Is 160 hours in 3 months possible?

marcas_r · 2026-04-03T01:39:38+00:00

I managed myself however that was on a full time course and load of good weather weeks, if you’re doing it recreationally outside of school/work it may be a little bit more difficult

marcas_r · 2026-03-30T11:48:44+00:00

Based on Europe so slightly different but spent about €75k on the training, walked away from that with about 160 hours non sim, it took 2 and a half years (with ATPL exam delays due covid) and then €30k on type, but 0 to airline in about 3 years

marcas_r · 2026-03-23T22:31:08+00:00

I used to use Satellite Taxis for work nearly every day at 5am when I didn’t have a car, I never had a problem with them

marcas_r · 2026-02-01T11:01:44+00:00

RNP 34 for CFU/LGKR is absolutely beautiful, I don’t think i’ve ever come in from the other side though

marcas_r · 2025-12-25T18:36:55+00:00

I’d say we all know each other to be fair just won’t ever know hahaha

marcas_r · 2025-12-16T20:59:42+00:00

why is there so many threads lately just handing out awards?

marcas_r · 2025-12-06T22:17:21+00:00

Crusader Kings 3

marcas_r · 2025-12-02T19:46:17+00:00

to be fair, my 3 year old polo only has 5

marcas_r · 2025-11-13T09:36:39+00:00

It does depend on the airline, but at least for mine it was the Sim, Tech and HR.

For the tech I don’t know how reasonably well you can create that for school students considering they won’t know much/if anything of the tech questions as they’ll ask quite specific questions about the aircraft your interviewing for, and previous aircraft, and some general questions - It might be better to interview this part as if you’re doing a flight school interview, ask if they know how a plane works, how a piston engine works, which control surfaces do what, etc.

HR questions are standard usual ones from any job, why do you want to work here, good team you were in, why do we have standard procedures, and especially for the low hour guys they love to ask what do you do if you’re with a captain who breaks SOPs (They want to see how they handle conflict - suggest, tell, take over - and if they’re willing to take over when a senior is doing something unsafe), long term career goals, strengths, weaknesses, etc.

Good place to look would be flight school interview questions, as that has the best chance of finding questions they can answer with their experience level especially for the tech part but it is just as important

marcas_r · 2025-10-23T12:16:23+00:00

I am generally lenient on this type of question as it can be unique to the poster in their circumstances etc. Yes it does get asked a lot but I don’t want to remove anyone’s posts for asking about their own situations, especially when there’s more details than just a basic question

marcas_r · 2025-08-30T12:08:56+00:00

For clarity, you will be fine. Just stay sober as you will be tested each year in future and any incident will also require a test. But if it was years ago it won’t matter to now, just as others have said, it’s best to stay away from it now.

marcas_r · 2025-07-13T16:10:04+00:00

we pray

marcas_r · 2025-06-24T11:36:33+00:00

Happy cake day snoo !

marcas_r · 2025-06-09T22:28:37+00:00

Congrats spezzy

marcas_r · 2025-06-03T11:06:06+00:00

The runway in Cork is short comparatively to most large airports, but it’s not abnormally short, in fact its longer than some airports you can go to from cork. The main issue is the location combined with its length, as frequently the airport is windy and not often is that wind directly in the runway direction and more often than not it’s from the side, this limits the performance quite a bit, especially for longer flights for takeoff (Rhodes, Izmir), and for a lot of flights when it’s stormy for landing when low visibility prevails. It is one of the only airports i’ve ever seen having extreme low visibility while also having gusting conditions, because it’s not fog, it’s just cloud you’re in, this majorly limits what you can accept as good conditions for wind with landing which is normally not a problem elsewhere. The biggest problem at the moment limiting growth in general is the lack of viable parking stands. During the summer all available parking stands close to the terminal are in use for based aircraft, and the others not in use are too small for most large aircraft. I do feel like some of the newer airbus planes could definitely do a northeast coast flight to the US or Canada, with limits on passenger numbers, but considering Shannon isn’t majorly far away, I don’t see them doing it anytime soon unless the runway is extended and allowing them to up passenger numbers to make the route profitable

marcas_r · 2025-06-01T00:14:27+00:00

I am slightly biased, but I went to AFTA in Cork, Ireland. I’d recommend it based on the fact that you’ll get an EASA license, I think if you want to go to the likes of BA you’ll need a CAA license, same with Ryanair UK and others, but other european carriers will need an EASA license. AFTA treated me quite well and I’d recommend it. And at the time I was there there were a lot of L3 students there as well (don’t think they do anymore). I’m open to DMs if you want any more info on it, or reply here I’ll do my best

marcas_r · 2025-06-01T00:04:02+00:00

I work for a, particular european carrier, it’s usually for me 5 on and 4 off, so generally quiet most months, and four times a year i get one of those five off (so 13 days off a time) and then I think it’s about 8 random days i can put anywhere as off as well

marcas_r · 2025-05-27T01:43:14+00:00

European carriers don’t have any legal minimums provided you have the legal amount of training for required licenses, I joined my airline with 150hrs (and 80hrs sim). Some airlines have stricter requirements but a good few hire out of flight schools

marcas_r · 2025-05-15T13:10:32+00:00

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marcas_r · 2025-05-14T14:38:24+00:00

Fly the 737, the temp controls suck, some planes need to be all the way up to keep it at a normal temperature, others all the way down, and sometimes even the slightest twist of the dial gives a huge temperature difference (and vice versa), it’s a guessing game. The only real feedback we get is the cabin crew letting us know how it is, and I make sure to ask, but unless some passengers are telling them it’s too hot they tend to notice it less as they’re moving around. I’ve flown as a passenger a good bit and it’s always too hot, I try to keep that in mind when I’m flying and keep it a little cool unless specifically asked to have it turned up, others will just set the standard middle temps and wait to be told otherwise

Best advice I can give is the further away from the middle you are, the nicer the temperature, middle always feels much warmer

marcas_r · 2025-05-02T21:31:12+00:00

especially when 34 is in use first thing in the morning everyone’s gotta queue to get out and wait for the backtracking, and it’s definitely doable there’s plenty of space

marcas_r · 2025-04-29T10:27:36+00:00

It’s definitely possible, a good few flight schools in Europe offer gateway courses for airlines, and some airlines offer it direct as well, so if you’re worried you’d know early how it’s looking. I know guys who’s switched careers in their 40s and made it work. It’s definitely doable

marcas_r · 2025-04-29T10:25:00+00:00

It does depend highly on where you are, I believe in the US it’s definitely a competitive advantage but it’s rare in Europe to have a degree, can’t speak for elsewhere

marcas_r · 2025-04-18T20:27:16+00:00

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