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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Mar 2009, 17:34
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

I believe the ones who have not found alternative...

I believe the ones who have not found alternative employment (not all were 'placed' as such) are going back to easyJet this summer.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Feb 2009, 16:47
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

As I've said before on this thread, you're not....

As I've said before on this thread, you're not. Most airlines don't even bother to reply, and the few that do give you a short polite "no". In the current climate, unless you're one of the tiny...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Jan 2009, 14:00
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

Not wanting to get off track because "degree or...

Not wanting to get off track because "degree or no degree" has been debated ad nauseum elsewhere on these forums, but in my case going to university definitely helped. These comments only really...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Jan 2009, 13:34
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

Yep, I'm one of the lucky few to have done. I...

Yep, I'm one of the lucky few to have done. I know a few others have as well, but to the best of my knowledge there will be a fair few going back in summer on FlexiCrew (although will stand corrected...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Jan 2009, 13:25
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

easyJet's - and BALPA's - communications to staff...

easyJet's - and BALPA's - communications to staff (including an e-mail to me personally from one of the BALPA company council reps) indicate that any intake for 2009 will be through the FlexiCrew...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Jan 2009, 10:08
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

I suppose it depends on one's interpretation of...

I suppose it depends on one's interpretation of the word.

When it was first mentioned, it sounded like cadets were being accused of turning up, paying a lot of money and being given a licence for...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Jan 2009, 00:06
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

Eh? Was the Bristol question bank not good enough...

Eh? Was the Bristol question bank not good enough for you mate? :E

You're supposed to have been spoonfed, remember!!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Jan 2009, 23:58
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

While I agree that a free-for-all of massive...

While I agree that a free-for-all of massive unsecured lending to get into such a volatile industry is a bad thing particularly in the current climate, I find that last comment quite insulting to...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Dec 2008, 17:04
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

One Post Only - see my post over in the Easyjet...

One Post Only - see my post over in the Easyjet Holding Pool thread on the T&E forum.

Of those released this winter, two have found employment elsewhere; BALPA have told us that easyJet have said...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
17th Dec 2008, 11:38
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

Oh dear oh dear... touched a nerve did we? :) ...

Oh dear oh dear... touched a nerve did we? :)

When you've got a nearly six-figure debt to service and no way of doing it - as was my position until some unexpected news the other week - you'll...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Dec 2008, 15:09
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

If I may add to the howls of derision aimed in...

If I may add to the howls of derision aimed in Bambe's direction...

With an attitude like that, sir, you should question why you are embarking upon a course which will be a weight around your...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Dec 2008, 11:04
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

I actually think FlexiCrew will be here to stay....

I actually think FlexiCrew will be here to stay. Suppose the industry picks up in a few years time and cadets start to be taken into airlines through the 'normal' CTC route - remember, that will only...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
14th Dec 2008, 15:54
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

Believe me, it makes little difference. The ones...

Believe me, it makes little difference. The ones that actually bother to reply to you - and in my experience that would be 5-10% - aren't interested.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Dec 2008, 14:20
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

I can tell you now, quite categorically, that...

I can tell you now, quite categorically, that that is not the case.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Nov 2008, 11:34
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

A lot, frankly. I remember Christchurch Station -...

A lot, frankly. I remember Christchurch Station - Bournemouth Airport costing about 11 quid and that's only 4 miles, and was nearly 3 years ago. Bournemouth Airport to Dibden is nearly 28 miles....
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Sep 2008, 16:52
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

Well that willing person most probably thought...

Well that willing person most probably thought that since they had come out to pick you up at silly hours of the evening out of the goodness of their heart, then they might as well attempt to get you...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Aug 2008, 14:26
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

Slight correction to the previous post - it's 500...

Slight correction to the previous post - it's 500 quid full stop for the duration of the TR, not 500 quid a month. Then £1k/month for 6 months when you're on the line.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Aug 2008, 23:20
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

I don't know where that rumour of 10 grand for...

