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Forum: Nordic Forum
17th Dec 2008, 09:46
Replies: 893
Views: 390,084
Posted By nomercy

I was in Riga last week for stage one - sim check...

I was in Riga last week for stage one - sim check lasting about 30 - 40 minutes, 50 ATPL questions in 50 minutes followed by short interview. They said if successful stage two will be in two to three...
Forum: Medical & Health
19th Nov 2008, 09:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,284
Posted By nomercy

A full eye test at a reputable opticians will...

A full eye test at a reputable opticians will cost you around £35 and they recommend this is done every two years - money well worth spending i think !!
Forum: Medical & Health
7th Nov 2008, 10:10
Replies: 4
Views: 1,284
Posted By nomercy

Eye tests - make sure you have them !!!!!

On April 1st ( i know not a good day) i went to my local optician for a routine eye test. During the slit lamp test he observed something unusual in my left eye. Next day ultrasound test at my local...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Nov 2007, 13:57
Replies: 6
Views: 1,735
Posted By nomercy

One thing you do have to consider seriously is...

One thing you do have to consider seriously is the prospect of moving. You have to be very lucky to be based near your existing home and obviously some airlines take this into consideration. My wife...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
11th Oct 2007, 08:16
Replies: 3
Views: 989
Posted By nomercy

Question Citation XL Type rating

I have a possible opening on the above aircraft and may have to do a "deal" with training. Has anyone got info on how much and the best place to go. The company may sort this out but i am not sure at...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Feb 2007, 20:19
Replies: 93
Views: 17,762
Posted By nomercy

I can understand why someone who is not familiar...

I can understand why someone who is not familiar with aviation and airlines is shocked and angry about her spouse spending a small fortune and not finding a job. I know it's a bit late now but if you...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Sep 2006, 17:11
Replies: 390
Views: 84,714
Posted By nomercy

This bond policy is not going to stop people...

This bond policy is not going to stop people leaving with short service. I know of several guys who have left TP operators and happily paid the bond to gain a jet job as the increase in salary gets...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Sep 2006, 21:26
Replies: 122
Views: 17,554
Posted By nomercy

The new law will hopefully give older guys more...

The new law will hopefully give older guys more opportunities. The problem is getting to the interview stage and having the opportunity to show your worth to the company. I am sure that many airlines...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Sep 2006, 09:00
Replies: 165
Views: 24,219
Posted By nomercy

Wingbar - You may have to do what i had to do. I...

Wingbar - You may have to do what i had to do. I instructed for several years and it slowly drained my finances until i was getting into trouble. I had to give up full time instructing and return to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Aug 2006, 21:22
Replies: 69
Views: 10,398
Posted By nomercy

Cool Had stage two on Thursday. They are now...

Had stage two on Thursday. They are now recruiting for a holding pool with courses on 737/757 hopefully around november time - they said 737 would be more likely.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd Mar 2006, 22:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,186
Posted By nomercy

Thanks guys - the flightglobal site gave me the...

Thanks guys - the flightglobal site gave me the info i needed. While i was searching i came across www.airlinecodes.co.uk which gives a fairly good list of airline websites.

Nomercy
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Mar 2006, 16:14
Replies: 5
Views: 1,186
Posted By nomercy

List of operators required

Does anyone know of a good up to date website or publication that gives a comprehensive list of worldwide turboprop operators and their fleets or a list of operators who fly a specific type. I am...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Jan 2006, 10:42
Replies: 221
Views: 58,634
Posted By nomercy

Re: Eastern Airways Scam

pilot petes reply is perfectly true - no one has to attend. My post is intended to let people know what is happening at this company which is a change to their previous methods.

There are...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Jan 2006, 21:47
Replies: 221
Views: 58,634
Posted By nomercy

Thumbs down Eastern Airways Scam

There have been one or two articles recently commenting on how some airline companies may be immoral. I think the latest recruitment strategy of the above company falls into this category - this is...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Oct 2005, 11:16
Replies: 2
Views: 791
Posted By nomercy

Flying Instructor - "to be or not to be"

This post is intened to help people who are thinking of doing the F.I course. I am a very experienced instructor who has worked in the industry for some time.

COST - The cousre will set you back...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Sep 2005, 22:29
Replies: 16
Views: 2,757
Posted By nomercy

fish A mate of mine had an encounter with a virgin...

