PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: 747 Downwind
Showing results 1 to 35 of 63
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Jan 2006, 06:24
Replies: 10
Views: 2,030
Posted By 747 Downwind

Read B737 Cockpit Companion by Bill Buffer,...

Read B737 Cockpit Companion by Bill Buffer, enabled me to fly through the CBT training that much quicker.. got home before the rush hour traffic:cool:

It is a fecking excellent read, thorough and...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Jan 2006, 08:49
Replies: 76
Views: 21,762
Posted By 747 Downwind

Finished integrated training at 23 yrs old, one...

Finished integrated training at 23 yrs old, one year to get flight ops job (made redundant), half a year thinking hmm what next (FI course etc), a year doing SSTR with line flying, then job RHS 737.....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Jan 2006, 08:40
Replies: 16
Views: 6,468
Posted By 747 Downwind

Loooong Haul: I thought the original point...

Loooong Haul: I thought the original point focused on inexperienced European pilots gaining flightdeck positions in the U.K against their inexperienced British counterparts, of which there are many....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Jan 2006, 11:03
Replies: 16
Views: 6,468
Posted By 747 Downwind

I remember a similar post arising a year ago.....

I remember a similar post arising a year ago.. that time it was focusing on antipodians, so this time it's the continental's turn:p

European champion has made a wise point. The reason these sort...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Jan 2006, 11:01
Replies: 265
Views: 62,220
Posted By 747 Downwind

Re: Thomsonfly Sim' Assessment

shortcut_approved said it pretty much how it is:

What they are looking for is IMPROVEMENT and an ability to take on new info. Very similar to how the RAF/RN Fleet Arm Pilapt assessments are based....
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Jan 2006, 16:28
Replies: 213
Views: 133,277
Posted By 747 Downwind

Re: Criminal Conviction A Problem?

Stansdead: I never suggested that somebody should lie on an application form in order to get a job. In fact I have advised people against doing such things: (rounding up hours.. saying they have 14...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Jan 2006, 09:30
Replies: 213
Views: 133,277
Posted By 747 Downwind

Re: Criminal Conviction A Problem?

LewisS: Listen to Scroggs, erchie and Tom24.

To obtain an airside pass (BAA) you need to apply for a basic disclosure (known as Disclosure Scotland). I do not know about MAN as they are...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Jan 2006, 09:05
Replies: 20
Views: 3,032
Posted By 747 Downwind

Re: some advice would really help

Scroggs: I just can't help myself lol:D
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Jan 2006, 10:08
Replies: 20
Views: 3,032
Posted By 747 Downwind

Re: some advice would really help

Deary me chaps.. this post seems to be going into orbit it is so far off course!

I have a great respect for the armed forces so this tangent does not bother me in the slightest.. I find it quite...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Jan 2006, 09:40
Replies: 24
Views: 4,751
Posted By 747 Downwind

Re: Muslim Wannabe

I hope you are genuine, which I believe you are, but you never know to what lengths the media will go to extract a response out of some people.

I know of a few British born muslims working with...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Dec 2005, 10:08
Replies: 14
Views: 2,793
Posted By 747 Downwind

Sorry don't know much about them.. is it like the...

Sorry don't know much about them.. is it like the Austrian airline selection programme recently advertised (in conjunction with Lufthansa selection process)?

If you're paying for the fares you...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Dec 2005, 10:00
Replies: 4
Views: 1,867
Posted By 747 Downwind

Handling the Big Jets is a great book.. quite...

Handling the Big Jets is a great book.. quite technical and it refers to exactly what's on the tin.. Big Jets! Therefore, it depends on which interview you are preparing for. Do not get this mixed up...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Dec 2005, 07:49
Replies: 99
Views: 13,177
Posted By 747 Downwind

flash8 and duff shark: thankyou for your...

flash8 and duff shark: thankyou for your constructive comments. I shouldn't have lost my temper with a certain individual (NOT you two guys) and it somewhat blurred my post's intention.. to help...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
22nd Dec 2005, 07:31
Replies: 41
Views: 7,423
Posted By 747 Downwind

rbr919: It would be foolish to give up after so...

rbr919: It would be foolish to give up after so much hard work and financial cost has been put into your training. By giving up you will only allow some fresh faced dude out of Oxford or the like to...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Dec 2005, 20:01
Replies: 99
Views: 13,177
Posted By 747 Downwind

Flash8: I will not get involved in the morality...

Flash8: I will not get involved in the morality of buying a TR, in fairness I have done it before, bit of light hearted humour that's all (it came out wrong). U seem like a nice enough guy. I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
21st Dec 2005, 08:29
Replies: 99
Views: 13,177
Posted By 747 Downwind

Duff Shark: I had 215 hours, did a 737 rating...

Duff Shark: I had 215 hours, did a 737 rating with 100 hours.. got a job on the 737 after a month. There are others like me, BUT there are also others without jobs. The SSTR is a gamble.. make no...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Dec 2005, 12:25
Replies: 14
Views: 1,809
Posted By 747 Downwind

Exclamation From my understanding GLOBAL 'ran' a scheme in...

From my understanding GLOBAL 'ran' a scheme in conjunction with Astraeus (in that Astraeus aircraft and LTCs would be used as part of the training).. 'ran' is the operative word, the scheme no longer...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Dec 2005, 15:42
Replies: 99
Views: 13,177
Posted By 747 Downwind

Meeb, I have to agree with Scroggs' qoute:...