I don't know where that rumour of 10 grand for living expenses has come in, but unless you're planning to build yourself your very own gold-plated room to live in at Clearways then I'd say you could...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Jul 2008, 23:08
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

I seem to remember it being a plain grey to start...

I seem to remember it being a plain grey to start with. On the evidence of how it turned out, re-painting by hand is definitely to be encouraged. If only I had a photo of it to upload...


You...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Mar 2008, 17:32
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

In a word, yes!

In a word, yes!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Mar 2008, 00:46
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

It would be best to speak to the selection team....

It would be best to speak to the selection team. The certificates are checked and are required.

If you can't find them, have a look on the websites of the exam boards. Although you cannot obtain...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Mar 2008, 11:41
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

Not strictly true, I managed to get through...

Not strictly true, I managed to get through Bournemouth without having a car as did a few other cadets, but most people do have a car. Although it's not compulsory, it's a real pain in the neck if...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Feb 2008, 10:37
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

Not much use for people going to phase 4 at...

Not much use for people going to phase 4 at Nursling...!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
18th Oct 2007, 09:34
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

Unless you've got a spare £60k lying around, I...

Unless you've got a spare £60k lying around, I highly doubt you'll have much choice other than to go with HSBC! Go into any other bank and ask for £60k unsecured to fund pilot training and they'll...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Oct 2007, 15:59
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

Is that the case for the initial now as well?...

Is that the case for the initial now as well? When I did mine 18 months ago I had to wait for mine to come in the post, but my renewal certificate was given to me there and then.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Aug 2007, 23:32
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

Jazmin82 - best bet IMO is train Southampton...

Jazmin82 - best bet IMO is train Southampton Airport Parkway - Christchurch then probably a taxi from Christchurch station to CTC. Not sure what public transport links there are from the centre of...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Aug 2007, 17:42
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

STOOP: You will need to sort it out with them by...

STOOP: You will need to sort it out with them by phone, but they will forward the relevant documents on to your local HSBC branch for you to sign.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Aug 2007, 18:05
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

Just to clear a couple of things up: ...

Just to clear a couple of things up:

Niagra1, don't worry. You're not going for three months yet. There's plenty of time for CTC to send you stuff about course dates, schedules, etc. If it gets to...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Jul 2007, 19:45
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

I wouldn't worry about it, especially if there is...

I wouldn't worry about it, especially if there is no mention of it in your confirmation e-mail. It sounds like it's a fairly recent change. Just give them a ring on the number given and explain the...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Jul 2007, 13:24
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

As has been pointed out elsewhere in the thread,...

As has been pointed out elsewhere in the thread, your best bet (if your selection day is at the Bournemouth training centre) is one of the many B&Bs in Christchurch, specifically one of the good...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Jul 2007, 19:18
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

Lee, I'm not sure Locarno is being entirely...

Lee,

I'm not sure Locarno is being entirely accurate saying "you get loads of time off". The training centre in NZ is a 7-day-a-week operation. The times you can be scheduled to fly varies...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
5th Jul 2007, 21:26
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

Well, what's your back-up plan if you don't get...

Well, what's your back-up plan if you don't get in to CTC? Do you then intend to go to university? Or something else? It's something you need to consider. The CTC selection is tough.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Jun 2007, 09:51
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

They want to get to know you as a person, because...

They want to get to know you as a person, because they want to know you're right for the job. Like any interview they might ask you to clarify a point or elaborate on something a little further, but...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th Jun 2007, 19:51
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

I think most people just bite the bullet and use...

I think most people just bite the bullet and use them because the policies are quite specialised... however, you're free to shop around if you want, that premium is double what I paid this time last...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd May 2007, 11:59
Replies: 4,866
Views: 1,933,549
Posted By bjkeates

You get two return trips to NZ paid for by CTC as...

You get two return trips to NZ paid for by CTC as part of the course - out to NZ, back to the UK for the first bit of leave and your first bunch of ATPL exams, then out to NZ again and back after the...
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