Zoom UK

[Walt737]

Zoom Uk have started recruiting cabin crew for their new operation out of LGW. All applications are being handled online. Apparently they are looking for Cabin Managers and Cabin Crew.

www.airlinerecruitment-zoomuk.com is the site

Should be quite a good opportunity for those wanting to join a new operation with solid foundations.

[tiggerific_69]

thanks for that :ok:

[leisurelad]

Evening All,

Thanks for the info. anyone know if they are setting up an ops dept here at gatwick.

Cheers
leisurelad

[NCL1]

is it only LGW that they will be recruiting for in the UK or is this planne dto expand to other UK bases?

[tiggerific_69]

it appears to be LGW only at the moment

[vodkaholic]

does anyone know exactly what airports Zoom Uk will be flying to? i know on the recruitment website it says the East coast of America, but just wondered if anyone had any more info.

Also, do you know how they will be working their standby duties? Will standbys be interspersed within your normal monthly rosta? Or will you have a whole month of standby duties?

Thanks to anyone who has any info!! :ok:

[SuperBoy]

I stand to be corrected but I read an articale in the mail stating that they are planning to fly to NYC initially with plans to start flying to SFO.

[Airside London]

Based at London Gatwick, you will be flying on long-haul routes and it's envisaged that you will be undertaking between five and six trips per month. Most of these will be three-day trips to the east coast of North America. As there route network expands, roster patters will change over time to encompass new destinations and trips of up to five days.

[Virginia]

What experience do you need to be a senior or a cabin manager?

[vodkaholic]

Based at London Gatwick, you will be flying on long-haul routes and it's envisaged that you will be undertaking between five and six trips per month. Most of these will be three-day trips to the east coast of North America. As there route network expands, roster patters will change over time to encompass new destinations and trips of up to five days.
lol, well i read that on their website but i wanted 2 know the exact routes. thanks superboy!! think i'd get a bit bored just flying to new york 5 times a month to start with lol.

[Airside London]

:hmm: , I think MCO is one of the first destination's ;)

[SuperBoy]

Airside London,

You seem to be in the know. LOL ;)

[Airside London]

Airside London,

You seem to be in the know. LOL ;)

Well you know me :p ...

[SuperBoy]

Apparently I do, :hmm:

Check your pm. :)

[aar4n5]

Just sent my application off for Zoom at the end of the form it says that one day standbys will be rostered the day before a rostered flight and that they will being doing this until more routes start up then it will be a block standby.
They also state that due to crew fatigue they want all crew to commute the night before although not sure how they plan to enforce this.
Still not 100% on the routes they will be doing ??? Can't find anymore info even the Zoom website has no route information.

[tiggerific_69]

i applied and dont remember seeing that at the end of the application form

[aar4n5]

It was at the end when you confirm everything is true and accurate and you send it away. Did you get the confirmation email shortly afterwards?

[tiggerific_69]

yep i did.still dont recall seeing that though

[vodkaholic]

i too have applied and didn't see this at the end of the application. i got a confirmation email, but nothing in that either about standbys...however, i suppose that has to be good news for commuting crew. but if they want to enforce that crew commute down the night before a trip they will have to provide accomodation, or at least give a crew discount i would have thought...

[206cc_jim]

I have just gone back to my completed application and gone through every page, i cant find where it mentions that about sby's ....

odd... oh well it is interesting but i'm sure if/as and when we need to know that info it will be communicated to us!!

[vodkaholic]

expect they will explain it to the lucky ones who get interviews!!

[tiggerific_69]

Definitely not on the last page....

Application ID: XXXXXXX Print Your Application

Acknowledgement
Your application will shortly be acknowledged by email to the following address:


[email protected]

All relevant details of your application will be included in this acknowledgement for further reference.

You have now completed the initial online application process. Your application will now be reviewed as soon as possible. Should we require any further information or require you to participate in the selection process you will be contacted.

Thank you for applying

[aar4n5]

sorry for the confusion everyone it didn't say about the standbys at the end of the application its in the new advert on aviationjobsearch.com :ugh:
Just recieved an email from Zoom asking if i wanted to apply for anything other than main cabin crew, there is Grade A cabin crew £12,500 with 2+ years flying experience. Cabin Manager £18,500 4+ years wide bodied supervisor experience and trainers £18,500 with the relavent training expereince.
Anyone else had this email??

[vodkaholic]

yep i got this today. i can't apply for anything other than main cabin crew though as much as i would like to he he because I don't have the experience. Seems very good money though for cabin managers!

[aar4n5]

me too i just fall short of the 2 years experience requried for Grade A crew so have go for main crew. Sounds like its gonna be a good set-up just wanna know what the routes are gonna be.

[vodkaholic]

some people have said florida, others have said new york. but they are going to be looking at doing more routes when its up and running. sure we'll find out soon!

[EGKK-Boi]

Yeah i got this email too today, i'm in the same boat, so its main crew for me too... mind you after going as the number 2 yesterday on a SH flight i think i'd tear my hair out as the 2 on a LH flight...

I really would like to know what destinations they plan to serve

[Virginia]

What is Cabin Crew Grade A?

[Bandit_70]

What is Cabin Crew Grade A?


Experienced cabin crew only

Good luck all,hope to see you at the selection days...

[EGKK-Boi]

i would imagine thats their equivlent of assistant purser/senior cc...

[teachin]

Applied this morning! Will let you know!
Teach

[Gear]

Hi guys,
New on this forum which i visited to get some info about zoom. Have also applied last week , and received this email too (asking to specify the position wanted). Applied for Cabin Manager and can't wait to get news now. Did u get any ?
Thx.

[KUMOOZ]

On the question of routes.
The first aircraft will be operating to New York for the summer :)
Good luck to all that have applied, Happy New Year :ok:

[hawkieboy]

4 trips to NYC a month.. Bring it on :-) Better than 45 mins in Copenhagen :-)

Good luck everyone!

[teacoffee]

Hi there applied at the weekend but haven't received an email back from them yet. How long did anyone have to wait?
Thanks & good luck to everyone :)

[Gear]

Hi there applied at the weekend but haven't received an email back from them yet. How long did anyone have to wait?
Thanks & good luck to everyone :)


Hi teacoffee (sugar, no milk, please)
I think i received it like 3 days after i had applied.
Wish u good luck too.
X.

[teacoffee]

Thank you
maybe their offices closed over holidays so wont panic yet!! :)

[crib08]

Does anyone know how they go about employing the crew manager, i.e lenth of service you have with previous airline all that?

[vodkaholic]

here is what is said about cabin manager in the email they sent out.

CABIN MANAGER
You must have four years flying experience, two of which as a senior role onboard a wide bodied aircraft would be preferable.

Salary £18,500 + 10% pension contribution

is crew manager different to cabin manager??

[FlyJumbo]

Can anyone help? I have recently applied for cabin crew at Zoom, but have not received any confirmation e-mail saying that they have received my application. On their website, it now states that the applications are now closed, and I am now worried that they have not received my application. I sent it off at the end of december. I was wondering if anyone had any reply from them with a direct e-mail adress or a telephone number in the UK that I would be able to phone them and ask them.

Any help would be most appreciated.
Thanks
FlyJumbo

[Off Stand]

Jumbo, a mate, my sister and I are all in the same position as you, sent it off last week.

