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Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Nov 2008, 21:34
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,065
Posted By Sphinx

Bahee 96

For the sake of any remaining ambiguity, and I don't enjoy being a messenger of bad news, but....

I know for a fact that those people who started in September and early October and who were...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Jun 2008, 23:31
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,065
Posted By Sphinx

Regarding the sim prep vs no sim prep debate....

I would like to contribute to this debate with my own experience if I may.....

I did the BA selection a little over 2 years ago and got through to the sim stage but failed that. I have just done...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Jun 2008, 19:38
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,065
Posted By Sphinx

Sorry all, the Virtualflight 737NG sim near...

Sorry all, the Virtualflight 737NG sim near Horsham, W.Sussex was what I meant, not Bournemouth. Thanks to all who replied regarding sharing the sim practice. I have found someone to share with so...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th May 2008, 11:13
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,386,065
Posted By Sphinx

Sim assessment practice partner

Hello all,
I was lucky enough to make it through day 1 of the assessment a few days ago. I have a sim assessment in the 3rd week of June and was wondering if anyone would be interested in splitting...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Aug 2007, 08:03
Replies: 56
Views: 11,043
Posted By Sphinx

Brit bus driver I'm not sure where Waldo gets...

Brit bus driver
I'm not sure where Waldo gets his/her info from but I wouldn't be so sure recruitment is over for this year. 3 points:
1. Monarch traditionally recruit in Autumn / early Winter for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Aug 2007, 12:37
Replies: 25
Views: 6,281
Posted By Sphinx

Try Monarch - recruiting for most types and...

Try Monarch - recruiting for most types and bases. Don't be fooled into thinking Monarch is the airline it's reputation would have you believe though. It's now an hour building airline for those...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jul 2007, 18:48
Replies: 286
Views: 53,214
Posted By Sphinx

Monarch pilots are very close to a strike for...

Monarch pilots are very close to a strike for similar reasons to those described above. We are trying to get our pay and conditions UP to the level of easyJet's current condiditons!!

Not saying...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Jul 2007, 12:47
Replies: 36
Views: 6,146
Posted By Sphinx

F-all squared......most Monarch F/O's would swap...

F-all squared......most Monarch F/O's would swap jobs with someone from Easy. More money, stable rosters decent number of days off per month at Easy vs crap money, crap pension, salary cap after 10...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Jun 2007, 17:04
Replies: 507
Views: 109,523
Posted By Sphinx

Dear BM737 I refer you to the answer I gave...

Dear BM737
I refer you to the answer I gave brian_potter on page 18....
"The reason they are advertising for F/O's is because a lot are leaving for Easy, BA, Virgin and Aer Lingus amongst others....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Jun 2007, 15:29
Replies: 507
Views: 109,523
Posted By Sphinx

The reason they are advertising for F/O's is...

The reason they are advertising for F/O's is because a lot are leaving for Easy, BA, Virgin and Aer Lingus amongst others. The reasons they are leaving are mainly pay, pension, lifestyle issues and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Apr 2007, 17:22
Replies: 238
Views: 70,722
Posted By Sphinx

Commuting on the A320/1 fleet

Does anyone in AL on the A320/1 fleet commute from outside Ireland? Would it be possible and practical to live in Southern England and commute for duties?

Would it be possible to use staff standby...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Apr 2007, 22:02
Replies: 507
Views: 109,523
Posted By Sphinx

I'd be interested to hear what MON pilots think...

I'd be interested to hear what MON pilots think of the latest rejection on the company's part to begin negotiations based on the payclaim submitted.

Personally I urge the CC to ballot for strike...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Apr 2007, 19:18
Replies: 87
Views: 28,930
Posted By Sphinx

Flybe Thomsonfly Easyjet Ryanair BA Air...

Flybe
Thomsonfly
Easyjet
Ryanair
BA
Air Arabia
Emirates
Etihad
Gulf Air
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Apr 2007, 18:45
Replies: 507
Views: 109,523
Posted By Sphinx

I was really p****d off with TJ's response. I...

I was really p****d off with TJ's response. I hope if the next meeting is not conducted with more decorum in a transparent manner that the CC begin proceedings for a strike ballot.

Just in time...
Forum: Middle East
28th Mar 2007, 21:24
Replies: 867
Views: 496,306
Posted By Sphinx

Air Arabia

I've had a look at the threads with this airline as the theme. I was wondering if anyone had up-to-date views on them as an employer?

I have seen their recent T's and C's on the website, but how...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Mar 2007, 18:29
Replies: 507
Views: 109,523
Posted By Sphinx

Office Pest, Any chance you could check your...

Office Pest,
Any chance you could check your PM's, please? Thanks....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Mar 2007, 08:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,245
Posted By Sphinx

Nope not heard anything yet......getting worried!

Nope not heard anything yet......getting worried!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Mar 2007, 17:38
Replies: 507
Views: 109,523
Posted By Sphinx

WTFH I'm afraid what BYMONEK says is still...

