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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th May 2011, 10:26
Replies: 15
Views: 3,194
Posted By TopGunGB

I'm on the phone with HR people at various...

I'm on the phone with HR people at various airlines around the UK on a daily basis and they all seem to think things are set to pick up. Some suggest low hour applicants will be considered should any...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th May 2011, 07:44
Replies: 85
Views: 95,035
Posted By TopGunGB

I think their recruitment is on hold. The last...

I think their recruitment is on hold. The last email I got from them said they're reviewing future expansion plans and all applications are pending. It goes on to say DHL/EAT are making decisions of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Mar 2011, 17:50
Replies: 9
Views: 1,339
Posted By TopGunGB

I wouldn't worry about the weather in the UK. I...

I wouldn't worry about the weather in the UK. I did the vast majority of my training in this country, including hour-building, and I'd say I missed a flight due to weather maybe 10 times. And if...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Mar 2011, 16:37
Replies: 9
Views: 1,339
Posted By TopGunGB

Stay in the UK. Yes, it's more expensive....

Stay in the UK.

Yes, it's more expensive. But when it comes to finding a really good FTO, we're spoiled for choice in this country. Find yourself a school with experienced ex-RAF and/or ex-airline...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Mar 2011, 21:18
Replies: 5
Views: 4,544
Posted By TopGunGB

Just had a search through the forum and came up...

Just had a search through the forum and came up with this:

"First day:
1) company presentation
2) CRM Exercise
3) Written Technical Exam (taken from Ace the Pilot Interview book)
Second Day:...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Mar 2011, 18:52
Replies: 5
Views: 4,544
Posted By TopGunGB

Haven't done an assessment with Air Asia, but...

Haven't done an assessment with Air Asia, but pilotjobsnetwork.com suggests the process is as follows:

Written test of ATPL questions;
CRM group assessment;
an interview with two captains;
and...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Mar 2011, 16:03
Replies: 0
Views: 2,103
Posted By TopGunGB

Pilot Career Centre - Skype Interview Prep

Hi everyone,

Just curious if anyone has used the Skype Interview Prep service from Pilotcareercentre.com? Is it worth the investment?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Feb 2011, 08:14
Replies: 22
Views: 5,501
Posted By TopGunGB

I've never done any flying with Cabair...

I've never done any flying with Cabair Bournemouth; however, the reviews from friends who did weren't great. I recall a friend mentioning that on one occasion he had a flight cancelled because his...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Nov 2010, 09:19
Replies: 2
Views: 2,031
Posted By TopGunGB

Do you have a job offer to accompany this Type...

Do you have a job offer to accompany this Type Rating?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd Oct 2010, 11:32
Replies: 22
Views: 20,776
Posted By TopGunGB

Whatever you do, stay as close to the aviation...

Whatever you do, stay as close to the aviation world as you can. Effective networking is just about the only way a low timer can get a flying job in the current market. If it can work for me, there's...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Apr 2010, 13:35
Replies: 62
Views: 23,507
Posted By TopGunGB

Flyboy, Don't get down on yourself. Look at...

Flyboy,

Don't get down on yourself. Look at the situation this way: It's better to fail the test and learn from it than pass it by sheer luck. You know what your mistakes were. Learn from them and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Apr 2010, 10:52
Replies: 26
Views: 3,287
Posted By TopGunGB

Not sure about other airlines, but a senior staff...

Not sure about other airlines, but a senior staff member of Flybe told me they like to see the CPL and IR completed at the same school. They aren't concerned where you did your PPL, ground school...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Mar 2010, 17:10
Replies: 2
Views: 793
Posted By TopGunGB

Hi Alex, I did my PPL at MFC way back when...

Hi Alex,

I did my PPL at MFC way back when they still had a JAA programme. Overall, I was very happy with the school. It's professionally run, if a little on the busy side. But so long as you show...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Mar 2010, 11:13
Replies: 6
Views: 1,994
Posted By TopGunGB

Airways Flight Training

Can't recommend them highly enough. I really enjoyed my time there. The instructors are very experienced and will get the very best out of you. Their prices are very reasonable (exactly as shown on...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
18th Feb 2010, 00:12
Replies: 14
Views: 2,217
Posted By TopGunGB

More great advice! Thanks chaps! I must admit, I...

More great advice! Thanks chaps! I must admit, I was losing faith in PPRuNe reading some of the awful replies found in the 'Wannabe' forums! But the advice here has truly been a great help.

A...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
17th Feb 2010, 16:32
Replies: 14
Views: 2,217
Posted By TopGunGB

Many thanks for the superb advice, everyone! I'll...

Many thanks for the superb advice, everyone! I'll post more questions as they come to mind. Thanks again! :ok:
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
17th Feb 2010, 05:27
Replies: 14
Views: 2,217
Posted By TopGunGB

A speedy reply if ever there was one. Cheers, DA....

A speedy reply if ever there was one. Cheers, DA.

