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Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Apr 2024, 09:39
Replies: 61
Views: 46,829
Posted By geardown1

random roster, no bidding or location preferences...

random roster, no bidding or location preferences to keep it fair. Minimum days off is trip length/2 +1, so ten day trip has a minimum 6 days off after. AFAIK, that +1 is about to change to + 2 later...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Mar 2024, 18:05
Replies: 6
Views: 778
Posted By geardown1

Or, you could just think sensibly and try and get...

Or, you could just think sensibly and try and get an actual reputable airline to hire you and get paid for the hours you fly. Pay 2 Fly schemes are the last think any new pilot should be considering....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Mar 2024, 16:26
Replies: 61
Views: 46,829
Posted By geardown1

£67K basic from day one, for 12 months, then jump...

£67K basic from day one, for 12 months, then jump up to year one. If type rated on 767/777 then you start on year one straight away. The only thing that is reduced at the start is the duty pay which...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Feb 2024, 10:25
Replies: 5
Views: 677
Posted By geardown1

If you put the work in to the books and find some...

If you put the work in to the books and find some PPL exam question banks and apps then you don't really need an actual instructor. Of course, if you don't understand something then ask your assigned...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Feb 2024, 08:03
Replies: 61
Views: 46,829
Posted By geardown1

probably hundreds of applicants every month and...

probably hundreds of applicants every month and just lost in the system. A polite email may help but I’d imagine the volume of applications is still mental. Another 400 odd pilots to recruit...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Feb 2024, 10:05
Replies: 6
Views: 940
Posted By geardown1

Depends on where you're based but north of the...

Depends on where you're based but north of the border, ACS at Perth has a great rep and doesn't rinse you for money like the integrated schools!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Jan 2024, 13:17
Replies: 499
Views: 329,064
Posted By geardown1

I heard, although not confirmed of course, that...

I heard, although not confirmed of course, that VS BALPA asked for a 40% payrise (for justifiable reason) and VS came back with an offer of 3%. Anyone else heard this?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jan 2024, 14:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,649
Posted By geardown1

Feel sorry for the chap. I'd be concerned if I...

Feel sorry for the chap. I'd be concerned if I was at Leading Edge too. New accounts up on CompaniesHouse showing a 3 million year-on-year loss and 8.5M of deferred income. As far as I can see it,...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Dec 2023, 06:42
Replies: 10
Views: 1,598
Posted By geardown1

Another couple options are the Axis headset from...

Another couple options are the Axis headset from the states and the Nanocomm 2GA headset from the UK.

I currently use the nanocomm 2ga with custom moulded ear plugs (didn’t get on with the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Nov 2023, 17:59
Replies: 55
Views: 13,797
Posted By geardown1

Have you started any training at all yet? If not,...

Have you started any training at all yet? If not, don't run before you can walk! Your PPL exams will warm you up nicely to get stuck in to the ATPLs. So, perhaps start watching some online youtube...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Nov 2023, 17:07
Replies: 55
Views: 13,797
Posted By geardown1

Some really excellent advice in the threads...

Some really excellent advice in the threads above, absorb all the info. No rush, unless you're older than 40. Aviation degree is basically useless to be brutally blunt. Many get an aviation degree as...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Nov 2023, 13:23
Replies: 6
Views: 3,798
Posted By geardown1

Beware of flight school like the aforementioned...

Beware of flight school like the aforementioned dishing out promises of a job at the end. There is NO guarantee! Still need to pass a job interview at the end of your training, which you may or may...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Nov 2023, 13:18
Replies: 55
Views: 13,797
Posted By geardown1

Apart from all the marketing nonsense, I doubt...

Apart from all the marketing nonsense, I doubt there's any course which actually guarantees a job at the end. Although the PR and cadets will make you think so! As far as I'm aware, there's a job...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th May 2023, 14:01
Replies: 19
Views: 18,001
Posted By geardown1

Year one FO on around £32K basic, plus duty pay...

Year one FO on around £32K basic, plus duty pay and sector pay. Time to command could be as fast as 2 or 3 years, depending on experience. BALPA just negotiated a 12% payrise and LM was the first...
Forum: Freight Dogs
6th Mar 2023, 07:38
Replies: 245
Views: 233,095
Posted By geardown1

Hey folks, I'm looking for some long haul cargo...

Hey folks, I'm looking for some long haul cargo tips/essentials to get me started. I got offered EMA 767 after flying regionals for a while - so i'm heading into long haul blind. Anything to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Jan 2023, 17:24
Replies: 61
Views: 46,829
Posted By geardown1

How's the union in DHL UK, I remember seeing some...

