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Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2013, 09:30
Replies: 34
Views: 12,897
Posted By P-T

Never let it be said that the "Spams" don't have...

Never let it be said that the "Spams" don't have a sense of humour!

And that's from a working class ex Military Officer, if you can generalise so can we!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Jul 2012, 18:03
Replies: 964
Views: 560,518
Posted By P-T

Courses Booked

I have heard from Management that they are now recruiting for courses in April for the Airbus, no idea about the 75, but I think it was one course planned.

Again, none of this is concrete, just...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Jul 2012, 13:11
Replies: 964
Views: 560,518
Posted By P-T

New to MON

having read the previous threads with interest, I'd just like to add my 2p worth.

I've recently joined monarch (Feb of this year) from another UK Charter Airline and all I have to say about them...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Feb 2012, 23:23
Replies: 52
Views: 9,527
Posted By P-T

Airlines are still a possibility

I disagree with the two statements above about forgetting the Airlines if over 30. I started the Thomas Cook Cadet Scheme at 30 and I was by no means the oldest on the course, there was a 43 y/o who...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd May 2011, 09:09
Replies: 13
Views: 6,184
Posted By P-T

OAA

I graduated from OAA in Feb 09 after completing a Cadet Scheme (what some might call sponsored). No financial costs were covered by the company but this was outlined from the start, "you qualify and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Mar 2011, 09:51
Replies: 16
Views: 3,591
Posted By P-T

Not Qualified

I think a lot of people are forgetting that these well motivated, enthusiastic Ex-Mil Pilots will not be qualified with an ATPL on leaving the RAF. They may have their wings, but that doesn't count...
Forum: Freight Dogs
11th Mar 2011, 13:27
Replies: 109
Views: 68,025
Posted By P-T

LEJ Contractair Commute

Just to fill in a few guys on the reality of the contract with Contractair at DHL.

The contract itself is not a bad one, the pay is good and as many have said, your roster will change inside your...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Mar 2011, 09:16
Replies: 15
Views: 4,103
Posted By P-T

Choices

I agree, the Bose is a really good headset, light, comfortable, good noise attenuation with ANR.

However, my personal choice would be the Lightspeed Zulu, beats all others hands down, however...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jan 2011, 08:03
Replies: 23
Views: 17,952
Posted By P-T

Hope this Helps

I had a Cadet scheme through OAA and had to take a loan out for the £66k course fee's. I secured this loan to a UK property (the bank then forgot to do this and now I have a 55k unsecured loan!!!)
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Jan 2011, 07:50
Replies: 34
Views: 4,241
Posted By P-T

Guide

Oxfords tests are better than not doing any tests, but like any test of leadership its down to the assessors individual interpretation of what is good or not. Granted the assessors have been...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Jan 2011, 17:59
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,384,953
Posted By P-T

11th Assessment

Black and Brown, Veetwo, were you in the morning or the afternoon?

P-T
Forum: Freight Dogs
3rd Dec 2010, 21:19
Replies: 9
Views: 2,784
Posted By P-T

empty promises.

Be careful as to what the contact companies are selling you as to what DHL will provide. I've fallen foul of some of the comments mentioned to me by a Contract company, but at the moment the commute...
Forum: Freight Dogs
16th Nov 2010, 17:18
Replies: 42
Views: 18,466
Posted By P-T

FO Hours

In response to an earlier question about FO experience.

It is very varied, I was with a Captain with 12000 hours on 75/76 and an FO with 8000 hours on 75 and biz jets. I know a few low hours FO's...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Oct 2010, 18:55
Replies: 367
Views: 106,150
Posted By P-T

With regards to the National Insurance Number,...

With regards to the National Insurance Number, you need to have a permanent UK postal address and register with the job centre.

This can take up to 2 months in some cases.

P.S. about time we...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Oct 2010, 12:33
Replies: 388
Views: 77,070
Posted By P-T

OAA help the graduated student by emailing them...

OAA help the graduated student by emailing them applications for recruiting airlines. I guess maybe one every two months over the last 2 years due to the current climate. I know that of the 22 on...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Oct 2010, 12:11
Replies: 34
Views: 8,589
Posted By P-T

I was given the best bit of advice by one of my...

I was given the best bit of advice by one of my RAF instructors when I started to flap and panic.

Be like a duck - calm and collected on the surface, giving the impression to everyone that you...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Oct 2010, 12:04
Replies: 17
Views: 4,950
Posted By P-T

Firstly, Hollingworth, having known you for a...

Firstly, Hollingworth, having known you for a while, I don't want to hear about your "cheeky" weekends away with the wife. :ooh:

I think that people always paint a bad picture of the pilot...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Sep 2010, 13:03
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,384,953
Posted By P-T

Just my 2p worth. I think the applicants for...

Just my 2p worth.

I think the applicants for TR FO's will come from far wider than just RYR and EZY.