[babymax]

i apllied for cabin manager received e mail back but it was blank so dont know if they received mine.just have to wait and see.any one heard anything.

[Off Stand]

I have just received an email from them saying that they are reviewing applications over the next few days.

[FlyJumbo]

:ok:
Thanks offstand for the information. fingers crossed

[vodkaholic]

i just recieved an email saying they will be conducting phone interviews between 10-13th of january. and if you are successful at that stage then you will be asked for an interview. so good luck to everyone!!

[Nipps]

Does anyone know what its like to work for zoom airline?

[vodkaholic]

zoom airlines is a new company in the UK. they already have a base in canada, but after putting a post in the canadian forum nobody replied, so i'm guessing there are no canadian zoom crew on here lol!! there is already a post in this forum about the recruitment for zoom uk.

[MagicDust]

hello,

i have also applied, only the other day, yet to hear anything, but i would love too work for them, all those new york trips..........heaven!

x

[z4boi]

hey, i think i may be the first Canadian Zoom crew writing in. Hope this helps, sorry to correct you vodkaholic "zoom airlines is a new company in the UK. they already have a base in canada" You are right about it being a new company , but it is actually just a sister company, you won't have a mixed crew of canadian flight crew and such, consider it more like the virgin group, its a new company under the Zoom brand group. Anywho, i managed to get some info, apparently there's a 757 and a 767 that you will be operating to new york in. Apparently zoom canada was supposed to be getting another 767, but i guess it is going to zoom uk. It is very exciting to have zook uk start up, hope it is as successful as us.

Working for zoom is great, although a uniform change would be nice over here in canada, kinda wish we had a suit like most airlines. * I hear talks of a revamp on the uniform with the sister company starting up, we will just have to wait and see. crossing our fingers* Yup great company to work for, well taken care of, annual company christmas party is over in the caribbean. Nothing comes before safety at Zoom, better to have a delay than to have something that will put people's lives in jeapordy. There's a real emphasis of teamwork and "one crew concept" over at Zoom, in the name of safety, just cause your a junior doesn't mean you can't call a wrong, in terms of safety, on someone more senior. that's just all in a nutshell.
anywho hope that helps some with info.

[hostiegirl]

how long have you been working at zoom in canada??;)

[MissApproach]

i just recieved an email saying they will be conducting phone interviews between 10-13th of january. and if you are successful at that stage then you will be asked for an interview. so good luck to everyone!!

Hi All

Has anyone had a telephone interview yet?

I received confirmation of my application on the 30th Dec but nothing else since. I did already state in my application that I like a more senior role as I have flown for a looooong time! I don't want to keep playing snakes and ladders :) (up and down the career ladder) if you know what I mean! An interview would be nice though, It sounds quite exciting.

[vodkaholic]

nope i didnt have my telephone interview today...still 3 more days to go though! he he

[Off Stand]

I hope they didn't try to call me today as I got called out to operate a Calgary trip and orange pay you go doesn't work here! Home tomorrow lunchtime, so will see then.

[z4boi]

:) how long have you been working at zoom in canada??;)

Hi to answer your question, im in my second year of service at Zoom canada.

[hostiegirl]

Hi to answer your question, im in my second year of service at Zoom canada.[/QUOTE]

i've sent you a pm so check your messages!:ok:

has anybody had a telephone interview yet? what sorts of questions do they ask and do they ask many questions on the uk operation as it's hard to find out exactly what routes/plans are as lots of rumours but website only mentions north america to start with:)

[vodkaholic]

i havent had mine yet...but i read on cc.com that some people have. the questions they ask you seem to be quite in depth. some people are even having telephone interviews who weren't emailed about them...

[Off Stand]

I have just had my phone interview, really nice chap. Only lasted about 10 minuites. The first part is confirming what you wrote on your application form is correct, i.e. you're over 18, can live and work in the UK, etc. Then there was 2-3 questions about teamwork, communication, onboard sales. I will hear within 7 days by email if I am through to the interview stage.

[Smokehood]

I had my telephone interview/chat today too, for Cabin Manager, the guy seemed nice on the phone just got to wait 7 days for email now.

He did say interviews will be from 23rd Jan and course is 16 March in LGW

[vodkaholic]

well today is the 13th, and the email stated my interview would be between the 10th and 13th...and i haven't had it yet. what do you think is going on? People who havent even had emails have had interviews and people who did get the email haven't. very odd...and doesn't inspire much confidence really.

[Airside London]

Wait , it's the weekend and the office staff would not be in till after the weekend .

[ltn and beyond]

I had my telephone interview today at 1900!! At first I had a missed call at 1630, then I called them back in the evening. I was surprised they were still working at that time!

The guy was very nice, and asked the same sort of questions already mentioned on this forum. Although, I don't think I was giving the answers they were looking for as he kept repeating the question!

Now the wait, I have been told is 3 to 4 days, then the interviews will be 23rd and 24th Jan. Fingers crossed!!

Good luck to everyone, I think Zoom will really take off when it starts!

[vodkaholic]

Yeah, as it said on the email the interview would be taking place between 10-13th Jan, i assumed they would be working at the weekend. I wonder why I haven't had mine yet, maybe they changed their mind, or maybe the interviews took longer than they thought so they are extending it till Monday or something...

[MissApproach]

Yeah, as it said on the email the interview would be taking place between 10-13th Jan, i assumed they would be working at the weekend. I wonder why I haven't had mine yet, maybe they changed their mind, or maybe the interviews took longer than they thought so they are extending it till Monday or something...

I agree, if that's when you were told it would be then you would expect to hear from them. Good luck if you do get that call!

It is all a bit bizarre.. I know of 5 very experienced cabin crew from different airlines that have applied and none of us have heard anything other than confirmation of application!? Unless there is something very particular that they are looking for like Charter experience or Low cost!? I wish I knew what it was!

[Walt737]

ive had my telephone interview today. the chap was very helpful and he explained they have been quite inundated with applications. one of my mates has had a further email today explaining that tlephone interviews are being extended due to the vast numebr of applicants. which i guess makes it more difficult for us. fingers crossed as i am really keen. they sounded dead friendly and professional.still have no ideas what they are looking for as the questions were the typical teamwork type.

[vodkaholic]

yeah, i have recieved the email saying that they are still reviewing applications and conducting telephone interviews, so there's still a chance!!
people who have had the interview are saying we need to know a lot about the company...didn't know there was much to know about Zoom UK as its new.

[Gear]

I agree, if that's when you were told it would be then you would expect to hear from them. Good luck if you do get that call!

It is all a bit bizarre.. I know of 5 very experienced cabin crew from different airlines that have applied and none of us have heard anything other than confirmation of application!? Unless there is something very particular that they are looking for like Charter experience or Low cost!? I wish I knew what it was!

Well as for me, I applied mid Dec. Got the confirmation. Then the email asking to specify the position wanted. To which i replied.
I have charter experience on B767, low cost.
Dunno what's going on. Didn't even receive the email about telephone interviews.

If anyone does know... please tell me.

[teacoffee]

hi there
Is anyone still waiting for a phone call? :confused:

[oneroam]

Hi Tea/coffee,

I was beginning to think I was alone on this subject too!!

I also have not received a phone call and do check my phone regularly making sure that not missed a call or something!!

