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Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
19th Mar 2017, 16:33
Replies: 1
Views: 1,297
Posted By grandfather

Ask parent of ex students-we're the ones coughing...

Ask parent of ex students-we're the ones coughing up the money!
Yes, service tax is payable. You might get a refund later,after the courts decide. The service tax payable or not case has been in the...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
29th Mar 2016, 04:46
Replies: 15
Views: 8,688
Posted By grandfather

I wanted to be a pilot from childhood but skipped...

I wanted to be a pilot from childhood but skipped the idea as few recommended not to do as job weren't available.

I'd like to know whats the scene nowadays ?

Where to take training from - usa -...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
29th Jan 2016, 13:50
Replies: 138
Views: 44,834
Posted By grandfather

It seems someone asked SJ if the exam was a sham!

It seems someone asked SJ if the exam was a sham!
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
29th Jan 2016, 13:44
Replies: 2,488
Views: 939,432
Posted By grandfather

Considering it took 2011 batch nearly 5 years, I...

Considering it took 2011 batch nearly 5 years, I must say this is remarkably quick for the 2014 batch.
Congratulations to those who made it and best wishes!
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
16th Jan 2016, 13:54
Replies: 138
Views: 44,834
Posted By grandfather

Wonderful guys! Great to see CRM at work!

Wonderful guys! Great to see CRM at work!
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
16th Jan 2016, 01:51
Replies: 138
Views: 44,834
Posted By grandfather

Some people are more equal than others - that is...

Some people are more equal than others - that is a fact of life, not just for aviation but every walk of life. That said, look at the positive side - if this rumour is true AND Q400 numbers stay the...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
15th Jan 2016, 03:12
Replies: 138
Views: 44,834
Posted By grandfather

Nah....SJ said very clearly in their ad that only...

Nah....SJ said very clearly in their ad that only successful candidates at each stage would be intimated. Though after charging 35K for the exam, the least they could do was send an email to the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Jan 2016, 10:26
Replies: 3
Views: 2,960
Posted By grandfather

Are there 534 rated and jobless A 320 pilots in...

Are there 534 rated and jobless A 320 pilots in the country? This seems like a ploy to introduce expat FO's.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
2nd Jan 2016, 15:29
Replies: 2,488
Views: 939,432
Posted By grandfather

Congratulations @aroumika! Very glad to know that...

Congratulations @aroumika! Very glad to know that finally the loooooong wait has been fruitful. I hope you are enjoying the training. Hope to fly with you someday!
As for pkboeing, I guess most...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
1st Jan 2016, 13:19
Replies: 2,488
Views: 939,432
Posted By grandfather

@HW...Given Jet's track record of only recently...

@HW...Given Jet's track record of only recently inducting 2011 batch, with later years batches still in the pipeline, it guess it would be less stressful to believe that 2014 is on hold for a very...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
22nd Dec 2015, 02:53
Replies: 3,614
Views: 1,215,835
Posted By grandfather

Delay in A320 neo deliveries

With the new A320's Neo's facing technical issues and deliveries delayed, chances of remaining JFO's being inducted anytime soon seems quite remote. Any news, anyone?
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
11th Dec 2015, 12:52
Replies: 138
Views: 44,834
Posted By grandfather

Combined stage 3&4

Rumour has it that stage 4 which was originally scheduled for 4 weeks after stage 3, is now being held immediately after stage 3.
@Betterthanthebest, you seem to be right about this recruitment...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
5th Dec 2015, 11:12
Replies: 138
Views: 44,834
Posted By grandfather

I disagree slightly here @avicon. Looking at it...

I disagree slightly here @avicon.
Looking at it from the candidates point of view, all the kids changing their tickets will cost them (their poor parents!) a pretty packet. A few days delay in the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
2nd Dec 2015, 05:12
Replies: 1
Views: 1,402
Posted By grandfather

Kairali doesn't seem to know whether they are a...

Kairali doesn't seem to know whether they are a seaplane operator or a land based airline operator. Besides, it seems the fishermen in the Kerala backwaters have put up stiff resistance to their...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
19th Nov 2015, 12:07
Replies: 138
Views: 44,834
Posted By grandfather

It is indeed a sorry state of affairs. Doesn't...

It is indeed a sorry state of affairs. Doesn't anyone have friends (I use that term in the real sense of the word) in the media? This kind of thing needs to be exposed - if for nothing else but to...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
19th Nov 2015, 09:46
Replies: 138
Views: 44,834
Posted By grandfather

You may be right @avicon. I cannot believe they...

You may be right @avicon. I cannot believe they need to have an exam to recruit just 50 pilots when in the past so many years they only had hush hush internal exams. Maybe the internal guys refused...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Nov 2015, 09:06
Replies: 7
Views: 4,105
Posted By grandfather

I just know someone who went thru the process -...

I just know someone who went thru the process - so i just got to know about the main milestones. No further details.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Nov 2015, 06:43
Replies: 7
Views: 4,105
Posted By grandfather

4 rounds. Written exam, PI, psychometry and ME...

