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Finally my predicted 'Pay to Fly' equivalent of 'Speedy Boarding' comes to fruition.
Unlike our friends at FR, there's no 6 to 12 month queue for a TR with these boys. Indeed, nor should there be for those so willing to pay a hefty 'premium rate dowry'. I mean Fairs Fare is it not?!
In New Year 'Rupert' will start to fly for Easy Jet; and a mighty proud boast too for the family Christmas dinner table!
Hopefully, Car Park X will be utilised to maximise 'Rupert's' exposure to his adoring public on the lengthy ride to Concorde House. It may also give him chance to reflect on the 'Pay to Fly' tsunami that has destroyed industry terms and conditions, and left so many 'Real' pilots out of work.
I am sure 'Rupert' will be welcomed with 'open arms' on the line, after all, what harm has he caused? We are all just jealous that he was 'selected' as the blank canvas template for the future of the industry. Rightly so, he did so well at Oxford didn't he?! You ask his parents!
The 43 Guy's that have just been left out in the cold following the collapse of Globespan clearly had nothing to offer. (Well; not the 34K anyway.)
Unlike our friends at FR, there's no 6 to 12 month queue for a TR with these boys. Indeed, nor should there be for those so willing to pay a hefty 'premium rate dowry'. I mean Fairs Fare is it not?!
In New Year 'Rupert' will start to fly for Easy Jet; and a mighty proud boast too for the family Christmas dinner table!
Hopefully, Car Park X will be utilised to maximise 'Rupert's' exposure to his adoring public on the lengthy ride to Concorde House. It may also give him chance to reflect on the 'Pay to Fly' tsunami that has destroyed industry terms and conditions, and left so many 'Real' pilots out of work.
I am sure 'Rupert' will be welcomed with 'open arms' on the line, after all, what harm has he caused? We are all just jealous that he was 'selected' as the blank canvas template for the future of the industry. Rightly so, he did so well at Oxford didn't he?! You ask his parents!
The 43 Guy's that have just been left out in the cold following the collapse of Globespan clearly had nothing to offer. (Well; not the 34K anyway.)
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I am rather amused at some of you expressing shock and surprise at Oxford getting involved in such a scheme with easyJet. Oxford are a business and surely they have the number one intention of making money? Whilst this scheme might be questionable for some of us from a moral point of view, it is well within the realms of the law. If I was an investor in Oxford then I would be only too pleased to see them generate income from this lucrative area of the training market. It is a tough world out there and the students who get themselves into financial trouble with such schemes do so out of enrolling out of their own choice.
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I don't expect many students will be 'getting themselves into financial trouble' by engaging on this scheme.
I imagine 'Rupert' has secured the cash a little closer to home, and with infinitely better terms. His Mum will make a great job of washing and ironing his white shirt for him too!, (I know mine does).
I imagine 'Rupert' has secured the cash a little closer to home, and with infinitely better terms. His Mum will make a great job of washing and ironing his white shirt for him too!, (I know mine does).
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Ahh but you PAID didn't you "Superpilot"!!?
Haven't you heard of inflation? I believe that such 'opportunity's' are not particularly price sensitive. There is room to manoeuvre yet!
Let them spend their parents money; enjoy .
Haven't you heard of inflation? I believe that such 'opportunity's' are not particularly price sensitive. There is room to manoeuvre yet!
Let them spend their parents money; enjoy .
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His Mum will make a great job of washing and ironing his white shirt for him too!, (I know mine does).
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As I stated previously, I am aware that any such scheme which involves self-funding further training will rule out some well-qualified graduates.
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The Hunger.
If I was an investor in Oxford then I would be only too pleased to see them generate income from this lucrative area of the training market
Oxford was once known as a training establishment of excellence. In fact, it was generally regarded as one of the finest flight training establishments on earth. No longer, I fear.
That they have chosen to prostitute their brand, that most precious of all things, speaks well to the sort of callow, temporary thinking that flourishes during the course of a recession. Capital, regrettably, requires constant attention. It demands massage, reassurances, flowers, dinners out and spooning in the mornings. We've all woken up next to such creatures, I'm sure, but imagine being linked by the very DNA to such a beast!
We have to live in the world, and the world is thus?
Streifen Jäger
Nevertheless, the Meerkat will decide.
Let these hungry boys and girls come forth, let them bury their parent's investments in (and of) treasure, and then when fetched up upon the rocks of so thinly conceived relations as are these, let that then advertise the inherent value of such schemes.
