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Forum: Rotorheads
27th Apr 2013, 07:23
Replies: 20
Views: 12,062
Posted By BusinessMan

Bristow UK N.Sea Ab-Initio Pilot Scheme 2013

Just posted this link on the wanabees forum but likely to be of interest to some here too I expect. I couldn't see any news on the Bristow careers website yet but this is good news if confirmed :)
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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Apr 2013, 07:19
Replies: 2
Views: 2,479
Posted By BusinessMan

Bristow Helicopters Ab-initio Scheme 2013

Looks like the UK North Sea Helicopter operators are getting back into the sponsorship game (not that I've been able to find any other supporting info yet, incl on Bristow's own career website)....
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd Jan 2013, 22:18
Replies: 13
Views: 3,808
Posted By BusinessMan

I don't know of a single company (ready to be...

I don't know of a single company (ready to be corrected mind...) that runs a 'tagged' scheme that hasn't also cherry-picked from self-sponsored too, when they've needed to. The times they aren't...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd Jan 2013, 21:47
Replies: 6
Views: 2,228
Posted By BusinessMan

Hello, I'm male and fly helicopters (offshore...

Hello, I'm male and fly helicopters (offshore North Sea) so don't have exactly the perspective you're hoping to hear from... However I did career change to start flying training mid-30s (also my 2nd...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jun 2012, 09:09
Replies: 1,362
Views: 376,436
Posted By BusinessMan

For those who read this thread to keep up with...

For those who read this thread to keep up with the process - it looks like high level bid proposals are due in today, bidder presentations imminent & key downselect notification on 23rd July, if this...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Apr 2012, 19:29
Replies: 18
Views: 9,042
Posted By BusinessMan

ironchefflay & Carbon Bootprint - thanks for...

ironchefflay & Carbon Bootprint - thanks for adding those details, I somehow missed your posts until today.

Sounds like a job well done with that first RAF cab taking on the ACO role (even if not...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Mar 2012, 06:58
Replies: 18
Views: 9,042
Posted By BusinessMan

Down man operation?

Morning All,

I'd be interested to hear any details about the down man operation from anyone involved. I guess it was primarily (or entirely?) crew-change cabs? Was there an aircraft flying in...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Aug 2011, 14:24
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,892
Posted By BusinessMan

From Flight Global BA recruitment drive aims to...

From Flight Global BA recruitment drive aims to attract less well-off pilots (http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/08/17/360882/ba-recruitment-drive-aims-to-attract-less-well-off-pilots.html)
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Aug 2011, 14:59
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,892
Posted By BusinessMan

jez d is correct. And it's worse than that...

jez d is correct. And it's worse than that because (unless you are under a pre-tagged ROTE scheme like BAs, Netjets etc) then you don't get any income tax relief on the training expenses either...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Aug 2011, 00:35
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,892
Posted By BusinessMan

@Togodumnus - to your question: isn't the answer...

@Togodumnus - to your question: isn't the answer that clearly yes, BA think they can (ie tell the difference ... and have decided with that in mind that they will still go down the route of...).
...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Aug 2011, 10:41
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,892
Posted By BusinessMan

Jumpjim - great to see someone who's been through...

Jumpjim - great to see someone who's been through it all on here giving advice and a view on what it's really like to be in the job.

Re your point about getting in as soon as you can - my...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Aug 2011, 22:35
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,892
Posted By BusinessMan

@340Yumyum thanks for being so much more succinct...

@340Yumyum thanks for being so much more succinct than I and yet making me laugh out loud at the same time .. what I was trying to say was... ;)

@Davy07 - fellow Rotorhead (:ok:), well said (...I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Aug 2011, 21:41
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,892
Posted By BusinessMan

@capt.wierd (et al) - I don't work for BA (though...

@capt.wierd (et al) - I don't work for BA (though I know some who do and others who used to) but I would stake my licence that your ethnic background will NOT in any way have a negative impact on...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Aug 2011, 19:10
Replies: 1,363
Views: 674,892
Posted By BusinessMan

Really pleased to see this happening at last...

Really pleased to see this happening at last (subject to formal announcement), been expecting it for a long time but hadn't thought it'd happen so soon. IMHO people joining the industry on the basis...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Jul 2011, 19:17
Replies: 47
Views: 18,240
Posted By BusinessMan

Mike, no problem - it was 4 years ago though and...

Mike, no problem - it was 4 years ago though and for a different airline so it may or may not be accurate now, as Shorty says.

Shorty - most places provide everything you'll need but if you do...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Jul 2011, 18:22
Replies: 47
Views: 18,240
Posted By BusinessMan

Mike, I'm sure there are some detailed posts...

Mike, I'm sure there are some detailed posts already up here if you search it, particularly if you go back to say 2007 when they had a lot of schemes, pretty much all of which had their own pprune...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Jul 2011, 08:34
Replies: 43
Views: 10,660
Posted By BusinessMan

6th Gear, congratulations on your first solo! ...

6th Gear, congratulations on your first solo! Please don't under-state the achievement :D. Personally I still get more pride thinking back to what that first solo flight involved than I do looking...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Apr 2011, 08:45
Replies: 312
Views: 94,613
Posted By BusinessMan

"bespoke secured loan from BBVA London to help...