4 rounds. Written exam, PI, psychometry and ME simulator. Candidates were eliminated at each level. Finally about 70 went for ME sim check.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Nov 2015, 07:27
Replies: 3
Views: 2,889
Posted By grandfather

This was posted to MoCA today

1. I would like to bring to your attention that most of the flying schools in India put out misleading advertisements about the job opportunities for CPL holders. 2013 and 2014 were practically dry...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Jun 2015, 10:33
Replies: 15
Views: 4,722
Posted By grandfather

Your CRM is good, @johnappleseed123! Like the...

Your CRM is good, @johnappleseed123! Like the way you take the trouble to respond to everyone who responded to you.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
6th Jun 2015, 10:28
Replies: 2
Views: 2,700
Posted By grandfather

Air india ATR walk in opportuniy

AI advertised today for Commanders, P1 (500 hrs) and P2 (zero hrs) on ATR family. No exam, walk in interview.

http://www.airindia.com/writereaddata/Portal/career/205_1_advertisement06-06-2015.pdf...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th May 2015, 08:52
Replies: 15
Views: 4,722
Posted By grandfather

Is it worth it?

The million dollar answer to this question is "only YOU can find the right answer".

I will tell you why.
1. Most young people join flying school out of a romantic notion of what an airline...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
27th May 2015, 15:15
Replies: 2,488
Views: 939,432
Posted By grandfather

I was thinking of going for a CPL (yea. Suicide)...

I was thinking of going for a CPL (yea. Suicide) so I am looking at opportunities for CPL guys with no TR. how bad is it ? Apart from Jet, are there any other airlines that recruit non TR guys ?
...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
15th May 2015, 09:39
Replies: 5
Views: 4,744
Posted By grandfather

Which program?

Which program?
Forum: Middle East
2nd Apr 2015, 07:50
Replies: 80
Views: 32,700
Posted By grandfather

HR Lady

Your point appreciated Bloggson, Outatowner.

In any industry, leave alone aviation, unprofessionalism and hypocrisy should NOT be tolerated under any circs. But the focus shifts away from the...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Apr 2015, 04:32
Replies: 80
Views: 32,700
Posted By grandfather

@Outatowner: Would you prefer a fat bald guy...

@Outatowner:
Would you prefer a fat bald guy with a 60 inch waist and an overhanging belly and six chins jiggling under his face? Not to mention holdalls under the eyes, beetling eyebrows and a...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
16th Mar 2015, 06:52
Replies: 16
Views: 7,608
Posted By grandfather

I know of a bunch of IGRUA graduates from 2012,...

I know of a bunch of IGRUA graduates from 2012, 2013 who are still 'being patient'.:ugh::ugh:
Quite possibly there are many from earlier batches in the same situation. Having said that, I suggest...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
13th Mar 2015, 04:01
Replies: 3,614
Views: 1,215,835
Posted By grandfather

As always.....first with the news! Thank you...

As always.....first with the news! Thank you Cyril!

Guardian Angel of the newbees.........not a lightly given title!
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
6th Mar 2015, 06:34
Replies: 12
Views: 8,660
Posted By grandfather

Very well analysed. Thanks Cyril. I guess...

Very well analysed. Thanks Cyril.

I guess many newbies (and their parents!) are beginning to wonder why the hell they had this 'dream' to begin with and what starry eyed notions drove them to...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
5th Mar 2015, 05:51
Replies: 12
Views: 8,660
Posted By grandfather

Decision criteria

Hi, This is specifically for Cyril Roy, but would be glad for inputs from anyone else.

Cyril, as you said, I'm new to the scene in India hence please forgive 'stupid' questions or unintended...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
26th Feb 2015, 11:46
Replies: 12
Views: 8,660
Posted By grandfather

Hmmmm.....very true what you say. But I also...

Hmmmm.....very true what you say.

But I also recall that in their last ad for JFOs Indigo said that type rated pilots would have to redo their type rating from a CAE approved center.

25 big one...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
26th Feb 2015, 09:13
Replies: 12
Views: 8,660
Posted By grandfather

Thanks for the post Cyrilroy. Had a look-see at...

Thanks for the post Cyrilroy. Had a look-see at the ad........

It seems FO does not need any flying experience, i.e., freshers with zero hours but with A320 TR. is this possible?

Which fresher...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
19th Feb 2015, 05:35
Replies: 3,614
Views: 1,215,835
Posted By grandfather

Sincere apologies Jibu....... Wishing you...

Sincere apologies Jibu.......

Wishing you the best for the exam!

Just for interest......What SHOULD the Co-pilot do when the Cap smokes and the Co doesn't?
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
18th Feb 2015, 07:05
Replies: 3,614
Views: 1,215,835
Posted By grandfather

Dunno how a 'caption' smokes, however........ ...

Dunno how a 'caption' smokes, however........ Options: 1. Say a mental thanks that you will get to the left hand seat earlier than if 'cap' had not smoked 2. Carry a clothes-line peg and use it...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
9th Feb 2015, 07:10
Replies: 3,614
Views: 1,215,835
Posted By grandfather

Babies in the RHS

This is the latest from CAE ------


Given the enthusiastic response from young and budding candidates we are lowering/revising the age limit to 18 years (as on 22nd February, 2015). Eligible...
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