How's the union in DHL UK, I remember seeing some DHL pay rises in the last couple years via the 'On the Radar' balpa emails - with DHL UK transitioning to long haul, are there any pay talks...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Jan 2023, 20:03
Replies: 61
Views: 46,829
Posted By geardown1

Balpa

How's the union in DHL UK, I remember seeing some DHL pay rises in the last couple years via the 'On the Radar' balpa emails - with DHL UK transitioning to long haul, are there any pay talks...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Jan 2023, 19:54
Replies: 61
Views: 46,829
Posted By geardown1

SFO?

deltahotel thanks for your insight and help so far, looks like one of the better jobs in the country. Do you know if DHL Air UK have an SFO position and what the requirements are? If successful, I’d...
Forum: Freight Dogs
14th Dec 2022, 17:41
Replies: 245
Views: 233,095
Posted By geardown1

I see DHL UK is recruiting for FO's, can any...

I see DHL UK is recruiting for FO's, can any current crew members share the FO/SFO Salary and is it possible to commute?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Nov 2022, 18:40
Replies: 499
Views: 329,064
Posted By geardown1

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/920x1992/img_5716_4a0e8e0389609a8215ca0d6a7ac0543cf191bc24_b67fc64be5d3408da5cacffc13969599995ef30a.jpg
This may be out of date already, and found...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Nov 2022, 09:28
Replies: 553
Views: 258,161
Posted By geardown1

Initially thought the same but the ATR 42...

Initially thought the same but the ATR 42 actually has a higher crosswind limit than the Saab. 42knots vs 35knots if I remember correctly, I was quite surprised!
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Oct 2022, 15:29
Replies: 6
Views: 2,041
Posted By geardown1

Hey! I'm also interested, most go for the Clarity...

Hey! I'm also interested, most go for the Clarity Aloft, however I did buy the Hi-Lite UFQ headset which had ANR. Good headset but felt cheaply built and it hung down at the back of my head and...
Forum: Freight Dogs
6th Jul 2022, 10:28
Replies: 137
Views: 80,734
Posted By geardown1

Deltahotel, do you reckon DHL UK will be...

Deltahotel, do you reckon DHL UK will be recruiting non type rated again at all? Looks like an ideal company to work for, and cargo seems to be the way forward for job security.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jun 2022, 14:33
Replies: 1
Views: 1,376
Posted By geardown1

Hey, I trained at Perth many moons ago under a...

Hey, I trained at Perth many moons ago under a different management. I had good experiences back then but it is arguably even better now. Upper management are current airline captains, FOs or senior...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Oct 2021, 20:07
Replies: 553
Views: 258,161
Posted By geardown1

The bluetooth policy stems from Saab themselves,...

The bluetooth policy stems from Saab themselves, Crossair 498 crash had many theories that led to phone interference (hence the original ban) and Saab then never certified the 340s for use with...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Jan 2020, 17:46
Replies: 380
Views: 334,687
Posted By geardown1

Just landed in EDI (diff airline) and the ground...

Just landed in EDI (diff airline) and the ground crew said that the dash 8's are getting put on a remote stand tonight and they've cancelled their catering orders/toilet service bookings. Doesn't...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Nov 2019, 10:12
Replies: 8
Views: 2,428
Posted By geardown1

Perth is only over the road, gets far better...

Perth is only over the road, gets far better reviews and is open everyday.
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Sep 2019, 09:49
Replies: 1
Views: 4,435
Posted By geardown1

Thomas Cook issues

Just seen this online. Not looking great. Fingers crossed for everyone!

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-09-17/thomas-cook-files-for-u-s-chapter-15-bankruptcy-protection
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Aug 2019, 12:54
Replies: 7
Views: 8,105
Posted By geardown1

Currently hiring on the saab and jet fleet....

Currently hiring on the saab and jet fleet. Rosters published one month in advance on the 10th of the month. Generally 9 days off per month, 2-3 year command time depending on hours. Lots of regional...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Jul 2019, 09:09
Replies: 16
Views: 11,330
Posted By geardown1

Regional UK Airline flying Saabs LHS, 75 block...

Regional UK Airline flying Saabs
LHS, 75 block hours, two night stops per week plus some day shifts here and there. 11 days off and 1 standby.
Earliest report is 0550Z and latest finish is 2005Z.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd May 2019, 21:03
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,117,362
Posted By geardown1

Anyone know how often they recruit experienced...

Anyone know how often they recruit experienced crew or when they're likely to re-open recruitment? Not BACF, mainline.

Cheers!
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Apr 2019, 12:16
Replies: 82
Views: 63,615
Posted By geardown1

I think it's fairly respected in the UK however I...

I think it's fairly respected in the UK however I do hear a lot of comments about how young the pilots are at budget carriers like EZY and it doesn't help the case when they're strolling around the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Apr 2019, 08:45
Replies: 12
Views: 6,579
Posted By geardown1

Saab 340 to BA longhaul, 747, 777, 787

Saab 340 to BA longhaul, 747, 777, 787
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Apr 2019, 08:44
Replies: 12
Views: 6,579
Posted By geardown1

I know numerous folk that have gone from a SF340...

I know numerous folk that have gone from a SF340 turboprop on to long haul with BA operating on the 747, 777 and 787. This is all within the last two years.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Apr 2019, 21:12
Replies: 12
Views: 6,579
Posted By geardown1

British Airways

British Airways
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