"bespoke secured loan from BBVA London to help with initial fees, available to UK residents" (from the OAA FAQs).

Anyone know the max amount BBVA will lend? Just curious, since I can't see it...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Apr 2011, 23:07
Replies: 312
Views: 94,613
Posted By BusinessMan

I haven't had a chance to read the scheme details...

I haven't had a chance to read the scheme details yet but from what I've just read here - I will be very interested to see who ends up getting onto this scheme. There can't be many with 104k kicking...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Apr 2011, 08:02
Replies: 6
Views: 2,189
Posted By BusinessMan

Hi John, always love the monthly pics :ok:. Just...

Hi John, always love the monthly pics :ok:. Just wondering what's the minimum resolution you're after for any potential new ones? Regards, BM
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Mar 2011, 13:12
Replies: 312
Views: 94,613
Posted By BusinessMan

Stuckgear I haven't disputed any of what you are...

Stuckgear I haven't disputed any of what you are saying about the industry and how it works for many people. I actually think it's a good thing that such discussions between people 'already in' get...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Mar 2011, 09:34
Replies: 312
Views: 94,613
Posted By BusinessMan

@stuckgear - no-one is suggesting OAA or Easyjet...

@stuckgear - no-one is suggesting OAA or Easyjet are doing this out of the goodness of their hearts. They are businesses. Is that really relevant anyway?

However, the fact that they are doing it...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Mar 2011, 16:04
Replies: 312
Views: 94,613
Posted By BusinessMan

I hadn't thought of that, I wonder how it'd work...

I hadn't thought of that, I wonder how it'd work (securing the loan).

Either way, if they do start to do it then it will still be a huge step forward for those who cannot afford training...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Mar 2011, 13:40
Replies: 312
Views: 94,613
Posted By BusinessMan

@v2 - very interesting point you bring up there...

@v2 - very interesting point you bring up there about this scheme almost certainly being unsponsored (ab-initio £, notwithstanding T/R etc), similarly to most of the old tagged schemes. The only...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Mar 2011, 11:34
Replies: 312
Views: 94,613
Posted By BusinessMan

Some more good news: BBC News - Airline giant...

Some more good news: BBC News - Airline giant Virgin Atlantic creates 450 jobs (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-12710070) - with BA and Virgin currently hiring experienced pilots the flow...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Mar 2011, 19:39
Replies: 2
Views: 2,576
Posted By BusinessMan

"Because you're going to give me a job" = likely...

"Because you're going to give me a job" = likely truth but bad answer...

Joking aside, really you should be able to answer this for yourself. However, decent answers could be: good/modern...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Mar 2011, 19:11
Replies: 312
Views: 94,613
Posted By BusinessMan

Easyjet New Ab-initio scheme :)

On today's Flight Global website, brief details of a new MPL scheme due open for apps April 2011 to start Aug and then be on-going with quarterly intakes throughout 2012.

Few years since I got...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Mar 2011, 10:11
Replies: 2
Views: 1,411
Posted By BusinessMan

Hello HJ, I'll witter on about my experiences and...

Hello HJ, I'll witter on about my experiences and it may or may not be some help :p ! Lots of good stuff in FG84's post - particularly re thinking about what you did in the team on the day.
...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Feb 2011, 16:28
Replies: 1
Views: 1,221
Posted By BusinessMan

Light at the end of the tunnel ... ok - eventually

Interesting article that may be of interest on today's FlightGlobal.com telling us what we already know (that there has to be an upturn in recruitment) but also some good comment and Boeing's latest...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Jan 2011, 11:09
Replies: 9
Views: 1,689
Posted By BusinessMan

IIRC there are a couple of reasons: 1 If...

IIRC there are a couple of reasons:

1 If the disc itself tilts forward then it will start moving in that direction as the thrust vector tilts, hence it will induce a nose-down rotation in the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Jan 2011, 19:29
Replies: 20
Views: 6,961
Posted By BusinessMan

@keyseeker really sorry to hear that mate,...

@keyseeker

really sorry to hear that mate, terrible luck and it doesn't sound like the company provided the ideal learning environment for you so try not to take it all on your own shoulders.
...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Jan 2011, 09:32
Replies: 20
Views: 6,961
Posted By BusinessMan

so, how's it gone since you started the thread? ...

so, how's it gone since you started the thread? Some extremely good advice here. Mercenary Pilot and others have described a lot of the things I did in order to get ahead of the game during my line...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Feb 2010, 15:17
Replies: 61
Views: 16,788
Posted By BusinessMan

Bad luck guys. No consolation at the moment but...

Bad luck guys. No consolation at the moment but if you got to final stage it does mean the training provider thought you were the top of the applicant pool and hopefully the experience this time'll...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
31st Jan 2010, 19:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,467
Posted By BusinessMan

I got mine by asking the guy who was signing off...

I got mine by asking the guy who was signing off my licence at the time when I went in to Gatwick. Could try giving them a call?

Cheers, BM
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Jan 2010, 09:32
Replies: 54
Views: 33,198
Posted By BusinessMan

checkxp - I'd second tom775257's advice...

checkxp - I'd second tom775257's advice whole-heartedly; sensible. No-one knows when the upturn would come but you can start training at that point and not miss it. Take the grad job you have lined...
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