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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Mar 2012, 12:48
Replies: 14
Views: 4,691
Posted By ng78

Madp1lot, thanks for the very comprehensive post....

Madp1lot, thanks for the very comprehensive post. I'm fluent in Portuguese, and have dual citizenship (Luso Canadian). The Canadian market is doing much better these days, but it's still a long...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd Feb 2012, 17:42
Replies: 14
Views: 4,691
Posted By ng78

Looks like TAP is looking for pilots once again. ...

Looks like TAP is looking for pilots once again. With the country in worsening financial shape, and of course the imminent privatization of TAP, I'm curious to know how things are looking in...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Oct 2011, 21:27
Replies: 3
Views: 2,275
Posted By ng78

I agree it seems impossible to determine when...

I agree it seems impossible to determine when SATA hires, or who they are looking for. Any ideas of what their plans in general are? Is there any expansion in the works? Do they plan on changing...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jan 2011, 22:54
Replies: 16
Views: 11,276
Posted By ng78

That's great news! Obrigado

That's great news! Obrigado
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Nov 2010, 02:29
Replies: 16
Views: 11,276
Posted By ng78

Very good news. Hopefully Ryanair and Easyjet...

Very good news. Hopefully Ryanair and Easyjet expanding into Portugal doesn't hurt TAP too much and isn't detrimental to pilot hiring in the country.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Nov 2010, 03:12
Replies: 16
Views: 11,276
Posted By ng78

Obrigado Rui. It's not much, but it's a start. ...

Obrigado Rui. It's not much, but it's a start. Hopefully this is the start of a nice wave of hiring for Portuguese pilots :)
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Oct 2010, 17:52
Replies: 16
Views: 11,276
Posted By ng78

Thanks, pretty much as I figured, but I thought...

Thanks, pretty much as I figured, but I thought I'd check. It is interesting though to see the influx of the UK LCC's into the Portuguese market.

I'm starting to lose my "youth" having passed...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Oct 2010, 03:43
Replies: 16
Views: 11,276
Posted By ng78

If you're not interested in being helpful or...

If you're not interested in being helpful or polite, please simply ignore the thread. Obrigado.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Oct 2010, 21:51
Replies: 16
Views: 11,276
Posted By ng78

TAP and SATA pilot recruitment and pay?

There is an older thread that I started last year with the intention to find out more about the Portuguese pilot market. It was suggested that there are many unemployed pilots in Portugal at the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Jun 2010, 14:40
Replies: 14
Views: 4,691
Posted By ng78

Zero, I agree. In aviation things change very...

Zero, I agree. In aviation things change very fast, often for the worse, but sometimes for the better. TAP has improved their position in the last little while, so it is inevitable that they will...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Jun 2010, 16:34
Replies: 14
Views: 4,691
Posted By ng78

Sounds like sticking to Canada for now and...

Sounds like sticking to Canada for now and building experience is the best possible solution. Maybe revisit the idea of moving to Portugal in a few years, perhaps with an ATPL in hand.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th May 2010, 13:17
Replies: 7
Views: 1,706
Posted By ng78

Thanks, that's unfortunate but good to know.

Thanks, that's unfortunate but good to know.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th May 2010, 20:08
Replies: 14
Views: 4,691
Posted By ng78

I never thanked everybody for their responses,...

I never thanked everybody for their responses, but it is very much appreciated. Things in Canada are slowly recovering, but far from great. I imagine Portugal has yet to see any positive signs?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th May 2010, 20:03
Replies: 7
Views: 1,706
Posted By ng78

When is it estimated that TAP or Sata might be...

When is it estimated that TAP or Sata might be hiring again? Also, are there a lot of candidates going through flight training in Portugal?
Forum: Canada
14th Feb 2010, 01:53
Replies: 67
Views: 19,250
Posted By ng78

There has been a lot of buzz lately surrounding...

There has been a lot of buzz lately surrounding Skyservice, but nothing has yet materialized. I'm still curious to see what happens with the Canadian tour operators and charter airlines once the...
Forum: Canada
29th Sep 2009, 16:06
Replies: 18
Views: 8,786
Posted By ng78

Interesting timing on your post pacificwind. You...

Interesting timing on your post pacificwind. You posted this before the Sunwing and Signature Vacations merger was announced. Did you know about it ahead of time?

I tend to agree with you...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Aug 2009, 17:46
Replies: 25
Views: 6,396
Posted By ng78

Any updates on Angola? If things are so bad...

Any updates on Angola? If things are so bad there as everybody seems to say, then why should it be nearly impossible for a low timer (under 1000 hours) to get a job there?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Aug 2009, 16:52
Replies: 14
Views: 4,691
Posted By ng78

Portuguese Market

I'm wondering for those with any insight as to what the Portuguese market may be like these days for commercial pilots. Netjets has furloughed crews, and TAP is reducing their winter capacity. In...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Aug 2009, 00:19
Replies: 24
Views: 7,822
Posted By ng78

Anybody know what TAAG look for when recruiting...

