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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jan 2024, 10:47
Replies: 1,031
Views: 807,487
Posted By dr dre

That poster is probably someone from Rex...

That poster is probably someone from Rex recruiting looking at their applicant numbers.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Mar 2023, 02:22
Replies: 1,031
Views: 807,487
Posted By dr dre

In several decades of aviation I know of multiple...

In several decades of aviation I know of multiple pilots who've been doing paid IFR flying within 12 months of getting their CPL. May not be the norm for most but it's happened. An advantage to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Sep 2022, 05:36
Replies: 1,031
Views: 807,487
Posted By dr dre

The effort needed on a cadet course will far...

The effort needed on a cadet course will far exceed what you need in high school or a part time job,



Are you sure about that? You’re only 15 and you aren’t even close to the end of high...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Sep 2022, 00:18
Replies: 1,031
Views: 807,487
Posted By dr dre

Very. Previous programs had success rates of only...

Very. Previous programs had success rates of only the top 1-2% of applicants. Doesn’t mean you shouldn’t apply, just prepare yourself for selection with the upmost effort.



If you gain entrance...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Apr 2020, 06:32
Replies: 1,031
Views: 807,487
Posted By dr dre

The cadets had fun, have enthusiasm, and made...

The cadets had fun, have enthusiasm, and made friends too mate.

For our young friend in year 9, whatever path you eventually do choose will have to be made at the time. You won’t be out of HS...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
20th Oct 2019, 00:17
Replies: 1,031
Views: 807,487
Posted By dr dre

Approx $125k for an integrated Cadetship. Ready...

Approx $125k for an integrated Cadetship. Ready to start employment as an airline FO after graduation. For the “traditional” route budget at least $100k by the time licences, ratings, theory etc is...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Sep 2019, 14:14
Replies: 1,031
Views: 807,487
Posted By dr dre

The degree itself is pretty worthless, but the...

The degree itself is pretty worthless, but the links they can provide you into the industry with UNSW (and other unis) are not. I’m not sure how many graduates of the degree get the position in the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Jun 2019, 00:46
Replies: 1,031
Views: 807,487
Posted By dr dre

It’s currently running in the GA&Q’s forum. ...

It’s currently running in the GA&Q’s forum.

They’ve received over 20’000 expressions of interest in the academy.

Other airlines get thousands of applications per year for each Cadetship they...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st May 2019, 13:00
Replies: 1,031
Views: 807,487
Posted By dr dre

Actually on second reading I think you may be on...

Actually on second reading I think you may be on the right track.

It’s still a bit vague on what will happen post course, maybe it’ll be cleared up in the coming months but there is scant info out...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st May 2019, 07:08
Replies: 1,031
Views: 807,487
Posted By dr dre

I believe the money goes to FTA, not the airline....

I believe the money goes to FTA, not the airline.

And if there are more graduates than positions, then even more so the reason to go to the academy. That means zero traditionally GA background...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st May 2019, 06:18
Replies: 1,031
Views: 807,487
Posted By dr dre

The high probability if you want to work for...

The high probability if you want to work for Australia's biggest airline group your best shot will be through this academy. Whilst some non academy pilots will be employed into the group if the need...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Apr 2019, 21:55
Replies: 1,031
Views: 807,487
Posted By dr dre

I’ve always heard that line of thinking in...

I’ve always heard that line of thinking in regards to degrees/aviation. But I’ve never really heard of it happening in practice.

You’re more likely to lose your medical when you’re older in life,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Nov 2018, 23:16
Replies: 1,031
Views: 807,487
Posted By dr dre

Hi kbtrina, Definitely choose flight school...

Hi kbtrina,

Definitely choose flight school over university. You don’t require a degree to hold a professional pilot’s licence. The only degree I’d consider doing is one that has an entrance path...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Aug 2018, 07:24
Replies: 1,031
Views: 807,487
Posted By dr dre

C’mon guys cut them some slack. When they said...

C’mon guys cut them some slack. When they said “stressed” they probably mean “nervous”. Everyone one of us was nervous before going into an interview for an aviation position. They’re still young and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Oct 2017, 06:52
Replies: 1,031
Views: 807,487
Posted By dr dre

You're right about being super competitive, they...

You're right about being super competitive, they only take the top fraction of applicants, but you'll have zero chance of you never apply for one.

As far as financially draining? They do cost a...
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