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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Sep 2012, 02:20
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,928,889
Posted By Ollie23

Was pretty much spot on from my experience and I...

Was pretty much spot on from my experience and I wouldn't say I had a rougher time of it than anyone else or have any personal axe to grind.

I think it serves as a much needed reality check that's...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Sep 2012, 01:24
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,928,889
Posted By Ollie23

Given how long it is I doubt anyone actually...

Given how long it is I doubt anyone actually trawls through the full content of this thread anymore, however one chap summed the whole thing up perfectly not too long ago;

If you are considering...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Sep 2012, 16:10
Replies: 29
Views: 8,719
Posted By Ollie23

I fail to see why this gets flogged to death at...

I fail to see why this gets flogged to death at every opportunity.

If you want a shot at a major airline with 250hrs and you can afford to keep your ratings current/service any debt for the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th May 2012, 22:24
Replies: 9
Views: 2,850
Posted By Ollie23

I know of two people, one now works for a...

I know of two people, one now works for a reputable UK based airline and the other probably will shortly to.

Sure there are plenty of horror stories but it does seem to work out fine for some.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th May 2012, 18:02
Replies: 24
Views: 4,514
Posted By Ollie23

This is a very common misconception. Many fATPls...

This is a very common misconception. Many fATPls never find a paid flying job, eventually they run out of either money or patience and cut their losses.

If you can afford to write the money off...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th May 2012, 23:49
Replies: 9
Views: 4,895
Posted By Ollie23

All the information you could need is on the CTC...

All the information you could need is on the CTC Wings Thread, I remember trawling through it prior to attending a few years ago.
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Feb 2012, 02:49
Replies: 12
Views: 2,093
Posted By Ollie23

Most sensible thing I've read on here for a...

Most sensible thing I've read on here for a while.

I would suggest that the pre requisite for embarking on a speculative self sponsored integrated course these days would be the full course cost...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Feb 2012, 14:31
Replies: 53
Views: 33,507
Posted By Ollie23

An integrated course, a self funded type rating...

An integrated course, a self funded type rating and then a pay to fly line programme... to get a one year contract in Indonesia.

That should put things in perspective for anyone who had any doubt...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Jan 2012, 22:35
Replies: 17
Views: 5,755
Posted By Ollie23

Misled by whom exactly? You must have known how...

Misled by whom exactly? You must have known how dire things were before handing over a penny for tarining.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Jan 2012, 23:27
Replies: 135
Views: 35,478
Posted By Ollie23

These jobs tend to be much more highly skilled...

These jobs tend to be much more highly skilled than flying a modern airliner, so it's to be expected.

Any competant person, with sufficient cash and dedication can become qualified to fly a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Jan 2012, 01:08
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,928,889
Posted By Ollie23

Yes excellent post indeed. I don't check...

Yes excellent post indeed.

I don't check this thread often but I've just read transcendental's other post on page 198...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Jan 2012, 23:56
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,928,889
Posted By Ollie23

True they won't take anyone, but lets face it the...

True they won't take anyone, but lets face it the maths test is not exactly rocket science. Any semi competent person who does their research on the type of questions and then practices can easily...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Jan 2012, 23:06
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,928,889
Posted By Ollie23

haha maybe in the good old days, but things are a...

haha maybe in the good old days, but things are a bit different now.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Apr 2011, 21:15
Replies: 312
Views: 94,599
Posted By Ollie23

I think this is a simple one from a wannabes...

I think this is a simple one from a wannabes perspective - read HundredPercentPlease's post. Decide whether you have the appetite & resources for this level of risk. If so, go for it.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Jan 2011, 22:04
Replies: 31
Views: 7,078
Posted By Ollie23

Those who have won out are those who can afford...

Those who have won out are those who can afford an Integrated course and a type rating.

I'm still absolutely astounded at the number of young people with access to this magnitude of funding, my...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Jun 2010, 00:22
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,928,889
Posted By Ollie23

Maybe they could try something similar to the RAF...

Maybe they could try something similar to the RAF aptitude tests at cranwell, at least they were actually quite challenging and made you feel satisfied to get through.

I attending the CTC...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Apr 2010, 22:43
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,928,889
Posted By Ollie23

It's an absolutely horrific deal, i just can't...

It's an absolutely horrific deal, i just can't see the funny side myself.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Dec 2009, 14:26
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,928,889
Posted By Ollie23

I'm about half way through. This just...