WTFH

I'm afraid what BYMONEK says is still true to this day. Most months I have roster changes in double figures, even in Winter when things are much quieter. It really does play havoc with...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Jan 2007, 19:26
Replies: 6
Views: 1,792
Posted By Sphinx

Although it says 2500 hours on the website...

Although it says 2500 hours on the website Monarch view that as an ideal rather than a minimum. In most courses including mine experience has ranged from 1000TT to 6000TT.

They also take cadets...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Dec 2006, 09:28
Replies: 91
Views: 13,789
Posted By Sphinx

I know of a bloke who is Captain with a large UK...

I know of a bloke who is Captain with a large UK regional who started as Cabin Crew with a UK Charter. I think he did it the same way as most of the rest of us - saved a bit, borrowed a bit and then...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Dec 2006, 23:22
Replies: 27
Views: 4,562
Posted By Sphinx

Had an RAF FE on my ground school course and...

Had an RAF FE on my ground school course and subeaquently joined the same regional as me on TP's. The FE experience is valuale in terms of technical knowledge, the proven ability to understand the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Nov 2006, 08:09
Replies: 507
Views: 109,523
Posted By Sphinx

Mr Angry...

"And you forgot to mention that a lot of folk won't jump because of the nice pension at 55???."

Joiners over the last 2 years are not on a nice pension as you put it. They are on a defined...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Oct 2006, 22:27
Replies: 76
Views: 21,637
Posted By Sphinx

I don't think anyone in this industry can really...

I don't think anyone in this industry can really tell you what recruitment is going to be like from one month to the next!

However, in general there is a decent amount of jobs around at the moment...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
27th Oct 2006, 08:59
Replies: 12
Views: 2,744
Posted By Sphinx

My current company uses this..... 2 stripes -...

My current company uses this.....
2 stripes - Junior F/O, less than 1000hrs TT
3 stripes - Senior F/O, more than 1000hrs TT
4 stripes - Captain - obviously

My previous company used only 2 or 4...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Oct 2006, 18:14
Replies: 507
Views: 109,523
Posted By Sphinx

I would agree with most of what Bealzebub says...

I would agree with most of what Bealzebub says regarding it being generally a good company to work for and good people. However T's and C's for new joiners fall behind comparable companies -...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Sep 2006, 10:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,584
Posted By Sphinx

My understanding is that you will need to convert...

My understanding is that you will need to convert your licence to JAA, but I'm not sure if you can get a temporary licence to allow you to continue earning in the meantime. It is also (or certainly...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Aug 2006, 14:24
Replies: 5
Views: 1,131
Posted By Sphinx

Get an airbus or boeing job with a charter and...

Get an airbus or boeing job with a charter and apply to BA and / or Virgin once you have 1000 hours on it - say 2 years. You've got loads of time on your side.
Forum: Tech Log
19th Aug 2006, 10:02
Replies: 25
Views: 18,766
Posted By Sphinx

Have flown the 200, 300 and 400. I did find the...

Have flown the 200, 300 and 400. I did find the 400 hard to get a good landing out of, but flew with a lot of Captains who could manage fairly consistantly good ones. Here's what I learnt....

If...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Jul 2006, 20:54
Replies: 22
Views: 4,378
Posted By Sphinx

captwannabe - i think to post how / when you got...

captwannabe - i think to post how / when you got your RHS job is not boastful. It helps and gives hope to others that are in the position you were a few years ago. So call me "modest" if you like...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Jun 2006, 16:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,696
Posted By Sphinx

Monarch operate 2xA320/1 from Birmingham. I'm...

Monarch operate 2xA320/1 from Birmingham. I'm not sure if there are further expansion plans, but there was only one A321 last Summer, so perhaps steadily building capacity, as is Monarch's way, is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Jun 2006, 14:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1,696
Posted By Sphinx

Monarch at Gatwick, Luton, Birmingham and...

Monarch at Gatwick, Luton, Birmingham and Manchester.
Forum: ATC Issues
16th May 2006, 10:00
Replies: 12
Views: 1,658
Posted By Sphinx

2miles600feet - thanks for the further...

2miles600feet - thanks for the further explanation.

Interesting point about the CDA and the 777. I don't know if you know what the A320/A321 series does with these restrictions, but if you let...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th May 2006, 10:28
Replies: 12
Views: 1,658
Posted By Sphinx

Thanks for all the replies. Some interesting...

Thanks for all the replies. Some interesting stuff in there.

2miles600feet - to address your comment what I meant was something like this........we regularly follow the willo3c on arrival. ...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th May 2006, 10:08
Replies: 12
Views: 1,658
Posted By Sphinx

Avantages of PRNAV approaches

Hello all. I have just completed training on PRNAV approaches at LGW. While I understand that the approach enables a reduction in RT workload for ATCO's I'm not sure of the full range of advantages...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Apr 2006, 21:58
Replies: 26
Views: 3,315
Posted By Sphinx

Bournemouth Flying Club. I did my PPL there -...

Bournemouth Flying Club. I did my PPL there - very good instruction and training on that side of things. Didn't do my commercials there, though.
...
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