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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Jul 2021, 22:06
Replies: 81
Views: 32,832
Posted By banterbus

I wouldn't change much. Different for me compared...

I wouldn't change much. Different for me compared to a lot on this thread, joined the RAF which was brilliant, in most ways. Certainly for life experience and employability outside aviation. On the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Apr 2020, 15:47
Replies: 211
Views: 189,148
Posted By banterbus

This thread is hilarious! Just to confirm,...

This thread is hilarious!

Just to confirm, different people like different things, appreciate the perks of different jobs to others, and have different priorities.... surely not!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Apr 2020, 19:51
Replies: 211
Views: 189,148
Posted By banterbus

I couldn't disagree more. We are financially well...

I couldn't disagree more. We are financially well placed, and at no point have they said that this situation is OK. Why wouldn't they furlough us?? They would be insane not to. I'm surprised you...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Dec 2019, 10:38
Replies: 735
Views: 412,784
Posted By banterbus

Lower amounts of forecast attrition have lead to...

Lower amounts of forecast attrition have lead to an increase in the time/size of the hold pool is my understanding. Not sure how it works wrt start dates, I think as usual an element of luck and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Sep 2019, 21:17
Replies: 241
Views: 376,553
Posted By banterbus

To those that are waiting in the pool, I think...

To those that are waiting in the pool, I think your basing preference can sometimes have something to do with it. I was completely flexible and was offered a course within a month of attending...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jul 2019, 21:30
Replies: 43
Views: 15,236
Posted By banterbus

Same for the pilots - although a different sum,...

Same for the pilots - although a different sum, and it's taxed. Works out at about £6k per year but with a 6 year RoS... albeit at that point for those on AFPS they may as well stay for another two...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2019, 19:18
Replies: 95
Views: 29,933
Posted By banterbus

Don't like it, and it has not been well received...

Don't like it, and it has not been well received by those serving that I'm working with. Having worked with some of those in the advert I know that they are simply another vital part of the team -...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Apr 2019, 19:01
Replies: 39
Views: 30,505
Posted By banterbus

I'm in the process of leaving, I think the fact...

I'm in the process of leaving, I think the fact that airlines welcome an application from me even without a licence speaks volumes when considering their attitudes towards ex-military pilots.
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Apr 2019, 18:48
Replies: 2
Views: 4,249
Posted By banterbus

I applied around 6 months ago, and heard...

I applied around 6 months ago, and heard absolutely nothing...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Nov 2018, 15:42
Replies: 1,003
Views: 973,858
Posted By banterbus

Anyone who got through to interview this week...

Anyone who got through to interview this week heard anything yet, good or bad?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Oct 2018, 15:44
Replies: 241
Views: 376,553
Posted By banterbus

Further to the request on time to reapply - it is...

Further to the request on time to reapply - it is 12 months, I double checked this when I didn't get through.

I am unsure however, whether or not this is from application or sim assessment. If...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Jul 2018, 08:05
Replies: 83
Views: 43,954
Posted By banterbus

How long was it from submitting an online...

How long was it from submitting an online application to being invited forward for those that have been so far?

Thanks.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Mar 2018, 07:18
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,115,095
Posted By banterbus

Polepilot, completely understand, I'm just taking...

Polepilot, completely understand, I'm just taking it at face value, and what is to be gained by releasing that information - behind a forum you will never know peoples' true motives for asking...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Mar 2018, 20:21
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,115,095
Posted By banterbus

Don't quite understand the need to have answered...

Don't quite understand the need to have answered that question; from an outsider looking in I would consider those kind of requests with a little more caution... what is to gain by giving someone you...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Mar 2018, 20:21
Replies: 40
Views: 19,094
Posted By banterbus

As a current serving RAF FJ driver it is really...

As a current serving RAF FJ driver it is really disappointing to hear some of the comments on this thread.

I think this has been concluded nicely above; whatever spectrum of society you take a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Feb 2018, 17:34
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,115,095
Posted By banterbus

Very interested to know more information on the...

Very interested to know more information on the Forces pilot question...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Feb 2018, 10:17
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,115,095
Posted By banterbus

Is it too early to say exactly how much this is...

Is it too early to say exactly how much this is going to drain the pool; potentially leading to more recruitment later in the year?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Feb 2018, 22:07
Replies: 30
Views: 24,155
Posted By banterbus

That's great, no one cares, go away and enjoy the...

