I wonder if he has seen the future ahead and thought get out while i CAN?

Which two BAe 146s have been retained for the GCI ops?

I believe there are still 11 146s in the overall fleet out of which any four are operating.

G-JEBG (Mansion) and G-JEBF are sat on remote stands @ MAN not doing a huge amount at the moment, as far as i know, these are the only 2 146's flybe have in operation, the rest are in storage at EXT awaiting handback

I am going for an interview at waterford soon. I hold a ppl with around 100hrs and got about 130 hours which dn't count cause the conspiracy against aviationsaid they where not withh CAA aproved istructors they dont count. Anyway isthere any news on the base at Newcastle, as I live in Sunderland, and hate the mags football team but love there airport. Can anyone tel me any snippets? ie. what routes they will fly, Dash 8 or 195? All would be helpful.;)

Well acepilotm you are not going to like it... One Dash to be based in NCL I believe the reg G-KKEV (magpie fans only then). For routes go to flybe.com and have a look it's a good website tells you all you need to know. As for worrying about NCL and Flybe in a few years time... A lot can happen in a few years.

For interview answers aswell as flybe site check out bombardier site and wikkipedia. All you need to know.

Good Luck

Roller

NCL - I believe that there will be more than 1 plane based there in the not too distant future. Up until June, I know of at least 6 F/Os who are going there - including myself.

Routes are basically going to be Gatwick, Cardiff and Aberdeen with an occasional Limoges thrown in for a bit of variety.

As for expansion plans, Mike Rutter was quoted as saying that there are plans to launch services to Scandanavia and Germany, so watch this space.

In the meantime though, from what I've heard, NCL is pretty full.

acepilotmurdoch - you need to check your posts, I have never seen such bad spelling and grammar in my life.

You should know that high standards and attention to detail are essential pilot skills

I see with interest that ABZ is listed as a base for the 195. Does anyone know if they are recruiting for this? Poss Direct command? Lots of big jet time under my belt but not enough time at home!

Thanks in advance.

Don't think they recruit direct onto jets have to go via the TP's.

Big Birdie

You could have 3,500,000 hrs on an Airbus 380, but you will indeed only get a DEC on the Q400

CC

Salary
 

The paypoint levels, 1,2,3 etc, are they based on years served, total hours or mixture of both?

Salary points based on whole years with the co only - hours etc not a factor.

Whole years served by seat to be completely pedantic. Back to year 0 with any move right to left.

Ok then! Turbo props were always much more fun anyway! Do BE have a pilot base in ABZ or not? If yes - are they recruiting?

Thanks again.

Thanks Wingo....will enquire. ABZ is a wonderful place to work and live...if you love the rain and the cold!

ATB to all you ppruners.

ABZ is an E195 base though so not available for new joiners initially.

so how long until they start a SVG????? :}

I have nothing against Flybe whatsoever, but please chaps:

NO MORE STAVANGER - PLEEEAAASSSEEE !!!!

:= ;)

I currently fly a 1900 on an ICAO licence (by the end of the year SA ATP 2000+ hrs total and 500+ on the 1900 in two crew environment). Would there be any chance of getting an interview with Flybe if I had the medical and 14 subjects passed, with a view to using the Q400 type rating to do the required flight test to gain the full licence?

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:

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.

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.

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.

Heard the lead time to interview right now from application is a couple of months at least?? Is hiring slowing up a bit?

At the IoM base you will save around £450 a month in tax!!

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.

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?

Come on Maude it's not THAT bad!

After a few drinks. :}

That's what they told me in the prison showers - I'm not falling for that one again! :uhoh:

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

Think a q400 is about to be based at INV soon and they are asking for people to go.

They are also advertising in Flight Internationals web page for dash contractors may be worth a look.

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! :E

Flight International'sweb Page?
 

I Googled and found a magazine subscription but no web page - please give me a link for the Dash Contractor postions!

Thanks

www.flightglobal.com (job search UK)

or

www.aviationjobsearch.com

Thanks! Found a lot of interesting jobs but the Flybe Contractor listing seems to have gone away.

Its there its the one listed as 5 on 5 off

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!:ok:

oap

Thanks
 

That was great info. I appreciate the help! Are you flying the line for Flybe just now?

Yep, please feel free to pm me if you want any more info.:)

Regards

oap