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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Jul 2021, 06:20
Replies: 73
Views: 29,491
Posted By Bridgestone17

Well said Lostinspace. Load factors and the...

Well said Lostinspace. Load factors and the profitability of each flight are going to determine if an Airline succeeds or fails. I suspect some are skating on thin ice right now.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Jul 2021, 18:50
Replies: 73
Views: 29,491
Posted By Bridgestone17

More interesting reading for you...... ...

More interesting reading for you......
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airlines_impacted_by_the_COVID-19_pandemic
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Jul 2021, 12:16
Replies: 51
Views: 58,093
Posted By Bridgestone17

My advice would be however desperate you are to...

My advice would be however desperate you are to get a flying job there are certain companies to avoid and this appears to be one of them.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Jul 2021, 12:01
Replies: 73
Views: 29,491
Posted By Bridgestone17

Yes agreed it is difficult to get good honest...

Yes agreed it is difficult to get good honest advice. The sources are direct contact albeit anonymously with people who in the main have had experience (via this forum) or the barefaced lying...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Jul 2021, 11:28
Replies: 73
Views: 29,491
Posted By Bridgestone17

Muhammad Antar. Your post is so brutally honest...

Muhammad Antar. Your post is so brutally honest and paints a sad but realistic picture of the state of play however I fear it will not put off any aspiring wannabee as most of them will swallow the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Jul 2021, 11:10
Replies: 73
Views: 29,491
Posted By Bridgestone17

Fokker driver You may have two interviews...

Fokker driver

You may have two interviews but getting a job offer is another story especially as the competition will be so great. HR will have fun whilst there is a glut of unemployed Pilots.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Jul 2021, 11:08
Replies: 73
Views: 29,491
Posted By Bridgestone17

Plus no family entanglements such as a wife and...

Plus no family entanglements such as a wife and children
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Jul 2021, 06:40
Replies: 73
Views: 29,491
Posted By Bridgestone17

This is copied from Terms and Endearment and...

This is copied from Terms and Endearment and worth a read if you haven't already.
https://www.eurocontrol.int/publication/eurocontrol-forecast-update-2021-2024
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Jun 2021, 06:40
Replies: 73
Views: 29,491
Posted By Bridgestone17

It is interesting to see an element of the...

It is interesting to see an element of the trainee/less experienced Pilot community taking things slowly in the hope that their timing for course completion will coincide with a demand for their...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Jun 2021, 06:03
Replies: 73
Views: 29,491
Posted By Bridgestone17

Realistic job prospects

More than half of the world’s pilots (https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/pilots) are no longer flying, as the Covid-19 pandemic continue to decimate the travel industry.

Just 43 per cent of the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Apr 2021, 08:00
Replies: 24
Views: 6,880
Posted By Bridgestone17

OK so here is another problem. What if you were...

OK so here is another problem. What if you were on a "tagged" scheme with a large Integrated training provider and during the course, the pandemic occurred. All payments have been made to the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Apr 2021, 16:04
Replies: 24
Views: 6,880
Posted By Bridgestone17

Training for a Licence

Why are people still training for Professional Pilots Licences right now? With the drastic reduction in demand for air travel and hundreds of aircraft parked up along with redundant/furloughed Pilots...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Jun 2020, 16:12
Replies: 200
Views: 97,085
Posted By Bridgestone17

Let this pandemic be a warning to all you...

Let this pandemic be a warning to all you wannabe's how quickly your dreams can go up in smoke through no fault of your own. To borrow the ridiculous sums of money required to go on an overpriced...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th May 2020, 06:59
Replies: 200
Views: 97,085
Posted By Bridgestone17

Certainly do - I worked there when they went bust...

Certainly do - I worked there when they went bust and they still owe me money. Some chance eh?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th May 2020, 16:20
Replies: 200
Views: 97,085
Posted By Bridgestone17

I agree totally with this.....Flight Schools are...

I agree totally with this.....Flight Schools are being irresponsible by promoting Integrated Courses at this time and should switch everyone to Modular.
Forum: Rumours & News
18th May 2020, 09:25
Replies: 38
Views: 18,475
Posted By Bridgestone17

Halfpenny Green

Halfpenny Green
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th May 2020, 16:04
Replies: 200
Views: 97,085
Posted By Bridgestone17

They would say that wouldn't they! Like lambs...

They would say that wouldn't they!
Like lambs to the slaughter. It is very irresponsible of them to give you false hope just because you want to be a Pilot. They simply want your money.
Consider...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd May 2020, 11:06
Replies: 2,907
Views: 634,032
Posted By Bridgestone17

I would like to know how people would travel in...