I received an email stating that they had my application and that was about it, so just have to wait and see I guess,

Fingers crossed that they call us soon, otherwise their loss!!!

Best of Luck

[tiggerific_69]

hi guys
they called me for a phone interview today but i was on abother call at the time,and the phone number in the voicemail is apparently an "incorrect number" when i try to dial it,it was an 0800 number. Does anybody have it? Please PM me,thanks :)

[vodkaholic]

when they called me for the interview it was a with-held number. the email they sent asking you to state which position u want 2 apply for had an email address in it, i would suggest emailing there and explaining.

[tiggerific_69]

i didnt get a missed call it just went straight to voicemail so i dont know if it was withheld or not. i emailed them last night,so hopefully i'll have more luck with that.

[vodkaholic]

they said that they were going to leave messages for the people who couldnt get hold of them, so are you sure it was zoom that called and not somebody else??

[wilco5]

Hi to everyone that has applied for Zoom UK.
Had my telephone interivew today after applying for the Grade A position. Like everyone else I was a bit worried they weren't going to ring, recieved a blank e-mail back from them after filling in the application form. However they did ring me about 3 weeks after filling in the application form online. Was starting to get worried. The telephone part of the interview went very well today and have got my face to face interview 30th Jan. So good luck to anyone that has applied and hope to see you on the 30th! Good luck to all those that have their interviews before as I believe they are being held from the 24th
:)

[vodkaholic]

so they told you straight away on the phone after your interview?? they are doing very different things for different people. i had my telephone interview on monday and was told i would get an email about the assessment day. and now they are telling people straight away. someone else had a phone call telling them they had an assessment day...i've got the say though considering the assessment days are next week. it doesnt give people much time to prepare for them. i'm not holding out much hope for an assessment day cos didnt htink the telephone interview went very well, lol but well done to you guys who have got this far!!!

[G-KRIS]

hi all,

I had my phone interview today, by a really nice chap from zoom. He asked what position i wanted, and i replied grade A cabin crew.
However, after he conducted the interview, he told me to come in for a interview on the 30th, for a Cabin Manager postion.

He didnt ask if i'd had senior experience, which i havent, as i've been at BA for 7years and you never get promoted on longhaul for years!!!

I'm really looking forward to going. Been doing a bit of research and sounds like a great company. I hope i'm good enough in the interview!!

[wilco5]

Hi, to vodkaholic I wouldn't worry too much i'm sure you'll be fine and as you say it's prob jus because it's not long till the interview days that they are telling people over the phone. I guess there's been so many people applying they have a back log of applications now and to cut down on how many they have to call back I guess they are just saying there and then. Still fingers crossed for you and everyone else. :)

[G-KRIS]

hi

vodkaholic, don't worry too much. As wilco said they've probably got a massive back log. He said to me on the phone they'd been really busy and still trying to get round everyone. Good luck, and sure you did just fine!!!
Wilco...see you on the 30th!!! i'll be the nervous one!!!!

[vodkaholic]

thanks guys! still haven't heard anything...but i do think that zoom have had more applications than they expected. still got my fingers crossed!! and good luck to you both on the assessment days!

[oneroam]

Hi Guys,

Anybody else out there receive an email today saying no thank you!!

Informed me that I had not been successful however will be recruiting in the future so please do apply again....

Got 10 years experience under my belt and still no interview!!!

Really don't know what these airlines are looking for any more,

Any body got an ideas?!!

Had four interviews last year with major large airlines but still no joy.....:{

Just glad that still have a job.....

[ex cabin crew]

Same here - had email last week saying they were doing telephone interviews but didn't get called and had email today saying I was unsuccessful. Over 10 years experience too!

Good luck to everyone who has got interviews coming up!

[vodkaholic]

i have just had an email from them saying:

Further to our previous communication we are writing to keep you informed on the selection process.

The results of your telephone interview are still being reviewed. This is taking longer than anticipated due to the extremely high volume of applications we have received. We will be in touch within the next week to advise if you have been successful in progressing to the next stage of our recruitment process.

We thank you for your patience.

Well, i thought the assessment days were all next week, with the exception of the one being held on the 30th...so it might be ab it short notice if i have been successful...i really dont know what they are looking for if you guys havent gotten through and have 10 years experience...you would think they would want experienced crew. did you apply for cabin managers or a-grade cabin crew? i would have thought if they didnt htink you were good enough for that poistion maybe consider you for main cabin crew....who knows..

[ex cabin crew]

I applied for A Grade - I left flying 5 years ago so don't think I meet the requirements for recency. Would have been more than happy to work as main crew but it obviously wasn't meant to be.

[Walt737]

i too have had the no thanks email following my telephone interview. a friend of mine has told me that they have recruitment days beyond next week. so i am sure there will be ample time. i have to say that i have had emails from them along the process and they bloke i spoke to during my telephone interview was very helpful and friendly.

i have had interviews like these before and the people behind the phone were vile. in nov i applied to another airline at lhr and i am still waiting to hear from them. so i cant complain how ive been handled...... but i am disappointed. will have to try again i guess:*

[ex cabin crew]

Good luck Walt with the other airline!

I suppose when an airline is inundated with applications they can pick the best which is understandable. At least I got an email so can look around at other airlines now.

[italianlad]

Hi guys..
Does anyone know why I havent received anything from them 'till today ? Sent it off 3 days before the closing date and didnt get even an a-mail to saying no thanks... very odd ...
My partner got the assessment on the 30th and been offered cabin manager straight away... lucky him !!

Im still waiting anyway ...:ok:

[AirSurfer]

how would any airline offer some one cabin manager straight away on a telephone interview ???

[babymax]

yes very strange why people are saying ive been offered cabin manager after a telephone interview i find it hard to believe.ive been offered an assessment day for cabin manager but i applied for that position,im not 100% whether too go,dont think its all what its been boosted up to be,i spoke to recruitment and some info they gave me doesnt add up.

[AirSurfer]

hey babymax what info u talking about that doesnt add up?

[oneroam]

Yes babymax please do tell us...

It will make me think twice about applying again if I see them advertising for crew again later in the year...

Actually the airlines I had interviews with last year and was unsuccessful with, they are still advertising for crew.

Obviously I was not their cup of tea!!!

Think 10 years is too much experience for them and they will be unable to mould my mind in to their way of thinking - well I can only guess!!!!:bored:

[G-KRIS]

yes, babymax, tell all!!!!

I've got my cabin manager assessment day on the 30th.

I'm really looking forwrd to it and done alot of research into Zoom, and it all seems ok to me.

The reason i'm likely to be a bit hesitant is that i'm currently at BA and have been for the past seven years, and to leave after that time is abit difficult.

I know it's very rare to leave BA for another airline, but it's not all money and glamour there, believe me!!

Good luck to any one with forthcoming interviews

[MissApproach]

Same here.. Over 10 years experience too... then the rejection email!?

It is disheartening . I just don't understand it and wish I knew why. It seems they have missed out on some very keen and very experienced crew.

I thought I may have got rejected as I have no low cost or charter experience. I am a qualified Av-med instructor too and thought maybe they would be looking for trainers in the UK!?

Oh well I think us 10 years + old school Cabin Crew should start up our own Airline...!?

I just hope we have been rejected for the sole reason that they have had too many applications.

Maybe when the interviews are over we will get some insight into what they want.

