Recent content by Sparkybill

Well done, you'll love it I'm sure. A brilliant way to start the New Year.:D

Boeing 737-800 flight simulator James....previous life before railways!

Well done guys, as someone who started training in September maybe I will see some of you if you come to Hornsey for your training. Well done and enjoy your new careers!

Hi Martin, yes training is going well. Into Rules and front end turns at the moment. It's a bit 'full on' but fun as well. During front end turns I've been preparing units, setting up cabs, doing announcements and even a little driving but only in the yard, mainline comes later! Anyway back to...

Hi Jim, glad you finally got the call, which company? Sorry for the delay in replying, I've been doing early start Front End Turns. As far as I'm aware they can't stop you moving TOC's, the only 2 year rule in my contract as far as I recall (I don't have the contract to hand) is the restriction...

Withnailandi, I have PM'd you.

I will be starting my driver course soon and I'm 56 so go for it! According to my FCC T & C's the retirement age is up to me so long as I can keep passing the medicals of course.

Hi banku, First of all, congratulations on getting to the assessment part of the application process. If you do a search under 'New Assessments' there is a load of information available. Also, member EdZ has written a pretty good analysis of the assessment process so worth searching his...

Brilliant replies guys and very helpful. Will be smart on both and 'Sunday best' for training! :) Can't wait to get started, cheers.

Can anyone help, this is probably a stupid question, but what is the dress code for the medical as I have one coming up for a driver post and also when starting the training course? I am guessing smart casual for the medical but is it suit and tie for the start of the course? Apologies if this...

I have just had the most amazing news that I have a conditional offer for the September Kings Cross course. Very excited and just the medical to go now so can't wait. If you are considering starting on this path, waiting to hear, you are in a pool or have been knocked back I wish you all...

First off Iceman, congrats and well done! I had my DM Interview this week and was told that FCC are currently in talks with Govia about how the transition will affect the training. Also, mentioned that successful candidates may have to enter a pool until things are settled. Afraid it's...

Thanks Jim, had mine today so now just have to wait. According to the managers who interviewed me FCC are currently in talks with Govia at the moment about how they want to run the training during the transitional period at the end of the franchise. Could mean talent pools for current...

I definitely hope so! ;-)

Hi All, Just got the 'Good News' email and have booked my DM interview for 16th June! Starting to get really nervous now.....:) Good Luck everyone whose going!