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Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Apr 2020, 15:23
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,256,867
Posted By average-punter

rex absolutely hits the nail on the head - the...

rex absolutely hits the nail on the head - the inability of some people I’ve spoken to to understand this is quite staggering
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Aug 2018, 19:08
Replies: 18
Views: 4,946
Posted By average-punter

This is an interesting question which comes up...

This is an interesting question which comes up often. I know it may seem the end of the world now but it really isn't. I think it is worth asking yourself why these results happened as you will have...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Mar 2018, 13:25
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,118,027
Posted By average-punter

A very valid question as he's probably suffered...

A very valid question as he's probably suffered the misery of car park x in a previous airline
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Dec 2017, 22:36
Replies: 952
Views: 511,065
Posted By average-punter

The fact that it's open for six months may give...

The fact that it's open for six months may give some indication of the general interest, or quality of applicants.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Dec 2017, 18:49
Replies: 5
Views: 3,640
Posted By average-punter

I can take a fairly good guess at how the new...

I can take a fairly good guess at how the new entrant Ts and Cs will look...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Dec 2017, 21:04
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,118,027
Posted By average-punter

Oh yes I know there is zero chance of that...

Oh yes I know there is zero chance of that happening but it certainly would be th decent thing to do. As someone alluded too earlier it costs a small fortune for some candidates
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Dec 2017, 20:33
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,118,027
Posted By average-punter

A very sensible piece of advice. I still maintain...

A very sensible piece of advice. I still maintain that if I were in the hold pool and "expired" I'd want my expenses to be reimbursed.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Dec 2017, 11:48
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,118,027
Posted By average-punter

Yup. They will be surprised.

Yup. They will be surprised.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Nov 2017, 22:29
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,118,027
Posted By average-punter

Absolutely. I think this time round they may be...

Absolutely. I think this time round they may be quite surprised.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Nov 2017, 11:30
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,118,027
Posted By average-punter

Not involved in the pool myself so these comments...

Not involved in the pool myself so these comments are totally from an observer.

If I were "swimming" I would have every right to be quite annoyed with the situation. The selection process is not...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Nov 2017, 10:03
Replies: 220
Views: 196,528
Posted By average-punter

Not arriving in a suit would be committing...

Not arriving in a suit would be committing interview suicide.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd Oct 2017, 12:27
Replies: 952
Views: 511,065
Posted By average-punter

I think that sums up their attitude fairly...

I think that sums up their attitude fairly succinctly. Maybe you should remind then you shelled out just under 300 quid for the privilege.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Oct 2017, 12:12
Replies: 220
Views: 196,528
Posted By average-punter

I have no idea why prices for CTC are increasing...

I have no idea why prices for CTC are increasing at a rate which is significantly above the rate of inflation. In the past few years it has risen from just north of 80k to 115k, an increase in 35k...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Oct 2017, 21:39
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,118,027
Posted By average-punter

Academic requirements lower this time with no...

Academic requirements lower this time with no requirement for a-levels and it seems the loan underwriting element has vanished.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Sep 2017, 22:58
Replies: 154
Views: 86,166
Posted By average-punter

PPF to step in used to require company going into...

PPF to step in used to require company going into administration... Although that didn't happen with Monarch so perhaps they could also be tempted with a stake in the company
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Sep 2017, 20:49
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,685,136
Posted By average-punter

Not at all cynical but obvious. BA gets...

Not at all cynical but obvious.

BA gets pilots on tap at a fraction of the rate of a DEP from a known source and cadets walk into a decent job. Win win. I'm certain everyone at CTC will be falling...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Jul 2017, 11:18
Replies: 231
Views: 211,487
Posted By average-punter

If you're offered engineering at a decent uni...

If you're offered engineering at a decent uni then grab it with both hands I would suggest! You can save far quicker and get experience in a well paid field which would work well whilst you're job...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Jul 2017, 19:57
Replies: 952
Views: 511,065
Posted By average-punter

the "bond" works as such. Airline x offers...

the "bond" works as such.

Airline x offers you a job with a salary of 35k. If airline x is part of the program you can choose to take a "salary" of 23k and have the remaining 12k per year tax...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Jun 2017, 17:37
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,930,077
Posted By average-punter

The bond has recently come under scrutiny from...

