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Have previously applied to Thomas Cook and have yet to recieve a pfo nor anything to indicate an up and coming interview.Just wondering whether anyone has recently got any news?
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Does anyone know when it is likely that we will start hearing from thomas cook with regards to the current pilot recruitment? It says the closing date is 30th oct!!
Anyone had any news?
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Anyone had any news?
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Got an Email today...2 identical ones in fact!
Thank you blahdy blah....high level of response...blah blah no feedback given....try again in the future!!!
Will look out for the next recruitment drive and try again, good luck to the rest of you
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I have 4500Hrs total 2500Hrs Turboprop of which 2000 is command time, I fly the BAe-146 and have 1000Hrs on that aircraft with 500 command and I don't even get an interview, I would like to know the experiance levels of those who were lucky enough to get that far, I would think an interview is the least one could expect before they decide they don't like You!!
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I too got the double email!
It would seem, as other charters, they are predominantley looking for type rated guys.....
So if you are fresh out of training, bought yourself a type rating you stand a much better chance than the experienced non-type rated guys!
Shame I haven't got a spare £20k for a rating eh!
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It would seem, as other charters, they are predominantley looking for type rated guys.....
So if you are fresh out of training, bought yourself a type rating you stand a much better chance than the experienced non-type rated guys!
Shame I haven't got a spare £20k for a rating eh!
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I guess airlines prefere cadets who pay for a TR, that experienced pilots they need to pay for. It s just a money matter .
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Got 2500 on 738 + 1000 on other stuff.
Received 2x PFO e-mails.
I used a mac to do my app, every time a hit the return key it sent it to them. I think they got about 10-12 of them.
Maybe they have not realised the money they spent on the web site was done by a crap coder!
Received 2x PFO e-mails.
I used a mac to do my app, every time a hit the return key it sent it to them. I think they got about 10-12 of them.
Maybe they have not realised the money they spent on the web site was done by a crap coder!
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I have also received two identical thanks but no thanks emails. What I would really like to know is, did anyone receive a positive reply? The responses so far are all negative responses from differing experience levels. The application form seemed very basic, aimed at discovering experience level, I find it hard to fathom from the form how they can differentiate between candidates with similar levels of experience.
As for my experience I have 274 hours having sat an integrated course, 10 years aircraft line engineering and airline ops experience and prepared to pay for type rating (if provisional job offer given) So that rules out the theory they are looking for cheap cadets. So who are they looking for? Surely there are only so many experienced type rated guys out there?
Good luck with the selection process to anyone that is awaiting a reply or had a nice positive one. I hope those of us that have replied so far have better luck next time.
As for my experience I have 274 hours having sat an integrated course, 10 years aircraft line engineering and airline ops experience and prepared to pay for type rating (if provisional job offer given) So that rules out the theory they are looking for cheap cadets. So who are they looking for? Surely there are only so many experienced type rated guys out there?
Good luck with the selection process to anyone that is awaiting a reply or had a nice positive one. I hope those of us that have replied so far have better luck next time.
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PaulW,
In my limited experience, 10yrs Eng experience counts for nothing! I was the same when I came out of my Integrated training (2yrs ago!). I was lucky to get a job with a well known Dash8 Q400 operator straight away, and this is an avenue you should continue to tread.
My comments about type rated people carries some weight, Airlines prefer guys whom are allready rated. For example, a guy whom was on my course 2yrs ago, failed his JARS twice, and failed IR, but eventually passed! Daddy paid for a Airbus rating, he has just got a job with FCA! (Now I wouldn't like to be a passenger on one of his flights).
The pool of experienced 73,75,A3** continues to dry, and requirements are getting lower and lower, however as long as fresh meat (as it where) are willing to pay for their own ratings, why would the Airlines take anyone else on! Its a no brainer I'm affraid, hopefully Safety won't be comprimised!
Good Luck, but don't sell yourself!
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In my limited experience, 10yrs Eng experience counts for nothing! I was the same when I came out of my Integrated training (2yrs ago!). I was lucky to get a job with a well known Dash8 Q400 operator straight away, and this is an avenue you should continue to tread.
My comments about type rated people carries some weight, Airlines prefer guys whom are allready rated. For example, a guy whom was on my course 2yrs ago, failed his JARS twice, and failed IR, but eventually passed! Daddy paid for a Airbus rating, he has just got a job with FCA! (Now I wouldn't like to be a passenger on one of his flights).
The pool of experienced 73,75,A3** continues to dry, and requirements are getting lower and lower, however as long as fresh meat (as it where) are willing to pay for their own ratings, why would the Airlines take anyone else on! Its a no brainer I'm affraid, hopefully Safety won't be comprimised!
Good Luck, but don't sell yourself!
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My application came with the personal recommendation of one of their very own training captains. You'd think my 3500 hrs would be irrelevant next to that sort of recommendation but you guessed it. . . . . failed to even make interview. They say aviation is all about contacts . . . . . that's mine been used up. balls.
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Don't understand are you saying that people who fail exams or flt tests(cos I failed the ATPL'S but luckly none of the flt test, that would have been exspensive) should not be allowd to fly?
I met a few years ago a Captain with BA who told me he had failed his IR 4 times... Also the Concord Captain who screwd up his IR twice...
Don't understand are you saying that people who fail exams or flt tests(cos I failed the ATPL'S but luckly none of the flt test, that would have been exspensive) should not be allowd to fly?
I met a few years ago a Captain with BA who told me he had failed his IR 4 times... Also the Concord Captain who screwd up his IR twice...
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Is there anyone who knows how to update the online application form?
As there does not appear to be a login section to do this, as there is with My Travel, First Choice or Easy etc..
Do you have to resubmit the whole application or is there something that is obvious that I'm missing?
I have not had a PFO e-mail just yet, so fingers are still crossed.
BR.
As there does not appear to be a login section to do this, as there is with My Travel, First Choice or Easy etc..
Do you have to resubmit the whole application or is there something that is obvious that I'm missing?
I have not had a PFO e-mail just yet, so fingers are still crossed.
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Hasher,
Not at all!!
This example is EXTREME, you have to meet the guy in question to understand...
So appologies if there are any guys offended by my comments, the people who know me know who I'm talking about!
In God we Trust!
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Not at all!!
This example is EXTREME, you have to meet the guy in question to understand...
So appologies if there are any guys offended by my comments, the people who know me know who I'm talking about!
In God we Trust!
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