Freebird Airlines - Turkey

[Fanor]

Hi

Has anyone had any dealings with this airline? Good or bad.

Just been called for a sim session and interview with this airline. I have to also carryout out an independent mollymawk test before I get to the sim and interview. I was just wondering if this was normal. If so, any advice on completing it etc

Thanks

[Sait]

Hey

got a mail too. screening 737 NG ( basic flying).
this is a typical assesment in turkey. Mollymawk is like DLR but much easier.

[Fanor]

Thanks for the response.

Have you done the mollymawk test before? Whats your flying experience?

[lyubko]

Hi Guys !
What kind of approach you chose - direct application or by recruitment agency ? I have ask you because I applied directly a month ago and there is no answer up to now ..

[Fanor]

Hi

I applied through their website and they got back to me within a couple of days

[antes56]

Are you cadet or have experience? :)

[Fanor]

I'm a cadet. Easa frozen atpl 212 hours

[GA_flps1]

Do they do P2F like Atlas does?

[captain.weird]

Ga_flaps: as far as I am aware: yes.

[Fanor]

Hot of the Press!!

Just been on the phone to the HR Manager, they are looking at hiring around 10 first officers and the Type ratings is bonded for 6 months or so. This means minimum wage for 6 months then on to the full wage.

Thats all folks :-)

[BAe 146-100]

How do they get around the 1500 hour ruling that is specific to Turkey, also whenever they advertise it is always for people with hours on type. This company has never been one to take on low timers, especially expats, if they have it hasn't been advertised for a long time.

[Fanor]

What 1500 hour rule are you talking about?

[Turbavykas]

Well.. I applied today at 21:10 then received mail that They saved my declaration. Then at 21:20 i received message:

How did you apply? I filled "Employment Application Form" like two years ago but never heard from them. I don't see any apply button. Do I miss anything? Please advice! Thanks!

[Fanor]

Anyone else going to be at the sim session on the 17th December?

[Sait]

have you passed Mollymawk and toeic before?

[Fanor]

My Mollymawk is next Friday. They told me to bring my results with me. And I havent done a TOEIC because I am a native english speaker educated in the UK so I assume I do not need one.

[Oguzhankula]

Fanor.. I am also at the sim session at 17th of december

[Fanor]

Thats good to hear. Whats your flying experience?

Do you know what to expect from the sim session seeing that we do not get anything to study over till the day?

[Sait]

I am still waiting for my sim session... still no date for me :uhoh:
I passed Mollymawk last friday

[Fanor]

How were the tests? What were your results if you don't mind me asking?

What's your flying experience?

[Oguzhankula]

I am also a low timer. 231 hrs. And i don't know what to expect at the sim session.

[Sait]

Mollymawk is similar to the test runs.
you need 60% in basic aptitude which include english, science and math

25 points in spatial orientation, time sharing and working memories.

I am also a cadet 200 hours.

[Fanor]

Thanks for that sait. Appreciate it.

I'm guessing you aptitude test scores are broken into points seeing that they are done in percentiles.

[Sait]

Hey guys any news?
already dates for interview?
I had my session on monday, but until now no response

[Fanor]

Hey. It went alright (in my opinion ofc). How was your sim session?

No dates for interview yet, they said that they will contact whether we have been successful or not about the interviews.

Any rumors about when the interviews could be? Seeing that I am traveling back to London tomorrow and don't want to come back a day later. No one at Freebird knows anything. Annoying.

[Sait]

could be better but all in all not so bad.
how many guys were you ?
On monday were 6 applicants

[Fanor]

Today they were 4 of us. Supposed to be 6 I believe. Do you know if there are any more sim sessions going on?

[Sait]

unfortunately no :(

[Fanor]

Will you be staying in Istanbul till you hear from them or going back to germany?

[Sait]

I am leaving on thursday, it doesnt make sense to stay longer.
in case of an invitation i will come again for only 2-3 days.
and you?

[Fanor]

Fair enough. Yeh I'm doing that same thing. Returning back tomorrow

[Oguzhankula]

Hi guys,

Did freebird already contacted you for the interview or what so ever? And do you guys know if you have passed the sim assesment?

[Sait]

nope... nothing

[captain.weird]

I think you all have some news now right :D ?

Just a few questions:
- is the TR SS or will the company bond you for a few years and is it paid for you?
- what kind of contract will you get? Permanent or Seasonal?

Thanks guys and have a lot of fun on the A320!

[lyubko]

Hallo Guys !
Could you be so kind to share with us your experience with this company ?
Please

[Rexpupak]

hi guys can you tell me about the sim ride in istanbul? and the interview ?
i´m invited for the sim check in december and have no idea how to prepare myself. the same with the interview, what are the questions they ask?
is it sure that freebird airlines is offering a Pay to fly program? if yes , how much does it cost and do they also guarantee a job after the type rating?

please write an answer :))

[Flyer4040]

Anyone recently gone through assesssment for Freebirds?
any feedback will be much appreciated

[fencing_12]

Anyone recently gone through assesssment for Freebirds?
any feedback will be much appreciated
I have participated their assessment last month. I'd like to answer your questions.