There is, and always has been, a hunger in the hearts of certain young men and women to fly. This principal fact cannot be stopped by any means, but it can be exploited by the unscrupulous. Do, please, my dear young colleagues of the air, be careful in making hungry decisions that may yet be called to account upon the empty stomachs of an uncertain future, especially where they are paid for by those who love you.
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To answer the beak, my point is Oxford have been doing these schemes a long time in various forms. Some deals better or worse than the current deal, Its no great shock they are still offering these courses.
No I dont believe anyone should sign up on them, I never have and hope I will never have to!
No I dont believe anyone should sign up on them, I never have and hope I will never have to!
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I couldn't disagree with you more strongly, Mister Geezer.
Oxford was once known as a training establishment of excellence. In fact, it was generally regarded as one of the finest flight training establishments on earth. No longer, I fear.
That they have chosen to prostitute their brand, that most precious of all things, speaks well to the sort of callow, temporary thinking that flourishes during the course of a recession. Capital, regrettably, requires constant attention. It demands massage, reassurances, flowers, dinners out and spooning in the mornings. We've all woken up next to such creatures, I'm sure, but imagine being linked by the very DNA to such a beast!
Oxford was once known as a training establishment of excellence. In fact, it was generally regarded as one of the finest flight training establishments on earth. No longer, I fear.
That they have chosen to prostitute their brand, that most precious of all things, speaks well to the sort of callow, temporary thinking that flourishes during the course of a recession. Capital, regrettably, requires constant attention. It demands massage, reassurances, flowers, dinners out and spooning in the mornings. We've all woken up next to such creatures, I'm sure, but imagine being linked by the very DNA to such a beast!
It has been mentioned that Oxford have dipped their toe in the water with similar schemes in the past however, they were merely assisting in selecting candidates to progress to the TRTO which was not under the Oxford umbrella. This is the first occaision where by one can start with zero hours and emerge with an Airbus type rating with all the training being provided by the Oxford brand.
I would be bold enough to say that when Oxford broadened its portfolio of training facilities, it was only a matter of time until an 'oppertunity' like this was going to appear. In the eyes of Oxford management they will probably feel that they are being creative and innovative with this 'product' and to management this is just simply another training 'product'. To us it is ludicrous but to them it makes sound business sense. Finally, if it was not easyJet then another operator would be willing the void instead.
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please explain me,
if I pay the 33k or35k (whatever it costs), do they guarantee me a job?
I think they will kick me out of easyjet to let the place to another dreamer.
what kind of guaranty I have, that OAA doesn't get financially bust after my payment?
they only way for OAA to make money in this scheme is to replace pilots after their line training? so what kind of guaranty I get to not be kicked out after 1 or 2 months?
if I pay the 33k or35k (whatever it costs), do they guarantee me a job?
I think they will kick me out of easyjet to let the place to another dreamer.
what kind of guaranty I have, that OAA doesn't get financially bust after my payment?
they only way for OAA to make money in this scheme is to replace pilots after their line training? so what kind of guaranty I get to not be kicked out after 1 or 2 months?
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Not quite true, Phileas, but close. Taxes are guaranteed as well. Nevertheless the sentiment is valid. Nothing is guaranteed in life apart from taxes and nothing may well be what the gullible get at the end of their expensive training.
OTOH, if you want a risk-free life, don't get out of bed in the morning.
OTOH, if you want a risk-free life, don't get out of bed in the morning.
"There is, and always has been, a hunger in the hearts of certain young men and women to fly. This principal fact cannot be stopped by any means, but it can be exploited by the unscrupulous. Do, please, my dear young colleagues of the air, be careful in making hungry decisions that may yet be called to account upon the empty stomachs of an uncertain future, especially where they are paid for by those who love you."
Nail on head.
"if you want a risk-free life, don't get out of bed in the morning."
Well, if you don't get out of bed you could be at risk from DVT. So if you want a risk free life, don't be alive!
A cheery good morning from London
Nail on head.
"if you want a risk-free life, don't get out of bed in the morning."
Well, if you don't get out of bed you could be at risk from DVT. So if you want a risk free life, don't be alive!
A cheery good morning from London
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"if you want a risk-free life, don't get out of bed in the morning."
Well, if you don't get out of bed you could be at risk from DVT. So if you want a risk free life, don't be alive!
Well, if you don't get out of bed you could be at risk from DVT. So if you want a risk free life, don't be alive!