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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Jun 2014, 07:47
Replies: 16
Views: 7,321
Posted By pjdj777

Fixed based not fished based. Doh!

Fixed based not fished based.

Doh!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Jun 2014, 07:46
Replies: 16
Views: 7,321
Posted By pjdj777

Of course JOC courses are not EASA approved, only...

Of course JOC courses are not EASA approved, only the MCC element is.

As such there isn't really a syllabus for JOC and one companies definition of Jet Orientation would probably be different to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jun 2014, 18:58
Replies: 16
Views: 7,321
Posted By pjdj777

Groundloop Cardiff Aviation's airline...

Groundloop

Cardiff Aviation's airline maintenance facility is at St Athan.

The training centre is in the Norman Hangar at Cardiff Airport, where Air Wales were based. The S61 and B747-400 sims...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jun 2014, 19:25
Replies: 16
Views: 7,321
Posted By pjdj777

The 747 sim has been rebuilt and approved by the...

The 747 sim has been rebuilt and approved by the CAA. The MCC/JOC is structured around a complex type and fully EASA approved.

Give CA a call, visit the facility. If you're not due until spring...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jun 2014, 06:46
Replies: 16
Views: 7,321
Posted By pjdj777

The Cardiff Aviation MCC/JOC is a combined...

The Cardiff Aviation MCC/JOC is a combined course. I don't know about the other places.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Jun 2014, 20:38
Replies: 16
Views: 7,321
Posted By pjdj777

European Skybus closed down last year, the sims...

European Skybus closed down last year, the sims were moved to Cardiff Aviation at Cardiff Airport.

The 747-400 is in commission now and MCC/JOC is available.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Feb 2014, 13:52
Replies: 45
Views: 11,668
Posted By pjdj777

I was a Training First Officer in my first...

I was a Training First Officer in my first airline, I did Type Rating groundschool, pilot induction, recurrent and differences courses. It was, in my opinion, great for development etc...

My next...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Jul 2013, 07:44
Replies: 1,319
Views: 603,655
Posted By pjdj777

Utter tosh, turboprop. There are no requirements...

Utter tosh, turboprop. There are no requirements for anyone in Cardiff Aviation to speak Welsh.

May I suggest if you can't add anything of value to the conversation, you keep your childish views...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Jul 2013, 12:16
Replies: 8
Views: 2,745
Posted By pjdj777

New Owners: Cardiff Aviation Limited...

New Owners:

Cardiff Aviation Limited Acquires European Skybus Flight Training | Cardiff Aviation (http://cardiffaviation.com/cardiff-aviation-limited-acquires-european-skybus-flight-training)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Jul 2013, 08:03
Replies: 21
Views: 8,679
Posted By pjdj777

Indeed. Similar to Titan. Lots going on at St...

Indeed. Similar to Titan. Lots going on at St Athan.

Watch the news....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Nov 2011, 16:19
Replies: 167
Views: 89,035
Posted By pjdj777

Quit AEU 7 years ago, still on the 73, left seat.

Quit AEU 7 years ago, still on the 73, left seat.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Nov 2011, 11:51
Replies: 167
Views: 89,035
Posted By pjdj777

Well, as one of those Pprune cadets, I am very...

Well, as one of those Pprune cadets, I am very grateful to AEU for the opportunities they afforded me and I'm gutted that they're not around anymore.

It's a real shame to see one of the "can do"...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Mar 2006, 15:53
Replies: 220
Views: 47,404
Posted By pjdj777

Sorry to the guys and gals at Air Wales All...

Sorry to the guys and gals at Air Wales

All the best for the future.

Soooo....farewell party down the Bay then?
Forum: Questions
22nd Aug 2005, 15:18
Replies: 7
Views: 3,665
Posted By pjdj777

In short, yes I have a social life, however, it...

In short, yes I have a social life, however, it does take quite a bit of planning to sort everything out.

I play in a band, considering rosters are only issued month by month, that's a nightmare...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th May 2005, 18:15
Replies: 48
Views: 11,365
Posted By pjdj777

I'm sorry, comparing medical careers is like...

I'm sorry, comparing medical careers is like comparing apples with pears, they are two different things with different drivers and consequences. I really do think we should not go down that road. ...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Jan 2005, 15:02
Replies: 52
Views: 13,649
Posted By pjdj777

PM's

And can I just add a note.

I've had a load of PM's from people asking me for advice on how to get into the Astraeus scheme. The vast majority of them have been from people that I don't know. ...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Jan 2005, 17:15
Replies: 52
Views: 13,649
Posted By pjdj777

I was also one of the five cadets three years...

I was also one of the five cadets three years ago. It gave nme a great opportunity and to date a really good career.

It is great news that this scheme is back, all the best to everyone who is...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Oct 2004, 16:39
Replies: 214
Views: 39,156
Posted By pjdj777

Sorry to hear the news about one of my old clubs,...

Sorry to hear the news about one of my old clubs, I was at Cardiff Aero too.

Only been in the clubhouse a few times in the past few years but everytime it seemed to have less and less to offer,...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Sep 2004, 10:32
Replies: 21
Views: 8,089
Posted By pjdj777

MV You can lift significantly more weight...