Think of all the 737/757/767 and Airbus family FO's that are currently employed by TCX, TUI,...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Sep 2010, 09:45
Replies: 19
Views: 9,734
Posted By P-T

There is nothing to replace the 757, I can't...

There is nothing to replace the 757, I can't believe Boeing let this section of the market just dwindle away.

Brilliant Aircraft, versatile, powerful and with modern engines might even be...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Sep 2010, 16:09
Replies: 1,416
Views: 650,149
Posted By P-T

Little confused about what Jet2 is doing to me! ...

Little confused about what Jet2 is doing to me!

I applied for the post last year, had an interview in Nov 09 and was told I'd be contacted within 2 weeks with a result. To date I still have no...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Sep 2010, 01:35
Replies: 64
Views: 17,536
Posted By P-T

Not sure your comment about "nobody needs a...

Not sure your comment about "nobody needs a pilots licence, unless for professional reasons" is really a valid argument.

Gaining a PPL is in itself a demonstration of responsibility and skill. ...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Sep 2010, 10:41
Replies: 64
Views: 17,536
Posted By P-T

Rotten Ray, Typically American answer. ...

Rotten Ray,

Typically American answer.

Surely you have to agree not everyone is as responsible as you or any other aviation enthusiast on PPRUNE may be.

Surely you can agree that having...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Jul 2010, 20:25
Replies: 17
Views: 2,663
Posted By P-T

B@llocks

I have consulted my ATPL books (yes I am that bored!) and the Vmca is not affected by weight.

It is however affected by:

1. Angle of bank
2. CG Position (which is function of the position of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Jul 2010, 18:27
Replies: 17
Views: 2,663
Posted By P-T

Forgot one thing

Just to add one thing after reading Mad (Flt) scientists and Big Grecians post, i would have thought that the angle of bank and weight would be largely irrelevant as Vmca is a speed that will give...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Jul 2010, 18:04
Replies: 17
Views: 2,663
Posted By P-T

Not sure

I was under the impression that Vmca and Vmcg was about directional control and not a function of flaps. Vmca and Vmcg are calculated for a value that will allow directional control in the event of...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Apr 2010, 20:22
Replies: 9
Views: 4,433
Posted By P-T

From what I remember, mode 3 gives squawk,...

From what I remember, mode 3 gives squawk, altitude and speed, while the others are for mission use which filters what info is sent depending on what "source" is asking.

If I'm wrong then...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Mar 2010, 11:39
Replies: 9
Views: 5,703
Posted By P-T

As far as I'm concerned, Bristol GS helped out so...

As far as I'm concerned, Bristol GS helped out so much I would have paid triple the amount it cost.

(I've never used CD's so I'm sure the ones recommended here are just as good as they say they...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Feb 2010, 08:52
Replies: 331
Views: 111,916
Posted By P-T

I've not heard either way from Jet2. Not...

I've not heard either way from Jet2.

Not exactly keeping to the "we'll let you know in 2 weeks" parting shot.

Disappointed, I felt they were a good company and would have been good to work for....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Jan 2010, 17:08
Replies: 8
Views: 2,661
Posted By P-T

The way I see it is that the agencies tend to be...

The way I see it is that the agencies tend to be giving me useless information on a daily basis. I get emails offering me A330 command jobs when I'm a low hours B757 FO and that's just the latest...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Jan 2010, 21:33
Replies: 31
Views: 6,309
Posted By P-T

What kind of job/Airline is paying 11000GBP a...

What kind of job/Airline is paying 11000GBP a month?

I'm an FO with a Charter Airline and in an 8 month summer contract I grossed £38k in that time. I am more than happy with that.

I worked in...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jan 2010, 18:43
Replies: 331
Views: 111,916
Posted By P-T

I've still not heard anything from Jet2, but I've...

I've still not heard anything from Jet2, but I've accepted a contract elsewhere as all in all the deal and company are much better. Even though the contract is summer seasonal.

Good luck to those...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Jan 2010, 19:42
Replies: 331
Views: 111,916
Posted By P-T

Topic?

Coming back onto topic. Have any B757 Pilots who went for interview been contacted by Jet2 be it a yes, no or maybe? I know this has been asked a few times, but only a few replies have been posted...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Jan 2010, 16:23
Replies: 331
Views: 111,916
Posted By P-T

Anyone on the 75 fleet been told a definite no...

Anyone on the 75 fleet been told a definite no yet?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Dec 2009, 21:37
Replies: 331
Views: 111,916
Posted By P-T

with regards to hours, I've been informed me...

with regards to hours, I've been informed me that Jet2 were looking at a long term recruitment plan and looking for fairly low hours FO's in order to fill the demographic effectively as it is top...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Dec 2009, 08:06
Replies: 72
Views: 8,820
Posted By P-T

I graded from OAA and fully recommend it. If...

I graded from OAA and fully recommend it.

If any of the the first few posters want to PM me then feel free and I'll give you any info you need.

It still amazes me how many idiots are on this...
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