PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3
Search: Posts Made By: vrb03kt
Showing results 1 to 35 of 97
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Feb 2024, 15:26
Replies: 10
Views: 5,053
Posted By vrb03kt

I'm sure very few flying jobs are 9-5 but not...

I'm sure very few flying jobs are 9-5 but not every company does these deep nights on short haul landing back into the UK at 5, 6, 7, 8am regularly during the summer. It's brutal, and that is what is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Oct 2022, 18:04
Replies: 1,003
Views: 973,833
Posted By vrb03kt

https://careers.tuigroup.com/airline/pilot/ ...

https://careers.tuigroup.com/airline/pilot/

Open again for TR/NTR and military
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Jul 2019, 13:08
Replies: 1,003
Views: 973,833
Posted By vrb03kt

Only if based at LGW/MAN/BHX, summer 737 winter...

Only if based at LGW/MAN/BHX, summer 737 winter 787.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st May 2019, 20:41
Replies: 399
Views: 402,090
Posted By vrb03kt

Terrible, terrible work life balance. I knew...

Terrible, terrible work life balance. I knew plenty of 20-30 something year old captains opting for part time contracts to try and achieve more of a balance.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th May 2019, 09:59
Replies: 18
Views: 14,221
Posted By vrb03kt

It's a 1 aircraft base and seems to be desirable,...

It's a 1 aircraft base and seems to be desirable, but some new joiners got based there straight away in the last few years. That's not much indication of your chances, but it has happened recently!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th May 2019, 18:53
Replies: 18
Views: 14,221
Posted By vrb03kt

For clarity, I didn't mean dual basing. I...

For clarity, I didn't mean dual basing. I mentioned CWL because it's close to BRS and may be a good second choice.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th May 2019, 18:56
Replies: 18
Views: 14,221
Posted By vrb03kt

It's not a 787 base but several recent new...

It's not a 787 base but several recent new joiners on the 737 have been based both there and CWL.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Dec 2018, 18:51
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,114,872
Posted By vrb03kt

Don't know why you'd want to after reading this...

Don't know why you'd want to after reading this thread! :}
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Nov 2018, 21:53
Replies: 1,175
Views: 545,764
Posted By vrb03kt

I do genuinely wonder what would happen to BHD in...

I do genuinely wonder what would happen to BHD in the event of an untimely exit by Flybe. Will it survive with just a few BA/EI flights to London? Then again, perhaps it would be an opportunity to...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Nov 2018, 21:28
Replies: 2,099
Views: 1,467,325
Posted By vrb03kt

A lot has been said today in the media about...

A lot has been said today in the media about pilots not knowing about the new system and sure enough I can’t find anything about MCAS in the manuals. However, the max and NG FCOM both state that the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Oct 2018, 15:56
Replies: 241
Views: 376,552
Posted By vrb03kt

​​​​​That's not really a fair or accurate...

​​​​​That's not really a fair or accurate portrayal of life at TUI. Perhaps there's a reason there aren't threads and threads on pprune bemoaning it?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Aug 2018, 21:56
Replies: 241
Views: 376,552
Posted By vrb03kt

I have to say the roster stability issues Ive...

I have to say the roster stability issues Ive heard of and being on standby/airport standby all winter is really off-putting. Is there any appetite to change this?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jun 2018, 13:53
Replies: 34
Views: 14,954
Posted By vrb03kt

Is there something wrong with having career...

Is there something wrong with having career aspirations?.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jun 2018, 12:13
Replies: 231
Views: 197,084
Posted By vrb03kt

Very interesting topic, thanks to those...

Very interesting topic, thanks to those contributing.

Just wondering how long a new joining long haul DEP could reasonably expect to wait to achieve part time?
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Apr 2018, 19:08
Replies: 35
Views: 19,124
Posted By vrb03kt

I've been into FNC several times with the wind...

I've been into FNC several times with the wind near limits. I'd like to keep the limits :eek:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Apr 2018, 11:39
Replies: 1,003
Views: 973,833
Posted By vrb03kt

I agree - don't come expecting to earn over 100k....

I agree - don't come expecting to earn over 100k. I would say earning that in year 1 is not impossible but rare. You'd have to do a lot of flexis, even more when you consider that everyone has 7k...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Apr 2018, 06:54
Replies: 14
Views: 3,771
Posted By vrb03kt

Transatlantic from Luton sounds a bit fanciful...

Transatlantic from Luton sounds a bit fanciful...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Mar 2018, 19:32
Replies: 512
Views: 335,193
Posted By vrb03kt

I don’t think TUI are competing with Ryanair to...

