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Old 28th Oct 2010, 01:36
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Are you joining as a cadet? If no, then i guess no re your question
Well that would depend on what CityFlyer deemed to be a cadet wouldnt it?

Cadet is quite a loose term these days, most airlines which dont ask for self funded type ratings at the moment are putting
'experianced' non-type rated FOs on lower salaries or 'cadet' salaries. Go to Easy with 3000hrs+ but no type rating and you will see a 'cadet' payscale.

Seems a perfect reasonable question to me and not 'petty' at all.

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Old 28th Oct 2010, 02:16
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Cadet is quite a loose term these days
And there is the problem, if u want to be classified as a cadet, good luck to you, but if you have earn't and moved on from that, why take it? I am not a "cadet" as i have ATPL on my license, so why should i be treated as a cadet who has just left school? If you want to take it, good luck, but why should you? If you have 1000hrs under your belt, you are not a "cadet" in any part of the world, unless you let the "scum sucking bottom feeders" AKA lawyers and accountnts, dictate it to you. The aviation industry has had a bad time recently, and we will pay for it, because we allowed it to get to this level. I am not saying we will ever see the A scale return, But why did it get to this point? However, not a discussion for now, maybe another thread. But you are not a cadet, unless u just walked out of flight school.
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Old 28th Oct 2010, 06:46
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Hi Guys, I have received the same mail with the dates for the assessment.

I have already LCY experience as CPT. Anyone knows if that will be an advantage?

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Old 28th Oct 2010, 07:08
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Pay again?

Cathaybrat - can you give me a figure?
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Old 28th Oct 2010, 09:44
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CathayBrat,

Even though I admire your one man crusade to change the world of aviation for the better, you still havnt been of any help.

I'm not advocating nor accepting that we should have lower salaries if we are not type rated but if CF do, well it's thier train set! I for one will not be joining them if they are going to reduce thier already lower than average salaries, I would earn more at my current low paying outfit.

But so I don't waste anymore of my time and CF HR's time I'll ask the question again:

Do CF put non-type rated guys on reduced salaries?
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Old 28th Oct 2010, 10:51
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no they don't
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Old 28th Oct 2010, 10:53
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but even so, you will earn less than a "cadet" would on the mainline ssp scales.
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Old 28th Oct 2010, 13:15
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I got the email yesterday evening too, just seems generic, so I guess we'll see what happens with that next week!!
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Old 28th Oct 2010, 13:49
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Anyone knows if CF want to hire only UK nationals?
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Old 28th Oct 2010, 15:40
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Hi all!

Do you guys really think this email is just an automatic generated message? I really had the feeling it was sort of a invite already.

I have quite a important schedule next month. It would cause me a lot of problems to shift things around. So before I do, it would be quite important for me to know if this was indeed an automatic generated message.

Hope anybody can help.

Thank you!

Greets
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Old 28th Oct 2010, 15:48
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Do you guys really think this email is just an automatic generated message?
Definately - you do the math. Over 1000 applications and 4 assessment dates. They are going to filter out 90% of applicants at least and need some help. No point selecting 60-80 candidates only for 20% to say they can't make the dates.

Good luck to the select few.....
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Old 28th Oct 2010, 15:56
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Hi all!

Do you guys really think this email is just an automatic generated message? I really had the feeling it was sort of a invite already.

I have quite a important schedule next month. It would cause me a lot of problems to shift things around. So before I do, it would be quite important for me to know if this was indeed an automatic generated message.

Hope anybody can help.

Thank you!

Greets
Are you winding us all up? Do you really struggle to comprehend the following text?

Thank you for your recent application for First Officers E-Jet Series Aircraft with BA CityFlyer. We are currently in the process of shortlisting for the current vacancies.
Please be advised that those shortlisted will be invited to a one day Pilot Assessment Centre at Didsbury, Manchester on the following days:
-Monday 8th November
-Tuesday 9th November
-Wednesday 10th November
-Thursday 11th November 2010
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Old 28th Oct 2010, 16:02
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Ok, thanks for those answers.

@carbheatout: Didn't know you would go mad. But still thanks for your answer.

I really thought they would make a first pre-selection based on hours TT etc. But my mistake I guess...
Greets
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Old 28th Oct 2010, 16:04
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So we all wait for next week and see what happens....

Do they pay for the travel costs to Manchester?
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Old 28th Oct 2010, 16:08
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Love it. Yeah they put you in First Class i have been told.

Haha Boeing Lover don't worry I am mad already you didn't make me mad. I'm like you, i love Boeings too.

Good luck to you all and I hope you all get an invite and a job.
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Old 29th Oct 2010, 08:22
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One pilot has posted in a spanish forum that he received a call yesterday inviting him for Nov 11th He says that he has E190 TR and he's TRI.
Has anyone received a call from HR?

Rgds.
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Old 29th Oct 2010, 10:33
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If you are available for at least one of the days there is no reason to contact us

But you don't get to choose one of the days offered, so this quote is not right. Well whatever happen.

I'm thininking of buying a ticket now because prices goes way up if I wait next week... Well I will still have to pay fees if I cancel my flight then...
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Old 29th Oct 2010, 12:54
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I almost fell of my chair laughing at the chap who asked if BACF would pay for travel!! Ha, Ha!

Umm. Just so that you are all aware... when selected and you start the ground School course, you will be expected to get the train from one of the hotels (Bed and Breakfast basis) near MAN airport and submit the receipts at the end of the course. Expect to wait several weeks for the money back!

And No I am not joking!!!

RJ
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Old 29th Oct 2010, 17:37
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We were put up at the Hilton at MAN with not transport arranged. Same deal. As an example, I'm still waiting for a claim I made last christmas! (even after chasing them up)
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Old 29th Oct 2010, 17:53
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To be fair at least they will be providing hotel. I believe its £3 train to didsbury from airport so not going to bankrupt anyone.

Check out the Jet2 thread, they want you to pay for rating, accommodation whilst doing said rating, 50% pay until line check completion and then all you have is a 70% contract.

It is ridiculous to think they will pay for transport to the interview, would you expect the same from any other industry???
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