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I really cant understand why you wouldnt get through guys - knowing you personally Niraj and certainly Mattd you are no doubt the same, both would be prime candidates for a pilot spot on MY airline!!
See you in Jerez anyway im sure, will as promised, have that beer waiting!!
See you in Jerez anyway im sure, will as promised, have that beer waiting!!
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Cheers BBB, I'd certainly like to know why there was such a hold up and why some people knew before others. If anyone from Thomsonfly is reading this, please answer the same.
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MattD and Niraj
I so sorry to hear that.
You must keep applying to these schemes, these applicantions are far from my first, as i've already applied to CTC, Air Atlantique and Atlantic Airlines! I can recommend the Air Atlantique and Atlantic Airlines schemes and if you would like any information or contact details please pm me.
OJ
I so sorry to hear that.
You must keep applying to these schemes, these applicantions are far from my first, as i've already applied to CTC, Air Atlantique and Atlantic Airlines! I can recommend the Air Atlantique and Atlantic Airlines schemes and if you would like any information or contact details please pm me.
OJ
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I thought the Air Atlantique and Atlantic Airlines were the same scheme?
I got the whole "Blah blah, 10 places 18 people, hard choice etc etc"
I\'m a bit miffed that we were told that FTE was the final decision with 10, and then find out there are 18.
I got the whole "Blah blah, 10 places 18 people, hard choice etc etc"
I\'m a bit miffed that we were told that FTE was the final decision with 10, and then find out there are 18.
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Actually they are separate, which is not commonly known.
I'll send you the contact details
Have you applied to the Gapan scheme:
http://www.gapan.org/career/scholarships/schols05.htm
Look up the JN Somers Scholarship
Andrew
I'll send you the contact details
Have you applied to the Gapan scheme:
http://www.gapan.org/career/scholarships/schols05.htm
Look up the JN Somers Scholarship
Andrew
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Hey guys,
Sorry to here that you didn't get through. I also thought you guys would've got through i have to admit. Like OJ said there are plenty of other schemes to apply too and i'm sure people of your calibre will be successful elsewhere. Good luck with it guys.
Ian
Sorry to here that you didn't get through. I also thought you guys would've got through i have to admit. Like OJ said there are plenty of other schemes to apply too and i'm sure people of your calibre will be successful elsewhere. Good luck with it guys.
Ian
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Yes, cant emphasise enough that you simply cant give up (not that you sound like the type of blokes/esses that would give up easily) - gapan sounds excellent idea with a scholarship handed out in October I believe. Aside from that, I reckon you would still be in high demand by the airlines including Thomson/BACX anyway if you went on a course at FTE.
Personally speaking I tried CTC twice (including flying back from Oz for tests, failing, then flying back again) in pursuit of my dream. Good luck with whatever happens guys and stay in touch.
Personally speaking I tried CTC twice (including flying back from Oz for tests, failing, then flying back again) in pursuit of my dream. Good luck with whatever happens guys and stay in touch.
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Hi there all!
Well, since there have been huge developments in the last hour, and I have heard diddley squat, I decided to call denise.
I initially thought that my email was not working (i didn't recieve the stage 4 email from brit - Denise had to call me). However, I got told that the letters were sent out this morning and that I would find out tomorrow. She sounded busy so didn't take it much further.
Questions:
Why did some find out on tue? Why have some got email today? Why will I find out in the morning? Any takers?
To all of those who are through: well done.
To all those who fell at the last hurdle: keep on going. I dont know you all personally, but you all seem like top quality pilot material to me.
I dont know which camp i'm in but Ill keep you all informed.
Gaz.
Well, since there have been huge developments in the last hour, and I have heard diddley squat, I decided to call denise.
I initially thought that my email was not working (i didn't recieve the stage 4 email from brit - Denise had to call me). However, I got told that the letters were sent out this morning and that I would find out tomorrow. She sounded busy so didn't take it much further.
Questions:
Why did some find out on tue? Why have some got email today? Why will I find out in the morning? Any takers?
To all of those who are through: well done.
To all those who fell at the last hurdle: keep on going. I dont know you all personally, but you all seem like top quality pilot material to me.
I dont know which camp i'm in but Ill keep you all informed.
Gaz.
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Yeah, thinking about going to FTE anyway, but I'm not comfortable being outside of the 'umbrella' as they call it.
Will definately have to put some major thought into it.