The bond has recently come under scrutiny from HMRC, affecting at least one airline. Be careful as it may not be available down the line. Be under no illusion you're not sponsored and you pay the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Apr 2017, 12:06
Replies: 21
Views: 7,064
Posted By average-punter

Fair enough - passengers were creating chaos and...

Fair enough - passengers were creating chaos and being totally out of line and disruptive. Several warnings would have been issued. They failed to comply so the Captain decided to divert the aircraft...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Mar 2017, 19:00
Replies: 5
Views: 2,683
Posted By average-punter

It's well worth stepping back for a minute and...

It's well worth stepping back for a minute and consider the bias of that paper. It's published by a company who profit from the selling of this form of testing!

The tests are a load of nonsense...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Mar 2017, 16:07
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,930,077
Posted By average-punter

There are obviously more people in their early...

There are obviously more people in their early 20s on the course, but plenty of people slightly older too. You certainly won't be on your own. If you are good enough to pass the airline interview...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Feb 2017, 16:25
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,685,136
Posted By average-punter

If it is akin to the easyJet flexicrew...

If it is akin to the easyJet flexicrew arrangement it will be interesting to see how management get it past the BA CC.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Feb 2017, 16:16
Replies: 4
Views: 2,274
Posted By average-punter

Like meatballs said there is no way you are...

Like meatballs said there is no way you are tempting people away from regional bases. Certainly in the UK pilots at LCCs are now thinking very carefully before jumping to a legacy, the grass isn't...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Jan 2017, 01:35
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,930,077
Posted By average-punter

Don't forget any contracts on the continent...

Don't forget any contracts on the continent require you to forfeit the bond
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Dec 2016, 15:44
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,118,027
Posted By average-punter

They are generally self-employed consultants as I...

They are generally self-employed consultants as I understand it. Certainly a few guys at my airline are "BA checked" and teach BA pilots at CTC. I flew with one a few weeks ago who said they are also...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Dec 2016, 22:35
Replies: 7
Views: 2,085
Posted By average-punter

Neither. Leaving education would be a bad move. ...

Neither. Leaving education would be a bad move.

You say "join cabin crew" as if it's like strolling into your local gym and signing up. Competition is fierce for a small number of places, you...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Dec 2016, 22:39
Replies: 4
Views: 1,581
Posted By average-punter

Precisely the reason why (IMHO) it's essential to...

Precisely the reason why (IMHO) it's essential to have some sort of cover, be it or be it not with BALPA.

Don't forget that once employed you can claim the tax back from your subscription :ok:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Dec 2016, 13:40
Replies: 4
Views: 1,581
Posted By average-punter

Agree with Alex, I joined when I started the...

Agree with Alex, I joined when I started the ATPLs. I too imagine they'll be more than happy to have you.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Nov 2016, 12:36
Replies: 7
Views: 3,511
Posted By average-punter

I would spend some time researching the...

I would spend some time researching the recruitment process and how best you will tackle it. A good idea would be to start a word document and take a note of things you do in your life that could be...
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Nov 2016, 19:14
Replies: 8
Views: 4,059
Posted By average-punter

I'm surprised it has taken this long to be...

I'm surprised it has taken this long to be honest... A good friend of mine left an orange outfit for BA MF and her pay check reduced by £600 per month!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Nov 2016, 20:36
Replies: 9
Views: 2,316
Posted By average-punter

Which runway was in use? Off 08 the CPT3B SID...

Which runway was in use? Off 08 the CPT3B SID takes you right at 3 miles...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Oct 2016, 11:42
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,118,027
Posted By average-punter

I agree you need to be aware of other cultures,...

I agree you need to be aware of other cultures, to a point. It's certainly very low on my list of priorities though. As John Smith says acting in a professional manner will cover you for all bases. ...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Oct 2016, 10:25
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,118,027
Posted By average-punter

Was that question actually asked? If so it's a...

Was that question actually asked? If so it's a ridiculous question which has absolutely zero relevance to the operation of an airliner. This is what happens when HR are allowed to get too close to a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Sep 2016, 12:26
Replies: 37
Views: 24,576
Posted By average-punter

If it said "EASA MPL" then you have a good case...

If it said "EASA MPL" then you have a good case for being intentionally mislead. I cannot accept that no one in the organisation knew about this issue prior to the course commencing.
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