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Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jun 2020, 12:20
Replies: 48
Views: 35,493
Posted By WMB

The parking brake is on the No2 system, with a...

The parking brake is on the No2 system, with a nitrogen charged accumulator located in the right wing root. According to most SOPs, minimum pressure in the No2 system before engine start is 500psi,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd May 2019, 17:35
Replies: 399
Views: 402,054
Posted By WMB

Reversethrustset, I bet if they cut you in half...

Reversethrustset, I bet if they cut you in half it would say Flybe all the way through ����. While what you say carries a lot of truth, I must admit the recent mass exodus of flight crew has not...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th May 2019, 21:57
Replies: 354
Views: 330,502
Posted By WMB

Jabulani, unless the entire Dash training team...

Jabulani, unless the entire Dash training team has been abducted by aliens within the last two years, your talking rubbish. I know the Type Chief Pilot, and if your not up to scratch, then you not...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Sep 2018, 11:01
Replies: 354
Views: 330,502
Posted By WMB

If you find any better Turboprop jobs, sent me...

If you find any better Turboprop jobs, sent me the link and I will apply too!! ����
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Sep 2018, 15:40
Replies: 354
Views: 330,502
Posted By WMB

So Direct Entry Command on the Q400 in Air Baltic...

So Direct Entry Command on the Q400 in Air Baltic is not the life of glamour and riches you expected?? Well I have some even more sad news for you, it’s very similar wherever you go. Any Turboprop...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Mar 2017, 18:31
Replies: 354
Views: 330,502
Posted By WMB

Most pilots live in the Riga center, some in the...

Most pilots live in the Riga center, some in the Old Town, https://www.ss.lv/en/real-estate/flats/riga/centre/
is the local website most use to find accommodation. If you deal direct with the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Feb 2017, 11:51
Replies: 354
Views: 330,502
Posted By WMB

From what I can gather there will be at least...

From what I can gather there will be at least another four CS300 delivered this year, the company bought some of the Boeings, exactly how many I have forgotten, but with no leasing payments and the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Feb 2017, 18:46
Replies: 354
Views: 330,502
Posted By WMB

Hi, I first came to Air Baltic in 2008, and...

Hi,

I first came to Air Baltic in 2008, and except for a year and a half out of Dublin I have been here ever since. (Truth be told I am off to Flybe in April). Latvia is a nice place the summers...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Dec 2016, 18:14
Replies: 36
Views: 12,616
Posted By WMB

Chesty was right about 5-10 years ago, before...

Chesty was right about 5-10 years ago, before paying for a type rating became the norm. I am in no way defending the pay to fly schemes, but they have changed the game for all Turboprop guys. Now...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Dec 2016, 22:28
Replies: 36
Views: 12,616
Posted By WMB

If you want to fly go left seat turboprop, but...

If you want to fly go left seat turboprop, but unfortunately if you want a career that will pay the bills comfortably over time, then it get your ass in a jet as soon as you can.
Forum: Tech Log
11th Dec 2016, 11:57
Replies: 21
Views: 27,653
Posted By WMB

Putting larger engines on the existing ATR is not...

Putting larger engines on the existing ATR is not as simple as it may sound. Due to the increase in power, controllability in the event of an engine failure becomes a problem. This would require a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Nov 2016, 23:08
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,598
Posted By WMB

Still better than the £18000 bond, Flybe wanted...

Still better than the £18000 bond, Flybe wanted for rated and current Dash8, Direct Entry Captains.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Aug 2016, 07:40
Replies: 18
Views: 24,756
Posted By WMB

Is anyone else having problems logging on, to the...

Is anyone else having problems logging on, to the online application using an iPad?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Jul 2016, 11:02
Replies: 399
Views: 402,054
Posted By WMB

The reason I posted here is to provide some...

The reason I posted here is to provide some information for others, as I was unaware of the bond prior to interview. A certain amount of bond to cover the ground course and such like is entirely...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Jul 2016, 10:02
Replies: 399
Views: 402,054
Posted By WMB

RAFAT, I have made nothing up, and was in fact...

RAFAT, I have made nothing up, and was in fact looking forward to working from home. My interview was conducted by a guy, not the usual lady, (This is not the place to mention names) but I don't...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Jul 2016, 10:38
Replies: 399
Views: 402,054
Posted By WMB

JilderPilot. You are correct in what you say...

JilderPilot.

You are correct in what you say regarding the bond, and the company has its merits. It was as the interview was coming to a close and we were talking about possible sim dates that I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jul 2016, 17:32
Replies: 399
Views: 402,054
Posted By WMB

Flybe DEC.

Contract on offer from Flybe for DEC, requires an £18000 bond over three years, even if you have a valid Q400 rating, and are currently operating on type.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Nov 2015, 17:56
Replies: 7
Views: 6,859
Posted By WMB

Thanks for the reply its good to get an honest...

