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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Jul 2021, 06:38
Replies: 70
Views: 29,056
Posted By DDobinpilot

Agreed, goto a proper barrister and get a second...

Agreed, goto a proper barrister and get a second legal opinion.

Even from the thread title you are defeated already.

I fail to see how their case is ‘watertight’ if you never requested her to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Jul 2021, 13:30
Replies: 70
Views: 29,056
Posted By DDobinpilot

Firstly, I want to say, you are, and potentially...

Firstly, I want to say, you are, and potentially always will be, an absolutely colossal prat.

Why on earth would you goto the bloody police? Just delete the message, move on.

Anyway, as has...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Apr 2019, 09:05
Replies: 11
Views: 10,888
Posted By DDobinpilot

It’s what you’re used to. And it depends what the...

It’s what you’re used to. And it depends what the rostering is like where you are.

Having done both I found long haul much easier. I also know many guys who were at short haul and went to long...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Apr 2019, 12:09
Replies: 241
Views: 376,300
Posted By DDobinpilot

There are old contracts out there where guys have...

There are old contracts out there where guys have year round 6 on/8 off. But these aren’t being offered anymore as far as I am aware.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Apr 2019, 16:10
Replies: 241
Views: 376,300
Posted By DDobinpilot

Off the top of my head. Unless it’s changed, the...

Off the top of my head. Unless it’s changed, the only options when joining are 70%/100% contracts. We then get offered optional winter leave each year, where you can take upto 5 months off at 50% pay...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Mar 2019, 15:05
Replies: 59
Views: 63,078
Posted By DDobinpilot

Are you talking about checks we do every 6 months...

Are you talking about checks we do every 6 months or the sim check to get the job?

Never really had a terrible sim, had one sim in my early days. Volcanic ash (a training exercise, not checked) I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Mar 2019, 15:17
Replies: 8
Views: 7,634
Posted By DDobinpilot

How old are you out of interest? And I don’t...

How old are you out of interest?

And I don’t know where you live, I assume UK of Europe as you are talking of the investment in £?

I’ll firstly say a £60k investment is probably on the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Mar 2019, 00:12
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,104,519
Posted By DDobinpilot

I’ve always found the BA recruitment process a...

I’ve always found the BA recruitment process a little bit strange tbh. Very set in their ways, I feel there is no scope for example saying “well he didn’t have the best interview, but he seems like...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Mar 2019, 17:44
Replies: 36
Views: 21,056
Posted By DDobinpilot

Not sure how old you are or your background etc....

Not sure how old you are or your background etc. Or what both packages offer. But I would 100% go for the airbus.

It gives you so many options down the road if you wanted to move to long haul and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Feb 2019, 12:57
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,104,519
Posted By DDobinpilot

Hey guys, was looking for some thoughts from guys...

Hey guys, was looking for some thoughts from guys who have applied and been unsuccessful but kept going and eventually got in. Tempted to apply again this year but not entirely sure what I would do...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Feb 2019, 11:22
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,255,814
Posted By DDobinpilot

Out of interest is the aim to still retire all of...

Out of interest is the aim to still retire all of Virgins 747 fleet by the end of this year?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Feb 2019, 11:37
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,255,814
Posted By DDobinpilot

CAA thing I think. Seems a common rule. They...

CAA thing I think. Seems a common rule. They would probably be required to give more sectors to someone who hasn’t operated a large aircraft in the last 6 months?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Feb 2019, 09:36
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,255,814
Posted By DDobinpilot

Cheers Rex.

Cheers Rex.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Feb 2019, 18:46
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,255,814
Posted By DDobinpilot

Has anyone heard any rumours about how many...

Has anyone heard any rumours about how many pilots VS are actually looking to recruit over the next 12-18 months? 🤔 an educated guess will do.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Jan 2019, 12:21
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,255,814
Posted By DDobinpilot

I am the same, heard nothing. But I believe they...

I am the same, heard nothing. But I believe they have interviewed people for the current campaign. I was offered an interview before 2-3 years ago (was forced to turn it down which is another story)....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Jul 2018, 07:12
Replies: 241
Views: 376,300
Posted By DDobinpilot

I can’t comment on the Belfast base aspect. Type...

I can’t comment on the Belfast base aspect. Type rating is an old fashioned bond for 3 years. Expect to fly 700 hours a year, maxed out in summer and quiet in winter, but you will still be on min...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Jul 2018, 16:15
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,104,519
Posted By DDobinpilot

Mixed, sometimes good, sometimes bad. I would...

Mixed, sometimes good, sometimes bad. I would concentrate on finding a method of doing the questions as quickly as possible. When I was doing the practice ones I would read the whole passage then...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Jun 2018, 15:41
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,104,519
Posted By DDobinpilot

I did the assesment 2 years ago, I have heard...