In what way is a corporate interview different?
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
17th Feb 2010, 04:12
Replies: 14
Views: 2,217
Posted By TopGunGB

First Biz Jet Interview

Hi everyone,

I've got an interview coming up shortly with a biz jet company. It will be my first ever interview for a flying job and I'm curious if anyone has any advice or tips for success. I've...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Feb 2010, 03:25
Replies: 33
Views: 5,720
Posted By TopGunGB

I think 34 is a perfectly reasonable age to begin...

I think 34 is a perfectly reasonable age to begin training. My ground school course had five or six guys in their 30s, and two more were in their 40s. Those guys were older than the rest of us, but...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Feb 2010, 19:18
Replies: 11
Views: 1,991
Posted By TopGunGB

Just to reiterate what has been stated above,...

Just to reiterate what has been stated above, this documentary is free to watch worldwide. You can watch the full, one-hour programme at this link:

FRONTLINE: flying cheap: watch the full program...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Feb 2010, 22:37
Replies: 11
Views: 1,991
Posted By TopGunGB

PBS say you can watch the programme live on their...

PBS say you can watch the programme live on their website here:
FRONTLINE: home | PBS (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/)

Unfortunately, I don't know if the online broadcast is available...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Feb 2010, 22:07
Replies: 11
Views: 1,991
Posted By TopGunGB

"Flying Cheap" - Investigative report into the lives of regional pilots in the USA

Just in case anyone's interest and hasn't yet heard, PBS (in North America) is airing a one-hour special about the growing concern regarding safety at regional airlines in the USA and the pressures...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Jan 2010, 17:08
Replies: 7
Views: 1,527
Posted By TopGunGB

I did my last exam nearly a year ago, but I found...

I did my last exam nearly a year ago, but I found the BGS mock exams to be quite accurate indeed. In many cases the questions were word perfect. New questions do inevitably appear on the written...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Dec 2009, 19:26
Replies: 1
Views: 613
Posted By TopGunGB

https://www.proifr.com/

https://www.proifr.com/
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Dec 2009, 19:04
Replies: 15
Views: 10,989
Posted By TopGunGB

I was told to keep the pax brief limited to:...

I was told to keep the pax brief limited to: operating the hatches and harnesses, the location of the fire extinguisher and first aid kit, and how to adjust the seat. But on test, my examiner said he...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Nov 2009, 18:32
Replies: 3
Views: 1,213
Posted By TopGunGB

If there's a job to go with it, I'm there.

If there's a job to go with it, I'm there.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Oct 2009, 17:46
Replies: 4
Views: 905
Posted By TopGunGB

I highly recommend the Gable End Guest House....

I highly recommend the Gable End Guest House. It's a really nice B&B just 5 minutes or so from the CAA building. They have free wi-fi, very clean and comfortable rooms, and the price is cheaper than...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Aug 2009, 13:22
Replies: 8
Views: 1,100
Posted By TopGunGB

I used to feel a little dizzy during unusual...

I used to feel a little dizzy during unusual attitudes as well. Before your flight, have a light lunch and have something to drink (preferably water). When you're in the aircraft, try to stay focused...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Aug 2009, 21:01
Replies: 17
Views: 2,047
Posted By TopGunGB

Unfortunately, there are no schools in Canada...

Unfortunately, there are no schools in Canada offering JAA instruction at the moment (not that I know of). I recommend doing the training in the UK. The airspace is quite challenging and you'd be...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Jul 2009, 16:04
Replies: 10
Views: 2,132
Posted By TopGunGB

Each of the exams present their own unique...

Each of the exams present their own unique challenges, but you might consider taking the exams in the order presented to me at Cabair.

Module 1:

Mass & Balance
Performance
Ops
Flight...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Feb 2009, 17:02
Replies: 795
Views: 134,619
Posted By TopGunGB

Apparently the force is not strong with me. This...

Apparently the force is not strong with me. This calls for a round of beers. Nothin' like a depressant to chase the blues away! :}
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Dec 2008, 20:49
Replies: 3
Views: 648
Posted By TopGunGB

SAS-A321, I was at Moncton for my PPL. For...

SAS-A321,

I was at Moncton for my PPL. For the Visa, I'm not entirely sure how that would work. But I know there are a few non-Canadians working as instructors in Moncton. So I'd venture a guess...
Forum: Canada
4th Dec 2008, 20:44
Replies: 22
Views: 7,540
Posted By TopGunGB

Riz0, Moncton Flight College used to have a...

Riz0,

Moncton Flight College used to have a fantastic JAA program, but the department has since folded. I think there's a school in Manitoba that does JAA, not too sure. I suggest you do your...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Nov 2008, 15:25
Replies: 10
Views: 1,533
Posted By TopGunGB

Wilson87, I think Grass Strip Basher has a good...

Wilson87, I think Grass Strip Basher has a good point. Do try and save as much money as you can before beginning your training. I can't speak from experience, but it seems like a few students in my...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Nov 2008, 15:04
Replies: 17
Views: 2,073
Posted By TopGunGB

I just used the Pooley's PPL manuals as well as...

I just used the Pooley's PPL manuals as well as the confuser and found both to be useful. I read through the confuser to start and hammered away at the questions. I took note of what areas I...
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