Eastern Airways recruitment
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"Lads if you finished training over a year ago and you are still sat on 230hrs, then that should tell you something?"...
I had 36hrs which I was doing towards my PPL alongside my final year at University (I didn't finish the PPL as I decided to go Integrated instead (started March 2007) - not the best decision but hindsight is a wonderful thing). Completed that in minimum hours (so my total flight time at that point was therefore just over 180hrs) and since then (completed my course in early September 2008) I've done another 40 odd hours.
Considering I'm working 5 days a week in an office paying off my loan as well as keeping myself airborne as much as possible I don't think there is much else I could have done?
I had 36hrs which I was doing towards my PPL alongside my final year at University (I didn't finish the PPL as I decided to go Integrated instead (started March 2007) - not the best decision but hindsight is a wonderful thing). Completed that in minimum hours (so my total flight time at that point was therefore just over 180hrs) and since then (completed my course in early September 2008) I've done another 40 odd hours.
Considering I'm working 5 days a week in an office paying off my loan as well as keeping myself airborne as much as possible I don't think there is much else I could have done?
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Well either:
A) they are absolutely loaded and therefore can afford to hire a lot more than I can;
B) they are able to shell out the £6k or so and due to little or no debt can afford to instruct full time (although most PPL schools seem to be struggling for business and there is a large number of instructors looking for work at the moment; or
C) An operator gives you a break and a first rung on the ladder.
I'd appreciate any other thoughts you have.
A) they are absolutely loaded and therefore can afford to hire a lot more than I can;
B) they are able to shell out the £6k or so and due to little or no debt can afford to instruct full time (although most PPL schools seem to be struggling for business and there is a large number of instructors looking for work at the moment; or
C) An operator gives you a break and a first rung on the ladder.
I'd appreciate any other thoughts you have.
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'How do you think people get from 230hrs to 1000hrs in a year ?'
A lot are spoiled rich kids who mummy and daddy throw money at because they want to play at being 'airline pilot' merely because a: they have the money to do so and b: they really dont know what to do in life.
The others work , live and breath aviation and scrimp and save every penny to fly............ Just my thoughts from meeting many of both. Keep at it NOTF it will happen
A lot are spoiled rich kids who mummy and daddy throw money at because they want to play at being 'airline pilot' merely because a: they have the money to do so and b: they really dont know what to do in life.
The others work , live and breath aviation and scrimp and save every penny to fly............ Just my thoughts from meeting many of both. Keep at it NOTF it will happen
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A bit unfair...I am also around 250 hours finished in November. I have applied all over the place....Glider towing, meat dropping, and ferrying, all to no avail. I understand you have to keep moving forward to be standing still, and am getting money together to keep flying, but when places require a min of 600 to 700 hrs to meat drop, it is hard to keep the hours ticking over.Especially when you have just finished training, and yes have a big loan to pay off.
Again just my opinion...time to step off soap box put head between legs and wait for incoming!!
Again just my opinion...time to step off soap box put head between legs and wait for incoming!!
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Its how it is now ace , it seems too many people are stuck thinkin bout 'the good ol days' when they gained the CPL and walked intoa job not the tough times that are around today , a friend did the FI and only managed 100 hours in 14 or so months , people just dont have the money to spend on a PPL at the moment either.
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duir, at this point in time I'd bite off anyones hand that gave me a chance. It seems like a lot of people in the job forget what it's like when you're at the bottom and can't get a break anywhere (no matter which way you turn). At least when I do get into the RHS flying whatever! it'll taste a lot sweeter than if it had all come easy!
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On the 16th December I received,
Thank you for your enquiry regarding vacancies within Eastern Airways
and for taking the time in submitting your resume. We are not
recruiting at present but your details have now been forwarded to our
Chief Pilot for consideration against any future opportunities.
..followed by the usual rubbish about hours etc.
Are they still recruiting?
Thank you for your enquiry regarding vacancies within Eastern Airways
and for taking the time in submitting your resume. We are not
recruiting at present but your details have now been forwarded to our
Chief Pilot for consideration against any future opportunities.
..followed by the usual rubbish about hours etc.
Are they still recruiting?
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Missed the boat
Looks like it with only one trainer available and 4 candidates at a time..? Will be interesting to know if they have the experience required for SCS..
Hopefully can get on the Feb. course..
Here's hoping.
Hopefully can get on the Feb. course..
Here's hoping.
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Negative
No interview yet but have experience required! (Apart from type rating..)
Hope to hear soon..Was asked if I had the Emb-145 on my licence..Seems to be a priority?
I want ABZ so hopefully get something local
Hope to hear soon..Was asked if I had the Emb-145 on my licence..Seems to be a priority?
I want ABZ so hopefully get something local
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Yeah someone been silly and walked off leaving the original memo on the photocopier duh. Anyway someone else was in right place at the right time, te-he!
Ok goes as this, two Emb135s are being delivered to HUY first in late March and second in mid April with option of a third, and will be operating a three times a weekday Heathrow Liverpool business only service. Route starts 7th June. Usual Eastern stuff single rotation in the morning and two in the afternoon. Times are still being finalized but looking to leave at 7AM last back in at 8PM both aircraft night stopping at each end.
They should start treating staff fair otherwise some start spilling the beans.
Ok goes as this, two Emb135s are being delivered to HUY first in late March and second in mid April with option of a third, and will be operating a three times a weekday Heathrow Liverpool business only service. Route starts 7th June. Usual Eastern stuff single rotation in the morning and two in the afternoon. Times are still being finalized but looking to leave at 7AM last back in at 8PM both aircraft night stopping at each end.
They should start treating staff fair otherwise some start spilling the beans.
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Existing crew that used to fly the emb are being asked about validity of their ratings. Certain saabs are due to go for heavy checks and will need cover.
Liverpool to lhr on a 37 seat aircraft, startup route, in the middle of a recession would be a disaster.
Lake would not bother with the embraer unless he has definite profitable work for them somewhere.
Liverpool to lhr on a 37 seat aircraft, startup route, in the middle of a recession would be a disaster.
Lake would not bother with the embraer unless he has definite profitable work for them somewhere.