Got his from Denise when I asked for some feedback:
"I understand you were lead to believe that if you were interviewed it was a formality, I apologise if that was the case, that was not Thomsonfly's intention. We would always
wish to have a choice of candidates."
Were we lead to believe this?
Will definately have to put some major thought into it.
Got his from Denise when I asked for some feedback:
"I understand you were lead to believe that if you were interviewed it was a formality, I apologise if that was the case, that was not Thomsonfly's intention. We would always
wish to have a choice of candidates."
Were we lead to believe this?
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Mattd:
I was initially told that FTE were to supply 10 names to TF. What they decided to do with them was up to them.
When I asked further (in the interview at EMA) she said that it was possible that TF could ask for all 32 candidates to be rated in order and then the airline call forward however many they want.
To answer your question, yes, we were given the impression that FTE would forward 10 names and that was it. However, I did ask a few questions at the interview and it appeared that FTE didn't know what TF intended to do.
I think the lack of a clear plan lead to a bit of misunderstanding and, to be quite frank, it all got a bit messy over the last week or so.
Niraj:
For some reason i have no email and denise just told me that Id find out in the morning. So I guess I really will find out tomorrow (ive been thinking that for days now!).
Gaz
I was initially told that FTE were to supply 10 names to TF. What they decided to do with them was up to them.
When I asked further (in the interview at EMA) she said that it was possible that TF could ask for all 32 candidates to be rated in order and then the airline call forward however many they want.
To answer your question, yes, we were given the impression that FTE would forward 10 names and that was it. However, I did ask a few questions at the interview and it appeared that FTE didn't know what TF intended to do.
I think the lack of a clear plan lead to a bit of misunderstanding and, to be quite frank, it all got a bit messy over the last week or so.
Niraj:
For some reason i have no email and denise just told me that Id find out in the morning. So I guess I really will find out tomorrow (ive been thinking that for days now!).
Gaz
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Hello everyone,
I also received a phone call from BACX today telling me I was successful in my interview. I had originally opted for the August course but they have moved me onto the October one now. Don't mind though, it gives me a chance to earn more before I leave, reducing my loan.
Congratulations to the other successful candidates.
TheBigFella
I also received a phone call from BACX today telling me I was successful in my interview. I had originally opted for the August course but they have moved me onto the October one now. Don't mind though, it gives me a chance to earn more before I leave, reducing my loan.
Congratulations to the other successful candidates.
TheBigFella
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Niraj & Mattd,
Really sorry to hear about this!!
Thought you would be with us!
Like everyone else has said, don't give up, keep on trying!!!
Best of luck for the future to you both!
Kevin
To all who have passed,
Well done people!!!!! See you out there v. soon.
BBBong,
I will be booking the 17.15 Ryanair flight from Stansted
on 21st. I was asked by Denise to get these details and
forward them to her. Think she would like us all to fly out
there together!
Well done mate.
Kevin.
Really sorry to hear about this!!
Thought you would be with us!
Like everyone else has said, don't give up, keep on trying!!!
Best of luck for the future to you both!
Kevin
To all who have passed,
Well done people!!!!! See you out there v. soon.
BBBong,
I will be booking the 17.15 Ryanair flight from Stansted
on 21st. I was asked by Denise to get these details and
forward them to her. Think she would like us all to fly out
there together!
Well done mate.
Kevin.
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Alright AK,
Could you PM me Denise's number please. I just wanna ask her a few questions early next week about things. Have you booked your flight then? That 17.15 one was what i was looking at but didn't want to book until i knew exactly what TF had planned for us. I.E. Would they transport us to Stanstead from Luton, where i assume our induction will be.
Looking forward to meeting with you guys!
Ian
Could you PM me Denise's number please. I just wanna ask her a few questions early next week about things. Have you booked your flight then? That 17.15 one was what i was looking at but didn't want to book until i knew exactly what TF had planned for us. I.E. Would they transport us to Stanstead from Luton, where i assume our induction will be.
Looking forward to meeting with you guys!
Ian
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Hi guys,
Just got the post this morning and its a dear john letter for me.
You guys enjoy jerez, keep us posted with your progress on pprune.
All the other almost rans; have you asked for feedback? If so did you ask FTE of TF?
Keep on going,
Gaz.
Just got the post this morning and its a dear john letter for me.
You guys enjoy jerez, keep us posted with your progress on pprune.
All the other almost rans; have you asked for feedback? If so did you ask FTE of TF?
Keep on going,
Gaz.