A mate of mine had an encounter with a virgin hostie - now he's got crabs (and no airline job).
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Sep 2005, 21:03
Replies: 2
Views: 972
Posted By nomercy

Unhappy Commuting costs

I was recently offered a job which would involve commuting ( i could not afford to live in such a place) but the company had no interest at all in assisting with staff travel until six months...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Sep 2005, 20:34
Replies: 78
Views: 14,648
Posted By nomercy

Question It is very true that luck can be a major factor...

It is very true that luck can be a major factor in getting a job but i think that reflects badly on recruitment policies of some companies. I was involved in recruitment as a manager in another...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Sep 2005, 12:04
Replies: 314
Views: 57,522
Posted By nomercy

If a person falls down on the application owing...

If a person falls down on the application owing to a spelling mistake it is very sad - a complete tw@t who does not make a mistake might get through instead.

Yes you need to be capable of written...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Sep 2005, 10:18
Replies: 2
Views: 951
Posted By nomercy

I guess that the lack of response to my post...

I guess that the lack of response to my post suggests that there are not many (if any)companies that prefer long term employees.

I have come across two turboprop companies recently who said that...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Sep 2005, 19:48
Replies: 314
Views: 57,522
Posted By nomercy

Thumbs down age?

Has anyone over 35 been called for interview? There is a strong rumour that this company is guilty of discrimination.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Sep 2005, 21:34
Replies: 2
Views: 951
Posted By nomercy

Lightbulb Job Advice Required!

I am looking for some help from guys working for airlines. I am just the wrong side of forty with ATPL - 5000 hours including 100 turboprop and current MPA / IR. My aim (being realistic because of...
Forum: Medical & Health
2nd May 2005, 19:46
Replies: 2
Views: 633
Posted By nomercy

Question Canadian class 1

Does anyone have info on a canadian class 1 medical. Is initial issue only undertaken in canada or can it be done anywhere in the U.K ?
How does it compare to JAR class one?

Nomercy
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Apr 2005, 05:54
Replies: 24
Views: 3,367
Posted By nomercy

Doom mongering!

I have to question the "doom - mongering theory. There are a lot of guys who have paid lots of money to qualify and hopefully work as a airline pilot. For many the word "work" is important as the job...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Mar 2005, 09:55
Replies: 14
Views: 2,647
Posted By nomercy

Danger ATP

Paying for a rating is a big gamble - it is a massive gamble with EMERALD. The company have little interest in the people who work for them and as CAT said in his post plenty of people have been done...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Mar 2005, 19:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,301
Posted By nomercy

instructors

Instructors pay varies with location. you will probably earn more in the south. Most schools pay a retainer of £20-25 a day plus £10-15 per hour flown. That may increase with experience and...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Mar 2005, 21:02
Replies: 122
Views: 17,554
Posted By nomercy

Does anyone know from experience airlines who DO...

Does anyone know from experience airlines who DO NOT discriminate with age? I will be grateful for any further info either by post or pm.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Mar 2005, 18:52
Replies: 122
Views: 17,554
Posted By nomercy

With ref to the post by pilot pete - His company...

With ref to the post by pilot pete - His company quoted "bad" experience with older guys. Plenty of companies have had "bad" experience with young guys also, in particular a well known south west...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Mar 2005, 20:08
Replies: 122
Views: 17,554
Posted By nomercy

Angel Thanks for the encouragement SID. Personally i...

Thanks for the encouragement SID. Personally i have never thought of giving up and have no intention of doing so. I have been looking for five years and in that time i have logged 900 paper...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Mar 2005, 21:29
Replies: 122
Views: 17,554
Posted By nomercy

I have read the responses to my post with...

I have read the responses to my post with interest - obviously this is a major problem for many.

With regard to learning , on my ATPL course myself and another "oldie" recorded the second and...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Mar 2005, 15:07
Replies: 122
Views: 17,554
Posted By nomercy

Thumbs down Introduction of Anti-Ageism Regulations 1st October?

There are many mature pilots whon are looking for their first airline job and are hitting a brick wall with some small- minded companies. They are intent on taking young low houred pilots (nothing...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Feb 2005, 20:46
Replies: 64
Views: 13,952
Posted By nomercy

Unfortunately a lot of these recruitment people...

Unfortunately a lot of these recruitment people suffer with delusions of grandure - you just need to pucker up to get in to the company and then you can tell them to foxtrot oscar.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Feb 2005, 20:49
Replies: 53
Views: 13,217
Posted By nomercy

Devil FLYBE

Did anyone see that FLYBE item in flight training news. I have seen some bull in my time but that takes the biscuit. They were
claiming that they recruit pilots who will stay with the company -...
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