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From: Ask crewing
africaflybynight
In a word - No.
You must have a current UK or JAR issued ATPL or frozen ATPL with current medical (and also current MEIR) to even apply to flybe. They are an airline not an FTO and what you are suggesting is a flight training issue.
A simple look at their website gives their requirements:
You must have a current UK or JAR issued ATPL or frozen ATPL with current medical (and also current MEIR) to even apply to flybe. They are an airline not an FTO and what you are suggesting is a flight training issue.
A simple look at their website gives their requirements:
in addition to holding a valid UK CAA or JAR licence and medical on application First Officer candidates should also have completed a Multi Crew Co-operation course. All applicants must speak fluent English and where relevant have the right to live and work in the UK. Applicants for the Channel Islands ie Jersey and Guernsey must have the relevant residential qualifications.
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From: UK
FL370 Officeboy. I apologise if I gave the impression of this being a flight training issue through bad wording, and was in no way suggesting Flybe act as an FTO, or give any extra training that wouldn't be given to new employees as a matter of course and was looking seriously at career options back home in the UK, not a quick fix for a license.
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From: Ask crewing
I don't think you gave the wrong impression.
You MUST have a JAR or UK issued licence to apply. From what I can gather from your post you have a SA ATP? You wont even get past the application form if you don't have a UK/JAR issued licence. Therefore, you wouldn't be able to use the Q400 TR to gain the full licence as you wouldn't be eligible to do the type rating in the first place.
What I meant by 'training issue' is that if you are looking to get a licence issued that would be more appropriate to deal with a regular FTO.
with a view to using the Q400 type rating to do the required flight test to gain the full licence?
What I meant by 'training issue' is that if you are looking to get a licence issued that would be more appropriate to deal with a regular FTO.
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From: wilts
Military type looking for Edinburgh info
Hi there. Military turbo prop type looking for info from Edinburgh based captains. Typical roster, days off per month. Ability to take leave and if any family travel benefits (have three little ones). Heard they were looking for direct entry Captains on Dash 8 is that still the case? Also would a 50 min commute from fife tie in with the usual Edin roster.
Thanks in advance and feel free to PM.
Thanks in advance and feel free to PM.
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From: Scotland
Finals, I was called about 2wks ago for interview which is not until mid-July as this was the first available date. This was via FTO recommendation though. Last I heard was November applications being processed in April, about 5 months, but these are minimum hours applicants. I don't know if experienced applicants are filtered.
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From: UK
WW
Belfast by a mile. Much better route structure, great crews, brilliant city (though INV is a hoot admittedly) and absolutely loads of flying.
I would rather ditch a burning a/c in the sea than even visit the IOM, never mind being based there.
Duelling banjos anyone?
Belfast by a mile. Much better route structure, great crews, brilliant city (though INV is a hoot admittedly) and absolutely loads of flying.
I would rather ditch a burning a/c in the sea than even visit the IOM, never mind being based there.
Duelling banjos anyone?
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From: Scotland
Transition Time
Hi!
I'm a Dash 8-200 Captain (USA) with 500 hours command and almost 3000 total time.
Just married a Scottish fellow and would love to work for Flybe based in INV. (Or EDI GLA coming in 2nd and 3rd).
Going to get my Medical and studying furiously for exams - anyone have an outlook on hiring in the later part of this year?
Also, since INV is a jet base and I'm a turboprop driver, how does Flybe view transition - how long would I be with Flybe (guesstimate) before being transitioned over? I'm going for a A320 type rating in Oct so will be somewhat familiar with jet operations.
Is INV a big base - I'm guessing 4-6 crews? Popular base?
Thanks - Donna
I'm a Dash 8-200 Captain (USA) with 500 hours command and almost 3000 total time.
Just married a Scottish fellow and would love to work for Flybe based in INV. (Or EDI GLA coming in 2nd and 3rd).
Going to get my Medical and studying furiously for exams - anyone have an outlook on hiring in the later part of this year?
Also, since INV is a jet base and I'm a turboprop driver, how does Flybe view transition - how long would I be with Flybe (guesstimate) before being transitioned over? I'm going for a A320 type rating in Oct so will be somewhat familiar with jet operations.
Is INV a big base - I'm guessing 4-6 crews? Popular base?
Thanks - Donna
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From: At the whim of crewing
As far as I'm aware, they are always looking for crews to go up to INV. Doesn't seem to be the most popular choice for some reason.
As Maude Charlee hinted, the Isle of Man is probably less popular though. The money you save on taxes, you spend on getting off there in the first place!
As Maude Charlee hinted, the Isle of Man is probably less popular though. The money you save on taxes, you spend on getting off there in the first place!
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From: England
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From: A different hotel to the one crewing told me...
Try www.ppjn.com
Look on right hand side under agency jobs. There's one dated 19 May, and others I think further down.
Worth checking them all if you can find them, as word from one of the contractors currently flying the line is that terms vary between all of them, so worth finding out all you can.
Good luck!
oap
Look on right hand side under agency jobs. There's one dated 19 May, and others I think further down.
Worth checking them all if you can find them, as word from one of the contractors currently flying the line is that terms vary between all of them, so worth finding out all you can.
Good luck!
oap