I don’t think TUI are competing with Ryanair to be honest - if you want just a flight you will go with Ryanair, if you want a package holiday with everything taken care of you will be going with TUI....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Mar 2018, 08:03
Replies: 1,175
Views: 545,764
Posted By vrb03kt

I would suggest part of the reason might be that...

I would suggest part of the reason might be that this is primarily a 'Professional Pilots' forum and these somewhat shifty operators (though I know nothing of this particular company) are being...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Mar 2018, 21:46
Replies: 1,003
Views: 973,833
Posted By vrb03kt

No. Operated by Sunwing.

No. Operated by Sunwing.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Mar 2018, 18:21
Replies: 105
Views: 74,330
Posted By vrb03kt

I don't dispute that, my point is that it's not...

I don't dispute that, my point is that it's not quite as amazing a deal as P06T suggested and you are still paying for it, even though you also get what should be normal employment terms (but thanks...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Mar 2018, 10:45
Replies: 105
Views: 74,330
Posted By vrb03kt

Aer Lingus have a cadet/non type rated salary for...

Aer Lingus have a cadet/non type rated salary for the first 2 (I believe) years. The trend these days is that you will pay for it, somehow. It might not be as ludicrous as 30k upfront, but you are...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Mar 2018, 09:13
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,123,669
Posted By vrb03kt

Perhaps the appearance of the large TUI 737 model...

Perhaps the appearance of the large TUI 737 model outside the BFS terminal is a sign of an increased commitment to the NI market?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Mar 2018, 18:14
Replies: 105
Views: 74,330
Posted By vrb03kt

It's not free, it says very clearly that it costs...

It's not free, it says very clearly that it costs 5000 EUR.

I've no idea of the payscales once you join as to whether or not they claw it back from you.

Still, L3 and easyjet/BA now looks like...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Mar 2018, 15:50
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,114,872
Posted By vrb03kt

If they do let everyone in the hold pool drown,...

If they do let everyone in the hold pool drown, what an absolute waste of time and money that will have been.

I’m hoping that with their current focus on costs they will recognise that expiring...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Mar 2018, 08:48
Replies: 35
Views: 15,816
Posted By vrb03kt

We can probably now add that yes, it was 'not a...

We can probably now add that yes, it was 'not a bad time to start training'...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Mar 2018, 08:13
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,114,872
Posted By vrb03kt

"No longer able to be assigned reserve". Would...

"No longer able to be assigned reserve". Would you mind explaining that please? Reserve is currently one of the least attractive prospects for me as a long haul hold pool swimmer. I would go almost...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Feb 2018, 13:54
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,114,872
Posted By vrb03kt

Wiggy, are you suggesting that aspirational...

Wiggy, are you suggesting that aspirational bidding to a different fleet might become a thing of the past and you might end up being ‘stuck’on whatever fleet you join on?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Feb 2018, 19:30
Replies: 551
Views: 519,020
Posted By vrb03kt

Aer Lingus is without a doubt the most shambolic...

Aer Lingus is without a doubt the most shambolic recruitment process I have ever applied to. A really poor reflection of what seems like a great company once you get in.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Feb 2018, 21:17
Replies: 1,175
Views: 545,764
Posted By vrb03kt

I really don’t understand why such a small...

I really don’t understand why such a small city/province needs 2 competing airports in close proximity.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Jan 2018, 09:20
Replies: 75
Views: 31,642
Posted By vrb03kt

Edit: Don't mind me, I was thinking of the DA42....

Edit: Don't mind me, I was thinking of the DA42. No idea about the DA20.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Jan 2018, 16:43
Replies: 56
Views: 68,397
Posted By vrb03kt

Better off commuting to Iceland than Ireland?...

Better off commuting to Iceland than Ireland? Sound advice I’d say... :rolleyes:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jan 2018, 08:03
Replies: 2,453
Views: 1,123,669
Posted By vrb03kt

On the max or just the NG?

On the max or just the NG?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jan 2018, 14:02
Replies: 1,938
Views: 1,680,682
Posted By vrb03kt

I reckon 99.9% certainty for anything in the...

I reckon 99.9% certainty for anything in the airline industry over the next 6 months is fanciful, never mind the next 10/15/20 years! ;)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Dec 2017, 23:36
Replies: 2,557
Views: 1,206,632
Posted By vrb03kt

I think it is very much a ‘low cost thing’. Not...

I think it is very much a ‘low cost thing’. Not that the runway was SNOCLO - I think even the armchair experts have hopefully now deduced that the runway was closed for good reason. Rather the...
Showing results 1 to 35 of 97
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.