Anybody know what TAAG look for when recruiting pilots? Also, any insight as to their needs in the next little while?
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Jul 2009, 20:10
Replies: 25
Views: 6,847
Posted By ng78

Any updated info on Fugro? Are they hiring? How...

Any updated info on Fugro? Are they hiring? How about schedules, pay, working conditions, etc?
Forum: Canada
22nd May 2009, 02:42
Replies: 5
Views: 2,690
Posted By ng78

Yeah Montreal will be an option but likely only...

Yeah Montreal will be an option but likely only for Airbus pilots. That will probably be the place to be given the choices.
Forum: Canada
17th May 2009, 19:01
Replies: 5
Views: 2,690
Posted By ng78

That's right, no more skiing for the Brits! :=

That's right, no more skiing for the Brits! :=
Forum: Canada
18th Mar 2009, 22:20
Replies: 14
Views: 1,735
Posted By ng78

I concur with the above - try avcanada forums. ...

I concur with the above - try avcanada forums.

With respect to the degree, you don't need one to fly airplanes. Many airlines request or require pilots to have degrees, and you never know how...
Forum: Canada
19th Feb 2009, 17:37
Replies: 18
Views: 8,786
Posted By ng78

The Skyservice Air Ambulance is a completely...

The Skyservice Air Ambulance is a completely separate business from the airline. The airline was actually sold to investors a couple of years ago. It's still curious why investors would want to...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Nov 2008, 17:22
Replies: 7
Views: 1,773
Posted By ng78

Those are the books you'll need, however there...

Those are the books you'll need, however there are other resources that are highly recommended. You could try the Culhanes manual which is more concise than the FGU and a good reference guide. For...
Forum: Canada
29th Oct 2008, 22:13
Replies: 84
Views: 28,585
Posted By ng78

Well said Rubberbiscuit. I don't disagree wtih...

Well said Rubberbiscuit. I don't disagree wtih you on the Hunter family either.

As airline industry employees, we're all in this together, so let's work that way as much as possible!
Forum: Canada
29th Oct 2008, 17:02
Replies: 84
Views: 28,585
Posted By ng78

Mr. Head, I hope I didn't come across that way. ...

Mr. Head, I hope I didn't come across that way. You are right though, as airline employees we are often too quick to downplay our competitors instead of looking at ourselves working towards the same...
Forum: Canada
28th Oct 2008, 17:04
Replies: 84
Views: 28,585
Posted By ng78

lots of the same characters from jetsgo are @...

lots of the same characters from jetsgo are @ sunwing and they have some similar marketing tactics. I'm not convinced that everybody will survive unscathed this winter in Canada.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Jul 2008, 04:49
Replies: 51
Views: 8,129
Posted By ng78

I keep hearing this as well, which would be very...

I keep hearing this as well, which would be very interesting on many levels. It might kick-start consolidation with Canadian charter airlines.
Forum: Canada
12th May 2008, 03:14
Replies: 12
Views: 1,764
Posted By ng78

The company that is widely used in Canada to...

The company that is widely used in Canada to train for the Canadian ATPL's is www.aerocourse.com (http://www.aerocourse.com). You can either sit in their condensed ground schools in Canada, or...
Forum: Canada
15th Mar 2008, 15:39
Replies: 15
Views: 8,149
Posted By ng78

I agree, don't limit yourself. I too have...

I agree, don't limit yourself. I too have trained at Spectrum Airways in Burlington, and they are pretty good. However, there is a new CFI, as Audra has moved on to bigger and hopefully better...
Forum: Canada
22nd Feb 2008, 03:43
Replies: 6
Views: 1,455
Posted By ng78

Very nice, good luck! If you remember in 6...

Very nice, good luck! If you remember in 6 months or so, give us an update in this thread - or you can PM as well! I'm working on finishing my Canadian stuff now (CPL, MIFR) and then will focus on...
Forum: Canada
20th Feb 2008, 16:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,455
Posted By ng78

cplpilot, have you started that process yet? I'm...

cplpilot, have you started that process yet? I'm especially interested in feedback on the distance courses, such as Bristol GS. I'm hoping that a year of my life while working will suffice to get...
Forum: Canada
2nd Feb 2008, 16:12
Replies: 16
Views: 2,808
Posted By ng78

Did anybody go? Too bad I didn't see this ahead...

Did anybody go? Too bad I didn't see this ahead of time. I also don't meet the requirements yet, but it would be interesting to get some information.
Forum: Canada
2nd Feb 2008, 15:04
Replies: 18
Views: 5,232
Posted By ng78

This summer, the positions with First Choice /...

This summer, the positions with First Choice / Thomson are in DUB with the 757 and BFS with the A320. My Travel / Thomas Cook have positions overseas on the A320 in LBA, STN and BFS. Skyservice...
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