VFE

Yes that is correct, thanks twinjetter. Does...

Yes that is correct, thanks twinjetter.

Does anybody have any information on the company or role advertised?

I would imagine the role is already filled and the advert is a formaility?

VFE.
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
5th Jun 2012, 12:23
Replies: 6
Views: 2,985
Posted By VFE

Ocean Sky, Luton

Hi folks,

I notice that Ocean Sky are advertising for Ops manager and assistant ops staff for the Luton base.

Does anyone have any thoughts on the company, useful information with regards the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
1st Jun 2012, 13:09
Replies: 11
Views: 2,021
Posted By VFE

Although I can perhaps hazard a guess at the type...

Although I can perhaps hazard a guess at the type of attributes a non-ex mil person who wishes to fit in might possess, but could you perhaps give me your opinion on what you think a non-mil...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
31st May 2012, 15:11
Replies: 11
Views: 2,021
Posted By VFE

One suspected that may be the case. VFE.

One suspected that may be the case.

VFE.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
31st May 2012, 14:59
Replies: 11
Views: 2,021
Posted By VFE

DEFTS

Hi folks,

I see that they're advertising for civilian instructors again...

Does anyone know what they're like to work for as someone from a non mil background? I know that the salary looks...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
28th May 2012, 14:20
Replies: 107
Views: 164,600
Posted By VFE

Blade's response is just the proof you need....

Blade's response is just the proof you need. Everyday at work will be like doing ten rounds in the ring with Tyson. Not a bad thing if you like that kind of atmosphere at work but in commercial...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
25th May 2012, 11:28
Replies: 107
Views: 164,600
Posted By VFE

I cannot understand why some people are so keen...

I cannot understand why some people are so keen to go and work for a company that has so much ill feeling and negativity surrounding it.

Having been through the selection process I can tell you...
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