Thanks for the reply its good to get an honest appraisal of a company. To be honest I have been looking at accommodation and commuting costs, unfortunately they account for a very large chunk of your...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Nov 2015, 09:00
Replies: 7
Views: 6,859
Posted By WMB

As far as I know they are RJ85, and the base is...

As far as I know they are RJ85, and the base is London City. I have been told that there are quite a few night stops, and the roster is 6/3. Salary is more or less the same as that posted on PPJN....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Nov 2015, 16:52
Replies: 7
Views: 6,859
Posted By WMB

Cityjet direct entry Captain

Cityjet are offering direct entry Captain on the 146, if anyone has any information on the company, or the 146? It would be much appreciated.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th May 2015, 12:30
Replies: 8
Views: 6,923
Posted By WMB

I saw the terms and conditions for Captains, once...

I saw the terms and conditions for Captains, once you pay Swedish taxes you will have a very modest salary, especially by Scandinavia standards. If you factor in accommodation and living expenses,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Aug 2013, 10:34
Replies: 117
Views: 51,788
Posted By WMB

Any Western pilot that is happy about the...

Any Western pilot that is happy about the prospect of working in Russia, needs to visit their nearest psychologist immediately, because your clearly living in fantasy land!! If that doesn't work a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Apr 2013, 16:11
Replies: 162
Views: 85,945
Posted By WMB

Quote: Fair enough although my friend stated...

Quote:

Fair enough although my friend stated he took home <£2500 pm. I don't think that is a good wage for many jobs let alone en experienced pilot!


To be honest, I don't think £2500pm after...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Mar 2013, 15:20
Replies: 296
Views: 178,850
Posted By WMB

To Mad Jock "Those dashes though do seem to...

To Mad Jock

"Those dashes though do seem to go tech alot"

Amen to that brother!!!!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Feb 2013, 20:13
Replies: 162
Views: 69,591
Posted By WMB

So who got an interview?????

So who got an interview?????
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Nov 2012, 22:21
Replies: 4
Views: 2,398
Posted By WMB

Air Baltic Training

If its only the MCC course, then cost would be the most important factor for me. Every euro you save now will be needed to pay for your type rating. If air Baltic training can offer you a competitive...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Sep 2012, 08:43
Replies: 98
Views: 29,140
Posted By WMB

Speaking form experience, choose a jet at the...

Speaking form experience, choose a jet at the first opportunity, otherwise you will be just another prop skipper, looking for a way out.:ugh:
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Aug 2010, 19:43
Replies: 7
Views: 3,341
Posted By WMB

Jet 2

Saw this today.

Jet2.com - Jet2.com Recruitment (http://www.jet2.com/careers.aspx)
Forum: Nordic Forum
16th Jul 2010, 21:09
Replies: 893
Views: 389,575
Posted By WMB

If you stay for the agreed bond period, you will...

If you stay for the agreed bond period, you will not have to pay anything.(No salary deductions)
Forum: Nordic Forum
23rd Jun 2010, 10:31
Replies: 893
Views: 389,575
Posted By WMB

If you need a JAA Class1 medical, you can use...

If you need a JAA Class1 medical, you can use Aviamed, located at Riga airport. It is at the end of the hotel on the second floor, you need to be there at 9am to get a medical, as it may take some...
Forum: Nordic Forum
27th Jan 2010, 21:35
Replies: 893
Views: 389,575
Posted By WMB

To Mrs Bernoulli

"The job is not a walk in the park, the atmosphere among employees are more and more leading towards conflict and even some calls for strike.
Theres no trust in the Union, there are rumours about...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Nov 2009, 21:45
Replies: 58
Views: 11,979
Posted By WMB

By the time you know, it will be too late to...

By the time you know, it will be too late to change, hope you have made the right choice.........:hmm:
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Nov 2009, 12:35
Replies: 58
Views: 11,979
Posted By WMB

This thread started with a fairly simple...

This thread started with a fairly simple question,"When do I give up?", and has turned into the usual PPRUNE squabble. If we are honest we have all been in that postion, some of us can say we came so...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Oct 2009, 11:41
Replies: 223
Views: 96,446
Posted By WMB

Was talking to an ex-Whizz air ground guy in...

Was talking to an ex-Whizz air ground guy in Warsaw last Sunday, just make sure it is really for you, before you sign on the dotted line!!!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Aug 2009, 16:23
Replies: 3,300
Views: 453,128
Posted By WMB

Anyone who believes the spin from politicans...

Anyone who believes the spin from politicans anywhere in Europe at the moment is in for a big shock. If you have a job at the moment, keep it!, even if it is not an aviation job. Use your spare time...
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