Richard Yeomans

This has been a difficult week in aviation as the news has mixed. I was saddened with the news that Air Partner Private Jets has called in the administrator, effectively closing it’s doors. As a long term follower of Gold Air (that became APPJ) and with friends in the company I think it is a real shame to see the end of a good company. Varsity Express was exposed as a fraud and the police have now been called in to investigate. I for one, was hoping that they could become a success as Oxford could make a lucrative base for a small airline. It has become apparent that the head of the company charged pilots upfront for type rating training, leaving 4 young pilots £15,000 the poorer.

On the ‘flip side’, some of the Middle East Airlines are starting their recruitment tours around the globe looking for pilots and cabin crew. We all hope that their terms and conditions will draw the experienced crew members, leaving vacancies for the less experienced. I know that one of our members is has completed his application and we all wish him the best of luck.

We have had lots of employer visit the site searching our database and there are still a steady stream of jobs available for all types of qualified aviation professionals. The ICAO English Examiners have selected the first few candidates and they are still interested in more ICAO level 5+ people to apply. They are making a couple of administrative changes but hopefully the first group will start their training soon. We have had one employer call this week who is desperately seeking Airbus pilots for long term contracts in South East Asia. They are paying over $12,000 a month and have some great terms and conditions. If you are rated look out for the job listing and good luck with the application.

Go to www.flightcrewfinder.com to keep up to date and find jobs and more…….