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Posted By truckflyer

First of all you are not to old, I was in similar...

First of all you are not to old, I was in similar situation as you, it took me over 12 months to get my first job, and a few yours ago I got my LHS in a major European company. So it is possible,...
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Posted By truckflyer

You are not starting from scratch, but slightly...

You are not starting from scratch, but slightly late, so that is better then many others of course, all depends for what jobs.
I don't know the current TP market, but I do understand that it is very...
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Posted By truckflyer

OM-B you need to know inside out. OM-A chapter...

OM-B you need to know inside out.
OM-A chapter 8, again know it inside / out.
The 2 above are the most important, the ones below you should have been well familiar with during your TR. Depending on...
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Posted By truckflyer

Are you reading the posts? There is a big...

Are you reading the posts?

There is a big difference to start at 40 or 50. "if you really want it" vs reality, you choose what you want to hear many times. And of course Covid changed a lot, many...
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Posted By truckflyer

The problem with pilot profession is that the cut...

The problem with pilot profession is that the cut of age is 65, many other educations does not have this limitation.
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Posted By truckflyer

I am trying to paint a realistic picture,...

I am trying to paint a realistic picture, applying for your first job at 52 -53 years old for an airline, is not going to be easy. Specially for one of the better companies. What you want to hear and...
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Posted By truckflyer

There are jobs, but they are now primary going to...

There are jobs, but they are now primary going to MPL students or other flight programs, I have seen "older" candidates come through on these programs the last 12 months and straight in the company...
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Posted By truckflyer

"VariablePitchP" - warning, the advice given is...

"VariablePitchP" - warning, the advice given is extremely bad, actually some of the first I have seen, whoever they are, they clearly do not know the aviation world in Europe very well.

First my...
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Posted By truckflyer

I would say it all depends what your ambitious...

I would say it all depends what your ambitious are. Instructing at local club or Airlines.
When I was 40 I had already has my PPL for long time, so I did not start from Zero, but I had not flown...
19th Jul 2022, 23:24
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Posted By truckflyer

It's hilarious to see this kind of assessment for...

It's hilarious to see this kind of assessment for Wizz, you would think it was NASA wanting you to fly the space shuttle. Instead of a company who wants you to work for them like a slave even when...
13th Jun 2022, 08:14
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Posted By truckflyer

They used offer 6 days On and 4 days Off, and the...

They used offer 6 days On and 4 days Off, and the other option was 6 On, 1 Off, 6 On and 7 days Off.
They rostered you with early start on Day 1, and late finish on Day 6, and would always have a...
9th Jun 2022, 22:16
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Posted By truckflyer

A company that start you early, transitions to...

A company that start you early, transitions to late, back to early, back to late in a 6 day block.

Threatening letters to crew regarding "being fit for duty"
These letters have being sent around...
13th May 2022, 06:43
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Posted By truckflyer

Why don't you ask the people from East Europe,...

Why don't you ask the people from East Europe, what they think about the Russians?
I visited East Germany shortly after the Berlin wall fell, what the Russians did there and in other Eastern...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Nov 2021, 22:32
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Posted By truckflyer

From the manual I read the following: "If there...

From the manual I read the following:
"If there are no remaining published level or speed restrictions on the SID, the phrase CLIMB TO (Level) should be used"

I am sure I have heard the phrase...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Nov 2021, 21:23
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Posted By truckflyer

SID and Speed restrictions

I have a question regarding Speed restrictions when following and SID.

When flying out of various UK / London airports the SID will sometimes have Speed restriction of 220 kts and stop altitude...
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Posted By truckflyer

My advice would be if Airlines is the dream, you...

My advice would be if Airlines is the dream, you should see if it realistic to have a job by the time you are 45. Expect 2 - 3 years from you finish training until you might get the chance of a job...
18th Aug 2021, 06:51
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Posted By truckflyer

No PT's have been offered full time, and I can't...

No PT's have been offered full time, and I can't see it happening anytime soon.

I know several who do not have a single flight or very marginal number of flights for August and September.
The end...
18th Aug 2021, 00:57
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Posted By truckflyer

Sick You clearly not aware of the Wizz...

Sick

You clearly not aware of the Wizz recruitment methods. Nevermind.

FGE319

And you must be living in the world of fairies and elves. Clearly not seeing the reality of the world.

Stick...
11th Aug 2021, 23:20
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Posted By truckflyer

First do you have an EU passport? If not you have...