That's great, no one cares, go away and enjoy the lovely views from media city and have fun at the BBC. Idiot.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2018, 21:35
Replies: 107
Views: 41,255
Posted By banterbus

When will we learn?! :ugh:

When will we learn?! :ugh:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Jan 2018, 21:31
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,717
Posted By banterbus

Mr Angry, got it in one! Heard a lot about...

Mr Angry, got it in one!

Heard a lot about bad Ts and Cs scanning PPRUNE; I think my employer wins hands down!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Jan 2018, 22:42
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,717
Posted By banterbus

Probably somewhere around those figures I'm...

Probably somewhere around those figures I'm guessing?!

Does anyone know the usual cycle for Jet2 taking applications from non type-rated types? I'm aware they have several type-rating course...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2017, 17:09
Replies: 30
Views: 11,583
Posted By banterbus

It is a very capable fighter, with an...

It is a very capable fighter, with an ever-improving air to surface capability. The dongs are the best out there, that for one thing cannot be argued...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2017, 19:55
Replies: 75
Views: 38,519
Posted By banterbus

Puts the UK's retention offer to shame then;...

Puts the UK's retention offer to shame then; £36,000 for 6 years!!

People are leaving because yes, there are opportunities outside, but if they are content where they are, they wouldn't feel the...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2017, 21:56
Replies: 43
Views: 22,103
Posted By banterbus

"from the shop floor"... :rolleyes: Yeah,...

"from the shop floor"... :rolleyes:

Yeah, those who had the time to fill out the lengthy surveys, and usually those who are completely sold by the military.

This is the reason things don't get...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Nov 2017, 13:52
Replies: 6
Views: 2,609
Posted By banterbus

Thanks for the replies; I will be UK-based. ...

Thanks for the replies; I will be UK-based.

This is all good information, as I've been looking a little further afield from a commuting point of view - maybe this is a little risky!

When you...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Nov 2017, 10:09
Replies: 6
Views: 2,609
Posted By banterbus

Airline allowances

Hi,

I've searched the forums for more information on this but can't find the detail I'm interested in.

As I've mentioned on a previous thread, I'm looking at leaving the military to join the...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2017, 23:21
Replies: 36
Views: 11,214
Posted By banterbus

Just to confirm, that there are currently 100 or...

Just to confirm, that there are currently 100 or so personnel based at Lossie current taking part in/supporting active Operations, away from their families in the name of our countries??

Glad to...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2017, 22:00
Replies: 117
Views: 42,575
Posted By banterbus

I'm mainly talking about the current climate, not...

I'm mainly talking about the current climate, not that of the 80's when the training system was probably a bit quicker to complete!

With a money-making company in charge of FJ AFT who only get...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2017, 12:15
Replies: 117
Views: 42,575
Posted By banterbus

Nip, I'm not sure that location is as...

Nip,

I'm not sure that location is as trivial as those of old will assume it to be; I completely understand the principle behind why you say that (vs flying upside down and at M1.2+), but the...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2017, 12:38
Replies: 117
Views: 42,575
Posted By banterbus

"without all the crap"? Really?! := You...

"without all the crap"? Really?! :=

You also have to do 18/20 years before even being eligible right?! Bringing the PAS entry requirements earlier in one's fg career would surely help current...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2017, 13:49
Replies: 117
Views: 42,575
Posted By banterbus

Dr, Depends on the timeframe you're looking...

Dr,

Depends on the timeframe you're looking at; the redundancies post SDSR 2010 significantly skewed this figure for our generation.

In general, though, without this events considered, it has...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Oct 2017, 21:20
Replies: 117
Views: 42,575
Posted By banterbus

aevu, Current FL FJ operator here, and with...

aevu,

Current FL FJ operator here, and with that in mind, I found your post extremely interesting, as even now your concerns are issues I have with my position in the military.

I never,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Sep 2017, 14:54
Replies: 14
Views: 5,656
Posted By banterbus

No I'm not, good tip! I'll look into that,...

No I'm not, good tip! I'll look into that, thanks!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Sep 2017, 23:49
Replies: 14
Views: 5,656
Posted By banterbus

Hi again, Firstly thanks for the responses,...

Hi again,

Firstly thanks for the responses, greatly appreciated! I'm under no illusion with respect to not expect anyone outside the mob to care about any qualifications I may have on my aircraft...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Sep 2017, 20:06
Replies: 14
Views: 5,656
Posted By banterbus

Career transition advice: from FJ to the airlines

Hi,

I was wondering whether or not there were any ex-FJ mates reading this who have transitioned to the airline world and wouldn't mind lending me a few moments of their time.

I have an option...
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