MV

You can lift significantly more weight out of TFS than AGP, due to length of runway, terrain etc.

Although TFS-BRS is a longer flight than AGP-DUB, it's the amount of fuel you can carry out...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Sep 2004, 15:21
Replies: 3
Views: 5,698
Posted By pjdj777

Datafox. Iceland Express is operated by...

Datafox.

Iceland Express is operated by Astraeus, a charter airline which is based at LGW and MAN flying 737s and one 757. As it's a British airline you'd need JAA/CAA license to work for them....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Aug 2004, 10:07
Replies: 11
Views: 1,870
Posted By pjdj777

Also, be prepared for delays that you can't do...

Also, be prepared for delays that you can't do anything about, eg tech aircraft/delays and wx.

It does happen, add about 30% on to cover these and the above contingencies in terms of time and cost.
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jun 2004, 22:16
Replies: 42
Views: 10,061
Posted By pjdj777

And the way that woman in Brindisi (and other...

And the way that woman in Brindisi (and other places) says "QNH"

Always makes me giggle, sounds like she had something in her mouth at the time.

I have to agree with the earlier poster about...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Jan 2004, 16:51
Replies: 4
Views: 1,302
Posted By pjdj777

I know of three of guys who've been offered...

I know of three of guys who've been offered positions, all have 737 TR's and have line experience.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Sep 2003, 18:43
Replies: 8
Views: 846
Posted By pjdj777

I flew at Cardiff too and found them a decent...

I flew at Cardiff too and found them a decent bunch, hope things go well there.

Haven't been there for a while but t my knowledge they do not do professional ratings, only PPL/twin/IMC etc.. So...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Sep 2003, 02:45
Replies: 16
Views: 3,405
Posted By pjdj777

Very well said Squid, and I can only second what...

Very well said Squid, and I can only second what you have said about fronting up at the interview and what it entails to get a job.

I'd just like to add that I've seen some real "ace of base" type...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Sep 2003, 23:43
Replies: 16
Views: 3,405
Posted By pjdj777

Smartcol I suspect it will be difficult for...

Smartcol

I suspect it will be difficult for you to get definitive answers, however I can try to answer some of your questions:

1) How long is a piece of string? Sorry I don't mean to be...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Jul 2003, 23:33
Replies: 12
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Views: 1,183
Posted By pjdj777

Do a search, it can be done. I did my PPL at...

Do a search, it can be done.

I did my PPL at age 30, IR when 33 and got a job flying 737's at 34 with only 320 hours, and on my 73 course was one ex flying instructor, one ex banner tower and a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Jul 2003, 01:10
Replies: 56
Views: 6,725
Posted By pjdj777

A non -200 737 rating will give you 300-900 on...

A non -200 737 rating will give you 300-900 on your license, in essence both classics and NGs.

However, if you train on one and then go to fly the other you need to do a differences course, I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Jul 2003, 05:34
Replies: 375
Views: 81,526
Posted By pjdj777

The selection is run by Bond Aviation, not...

The selection is run by Bond Aviation, not Astraeus, and consists of an interview, some written psychometric tests and a sim ride.

Just be yourself in the interview, as for the written tests,...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Jul 2003, 05:26
Replies: 3
Views: 1,178
Posted By pjdj777

£60000? Have a look at how much Oxford and...

£60000?

Have a look at how much Oxford and BAE charge for their integrated course, It runs at about £65000. I'm sorry I can't see how you can go from zero to fATPL for just £22000, an IR alone...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd May 2003, 18:32
Replies: 375
Views: 81,526
Posted By pjdj777

Astraeus currently operate 6 aircraft : ...

Astraeus currently operate 6 aircraft :

GSTRA B737-300
GSTRB B737-300 (operates out of KEF for Iceland Express)
GSTRC B737-700
GSTRD B737-700
GSTRE B737-300
GBZZA B737-300

Main base is LGW...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th May 2003, 05:25
Replies: 9
Views: 868
Posted By pjdj777

Just for the record, you ain't over the hill at...

Just for the record, you ain't over the hill at 30, I started flying at that age and just over a year ago (at 34) I landed a job flying 737s.

It can be done, but it does take patience, hard work...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Mar 2003, 12:39
Replies: 3
Views: 1,506
Posted By pjdj777

I don't know how long it is since your last IFR...

I don't know how long it is since your last IFR flight, but one thing they will be looking for is your instrument scan, work hard at it and try and anticipate what the aircraft is doing, or going to...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Mar 2003, 12:30
Replies: 59
Views: 9,870
Posted By pjdj777

FWIW, I'm doing my recurrent training this week,...

FWIW, I'm doing my recurrent training this week, at a training provider near Gatwick.

Went there yesterday and the coffee room was full of people being interviewed for the Ryanair Scheme,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Mar 2003, 17:38
Replies: 137
Views: 26,776
Posted By pjdj777

I did the CAA route, in the UK at Aeros in Glos. ...

I did the CAA route, in the UK at Aeros in Glos.

15 hours but the wx was terrible, took five weeks

IR was the old approved upgrade, 80 hours, 10 weeks.

I seem to remember the minimum hours...
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