Good luck to those that got through and those of us that didn't.

[MissApproach]

i really dont know what they are looking for if you guys havent gotten through and have 10 years experience...you would think they would want experienced crew. did you apply for cabin managers or a-grade cabin crew? i would have thought if they didnt htink you were good enough for that poistion maybe consider you for main cabin crew....who knows..

Hi!

When I applied to Zoom online I was unable to select what position I wanted. Then when I printed up my application It just showed that I had applied for Main cabin crew. I never received an email asking what position I wanted. Was there somewhere on the online application where you could select what position you are applying for?

Vodkaholic I hope you get some positive news with regards to your telephone interview.

[Off Stand]

Miss Approach,

I am in exactly the same position. Ideally, I would have prefered to apply for the A Grade position.

[vodkaholic]

Hi!

When I applied to Zoom online I was unable to select what position I wanted. Then when I printed up my application It just showed that I had applied for Main cabin crew. I never received an email asking what position I wanted. Was there somewhere on the online application where you could select what position you are applying for?

Vodkaholic I hope you get some positive news with regards to your telephone interview.

thanks missappropach!!

when i applied you also could not select which position you wanted to apply for, but i did recieve an email asking me to state if i wanted main cabin crew, a-grade or cabin managers. when i went back on the website to see if anything had changed and the application had changed and it asked at the point of application which position you wanted to apply for. not really sure what is going on with this company, but i hope that it all works out for everyone!!

[mamficat]

Hi everyone
When I applied I only had the choice of main cabin crew, so when I had the telephone interview I asked if there were any other positions and they put me forward for A-class.

[ltn and beyond]

I also found that when I completed the application that there was no option for which position you wanted.

I have had a call 2 days agp inviting me to the assessment day on the 24th, and it was then, that I asked to be put forward for A grade crew. The chap seemed very helpful, but got the impression that there were 'no more' positions at interview to be filled for A grade! He said he would put me forward for that but also asked if I would be happy with main crew.

At the end of the day, I am happy to get into Zoom, Im sure, there will be plenty of opportunity for promotions in a new, expanding company.

Anybody got any tips on getting though the group interviews, as I have done this sort of thing for 6 years!!

Good luck to all

[vodkaholic]

Well, i got the call today and have been invited to an assessment day!! i'm actually really pleased because I felt the telephone interview could have gone better, but I guess I was wrong! He called me back afterwards to confirm what position I wanted to apply for...so I said main cabin crew. He must have been able to see that was the only position I could have applied for though. I think I will go to the assessment day just to see what they are like as a company....quite excited about it now!

[ltn and beyond]

Thats great news vodkaholic!! What day are you going on? I'm going tomorrow, hope it all goes well! After the telephone interview, I have a feeling the 2 to1 will be intensive!

Good Luck

[Tommietola21]

Hi Everyone

I'm new to PpruNe, and this is my first thread!
I noticed the last Zoom Uk post was locked.,Has anyone been for a CC interview yet, or awaiting one? I had mine last week so I'm just waiting to
find out now!!! Any more confirmation on routes etc etc??

[vodkaholic]

I am going to an interview this week tommietola! any advice? what does the day entail etc? am very excited about this, as its a new airline, i have no idea what to expect! well done on getting through the whole day, and let us know when you hear!! which position did you interview for? i'm just going for main cabin crew.

[G-KRIS]

hi, i had my intervew today. didn't get through. 4 of us with experience (i have 9 years) didnt get in.

Dont know what they want.

Vodkaholic....pm me if you like and i'll tell you the details of want went on!!!

[Tommietola21]

Hi Vodka, I was going to reply but Wilco beat me to it, lol. When is your interview day? They are all a really nice bunch, very friendly and down to earth. Good Luck!

[sang]

:uhoh: I have 9 years of flying experience and have senior cabin crew experience with full service airlines. I am endorsed on the same aircraft and have a masters degree in aviation management. Went for the Cabin Manager position and not even a phone interview. So good luck to everyone, i rekon it will be a great cabin crew job. Perhaps us oldies with experience can't be taught new tricks????? No hard feelings.

[vodkaholic]

G-Kris and Tommie - cheers for the offer of advice, my interview was yesterday!!!

i really enjoyed myself actually, although found the day very intense. i got through to the very end and felt that my 2-2-1 interview went very well! although I couldn't think of an example for one of the questions! so just gotta wait now for a letter to come through my letterbox, then i will have some deciding to do i think!!

also, people at the interview who had a LOT more experience than me didn't get through the first and second rounds. i suppose they must have their reasons but considering this is a brand new airline you would think the more experience the better really. however, i'm not complaining because who knows this might have gone in my favour!

good luck to everyone who has interviews today and tomorrow!! :ok:

[Tommietola21]

Well done on getting through to 2-2-1 !! It's never easy regardless of the airline.
I share your point on expereinced crew, I have previous experience with MYT, but not a great deal, and there were people there that had been flying for years, at senior level! The only conclusion I can come to is that (if your day was like mine) there where 25-30??? people there.

I would say a 3rd of those were applying for CM or Grade A, when in reality the initial launch will be with just 1 B767 until later in the year, so competition for the position is much higher. I think also, they are really looking more at attitude and energy, as it's a start-up and th4ey need crew that are really ''up for it'' lol!!

Let me know how you get on Vodkaholic!!! I've been waiting since last week, not sure how much longer until I burst! I really want it now!!!

[vodkaholic]

Yes, that is a good observation actually tommietola. i was quite shocked when the MD told us that including everyone working in the office, andf light crew the total n umber of employees of Zoom Uk would be 85!!! i thought they would be looking for thousands, but guess I was way off the mark here lol. But then as you say initially there will only be one aircraft.

Maybe the more senior people who applied, would not be happy to take a more junior position, as let's face it there will obviously be more of these available. People who were at my interview day were on £20,000 with their current airline and if asked to drop down a grade for the job, well it may not be realistic for them.

Could be 9 days until we hear!!!! So hang in there, and the worst is over now! (unless you count this wait! he he!)

[Tommietola21]

This is the worst part I reckon. wait, and wait.............. and wait!!
I hope we hear soon, I've got a feeling the letter will arrive Tuesday for some reason, apparently there are more interviews today/tomorrow?

[vodkaholic]

Well, I know they were definitely holding interviews on the 1st and 2nd. Not sure about the 3rd, as its a Saturday, but could be!! Well, the 9th is a whole week away today...

[tiggerific_69]

they are most definitely holding interviews tomorrow (saturday)

[Tommietola21]

So has anyone heard anything post-interview yet?? I'm waitin' and hopin'!! :rolleyes:

[muckrucker]

Hi Folks,

I have been following this thread for weeks re: ZOOM UK cabin crew recruitment. What I would really like to know however is what's happening with ZOOM UK pilot recruitment. This topic has somehow avoided Pprune thus far. Has anyone heard how many pilots have been hired and if so, under what conditions (pay, schedule benefits etc)

Can someone shed some light? Anyone?

Feel free to reply via pm....

[KUMOOZ]

That is because this thread/forum is for cabin crew issues.
For the latest on recruitment visit the flyzoom website where the latest position is posted by Zoom.
Recruitment is complete for flight deck on the first aircraft. For terms and conditions there is a seperate forum where your post may be answered.
Safe flying

[Tommietola21]

Hiya

Any Zoom UK crew wannabee's heard anything today? I'm hoping that letter will drop through the door tomorrow!!!

