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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Jul 2013, 13:55
Replies: 44
Views: 28,604
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

Matey, would you expect those to be cadets from...

Matey, would you expect those to be cadets from CTC or similar, or just newly qualified CPL/IRs from any source?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Apr 2013, 02:34
Replies: 8
Views: 2,584
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

I am quite sure you could "get away" with never...

I am quite sure you could "get away" with never mentioning your previous experience but I'm afraid I can't get my head around why you would. What's the difference between paying for line training and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Apr 2013, 14:17
Replies: 18
Views: 5,960
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

Student debt is not the same as ordinary debt. In...

Student debt is not the same as ordinary debt. In almost every way that matters, it doesn't exist:

1) It doesn't come up on a credit search so doesn't affect your ability to get any other loans or...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Apr 2013, 11:24
Replies: 9
Views: 1,297
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

If an airliner is in a condition that you can...

If an airliner is in a condition that you can parachute from it (ie not too high, not too fast, stable level flight) then that is an airliner that can be safely landed.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Apr 2013, 10:05
Replies: 14
Views: 9,689
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

By that logic, if you've paid for any training...

By that logic, if you've paid for any training for any job in your life (including paying for modular training, or an FI rating), you've "paid to fly."

Anyone who got a job with the aid of their...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2013, 03:42
Replies: 48
Views: 13,084
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

According to that first article, both F35s and...

According to that first article, both F35s and Harriers have less range than the SEP training aircraft I currently fly in!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Feb 2013, 08:47
Replies: 24
Views: 9,881
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

Quick tip. Get a full PPL if you're going to get...

Quick tip. Get a full PPL if you're going to get anything, don't mess about with an NPPL. A full PPL isn't much more cost or effort than an NPPL and is a lot more useful. Plus - if you do end up...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Aug 2012, 17:58
Replies: 26
Views: 6,421
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

Do you seriously believe that? Integrated is by...

Do you seriously believe that? Integrated is by no means a golden ticket but that statement shows a serious lack of knowledge of current recruitment stats.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Aug 2012, 12:22
Replies: 22
Views: 5,567
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

Bealzebub's post is by a long way the best post...

Bealzebub's post is by a long way the best post I've ever read on this hopeless forum. Especially the final paragraph.

My aviation friends and I always have a laugh together about this forum. We...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Jan 2012, 20:19
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,936,210
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

It's done on a "reach the standard" system. So if...

It's done on a "reach the standard" system. So if they're oversubscribed and you're good enough, you'll get in and just get put on a later course.

Similarly, if they're undersubscribed and you're...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Jan 2012, 12:00
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,936,210
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

I'm starting in April too, PM me if you'd like a...

I'm starting in April too, PM me if you'd like a chat MJS23.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Dec 2011, 19:01
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,936,210
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

However big a course is, every two months. I...

However big a course is, every two months. I think there are a max of 24 in each CP? But when a course isn't full there'd be less obviously.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Dec 2011, 20:39
Replies: 23
Views: 9,461
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

From what I understand you have to physically go...

From what I understand you have to physically go to operators in Africa to get a job, otherwise the chances of employment are zero. If you turn up in person chances are pretty good.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Nov 2011, 15:38
Replies: 1,363
Views: 675,902
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

Very competetive scheme yes, but it does seem...

Very competetive scheme yes, but it does seem rather telling that many (albeit self-claimed) strong candidates were refused by CTC, but we aren't hearing the same thing about FTE and OAA at all. I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Oct 2011, 00:59
Replies: 1,363
Views: 675,902
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

Can anyone please tell me if their invitation...

Can anyone please tell me if their invitation from CTC appears in the "your emails" section when you login to the ba recruitment site? (the one on which we submitted our applications).

Having a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Jun 2011, 15:50
Replies: 21
Views: 9,791
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

People say that there isn't any age...

People say that there isn't any age discrimination in aviation, and while I've no reason to suspect otherwise, i think I'd consider the actual practical implications of being 30.

I'm 21 and about...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jun 2011, 00:47
Replies: 14
Views: 1,616
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

Take the helicopter job you'll enjoy it far more...

Take the helicopter job you'll enjoy it far more than flying airliners from what I've heard. You can always renew your licence and ratings if you want to go fixed wing again later.

Plus it's a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Jun 2011, 14:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,303
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

I'm not aware of any university course that will...

I'm not aware of any university course that will give you a full CPL. Some may give you a PPL or at least some hours towards one.

