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"Virgin Atlantic is to accept trainee pilots with no flying experience, the airline has announced.
The firm has launched an 18-month training programme in conjunction with Southampton-based CTC Aviation. Would-be pilots will undergo pre-flight training, flight deck simulation at CTC's Southampton centre and flight training in Phoenix, Arizona. The course leads to the Civil Aviation Authority's multi pilot licence and a position as a Virgin Atlantic co-pilot. Virgin's flight operations general manager David Kistruck said: "Our people have always been at the heart of Virgin Atlantic and we're delighted to offer this opportunity to a whole new generation of flyers. "They'll be part of the Virgin family from day one and will enjoy an opportunity like no other, as the only trainee pilots in Europe to fly straight on to long-haul aircraft once qualified." Applicants are required to have a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent including maths, science and English. Earlier this month, Virgin Atlantic announced it would stop running Little Red, its UK flight network launched in 2013, next year. The flights between London Heathrow and Manchester will stop in March, while those between Heathrow and Edinburgh and Aberdeen will end in September." Put them in an Airbus, show them where the "FLY" button is, and let's party! What could go wrong?:eek: |
It could work. If you're NewK´s child maybe.
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Originally Posted by Timbo
(Post 1755516)
"Virgin Atlantic is to accept trainee pilots with no flying experience, the airline has announced.
The firm has launched an 18-month training programme in conjunction with Southampton-based CTC Aviation. Would-be pilots will undergo pre-flight training, flight deck simulation at CTC's Southampton centre and flight training in Phoenix, Arizona. The course leads to the Civil Aviation Authority's multi pilot licence and a position as a Virgin Atlantic co-pilot. Virgin's flight operations general manager David Kistruck said: "Our people have always been at the heart of Virgin Atlantic and we're delighted to offer this opportunity to a whole new generation of flyers. "They'll be part of the Virgin family from day one and will enjoy an opportunity like no other, as the only trainee pilots in Europe to fly straight on to long-haul aircraft once qualified." Applicants are required to have a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent including maths, science and English. Earlier this month, Virgin Atlantic announced it would stop running Little Red, its UK flight network launched in 2013, next year. The flights between London Heathrow and Manchester will stop in March, while those between Heathrow and Edinburgh and Aberdeen will end in September." Put them in an Airbus, show them where the "FLY" button is, and let's party! What could go wrong?:eek: |
Originally Posted by Timbo
(Post 1755404)
Yup, my first few months on the line as 727 F/E I flew with some real peaches! You can imagine what it was like before CRM, standardization, checklists, headsets, WARTS, NATS, etc. and flying with a bunch of P.O.'d North East guys out of MIA, who by the way, all got screwed in the merger...:rolleyes:
Because I was the junior puke for awhile, I got to see all the idiots the other F/E's were sicking out for! There were some real "Characters", no doubt. But until CRM kicked in, (after our horrible summer of 1987) we just had to grin and bear it. The Captain was King, and you weren't going to say sh!t about it, certainly not while on probation! I saw one F/O get up and throw a $10 bill on the pedestal and say, "Thanks for the flying lessons...azzhole!" at the end of a 4 day trip with an overbearing Capt. that was telling him every move to make. I thought it was great, but I kept my mouth shut, laughing inside only! ;) |
What is more random than a Thursday morning. If this is a test to get pilots to more closely watch the Flight Deck Officer, well OK, but the skirt's a little long. |
Originally Posted by Timbo
(Post 1755404)
I saw one F/O get up and throw a $10 bill on the pedestal and say, "Thanks for the flying lessons...azzhole!" at the end of a 4 day trip with an overbearing Capt. that was telling him every move to make.
I thought it was great, but I kept my mouth shut, laughing inside only! ;) He said, "yes." |
Originally Posted by Timbo
(Post 1755516)
"Virgin Atlantic is to accept trainee pilots with no flying experience, the airline has announced.
The firm has launched an 18-month training programme in conjunction with Southampton-based CTC Aviation. Would-be pilots will undergo pre-flight training, flight deck simulation at CTC's Southampton centre and flight training in Phoenix, Arizona. The course leads to the Civil Aviation Authority's multi pilot licence and a position as a Virgin Atlantic co-pilot. Virgin's flight operations general manager David Kistruck said: "Our people have always been at the heart of Virgin Atlantic and we're delighted to offer this opportunity to a whole new generation of flyers. "They'll be part of the Virgin family from day one and will enjoy an opportunity like no other, as the only trainee pilots in Europe to fly straight on to long-haul aircraft once qualified." Applicants are required to have a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent including maths, science and English. Earlier this month, Virgin Atlantic announced it would stop running Little Red, its UK flight network launched in 2013, next year. The flights between London Heathrow and Manchester will stop in March, while those between Heathrow and Edinburgh and Aberdeen will end in September." Put them in an Airbus, show them where the "FLY" button is, and let's party! What could go wrong?:eek: |
Originally Posted by AeroCrewSolut
(Post 1755597)
This will be standard in the US within the next 10 years. Delta has a team on the 4th floor working on this project.
Or to start like every one else in the junior equipment junior fleet |
Originally Posted by AeroCrewSolut
(Post 1755597)
This will be standard in the US within the next 10 years. Delta has a team on the 4th floor working on this project.
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Originally Posted by Timbo
(Post 1755395)
And Fake Boobs!
That was a long time coming! I mean, if we can put a man on the moon...why can't all women have...oh never mind! :D |
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