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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Mar 2023, 18:05
Replies: 2
Views: 796
Posted By richpea

None.

None.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Feb 2023, 17:05
Replies: 14
Views: 1,241
Posted By richpea

I guess the thing to remember is that FzATPL...

I guess the thing to remember is that FzATPL isn't an actual thing, it's just a shorthand to describe the situation of holding a CPL, IR and ATPL theory credits on your license.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Feb 2023, 10:32
Replies: 18
Views: 2,649
Posted By richpea

Austrocontrol have been great with me, a bit on...

Austrocontrol have been great with me, a bit on the more expensive side but you actually seem to get speed and service that matches the price, which cannot be said for a lot of other authorities!
...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Feb 2023, 10:08
Replies: 32
Views: 15,508
Posted By richpea

The article seems to suggest more that they are...

The article seems to suggest more that they are not to take photos when they should be working, or are in safety critical phases of flight or parts of the aircraft. It didn't mention anything saying...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Jan 2023, 19:24
Replies: 1,832
Views: 823,607
Posted By richpea

Easiest to just get your ATPL theory provider to...

Easiest to just get your ATPL theory provider to write you a confirmation, or if your CPL-MEIR provider are aware of your ATPL theory results, get them to add it to their flight school report!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Jan 2023, 18:33
Replies: 1,832
Views: 823,607
Posted By richpea

As long as you take the License Results overview...

As long as you take the License Results overview and your letter of recommendation from your training school mentions the number of times it took you to pass, that's enough. That's what I took when I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jan 2023, 16:36
Replies: 1
Views: 356
Posted By richpea

If you train in the US I believe a route is...

If you train in the US I believe a route is offered to be able to stay there and work, a buddy of mine is doing this. Since I'm Europe based I don't know that much about it, but drop me a PM and I'll...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jan 2023, 23:50
Replies: 3
Views: 1,555
Posted By richpea

Correct, as I understand it, that's certainly how...

Correct, as I understand it, that's certainly how it worked for me. Hours of experience count regardless of where they've been done... although a flight school has to endorse you for the skills test,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jan 2023, 20:03
Replies: 3
Views: 1,555
Posted By richpea

1. I'm not sure about the deal for PPL, but for...

1. I'm not sure about the deal for PPL, but for ATPL theory exams any EASA exams taken after 31 Dec 2020 are not valid for UK CAA license issue. Whilst the exams are identical the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Jan 2023, 13:35
Replies: 1,036
Views: 639,422
Posted By richpea

Yes, people making the career change towards the...

Yes, people making the career change towards the end of their working life should definitely be doing it with their eyes open... this of course applies for pretty much any career if you are changing...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Jan 2023, 23:49
Replies: 1,036
Views: 639,422
Posted By richpea

I'm not saying you don't have some points to...

I'm not saying you don't have some points to consider, but I also think you paint an overly bleak picture.

At the end of the day the big thing I do agree with you on is that its really about how...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Jan 2023, 21:26
Replies: 1,036
Views: 639,422
Posted By richpea

I am a Brit, started my PPL on a modular route to...

I am a Brit, started my PPL on a modular route to trying to launch an aviation career at 36, in the year before the pandemic hit. I followed a completely modular path. In 12 days time I will start my...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Dec 2022, 16:47
Replies: 55
Views: 20,136
Posted By richpea

For sure, although a flip side is that if you're...

For sure, although a flip side is that if you're viewing that first position as a stepping stone to other airlines, you might value the ability to be free to take up a new position as and when?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Dec 2022, 04:12
Replies: 55
Views: 20,136
Posted By richpea

The definition of what 'bond' means has also...

The definition of what 'bond' means has also become a bit blurred. In some cases (Wizz) you pay off your bond over (not with) time. In others you have a reduced salary over the period of the bond in...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Dec 2022, 16:57
Replies: 55
Views: 20,136
Posted By richpea

I really hope you're right and that we will see...

I really hope you're right and that we will see that in the not too distant future. However, for people who need to start their careers now, the situation is what it is! I, for example, can't afford...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Dec 2022, 22:39
Replies: 55
Views: 20,136
Posted By richpea

That's lovely for you, when did you start your...

That's lovely for you, when did you start your career? Because as far as I can work out, almost any airline taking on low-hours pilots is making those pilots shoulder the cost of their initial type...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Dec 2022, 20:32
Replies: 55
Views: 20,136
Posted By richpea

It isn't pretty standard? Its pretty much the...

It isn't pretty standard? Its pretty much the standard path of entry and has been for a while for pilots starting their careers in Europe, unless I'm massively mistaken. And you don't live off fresh...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Dec 2022, 13:33
Replies: 55
Views: 20,136
Posted By richpea

I think you're confusing what P2F is compared to...