You don't need an aviation related degree to become a pilot. Some...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Jun 2011, 14:28
Replies: 3
Views: 1,767
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

From what I've heard there are only a handful of...

From what I've heard there are only a handful of people who have both a CPL(A) and a CPL(H) and actually use them both. It's very rare.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd May 2011, 21:56
Replies: 14
Views: 7,376
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

No he's not. The facts are that in the...

No he's not.

The facts are that in the majority of cases nobody knows apart from the people actually going through the CVs. There have been a few cases where particular airlines have specified...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th May 2011, 23:46
Replies: 17
Views: 3,873
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

There must be about 50 people in the world who...

There must be about 50 people in the world who qualify for that job, if that.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Apr 2011, 11:14
Replies: 30
Views: 5,796
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

M_Wall drop me a PM with your email address, be...

M_Wall drop me a PM with your email address, be good to chat with someone considering the same thing.

The way I see it, even if we end up deciding to come back to europe, convert to JAA and try...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Apr 2011, 18:55
Replies: 32
Views: 4,230
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

I'd look into hidden extras like test fees or...

I'd look into hidden extras like test fees or costs of extra training above minimums, but certainly seems cheap. They seem to be using FAA and conversions as much as possible to save costs. Similar...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Apr 2011, 13:12
Replies: 30
Views: 5,796
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

Thanks again for the help guys. Just to...

Thanks again for the help guys.

Just to clarify, I have been to the states, all over in fact albeit only on holidays, road trips, staying with family etc. I know the strip malls you refer to and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Apr 2011, 02:19
Replies: 30
Views: 5,796
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

Wow thanks so much. The FAA -> JAA conversion...

Wow thanks so much. The FAA -> JAA conversion costs are about what I've heard elsewhere so thanks for confirming. Always great to hear from someone who's actually done it and includes things like...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Apr 2011, 21:02
Replies: 30
Views: 5,796
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

Student88. But if it was, and you were a US...

Student88. But if it was, and you were a US citizen, would you train and work in the states?

Loose Rivets, cheers for the reminder. I'll be sure to sort out health insurance I've heard too many...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Apr 2011, 15:45
Replies: 30
Views: 5,796
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

BigGrecian. I hadn't even thought of that. From...

BigGrecian. I hadn't even thought of that. From my research it looks like I'll have change out of £30k if I get a full FAA CPL(once you take into account that I already have a PPL). I could use the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Apr 2011, 12:30
Replies: 30
Views: 5,796
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

If you could, would you go to the states?

Hi,

I have a basic PPL. I'm about to graduate from my physics degree and begin my hour building for my cpl.

I'm a US citizen through my mother, so I have the option of painlessly (I just mean...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Mar 2011, 11:58
Replies: 36
Views: 5,042
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

Thanks BoeingDreamer. If you don't mind I'll...

Thanks BoeingDreamer. If you don't mind I'll contact you to see how your friend got on? EJ is only a last resort for me if a certain few other things don't work out, but it'll be about a year and a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Mar 2011, 01:49
Replies: 36
Views: 5,042
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

Although I fundamentally agree with you that...

Although I fundamentally agree with you that Modular + TR and line training is a better choice than integrated for the same cost, I wonder what's this 12 months work after the eagle jet line training...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Mar 2011, 14:55
Replies: 7
Views: 2,365
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

Plus, depending on what you covered in your 44...

Plus, depending on what you covered in your 44 hours, you'll need to make sure you've completed a qualifying cross country of IIRC 150nm with 2 full stop landings at other aerodromes, plus have...
Forum: North America
23rd Feb 2011, 20:31
Replies: 17
Views: 1,670
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

Ok, so I get the impression that while there's...

Ok, so I get the impression that while there's more GA in the states, it's out of reach, at least initially, for low hour pilots. Perhaps it would be better to try places like southern africa until I...
Forum: North America
22nd Feb 2011, 19:28
Replies: 17
Views: 1,670
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

Thanks for the advice. My only concern is that...

Thanks for the advice. My only concern is that I'd only have an FAA licence, whereas if I got a JAA and converted I could more easily then go work elsewhere, although I guess I could always just...
Forum: North America
21st Feb 2011, 23:25
Replies: 17
Views: 1,670
Posted By M1ghtyDuck

Thanks, money's not a huge concern for me, at...

Thanks, money's not a huge concern for me, at least for the first few years. I've heard of for example skydive pilots needing night work just to pay the rent. I'm ok with that because I understand...
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