I would like to know how people would travel in an aircraft taking into account that the cabin is pressurised. Isn't the cabin air re-circulated? Social distancing is going to cause a problem not...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st May 2020, 09:57
Replies: 298
Views: 174,314
Posted By Bridgestone17

Strong unions such as ASLEF and RMT have an awful...

Strong unions such as ASLEF and RMT have an awful lot to do with it. Also how many train drivers do the job for nothing just to gain experience plus the dreadful Pay 2 Fly schemes that were/are in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Apr 2020, 10:29
Replies: 200
Views: 97,085
Posted By Bridgestone17

I concur whole heartedly

I concur whole heartedly
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Apr 2020, 16:03
Replies: 27
Views: 5,003
Posted By Bridgestone17

Same route as me! I have also taught at both...

Same route as me! I have also taught at both Integrated and Modular. Preferred the Modular route as it seemed there was less marketing hype and less bullxxit for the students to swallow plus they...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Apr 2020, 17:16
Replies: 27
Views: 5,003
Posted By Bridgestone17

Possible refund of training fees and further advice.

Slightly tongue in cheek but what do we think the chances are of getting a refund for the incompleted part of a tagged scheme from one of the larger training schools. I know of someone who has...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Apr 2020, 18:13
Replies: 98
Views: 33,424
Posted By Bridgestone17

I have been into LGW from Lasham in a Cessna 150...

I have been into LGW from Lasham in a Cessna 150 to take a Flight Data recorder for a Comet that was AOG. It was ages ago but great fun!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Feb 2020, 10:51
Replies: 17
Views: 3,957
Posted By Bridgestone17

There are delays at a few of these training...

There are delays at a few of these training schools due to a lack of Instructors and they simply can't cope with the present demand. Airline tagged schemes are also suffering by the way. Just look at...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Jan 2020, 12:56
Replies: 1
Views: 718
Posted By Bridgestone17

Bottlenecks in Training

Are there any reported delays in Flight Training due to Instructor shortages......asking for a friend.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jan 2020, 14:00
Replies: 2
Views: 1,933
Posted By Bridgestone17

Allowance/Flight Pay

As I am out of the loop would someone give me an idea of duty pay and/or allowances paid these days. We are talking European Jet operator ie Easy or Wizz - something like that. Thanks.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th Oct 2019, 15:10
Replies: 29
Views: 6,638
Posted By Bridgestone17

"The superior Pilot uses his superior knowledge...

"The superior Pilot uses his superior knowledge to avoid situations which require his superior skills". This was often quoted when I was a junior Instructor years ago. Isn't this matter all about...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
10th Jul 2019, 18:45
Replies: 41
Views: 24,066
Posted By Bridgestone17

There are several non current but highly...

There are several non current but highly experienced instructors around and due to no fault of their own have been forced out of the industry. Cabair shed a few experienced CPL/IR Instructors when it...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Jun 2019, 07:03
Replies: 4
Views: 3,962
Posted By Bridgestone17

Thanks to those that sent me PM's. They will be...

Thanks to those that sent me PM's. They will be followed up by a friend who asked me to post this on his behalf.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Jun 2019, 16:27
Replies: 4
Views: 3,962
Posted By Bridgestone17

OK thanks very much

OK thanks very much
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Jun 2019, 13:13
Replies: 4
Views: 3,962
Posted By Bridgestone17

CPL and IR Instructor opportunities

Are there any opportunities for a lapsed but very experienced CPL/IR instructor who would seek sponsorship to regain ratings. Sadly no funds available but could offer payback by reduced salary or a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Sep 2018, 07:19
Replies: 12
Views: 1,444
Posted By Bridgestone17

Why not take it to the extreme and do a PPL on a...

Why not take it to the extreme and do a PPL on a tail wheeled aircraft as that will teach you excellent coordination! Then you can progress to a steam driven spam can for your CPL training such as a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Sep 2018, 07:51
Replies: 1,091
Views: 717,269
Posted By Bridgestone17

To Potential Pilot, Take on board what...

To Potential Pilot,
Take on board what "rudestuff" has said below.
If you can make your "Modular" plan work - and it will be tough going - there will be a lot of domestic upheaval involved when you...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
11th Sep 2018, 11:18
Replies: 72
Views: 14,814
Posted By Bridgestone17

Yes I am in a similar predicament and also at 67...

Yes I am in a similar predicament and also at 67 would I get my investment back I wonder? It would also involve living away from home as there is nothing local.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Sep 2018, 07:01
Replies: 7
Views: 4,342
Posted By Bridgestone17

Unless things have drastically changed ACS are...

Unless things have drastically changed ACS are based at Perth Aerodrome and are completely separate from Tayside Aviation who are based at Dundee Airport. Both schools enjoy a good reputation and...
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