Fingers Crossed!

[wilco5]

hi tommietola21 :) not heard anything yet, i really hope a nice letter drops through the door tomorrow too! Fingers and toes and eyes crossed!

[Tommietola21]

Yeah me too Wilco! :)

I have a feeling tomorrow will be d-day, though we'll probably be here saying the same tomorrow, lol!

[Tommietola21]

Has anyone had ''the letter'' yet?? Mine didn't come today, another 24 hours to suffer, lol.

[wilco5]

lol yeah I know, it's like torture waiting. I guess they must have a lot of stuff to go through. Hopefully we'll hear tomoz fingers crossed. Will let u know soon as I hear anything.

[Tommietola21]

yeah me too - I've got absolutely everything crossed at the mo!

[Tommietola21]

Was the postman kind to anyone today guys???
Not me :( still waiting

[teacoffee]

Has anyone heard anything today?

[nic30]

Got a letter from Zoom this morning to say they have been inundated with applications and they are still interviewing. They are planning to let me know by the end of Feb. Its going to be an agonising wait!

[Tommietola21]

I've Got It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So Excited - Starting March 26th - Wooo Hoooo!!

U And Me Roddy!!! :-)

[nic30]

Well done Tommietola! Can't believe I still have to wait and hear! You weren't by any chance at the assessment day on the 24th were you?

[vodkaholic]

Well done tomietola!!!! You have done really well.

I had a letter today and I didn't get it....I'm not too bothered as I had already decided not to accept it if I did get it, so decision made really ha ha. I think I know why I didn't get it.

Well done to all who have though! I'm sure it's going to be a successful new airline in the UK. and I might apply again in 6 months time!!

[nwuklad76]

Well I've also had the 'inundated with applications' excuse also!! There's obviously something very fishy going on.... My interview was the 30th. Has anyone else heard from that day????
Seems strange that they are offering some, yet telling others no and others that they will have to wait longer.
:ugh:

[nic30]

nwuklad, what position did you apply for? I went for cabin manager. Wonder whether we've been put in a 'maybe' pile? Hope we don't have to wait to long!!

[Tommietola21]

Hi Nic

Yes I was on the 24th!!! were you too?!

[nwuklad76]

I applied for the Cabin Mgr role. A colleague of mine at my current airline also did and got the same letter.

I too am startin to feel that maybe we are the 'back -up' bunch incase some don't accept the offers of employment........

[Carmen Miranda]

I was there on the 30th as well and also got the "maybe" letter. Don't worry folks, let's think positive and hope this is good news. As per another forum it seems that they are still working on the CMs. Who knows this is a maybe for an upgrade to 18500 p/yr?? :ok:

[AirSurfer]

first flight seems to be applied for on the 7th june

Discounter Zoom Airlines eyes JFK-London route
Canadian discounter Zoom Airlines hopes to begin non-stop service this summer between New York JFK and London Gatwick. The carrier has filed an application with the Department of Transportation to start Boeing 767 service on the route beginning June 7. Travel Weekly (free registration) writes that "Zoom Airlines was established as a Canadian carrier and still offers scheduled service from eight Canadian cities to five U.K. destinations, including London (Gatwick), and from four Canadian cities to Paris. But last August the Bank of Scotland acquired a minority stake in Zoom for about $11 million, and the company said it planned to use the money to establish Zoom U.K. to fly to non-Canadian destinations, such as the U.S."

[Tommietola21]

Sorry for those of you who didn't get it/still waiting - I know how agonising it can be as it's been 2 weeks since my interview!

I hope good news is on the way for y'all!!!

[vodkaholic]

Tommie, are you definitely going to accept it? do you fly at the moment?

has anyone else had a letter through today?

[Tommietola21]

Hey Vodka!

Yep I'm definately going for it - Ican't wait!! Have you heard yet????
I haven't worked as crew since leaving MYT a couple of years ago

[fly me]

i cant belive i got in! i was there on the 24th tommi! pm me!:)

[nic30]

Hi Tommie

Yes I was there on the 24th too. Congrats to everyone who got the job- what position did you all apply for? Does anyone know if the contracts are permenant?

[wilco5]

Hi guys, congrats to everyone that has had good news so far!!! Fingers crossed for those who are still waiting to hear :) I got the good news letter yesterday start 2nd april. I look forward to working with you all :D

[Tommietola21]

well done wilco and flyme (I PM'd you!)

is either of you starting on 26th???

I can't wait!!!:)

[vodkaholic]

well done all you guys!!!

no, tommie i didnt get it. i'm not too bothered though. their loss!! ha ha

i hope it all works out...sounds like a great airline to be working with from the very beginning!

[Tommietola21]

Awwwww - sorry but at least you're still happy!!!
Anyone else heard anything today???

[c.r.m what is it]

Hey guys, does anyone know the number we have to ring, if you don't get letter! I am stuck in Canada at the moment, and am bitting my nails right down!

hope somebody can help!

[Tommietola21]

hey CRM I'll PM you with a number when I get home later on

:-)

[c.r.m what is it]

thanks for that, very grateful!!!!

[Tommietola21]

Good luck anyhow - who knows, if you've been in Canada for a few days it might be there already!

[Tommietola21]

Is anyone else starting on March 26th??

Can't wait!:D

[Smiler77]

Hi there...

Congratulations to those who have been successfull :D

I have also been accepted and start on the 16th April... Anyone else starting then?

I look forward to be working with you all!

Smiler :)

[Tommietola21]

Hi Smiler

Look forward to working with you too! What position are you doing??

[vodkaholic]

Was anyone here at the assessment day on Jan 31st? Would be interested to see who, if anyone, was offered the job!!

[Smiler77]

Hi there

Tommietola21 - Thanks for your reply. I got A grade. Am really excited! Its going to be great working for a new airline from the begining..

Vodkaholic - I was there on the 31st and got it... Were you there?

Bye for now

[fly me]

hi guys has anyone applied for their visa yet? i might just be stupid but its really complicated! questions like when do you intend to arrive in us?, what address? are you intending to work? how long? purpose etc! i dont bloomin well know! can anyone help please>:bored:

[Tommietola21]

I know hun I'm coming stuck too!! but then the cover letter kind of say accom etc will be c/o Zoom so not sure we need to put it in??

Have you called to book an appointement yet, or are you doing it online first? - do we even NEED to call to book an appointment as we're Crew??

I'M SOOOOO CONFUSED!!!

[vodkaholic]

aren't zoom helping you apply for your US visa? normally the airline will book you an interview time as well. or you will go to the embassy on a day during your initial training.

smiler - i was on the 31st too!! unfortunately I didn't get it! who were you? lol. well done for getting the job though!!

[tamtam2]

I don't get it... are you guys doing training in the US?! Or is this for work like layovers and such?

[vodkaholic]

tamtam - you need a US visa to fly anywhere West of the UK (in my understanding) and although Zoom dont have the routes yet they will be flying, I think they are planning for it to be JFK.

[Puritan]

Err, crew don't need a visa for Canada... & that's certainly west of the UK!

[tamtam2]

You'd imagine that Zoom UK would be doing this or is it the responsibility of the crew to obtain necessary visas....actually.. it does say that in my manual that crew responsibilities include necessary work visas for destinations. So makes sense.