I think you're confusing what P2F is compared to "having to fund your type rating". Funding your own initial type rating in order to launch your airline career is now pretty standard almost...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Dec 2022, 07:27
Replies: 55
Views: 20,136
Posted By richpea

Yes, and if you went to some other airlines and...

Yes, and if you went to some other airlines and suddenly they didn't need you for operational or skill based reasons, you'd still be out on your ear and still owe them the 22k odd euro for your type...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Dec 2022, 21:53
Replies: 55
Views: 20,136
Posted By richpea

In P2F schemes you are paid no salary, or a...

In P2F schemes you are paid no salary, or a nominal salary to satisfy visa requirements. You fly for the number of hours you pay for 500, 750, 1500... then your contract with the company is over and...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Dec 2022, 21:33
Replies: 55
Views: 20,136
Posted By richpea

Wizz Air bond is what.... 24k Euros taken out of...

Wizz Air bond is what.... 24k Euros taken out of your salary every month for 3 years. You're paying almost as much as a Ryanair type rating and line training.

Show me the type rating that offers...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Dec 2022, 11:22
Replies: 55
Views: 20,136
Posted By richpea

There have been several jobs going that don't...

There have been several jobs going that don't require super experience. There is also always Wizz and Ryanair, who seem to be always constantly looking for pilots. Otherwise, there are a host of jobs...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Dec 2022, 09:24
Replies: 81
Views: 28,092
Posted By richpea

I am only at the very beginning of my airline...

I am only at the very beginning of my airline career, but what strikes me is the disparity between the process I have to go through to get a security ID and the process I have to go through to prove...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Nov 2022, 16:16
Replies: 201
Views: 103,592
Posted By richpea

I got a "sorry not this time, please try again...

I got a "sorry not this time, please try again when we next advertise" email yesterday.

The other Irish airline it is then! ;)
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Nov 2022, 16:56
Replies: 24
Views: 11,315
Posted By richpea

Hear hear. It baffles me that some people seem to...

Hear hear. It baffles me that some people seem to jump straight to the most extreme and illogical conclusion of what these policies could mean as a justification for their resistance to change.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Nov 2022, 15:44
Replies: 1,832
Views: 823,607
Posted By richpea

So your point is that it's unfair to the people...

So your point is that it's unfair to the people who don't have or can't afford a Mercedes upfront? I get that and I'm not disagreeing with that point. What I am saying is that option A is, on a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Nov 2022, 17:37
Replies: 1,832
Views: 823,607
Posted By richpea

I think you can view both ways around as a mutual...

I think you can view both ways around as a mutual commitment. If you "own" your TR and line training then they company has more incentive to keep you happy, or you bag your 1500 hrs and go on your...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Nov 2022, 01:00
Replies: 1,832
Views: 823,607
Posted By richpea

The whole point of the bond is that the airline...

The whole point of the bond is that the airline is making you responsible for their loss if you don't work for them for long enough.
I know guys who got laid off from Emirates weeks into their...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Nov 2022, 21:25
Replies: 1,832
Views: 823,607
Posted By richpea

Of course if you want to leave before the four...

Of course if you want to leave before the four years you can pay the remaining bond and go, but then you are essentially doing the same as what you would be doing with Ryanair, paying a large lump...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Nov 2022, 21:10
Replies: 1,832
Views: 823,607
Posted By richpea

Its 20k over 4 years if you stay with them for...

Its 20k over 4 years if you stay with them for the 5 year bond period, the last 5k is waived. The point still stands, you are locked into Wizz (and Wizz wages) for 5 years.
On the flip side you pay...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Nov 2022, 20:44
Replies: 1,832
Views: 823,607
Posted By richpea

If you go to Wizz you pay 25k Euro over 5 years...

If you go to Wizz you pay 25k Euro over 5 years as a bond. So not only are you still paying back your training you're tied to a company for years and unable to go and pursue better opportunities...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Oct 2022, 10:15
Replies: 201
Views: 103,592
Posted By richpea

The Dark Knight... class film!

The Dark Knight... class film!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Oct 2022, 22:27
Replies: 201
Views: 103,592
Posted By richpea

Ryanair took 12 days between me completing the...

Ryanair took 12 days between me completing the online tests and getting a sim assessment date, so I'd imagine it'd be a similar timeline for Aer Lingus? Given I did the online assessment for them on...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Oct 2022, 22:16
Replies: 201
Views: 103,592
Posted By richpea

Alex with one post who joined the forum yesterday.

Alex with one post who joined the forum yesterday.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Oct 2022, 21:35
Replies: 201
Views: 103,592
Posted By richpea

There must surely be more than one of us!

There must surely be more than one of us!
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