I'm about half way through.


This just about encapsulates things;
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Nov 2009, 13:08
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,928,889
Posted By Ollie23

Indeed. I don't doubt it clears out the complete...

Indeed. I don't doubt it clears out the complete clowns (and there are many many of them based on people i've come accoss at various selection days) although somehow I don't think this is the primary...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Nov 2009, 21:08
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,928,889
Posted By Ollie23

Oh please, I'd hardly say you ever had to be...

Oh please, I'd hardly say you ever had to be "talented" to pass flying school selection tests (well I can only speak for CTC & Oxford). Their only real functon is to give naive wannbes the impression...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Oct 2009, 08:49
Replies: 25
Views: 4,043
Posted By Ollie23

I have a caution for drunk and disorderly, I...

I have a caution for drunk and disorderly, I applied for a standard disclosure shortly after which was required for my previous role in the financial industry and I also have a basic one which I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Sep 2009, 22:56
Replies: 113
Views: 15,413
Posted By Ollie23

Very true. Afraid not.

Very true.



Afraid not.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Sep 2009, 19:34
Replies: 14
Views: 1,578
Posted By Ollie23

Although i'd go along with the bit about course...

Although i'd go along with the bit about course delivery, I think Jamer is living on a different planet to everyone else. Sad but true.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Aug 2009, 21:32
Replies: 3,300
Views: 453,069
Posted By Ollie23

heli_port; I doff my cap to you for that, nice...

heli_port; I doff my cap to you for that, nice one. I seem to recall you backed yourself from day 1 on getting into BA and got a slating for it on here. Pulling it off in this climate too, jammy sod!...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Aug 2009, 17:40
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,928,889
Posted By Ollie23

You're mistaken on many things you write in these...

You're mistaken on many things you write in these forums. I gave up taking notice of you long ago as I suspect many others did.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Jul 2009, 21:42
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,928,889
Posted By Ollie23

Learn the first 10 cube numbers, thats what i...

Learn the first 10 cube numbers, thats what i did, worked fine. Also learn the times tables inside out that helps with speed. Conversions etc all very easy. This has been discussed on this thread...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Jul 2009, 15:20
Replies: 137
Views: 61,376
Posted By Ollie23

It certainly doesn't appear that way based on...

It certainly doesn't appear that way based on what you have written, I suggest you could have done a lot more, did your research consist of reading the cabair broacher?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Jul 2009, 11:46
Replies: 137
Views: 61,376
Posted By Ollie23

You need to stay in the game; which means paying...

You need to stay in the game; which means paying your debt and staying current. You could potentially have to do this for a few years so getting the highest paid job (aviation or non aviation) that...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Jun 2009, 21:43
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,928,889
Posted By Ollie23

Too right! Nothings changed there. I generally...

Too right! Nothings changed there. I generally find out about any news on the course/placement prospects etc etc here long before its confirmed through official channels.
I've generally found since...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jun 2009, 00:41
Replies: 60
Views: 4,332
Posted By Ollie23

Whirlygig-Well said. I saw plenty of...

Whirlygig-Well said.

I saw plenty of candidates CVs, whose degree ended in "studies" or similar, fast tracked to the shredder bin by my boss.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Jun 2009, 18:34
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,928,889
Posted By Ollie23

Thats what i heard to, unoffically.

Thats what i heard to, unoffically.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Jun 2009, 14:26
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,928,889
Posted By Ollie23

Why would you want to bring her?! You’ll have...

Why would you want to bring her?! You’ll have much more fun out here sans girlfriend!

On a serious note, i know people that have, so its def possible.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Jun 2009, 11:41
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,928,889
Posted By Ollie23

cmvidini I meant you could just read through this...

cmvidini I meant you could just read through this thread if you want details, its all in here, you don’t need to search for other threads.

The Beak is telling it how it is I’m afraid, sorry if...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Jun 2009, 18:34
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,928,889
Posted By Ollie23

cmvidini, I got your PM. The ATP...

cmvidini,

I got your PM. The ATP numeracy/aptitude test is identical to the wings one, as far as I’m aware. The wings maths test has been discussed in detail about 20 times over the course of...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th May 2009, 16:38
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,928,889
Posted By Ollie23

Sharpclassic has a point. I researched to a...

Sharpclassic has a point. I researched to a similar level of detail to that mentioned above, spent hours and hours preparing. Turned out I could have got away with next to nothing. A few easy...
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