[wilco5]

yeah even with my current airline we had to go and get the visa ourselves and fill out the form etc...
They did book the appointment and we went as a group however if u can book it for a convenient time yourself I think it'll be easier.
I might be able to help with what needs to be filled in on certain parts of the form, this is what I had to fill in when I went and it seems to be fairly generic.
Answers to questions:
24 Various
25 Various
26 Max 14 days
27 Transit
28 Zoom Airlines

28 was my current airline name but I presume you just put the company your working for.

Apparently when u print it out it MUST be in black ink on A4 paper. You MUST also have a passport photo with white or off white background which MUST be stuck (glue) or stapled to the form.

for your appointment you should have

passport
form DS156
form DS157 (if male)
Covering Letter on company headed paper
Money for visa
and £10 to cover courier charge for returning your passport.

As I say I hope this helps and good luck to you all going up there.
Oh and just to clear it up, you only need your visa if you are entering the US or leaving the US as crew. Not if your flying west of the U.K. or if entering and leaving the US as a passenenger. If your flying to the carribean etc... you will travel through US airspace and will have filled out a form from the department of homeland security, but this isn't a Visa.

[wilco5]

oh and I almost forgot, if you have trouble printing out the form or accessing the website like I did, dont worry they have a few computers at the end of the que in the embassy that you can fill out and print out the form. These computers are constantly logged on the forms and the staff are very helpfull.

[Tommietola21]

That's re-assuring!! Thanks Wilco!!

[wilco5]

no probs, if it makes life a lil bit easier i'm all for it lol :)

[vodkaholic]

yeah, i did say that it was in my understanding that you n eeded one to fly west of the UK, because this is just what I was told. but i was obviously told wrong information.
how long does it take them to return your passport back to you? because i've got to go up to the US embassy in march to get mine, but i assume i cant continue with flying duties until i have my passort back. yet have been rostered flights for a couple of days after!!! :confused:

[Mefly]

Hi

They courier your passport back to you and someone needs to sign for it (they need to see id if it's not you). I got mine back in about 3 days but it can take longer if they're busy!

:)

[vodkaholic]

oh god! well, that will probably put my whole rosta out then! wonder if my airline thought of that...:ugh:
thanks for the info anyway!!

[adamski..]

When do the cabin manager applicants find out? Has the second round been held yet?

[Tommietola21]

Are you going for Cabin Manager Adamski? Booked my visa appointment today, yay!

[fly me]

is ant body starting on the 26th course and needs accomodation? i live down south and will need somewhere for course but wondered if anyone else is? dont really wanna stay on my bod for 4 weeks!

[teacoffee]

Does anyone know if Zoom have the licence to fly yet?
Havent seen any flights advertised & am a bit apprehensive about handing my notice in at my current employer.

[wilco5]

hi, all I know is they applied for their first flight on the 7th June. I'm sure eveything will be fine as they've sent all the contracts out they seem pretty sure it's all going ahead. :ok:

[teacoffee]

where did you find out about 7th june

[Location]

G-UKZM
Boeing B767-300
Due May 07

[adamski..]

Anyone know what its current registration is? Isn't it with Air Europa?

[flyer55]

I take it they will be flying from South Terminal !

[Tommietola21]

Yeah I reckon it will be south terminal, like Zoom Canada.
I also heard June 7th, so guess it may wll be true.
Contracts are out as wilco said so think they're pretty sure about it!

[teacoffee]

Contracts may be out but they were at FlyWho too & course had been completed!

[teacoffee]

oh no i'm worried now wonder if they'll tell us whats going on?

[wilco5]

I'm sure Zoom will let us know if it starts to look dodgey. At the moment it appears Delta have jumped straight in an want to block Zoom UK's application to fly to the US. They are correct that the owners of Zoom are indeed Canadian and have helped fund Zoom U.K. However Hugh Boyle also has British Nationality which he has had since birth. Zoom UK is starting up with new A/C and crew and is a sister airline. If Zoom wanted to just start breaking any agreements they could have just opened a London base. As with any start up or new route start up there will be objection. Also to add the Royal Bank of Scotland actually suggested the Zoom UK start up to Zoom, not the other way around. I could be wrong but I doubt one of the largest banks in the UK would want to start investing 10 million with out first having an insight.
This said... we will just have to wait an see!
I'm still excited :)

I'm sure you'll want to read the latest, so here is the Link
http://blogs.usatoday.com/sky/2007/02/zoom.html

[Tommietola21]

I'm sooo excited too! can't wait!

[teacoffee]

I'm excited too but don't want to be out of a job or survive on the basic salary for months

[wilco5]

No of course not, i'm sure none of us do. I guess thats what this website is here for to chat about stuff worries and all :) you have to so what you feel is right and I know it worried me too. In the end I had to put my notice in due to when i'm startin and the length of notice I have to give. Fingers crossed you'll make the choice that makes you happy! :)

[adamski..]

Any idea what the expected monthly salary will be after deductions etc? A rough idea? Obviously depending on commission and number of flights... and is there an allowance when you're away? Or is it just away from base pay?

Sorry - so many questions!

[flystargirl]

Hi

I had loads of questions re visa application, rosta and expected take home and the people in the office were really good and did not mind that i phone back a few times.

Sugest you give then a call they are happy to help.

[SouBE]

Ive just put my application in to Zoom and was looking at their website. Cant work out which routes UK crew will be doing and what will be crewed by the Canadian crew. Anyone help me out?

Also, any update on the USA routes?

[vodkaholic]

i think they are just planning one route from the start up, as they only have one plane. this is rumoured to be to NYC but not sure they have the permissions to fly there as yet..

[charlie_b]

Hey, Ive jst applied with Zoom and have an interview thia coming weeked. I am so excited and would love to get in with this new venture just hope I am good enough to get the job. Has anyone else got up and coming interviews!?

[Carmen Miranda]

To all the girls starting the training course with Zoom. Lately it has been more and more difficult to find Navy Court Shoes for the uniform, the easiest way to get them is through Next's Online Shop. Next has the perfect shoes that complies with the Uniform Standards which was sent to you with your course letter ( but it's only online ). Click on the link, then click on Square toes Shoes £16.99 and choose Navy. These are good confortable shoes and value vor the money.
http://order.next.co.uk/page.asp?b=X39&p=278&o=1#

In regards to the low heel cabin shoes, it seems that Clarks doesn't have them anymore, neither does Next. The only place I found them is Shoe Fayre. The quality is not all of that, so if you find a better quality somewhere it might be more expensive but worth it. We must bear in mind that these are the shoes we will wear more than our own slippers.( but these are still easier to find than the high heals)

*for the ones who hasn't flown before it's a good idea to buy your cabin shoes a half a size bigger, as your feet will swell A LOT

I hope the tip was useful, good luck to everyone

[Carmen Miranda]

Found another one....

Marks and Spencer also has them online, but in limited stores
http://www.marksandspencer.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=8010&Product_Id=2212961

If the inside of the heel is no more than 1 inch and a half you can use these as cabin shoes.

[SouBE]

I had my interview with Zoom yesterday and REALLY REALLY like the sound of it! Infact I couldnt sleep last night just thinking about it and getting over excited - at my age as well!