Meeb,

I have to agree with Scroggs' qoute: can you not see that FTOs like Oxford, Cabair exist because there are people willing to pay for their license. If everybody refused to pay for any...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
8th Dec 2005, 08:42
Replies: 92
Views: 26,682
Posted By 747 Downwind

Well.. this has been an interesting post, fair to...

Well.. this has been an interesting post, fair to say that Flying Fiona and her followers (if any??) have been well and truly beaten on this one!

Just for the record.. what Flying Fiona says is...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Dec 2005, 12:44
Replies: 17
Views: 3,772
Posted By 747 Downwind

One year to get first 'airline' related job...

One year to get first 'airline' related job (flight ops), two and a half years to get first F/O job. SSTR 737 with line flying.. one month to get job after that. Funnily enough did get an interview...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Dec 2005, 06:49
Replies: 375
Views: 81,564
Posted By 747 Downwind

I will say this once again meeb (for the benefit...

I will say this once again meeb (for the benefit of the original post and this forum, and not for you), please read my post again and try not to jump the gun.. makes yourself look silly:

At...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Nov 2005, 19:37
Replies: 375
Views: 81,564
Posted By 747 Downwind

Basically, what lookoutbelow said. The TRI/TRE is...

Basically, what lookoutbelow said. The TRI/TRE is no longer required after the initial four sectors, although of course you may fly with one as a training captain after the four sectors. Safety pilot...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Nov 2005, 16:26
Replies: 5
Views: 1,739
Posted By 747 Downwind

Airist: Well pointed out:cool: I am sure...

Airist: Well pointed out:cool:

I am sure it's not the first time I've got the two confused in written text.. say the two real quickly one after another.. much harder than sizzling sausages:p
...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Nov 2005, 16:16
Replies: 375
Views: 81,564
Posted By 747 Downwind

ElNino: In defense of Luke Sky Toddler.. I...

ElNino:

In defense of Luke Sky Toddler.. I think he genuinely was unsure of why Astraeus were not employing all the cadets they (BOND) trained as F/Os.

quote: 'Being a pilot is about getting...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Nov 2005, 18:43
Replies: 5
Views: 1,739
Posted By 747 Downwind

It certainly appears that this is the case.. I...

It certainly appears that this is the case.. I have read a great deal on this subject and what The Telegraph states has a lot of truth. Many agencies are crying out for 'EXPERIENCED' Captains.. there...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Nov 2005, 06:51
Replies: 375
Views: 81,564
Posted By 747 Downwind

Luke Sky Toddler, and others: Every airline...

Luke Sky Toddler, and others:

Every airline with a UK issued AOC will have to abide by the rules the CAA lay down. With good reason it is imperative that every airline has a good mix of...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd Nov 2005, 08:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,428
Posted By 747 Downwind

They always said the Canadians had a similar...

They always said the Canadians had a similar sense of humour than the British:p

It is sarcasm surely??

You aren't really like your namesake suggests.. young and dumb??

Yeah that Joystick...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Nov 2005, 16:48
Replies: 17
Views: 2,885
Posted By 747 Downwind

Well done on the job purple head. China is...

Well done on the job purple head. China is experiencing huge growth and there is potential for future pilot recruitment no doubt.. there is money there too, many carriers picking up A320 family and...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Nov 2005, 16:45
Replies: 55
Views: 19,473
Posted By 747 Downwind

I wouldn't mind some info on BMI Baby also,...

I wouldn't mind some info on BMI Baby also, applied on-line but no response.. appears to be expansion at the company
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
7th Nov 2005, 14:35
Replies: 5
Views: 6,243
Posted By 747 Downwind

The drill: maintain 250kts or less below FL 100...

The drill: maintain 250kts or less below FL 100 in U.K airspace unless requested to do otherwise by ATC. Of course you can always ask them if you have to maintain a speed restriction.. they may say...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
31st Oct 2005, 08:43
Replies: 35
Views: 7,878
Posted By 747 Downwind

Ignition Override.. 'All of their pilots,...

Ignition Override.. 'All of their pilots, Captains and First Oficers, are type-rated..'

I should bloody hope so to.. sorry mate, couldn't resist:E
Otherwise, I good valid post.

I was reading...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Oct 2005, 11:18
Replies: 27
Views: 4,328
Posted By 747 Downwind

Bloody hell, what a thread.. get all sorts in...

Bloody hell, what a thread.. get all sorts in here don't we!

Is there any evidence that some bod bought a citation or was it just the topic starter making a cynical remark using a certain degree...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Oct 2005, 20:17
Replies: 36
Views: 4,845
Posted By 747 Downwind

A320 Rider: The answer to your question is YES:)...

A320 Rider: The answer to your question is YES:)


BA do have at least one black pilot. Funnily enough he now flies the aircraft your screen name refers to. I am glad to say that he is an...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Oct 2005, 09:26
Replies: 36
Views: 4,845
Posted By 747 Downwind

Scroggs, Sorry for the late reply being bit...

Scroggs,

Sorry for the late reply being bit busy, almost forgot that I had originally posted.

Quite, BA do employ modular trained, I was somewhat lacking depth in that statement.. the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Aug 2005, 09:58
Replies: 22
Views: 3,324
Posted By 747 Downwind

C.V: TT: XXX hrs (X Single Engine, Y...

C.V:


TT: XXX hrs (X Single Engine, Y Multi Engine, Z Sim),

Then the airline can see your total time broken down.. it should be included in Total Time, unless stipulated as Total Flight Hours,...
Showing results 1 to 35 of 63
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.