I did the assesment 2 years ago, I have heard from friends who have done it that they have ditched the crosshairs test. So just Maths, Verbal Reasoning and TCAS type computer test. It sounds like...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Dec 2016, 18:54
Replies: 31
Views: 26,746
Posted By DDobinpilot

If Jet2 offers you a better lifestyle I would say...

If Jet2 offers you a better lifestyle I would say go for it, take Jet2 and nail the command course in a years time, if your plan is to enter Jet2 as a captain I assume they operate out of a base you...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Oct 2016, 01:57
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,077
Posted By DDobinpilot

I was told by Jet2 (so take with a pinch of salt...

I was told by Jet2 (so take with a pinch of salt maybe) that flight/sector pay I could expect to add about £6k-£8k per annum. I would hazard a guess that the guy above stating the £3900 net each is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Oct 2016, 23:15
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,077
Posted By DDobinpilot

Well I'm at a pax and cargo operator, either way...

Well I'm at a pax and cargo operator, either way I think most operators don't have set rules on when you have to engage the autopilot, might be wrong though.

Agree with Wireless, if it's a 3am...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Oct 2016, 21:10
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,077
Posted By DDobinpilot

Ahh I dunno, I have a friend who works at...

Ahh I dunno, I have a friend who works at Cargolux flying the jumbo and they'll often disconnect at 20,000ft and hand fly all the way to landing. I can't say I have a huge amount of interest in hand...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Oct 2016, 19:32
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,077
Posted By DDobinpilot

The airports on long haul are still pretty...

The airports on long haul are still pretty interesting, Canarsie approach into JFK springs to mind, or the LDA into Haneda, or into Saporro on a clear day they just clear you to self position...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Oct 2016, 11:43
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,077
Posted By DDobinpilot

I agree with all of those points H44. Strikes me...

I agree with all of those points H44. Strikes me as it would be a big cost saving to them if they could retain most of their pilots also and wouldn't be hard to do.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Oct 2016, 10:55
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,077
Posted By DDobinpilot

I'll add my 2 cents for what it's worth, as I am...

I'll add my 2 cents for what it's worth, as I am joining Jet2 from an airline with extensive staff travel benefits, for single guys or young couples I can understand the desire for it, but for guys...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Sep 2016, 05:00
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,077
Posted By DDobinpilot

Hey guys, As this thread has been so helpful...

Hey guys,

As this thread has been so helpful I thought I'd post my assessment experience.

Online tests: Do some practice beforehand as time is tight, and once your scores in your practice are...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Sep 2016, 10:01
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,077
Posted By DDobinpilot

Just out of interest, Guys who have been accepted...

Just out of interest, Guys who have been accepted in the past couple of weeks what sort of start dates are you being given?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Sep 2016, 12:59
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,077
Posted By DDobinpilot

Just trying to prep for the J2 interview, they...

Just trying to prep for the J2 interview, they state it's competency based, can anyone who has done it offer any feedback as to the sort of things they asked? I assume it will be things such as...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Aug 2016, 02:59
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,077
Posted By DDobinpilot

Thought so, cheers!

Thought so, cheers!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Aug 2016, 09:01
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,077
Posted By DDobinpilot

Excuse my ignorance as I work for a foreign...

Excuse my ignorance as I work for a foreign carrier and terminology is slightly different... But, for the documents required for the J2 assessment day, it says they want a 'copy of most recent LPC'.....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Aug 2016, 11:02
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,077
Posted By DDobinpilot

Thanks for the reply, great info. Cheers

Thanks for the reply, great info. Cheers
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Aug 2016, 17:31
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,077
Posted By DDobinpilot

Hi there, Am in the middle of applying for...

Hi there,

Am in the middle of applying for Jet2 as a non TRed FO. Am I right in thinking that they have recently just been given a payrise? If so what is the estimated monthly take home pay of a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Mar 2016, 00:41
Replies: 1,003
Views: 973,111
Posted By DDobinpilot

Good to know. I always think you need to...

Good to know. I always think you need to actually be offered a job first before you start thinking about turning it down anyway, so it's worth applying.

It would be a significant paycut for me,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Mar 2016, 18:59
Replies: 1,003
Views: 973,111
Posted By DDobinpilot

Many thanks! 😀

Many thanks! 😀
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Mar 2016, 18:23
Replies: 1,003
Views: 973,111
Posted By DDobinpilot

Anyone know what the average monthly take home...

Anyone know what the average monthly take home pay of a year 1 FO at Thomson is? Including all hourly pay etc?

Is it now just 81% pay for the first year? Then full time contract? And 7k a year...
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