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Old 6th Mar 2011, 15:34
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Interesting snippet in yesterday's Telegraph, saying that Virgin was having difficulty filling its pilots seats!
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Old 6th Mar 2011, 18:11
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BristolScout,

Do you have a link to the article?
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Old 7th Mar 2011, 19:05
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Interesting times ahead!
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Old 8th Mar 2011, 16:52
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So where is this new recruitment campaign then lol?!
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Old 9th Mar 2011, 02:48
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I too received an email - 5500TT, B744 TR and a little over 1000 on type. No Shuttle time here either...yet......
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Old 9th Mar 2011, 05:05
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Do they hire Indian Pilots
Thankfully no, only Brits and Europeans.

Same with V America, nationals only.
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Old 9th Mar 2011, 09:14
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Thankfully no, only Brits and Europeans.

Same with V America, nationals only
I would be amazed if this was 100% accurate.

More likely they would only recruit those who have indefinite rights to live and work in the base country (so EU nationals or those married to one or with some other form of permanent visa)
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Old 10th Mar 2011, 00:53
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A few sample rosters:
MCO 1 night, UVF 2 night, JNB 2 night BGI 1 night. 63hrs Block
LAS 2 night, BGi 2 night, LAS 2 night, MCO 1 night LAS 2night. 75hr block
HAV 4 night, JNB 2 night, MCO 2 night, SFO 2 night .68hr block
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Old 10th Mar 2011, 09:32
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Virgin Atlantic Pilot recruitment now open

I've just checked the Virging Atlantic career's page and they have now opened recruitment for the Pilot hold pool.
To be considered if your coming from a civil background - you need either a Airbus or a Boeing type rating and experience or if your from the military you need a minimum of 3000 hours, and 1500 hours either fast jet or heavy experience.

brgds

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Old 10th Mar 2011, 09:52
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Why do you need a UK issued ATPL? What's the difference if it's any other JAA country? Can just transfer if you become employed?
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Old 10th Mar 2011, 09:55
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You must hold a current Class one Medical and a full JAA ATPL licence (UK issue).
That'll rule out 1000s of Ryanair F/O's then!!
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Old 10th Mar 2011, 09:55
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I am once again angry at my turbo-prop rating
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Old 10th Mar 2011, 10:06
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I am once again angry at my (useless read Avro RJ) type rating.

Why is it OK to be ex-mil with 3000hrs and no airline experience but not OK to be civil with 3000hrs and years of airline experience.
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Old 10th Mar 2011, 10:29
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Does anyone foresee Virgin getting Embraer 145's in the near future?
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Old 10th Mar 2011, 11:01
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Selection Process

Can any of the guys that went through the Airbus selection a couple of months ago shed some light on what to expect? Got a B744 Hold Pool interview, but it's only a 4 hour slot for the whole day....Obviously there are group exercises, but are there computer based aptitude tests?

Thanks
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Old 10th Mar 2011, 11:09
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I am rather happy although 2950hrs total time!

B737 Type rated - 2300 hours on type.

UK issue ATPL
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Old 10th Mar 2011, 11:31
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San Expiry

It's simply the case that to achieve 3000 hrs of military flying would take most people at least 10 years and involve a variety of roles and specialist flying whereas 3000 hrs civil flying can be gained in 3.5 years by following the 'magenta line!' - I'm sure you would agree that the levels of flying 'experience' are vastly different.

(this post is not meant to antagonise but is merely a statement as to how the airlines view it)
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Old 10th Mar 2011, 11:45
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Just to clarify, is the 3000 hours requirement for all applications? Or just from military guys?

I thought the goalposts were at 2500 for Airbus rated guys a few months back...
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Old 10th Mar 2011, 12:05
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Does anyone foresee Virgin getting Embraer 145's in the near future?
Only as tugs.....
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Old 10th Mar 2011, 12:21
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If coming from a commercial background you must have an Airbus or Boeing rating and experience with 3000 hours, 1000 on type.



If coming from a military background you will need to have 3000 hours which should include at least 1500 hours Fast Jet or heavy experience.


You must hold a current Class one Medical and a full JAA ATPL licence (UK issue).

You should be able to demonstrate a high level of fluency in English (ICAO level 6 English Proficiency).

Finally, you should be able to swim a minimum of 25 metres continuously, unaided.
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