They said they'd let me know in writing by the 9th March; how long did you other guys have to wait until you found out? Was it in writing or did they phone you first?

The suspense is killing me!

[Tommietola21]

Hiya

I waited about 2 weeks - they're a really nice bunch, eh?! I can't wait to start

[SouBE]

OMG - Two weeks?? I'll be climbing up the walls by then! Did they write or phone you? But yeah....a really nice bunch of people and a very relaxed friendly atmosphere - hope to be joining you there! Are you CC or cabin manager?

[SouBE]

OK - so no need to wait for 2 weeks - I GOT THE JOB!! Contracts and visa application arrived this morning. Postman thought Id gone mad as I was shouting so much, oh I am sooooooo made up. We're off to NYC on Thurs for long weekend so I'd better get used to it!

Im starting on 16/4 - anyone else on the course?

[james2k7]

WOW well done Soube! u must be so happy..

I have an interview with Zoom UK on Tuesday so will see what happens!

So any tips then? if u dont mind could u write why u feel u were sucessful, what questions they asked u etc?

thanks!

J x

:)

[adamski..]

http://www.theroyalgazette.com/siftology.royalgazette/Article/article.jsp?articleId=7d731bb30030001&sectionId=60

New York and Bermuda!!

[james2k7]

Wow Bermuda now that would be nice!

Now i really want the job..new york and bermuda will be happy days!

Interview 2moz

[Tommietola21]

Well done SouBe!! will be greta flying with you (I start on 26/3!!) can't wait!! - NY AND Bermuda??? NY I kinda guessed, but Bermuda aswell, FAB!!!

[Virgin Boi]

Initially crew will not be stopping in BDA. Certain flights will route LGW-BDA-JFK and JFK-BDA-LGW. Which will be a long day!

However, good news is that longer term plans are that crew will get layovers in BDA!

[Tommietola21]

Yeah I read the newsletter about that - just can't wait to get flying now though!!!

From all the peeps I've met and spoken to on here, it's gonna be a really wicked team. :)

[Tommietola21]

Anyone else starting on the 26th??

[charlie_b]

ooooooooooo its al mega exciting !!! I start on the 26th !!!!!! Cant wait to meet everyone and start this exciting journey !!!! :)

[Betty-Boop]

Hey,

Starting on the 26th looking forward to meeting everyone! really excited cant believe its happening!! filled in the visa form was it just me or did anyone else find it complicated???
handed in my notice today! will be sad to leave but cant wait to start!!:)

[charlie_b]

Hey everyone,

I was just wondeing if anyone going to this eveing will be staying over on the night. I will be staying in a hotel and thought it qould be good if anyone else needing to stay stayed in the same hotel. If anyone is interested please let me know.

Hope everyone is well and I look forward to seeing everyone at this evening. :)

Charlie x

[Sweetmissy]

Hey all,

Can anyone help me? I recently applied to Zoom Uk for Cabin Crew online! The acknowledgement email, that some of you stated you recieved, i NEVER got... has anyone else had this problem?

Does anyone know how to contact ZOOM? i've tried many numbers and the main LGW one is out of service...:ugh:

[tiggerific_69]

it usually takes a couple of days for the email to come through going by previous experience.i ended up applying twice because the first time i didnt receive a confirmation email until a few days after & thought that they hadnt received my application lol.

[Frenchflyer]

Hi guys, I am due to start with Zoom on 16/04, would like to know more deatils about the meeting that has been arrnged for next week,could someone p.m. me with any info please.

[Sweetmissy]

Thank you tigerific69 you're a star.... been wondering if i should send it again!!!!

When did you apply?

:)

Are they still recruiting?

[tiggerific_69]

that was sometime in february now i think.i believe theyre still recruiting as its still advertised,but i dont know.have since moved on to look at other things :)

[missworld21]

Hey there,

anyone on the forum work for Zoom based in Scotland or does anyone commute from Scotland to London? thanks! also, indication of what you caome away with after tax each month? thanks ! :)

[Tommietola21]

Hey Missworld - I start in a couple of weeks (can't wait!) No real idea of pay yet as no one works for them yet lol!!!

You will really enjoy the assessment, they're a really lovely bunch of people and very welcoming!

Good Luck!!

:)

[SouBE]

Does anyone know if Tuesday's meeting is smart or casual clothes - you reckon smart jeans will be OK?

[wilco5]

Hey all, it was nice to see everyone on tue night. So glad I went everyone was so nice and it was good to get a feel for the place. I'm really looking forward to starting!

[Tommietola21]

Hey Wilco

I'll 2nd that, it was really good to chat to everyone we'll be woking/flying with, just can't wait for Monday now!! :)

[SouBE]

And I'll 3rd it; everyone seems great so cant wait to get started. Only 3 weeks and 2 days to wait (not that Im counting) but good luck to everyone starting on the 1st course on Monday!

Who knows, now that Willie Walsh has announced he's pulling some more of BA's longhaul routes out of LGW and moving them to LHR OUR new routes might come on line even quicker!:D :D :D

[tipitoes]

hay ... i applied on line ... exactly a week ago today!.... is it bad news that i havent heard bk from them re interview!!???

[Zoomboi]

Hey! yeah it's gone a bit quiet guess it's coz everyone's training at the moment. All is going well I'm really enjoying it. R u starting soon? :)

[Betty-Boop]

Hey Guys, Howz it going??? Really looking forward to starting on monday! I was supposed to be starting on the first course but was feeling poorly, they were great and so understanding about the whole thing, Which make me think were with a good company!! looking forward to seeing everyone again on monday! :)

[Frenchflyer]

As read in the papers today, tickets go on sale from tomorrow. Daily flights will start on June 21st. Full details on the web site www.flyzoom.com

[SouBE]

See you there - leaving my old job tomorrow and cant wait! You all get the newsletter today?

[airspray]

hi everyone! have my zoom interview on the 17th of this month- very nervous/excited!!- and was wondering if any of you from the first round had any advice or insights about questions, procedures etc for me? I am totally new to all this and reading your previous comments can hardly believe I managed to get an interview lol!!:) thanks!

[chrissy78]

hi,does anyone knos if u pay ur uniform with Zoom,as well do they provide hotel and meal when overnight

[Zoomboi]

Hi in reply to the last post, uniform is provided free of charge (very nice it is too) and if referring to staying down route, hotel accomodation is provided and you recieve your duty pay for every hour your away from home like most airlines :-)
hope this helps.

[chrissy78]

hi,
is there anyone starting the training on july 9th and is looking for accomodation?

[yyzflyer]

Good luck to the soon to be cabin crew joining Zoom!

From a fellow Zoomer from Canada.

[justD]

Hey guys!

Has everyone disappeared?
Any news?
How's work? What is it like working for Zoom aout of LGW?

What are the rosters like? How much time do you spend down-route?

[jetset7e7]

Hi Guys, Zoom are haveing a massive recrutiment session again. I think they are looking for loads of crew now. Get your CV's sent in. You can apply on the flyzoom website. :)

[vodkaholic]

have zoom uk started flights yet?

[glider12000]

Yup, I see their aircraft often parked on stand next to our aircraft as we are going in and out.

[jetset7e7]

They have been running daily flights now to JFK since June this year. Looks like future routes are going to be exciting but they are not revieling much yet.