First you go through simulator test. It's within IFTC(Istanbul Flight Training Center), then they ask you to do visual approach, one engine out climb, raw data ils approach to LTAI.
Then you have to go through 11 pilot aptitude tests. These were the hardest part. Approximately %60 of applicants were eliminated during those tests.
After those tests, there is role-play interview with a captain and then interview with a psychologist from Netherlands. Those were easy.
I was able to pass all of those, until the general interview. It was quite good for me. But since they require references from Turkish pilot, I was not be the one who got selected. That might be different for expat pilots. I would like to answer your questions if you have any.

[Flyer4040]

Thank you so much,you’ve been a great help.unfortunately,I couldn’t make it to the interview,as HR. contacted me and asked me to provide them with EU PASSPORT AND EASA licence,mt licence and passport if not in that category.
but I really wish I could fly for them

[fencing_12]

Thank you so much,you’ve been a great help.unfortunately,I couldn’t make it to the interview,as HR. contacted me and asked me to provide them with EU PASSPORT AND EASA licence,mt licence and passport if not in that category.
but I really wish I could fly for them


You're very welcome! I am sure you'll find a better opportunity. What makes you wanna fly with them that much, if you don't mind me asking?

[paul_v1]

I have participated their assessment last month. I'd like to answer your questions.

First you go through simulator test. It's within IFTC(Istanbul Flight Training Center), then they ask you to do visual approach, one engine out climb, raw data ils approach to LTAI.
Then you have to go through 11 pilot aptitude tests. These were the hardest part. Approximately %60 of applicants were eliminated during those tests.
After those tests, there is role-play interview with a captain and then interview with a psychologist from Netherlands. Those were easy.
I was able to pass all of those, until the general interview. It was quite good for me. But since they require references from Turkish pilot, I was not be the one who got selected. That might be different for expat pilots. I would like to answer your questions if you have any.

Sorry to hear that but basically if you dont have a reference from a Turkish Pilot you wont pass, did I understand that correct? If so then they could do that from the start and you wouldnt have to go through all that.

[Nineshsimbers]

Hi guys,

Me interview is next month with them and any feedback would be much appreciate. Please

thanks to fellas

[fencing_12]

Sorry to hear that but basically if you dont have a reference from a Turkish Pilot you wont pass, did I understand that correct? If so then they could do that from the start and you wouldnt have to go through all that.

They have been doing that way for a long time I suppose, which left a bad impression of company on others. For this year, they’ve called everyone who has applied. Out of 45, only 15 of us were able to pass through simulator, psychometrics tests, role play, psychological interview. It is quite exhaustive by the way. 12 of them were hired by the company. I was the one among those 3 people who weren’t hired. I haven’t got any proper feedback even though I’ve called them and asked the HR of the company.

[fencing_12]

Hi guys,

Me interview is next month with them and any feedback would be much appreciate. Please

thanks to fellas
If you could DM me, I could give you more detailed information about the whole process than I put here. My assessment was in September/October. So I’ve gone through all. Good luck!

[TheEdge]

Any update on this ? they are still looking for pilots. Has anyone passed the selection and provide some insight ?

[fencing_12]

happy new year everyone! Antonio, your PM is full so I'll send it here, hope you see!

I'll tell my experience. So you could figure out something.
First theyve invited me for simulator assessment, it consists of 3 steps.
first you do visual pattern and land at antalya airport, I don't remember which runway to be honest. It is supposed to be 18 or 36. Then they simulate engine failure during take off. they want you to push on rudder immediately to fly the airplane smoothly.
the last step is you're doing ils approach, they leave you on path and you follow localizer course and glide slope. its full raw data approach. you're in the control of power and stick. they set up the flaps, navigation etc.

after simulator they take you for psychometric tests which consist of 10 subjects + 1 personal questions. it's the hardest part of the assessment in my humble opinion. pass rate is about %35-40 on the tests, it is challenging. it consists atpl written subjects, orientation, multitask, physics, maths, time sharing etc. there is no website you can study for it, airlinesolutions.net prepares it, but you wont be able to find anything about it online to be honest. just prepare for the worst i must say.

then, they take you to role play, the my task was flat tire and captain was insisting for take off. they make lots of excuse to take off in unsafe condition. i decided on not to take off. they seemed happy with the way of my thinking and my decision.

then there is another interview with psycholog Lilian Biber, its mostly about you. so personal questions. what are your strongest and weakest sides, subjects. what do you do generally? how was your training etc. so mostly about you.


then there is final interview, with 2 captains and 1 hr, they try to get to know you, and they ask about general atpl questions. I'd suggest you to prepare for ACE min&mid. It'll help a lot. And prepare for hold questions entries etc.

anything youd like to know, youre welcome to ask.

[Luray]

Hello all,
I've seen they are hiring again - but one of the requirements is to have a Bachelor degree. Is it for Turkish pilots or expats too? I mean I hold a Bachelor in ballet dancing but it wont be of a help:}

[pilot freak]

Are they recruiting low hour EASA pilots?

[pilotjavi1997]

Hello to everyone.
I will go the assesment in the month of march and I would like to ask for any further information about.
They told me the process consist on 3 steps: Personal interview, psycological and simulator.
I would appreciate a lot any info about the assesment and about the company.
Have a great day

[Pilot737x787]

Hi when did you applied ? what's your profil ? NTR low hours ? Thanks

[pilotjavi1997]

I applied like one year ago. My profil is A320 type rated with no hours.