First do you have an EU passport? If not you have about zero chance to get a job within the EU.

If you can work, then I would guess in 2-3 years there will be increased job opportunities.
2nd Aug 2021, 00:42
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Posted By truckflyer

That's new information for me, that it only takes...

That's new information for me, that it only takes 1 year to become a pilot. Just because the airlines have lowered the bar for giving you a job, does not mean that you can call yourself a competent...
1st Aug 2021, 11:13
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Posted By truckflyer

"A lot of people view Ryanair as a 'stepping...

"A lot of people view Ryanair as a 'stepping stone' job"

Ha ha, that has to be the funniest joke of them all. Wait until they realize that there are no longer any stones to step UP on....
2nd Jul 2021, 08:26
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Posted By truckflyer

A320LGW This is what happens when you are to...

A320LGW

This is what happens when you are to spineless to join and believe in a strong union, everyone for themselves. A strong union would have never allowed this to happen. To many have been...
2nd Jun 2021, 16:02
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Posted By truckflyer

BoeingLudo737 Not much substance from you is...

BoeingLudo737

Not much substance from you is there? You poor sensitive snowflake soul. With your love for Ryanair's business model, you don't need to worry about sharing the cockpit with me. I...
1st Jun 2021, 22:41
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Posted By truckflyer

Professional / Profession = a person engaged in a...

Professional / Profession = a person engaged in a specified activity, as a main paid occupation rather than as a pastime.

Stepping stone? Within European aviation, there is not much left regarding...
1st Jun 2021, 16:19
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Posted By truckflyer

This highlights the issue. What Ryanair needs and...

This highlights the issue. What Ryanair needs and wants are 2 different things.

Ryanair wants to have hundreds of pilots sitting waiting "ready to work" for the ramp up, but how the Pilots will...
31st May 2021, 21:08
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Posted By truckflyer

FlyingStone Of course the airlines would not...

FlyingStone

Of course the airlines would not want the 1500 hour rule, it would not suit their pockets. But with the current amount of pilots looking for jobs in Europe, it would take many years...
28th May 2021, 12:31
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Posted By truckflyer

I think those numbers are slightly outdated, I...

I think those numbers are slightly outdated, I have full copy of the current TC's, which to be honest are pretty amazing (not the forget the 11% profit share bonus) but still in the end it's as you...
27th May 2021, 19:53
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Posted By truckflyer

speed13ird Well how many SFO's with 6 years...

speed13ird

Well how many SFO's with 6 years experience earn up to $250.000 a year? (in Europe)
Equally how many Captains with 10 years seniority earn between $350.000 - 450.000 a year (in...
24th May 2021, 20:02
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Posted By truckflyer

Well I think besides the Cadets paying part, is...

Well I think besides the Cadets paying part, is the don't cry and complain when they do the shafting part, you were all warned very well in advance, and we saw how they shafted over 250 pilots last...
24th May 2021, 01:21
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Posted By truckflyer

Sholayo Does anyone really bother to do...

Sholayo

Does anyone really bother to do their own research, read the thread more then the last 3 posts? Or do some other search?

Do people need to spell it out, I was not aware such big issues...
31st Oct 2020, 21:14
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Posted By truckflyer

Funny fact, Clowns in a Circus 25 years ago made...

Funny fact, Clowns in a Circus 25 years ago made more money then a Captain with a LCC makes today in 2020.

So I guess it pays to be a clown, and you save over £100.000 on training.
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Posted By truckflyer

Very good advice, the problem is naivety, as you...

Very good advice, the problem is naivety, as you don't expect such unprofessional outfit from a company in Norway.
I recall after what happen, they would even be posting sarcastic/snarky comments on...
31st Oct 2020, 04:09
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Posted By truckflyer

Flying Clog Another bitter Flight Simmer....

Flying Clog

Another bitter Flight Simmer. With that attitude, you going to be looking long for your next job. I don't believe it's our place to ruin a dream of someone in High School today, by the...
31st Oct 2020, 04:04
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Posted By truckflyer

WhatShortage He / She is still in High...

WhatShortage

He / She is still in High School, has a dream, like I guess many of us had. So get over yourself, no need to be a condescending .........!
(fill in the blanks yourself with what is...
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Posted By truckflyer

Now I do have some experience with this "Cowboy...

Now I do have some experience with this "Cowboy outfit"

First one question, what books where they using to study? Where they still using Nordian?

Around 10 ago, I was supposed to start the ATPL...
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