[justD]

Can anyone tell me an average take home pay?
How much is Basic, flight pay and commission?

Thanks!

[jetset7e7]

All the pay details are on the website, the basic is £10,500 for cabin crew including 2.25 ph flight pay oh and 10% commision as well. with all the new routes coming up the stop overs will be more I think so more dosh for crew

[BlueTui]

That is a pitiful cabincrew wage! £10,500 and £2.25 ph! how are people supposed to survive on that- especially in and around an airport like LGW?

[Steena]

Hi all, just been looking at the Zoom site bout the LGW positions and was just wondering if anyone knows how long cabin crew get to stopover at certain destinations? Whether it may be a few hours or even a few days

Thanks

[crewboy]

Hi Guys,

Is there a maths test involved in the assesment day?

Thanks guys:ok:

[arewehomeyet]

Hi All

I've received an email from Zoom inviting me to an assessment day next week. Can anyone tell me what to expect on the day.

Thanks :)

[VS-LHRCSA]

Yes, I would also like to know a bit more about Zoom UK.

Firstly, are the LGW based crew trained solely on the UK registered 767, or are they trained on the ALL the aircraft including the 757.

If it is just the G-reg, then from what I can tell, it operates the JFK services. Sounds pretty good to me.

From what I've read, basic is £10000 and £2.25 flight pay. I would like to know what their standby arrangements are. There doesn't seem to be much input from current Zoom crew on the various forums. I think that may be a good sign.

[SouBE]

Hi VS. We are only registered to fly on G-UKZM and at the moment that is the only aircraft we have in the UK. However, further aircraft are planned later in the year for new routes so it's a busy time for our recruiters at the moment!

Standby varies but is normally around 5 days a month. Its standby at home so long as you can reach base in 120mins. Sometimes stby is a day before a trip or its a block of days.

We've had a few teething problems since our first flight in June, but they are mostly all resolved. Zoom are a progressive company with a good management team and a really enjoyable atmosphere to work in. I'd recommend it!

[VS-LHRCSA]

Thanks SouBe. That's just what I wanted to know. I may just give it a go.

[arewehomeyet]

Hi SouBe

I ust got my letter this morning telling me I have successful and will be starting on 2nd October -wwohho :p

Can you tell me how long you get downroute, is it minimum rest or a few days as I plan to commute from the North

[arewehomeyet]

Just noticed all my bad grammar - must be the excitement :)

[Silver Angel]

I applied to Zoom on 29 August, and have heard absolutely nothing back since. Not even an automated email response. I would like to know how long anyone else who has applied recently, had to wait. Is anyone else in the same position as myself? I think I will send in my application again - just to be on the safe side. I quite like the sound of this airline.

[SouBE]

Hi arewehomeyet. Well done on getting through..you'll soon be a fellow Zoomer!!

We regard to time downroute, we normally arrive in NYC around 1600 local and report the following day is normally around 1400 local. It means you can get a meal out, few drinks, even a bit of kareoke (yes I know its spelt wrong!) and of course, time to go shopping. Im not sure how much time we will get when the new routes start. There's quite a few crew who travel down from Liverpool, Manchester and even Newcastle so it can be done.

Anyway, look forward to flying with you and good luck!

[VS-LHRCSA]

xulu8

Is that definate about Zoom UK doing Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg?

I read on an airline database that C-GZNA is going to be re-registered as G-CZNA from November, so I guess that ties in.

[Jonathan Hinkles]

Xulu8, I've sent you a private message with contact details if you'd like to get in touch to discuss your specific points off-line.

On a general note, we are working to ensure that the products are consistent and both I and my Canadian counterpart are confident that the customer offering is very similar and meets the same high standards.
In spite of airline operators' best efforts, you will always find small areas where the product (in terms of seating, IFE, on-board retail offering etc) differs between fleets or routes. As an example, I flew recently with a major carrier from Heathrow to Ottawa and went out on a 767 with new seats, AVOD and a new in-flight meal product; and returned on a 767 with an old-style IFE product, older seats and different catering. Equally, major UK carriers have very different in-flight retail ranges depending on which long-haul route or aircraft type on which you're flying.

I'd argue that our product consistency within the Zoom brand is far greater than those experiences, but we are actively working to further coordinate a consistent customer experience across the whole brand. If you'd like to contact me, I'll be happy to update you with the "nuts and bolts" of what we're doing to achieve it.

Zoom Airlines Ltd (the UK operation) is operating services from Gatwick via Manchester or Glasgow to Calgary from mid December 2007. There are no plans for Zoom's UK operation to take on operations to Edmonton and Winnipeg. These have historically been seasonal routes for our Canadian sister company and are not operated during the winter season anyway.

Kind regards - Jonathan Hinkles - Managing Director, Zoom Airlines Ltd

[davida767]

I flew with flyglobespan to YVR from MAN, on an outdated and clapped out 767-319ER wet leased from Neos Airlines of Italy, whilst the flight was incident free and the service was 'reasonable' I will not book with them again. I had been messed around several times with regards to booking and confirmation, not to mention my travel days were changed and it was upto me to find out myself from the travel agent that my flight day had been put back to another day because of 'consolidation of flights'. There was no communication from GSM about this and I felt very annoyed at having to find out this information for myself.

I have friends who live in Vancouver who regularly use the Zoom services to Manchester and I have heard many good things about the service and indeed the cabin crew, shame I never booked with them in the first place really.

I have also heard, though I do believe this to be third tales and hearsay, that Zoom are planning Liverpool to New York in place of GSM's woeful service. Is this true or on the cards so to speak, would be about time we had a decent airline give us the service we deserve

[davida767]

I did hear a rumour on CabinCrew.com that Zoom UK were expanding there base to Liverpool creating a Liverpool to JFK Service similar to the one flyglobespan are doing now.

Presumably this would be rather good news for us up north who want a good service from a decent airline! Can anyone shed some light onto this or is this just a false rumour courtesy of those great DJ's in Galley FM? :ok:

[QuerTY]

Hi everyone,

I have an assessment day with Zoom on October 3rd. I know a couple of other people have asked for information on what to expect on the day, but it seems nobody has replied. Just wondering if anyone can give any information on what I should read up about, or what I can expect on the day.

Also, I am going on holiday November 27th - 4th December, if I am successful, wil this be a problem? :confused:

Hope to read your replies soon.
Thanks. :)

[flyer55]

Hi Johnathan

How are things going at Zoom ? Nice to see ex Cityflyer Staff in charge !!

Many ex Cityflyer staff their ?

An ex cfe crewmember !

[agnieszkolina]

Hi guys I've got an assessment day on 16th of October, anyone else going on the same date?would be nice to meet some of u before going there...good luck to everyone

[bhoy007]

Hey People

All the best for use, who have your itnerviews coming up!!!

I have a interview on the 1st Nov so any1 else goin to be attending drop me a PM :ok:

[FlyingFromTheUK]

anyone got interview on the 30th Jan and any tips of the day, please!!!

Thank You!

[xlahostie]

I start my training with Zoom on March 20th...

Just wondered if there's anyone else out there who's also on this training course...?!!

[xl_jj23]

Hi Guys i have just sent my cv in through their web page as they are recruiting again does anyone know how long they take to get back to you?

[tinkwings]

hi i sent mine yesterday and had an email back with in two hours wow!! :D