Global Jet Luxembourg

[B767-300]

Anybody can give some references on Global Jet Luxembourg. Type of a/c, expansion plans, stability, web page if any.
Any info will be highly appreciated

Thanks!

:ok:

[FLEXJET]

Global Jet Luxembourg is , I believe, part of Global Jet Concept.

They do management and charter.

Fleet consists of:
(those in the know, please update!)
a Falcon 50, a 50EX, a 900C, a 900B, 2 GLEXs, a CL604, a BBJ and a 767-300ER.

Web page is:
www.globaljetconcept.com

I saw somewhere that the Chief Pilot's name is Michel (those in the know, please update!).

Good luck! (they are recruiting pilots...)

[B767-300]

Thanks a lot. Let's see if there's any luck .;)

[we_never_change]

Aren't the BBJ & B763 operated for a certain Russian businessman who spends quite alot of time in London?

WNC

[FLEXJET]

Yes of course!

Also, a Global Express is often used as well as a EC-155B helicopter.

[Mark Lewis]

Is "Silver Arrows" the same thing as Global Jet Luxembourg, or "just" the private airline of a certain Russian gentlemen and/or his business?

[FLEXJET]

Silver Arrows is the initial name of the company, set up in 1999.

[Mark Lewis]

Cheers FLEXJET, that clears things up a little, although am I correct in thinking that the Silver Arrows name is still used sometimes?

[josephshankes]

All their email addresses are blocked.

Looks like it's snail mail only for the applications.

I guess they are expecting a huge amount of applications. In fact so many, they may be afraid their email boxes will become clogged.

[AA717driver]

flexjet--also at least one G550 for a Russian client.

I ran into one of their guys this summer and actually saw Michel in the lobby but didn't get to talk to him.

The guy I talked to seemed pretty happy. Seems like a pretty stable and up front company.TC

[FLEXJET]

Yes, I forgot the G550 you mentioned already (I don't know details of this one).

Global Jet Concept fleet:

FA50 LXAKI
F900 LXCOS
LJ31 LXEAR
CL60 LXFAZ
FA50 LXFMR
F900 LXFTA
GLEX LXGEX
F900 LXGJL
FA50 LXIRE
C550 LXVAZ
GLEX LXVIP

The P4-GJC BBJ is "Tanzanite Investments", a separate branch.

[AA717driver]

Sorry flex, the G550 is a managed aircraft. I guess you were talking about GJC's owned aircraft.

It's N-registered as are a few jets operated by Russians.TC

[Mark Lewis]

Is LX-GJC the CRJ still with them?

[FLEXJET]

Mark, the CRJ SE is now P4-CRJ.
HCX Aviation AVV/Global Jet Luxembourg

Silver Arrows is still used:
www.silver-arrows.net

By the way, any replies following Ppruners recent applications for the 900 and GLEX positions?

[sixfeetabove]

I applied for the Falcon 900, Global 700 F/O position about one week ago, but did not get any answer yet. I have the Typerating for the Falcon 50/900 and some hundred hours on it. Might be advantageous. Did you also apply? What is your backround? How many do drivers do they need?

[FLEXJET]

I am not typed but I applied, of course!
My backround is, well, not very impressive but I heard that GJC hired at least one low timer.

I don't think that the rating is really an advantage for GJC.

If you want to learn more about GJC:
http://www.falconpilot.org

Enjoy!

[AA717driver]

Thanks, Flex! One of the pics was of the FA I met in Turkey. Nice lady. A Russian who speaks better english than most of my relatives...;) TC

[haughtney1]

Does anyone have any definitive details on what global are looking for?......I fancy trying my hand at a falcon...beats a turbo-prop everyday..having said that...Luxembourg?

Also anyone know whta the T's & C's are like.....rosters etc..?

cheers H

[Snowyman]

Hi,

This is only hear say, but it comes from the inside. Captains generally min. 6000Hrs approximately 5 years in the business. Typerating of course an advantage. Normally experience is between 6000-24000 Hrs.

First officers, must also have experience from the corporate side flying Falcon-2000 size or similar. Experience between 3000-6000 Hrs. mainly jet time. And of course typerating an ...

You have to be extremely focused on customer service and of course you must be flexible. Great people:ok:

[FLEXJET]

I just called GJL and a lady there told me that they are waiting for 10 more days in order to let everyone interested a chance to apply.

They received so far a huge amount of applications but they will try to answer to each applicant.

Jet time preferred.

[wondering]

Hm, does anybody know how the selection process looks like? How are terms and conditions?

Nope did not get a call. Just hoping like so many.

[Bumz_Rush]

I also am awaiting response, but have a feeling that it will not even be a thank you.

I was hoping to use my G550 rating with them, but lets wait and see.

Bumz

[wondering]

Just out of curiosity, I would think someone with a G550 rating would have a decent job. Aren´t you at the top end of the bizjet community already? At least that´s the impression I get when reading the salary survey in ProPilot. Or am I wrong?

[Bumz_Rush]

...I have a job, but GJC have a fantastic reputation, and I feel that a change to a reputable professional organisation would be beneficial....Bumz

[Aslak]

Anyone got a reply or interview date from them recently?

No news for me so far...

[PPPmember]

Have seen they continue to look for pilots - Flight International.

I have applied to them by snail-mail as well as e-mail .... no reply from them yet ....

Lear 31/Lear 60/Gulfstream 100/MD80/B-737 experience ..... 13.000 hours total ....

Wish me luck .......

[skery1a]

hi there,
has anybody had an interview lately?
going to have an ' informal ' chat coming up soon.

does anybody know what they are interviewing for at the moment,
i replied to FI advert,but that was a while ago.

checked their website but no indication of any recruitment.

does anybody know where are you going to be based or is everybody based in lux?

any ideas of work patterns and pay for f/o,

infact any fact based information appreciated.

thanks very much
:confused:

[Holding Short]

They have bases in Geneva, London(Luton), Nice and Moscow. Similar thing to Netjets as far as travelling between work and homebase, but if you stay overnight at your homebase expenses from hotac are yours unless you live there ofcourse.


Salary differs from 5000€-10000€ depending about your position and experience plus perdiems as usual. Normally roster is 2 weeks on 2 weeks off, but that changes all the time might be 3 on 1 off etc. But eventually the goal is 2 weeks on 2 off. Right now major lack of crews in Global fleet. Thats why the roster is so unstable.

HS

[skery1a]

thank you very much for that,
holding short.

if i would be recruited on to the global fleet, what would be my base? probably difficult to answer but it's worth a try.
5000- 10000 euros, is that for f/o or cap aswell?

holding , if you work for this company and after your last post i think you probably do.
can you tell me what uniform you wear?
was told to turn up in my jeans for the interview!

[Holding Short]

skery1a

Check your PM.

[the aviator]

Skery 1a,

Interesting to hear that GJ started to interview, When and how did you hear it? And are you rated for the Global?

and Hold Short you said ''major lack of crews'' how many you think they need?

cheers the aviator

[Holding Short]

The aviator,

Rumour says many and only thing limiting the grouth is to find suitable people(as always I quess). I am not in the company. Good luck.

HS

[skery1a]

very sorry, got to apologise to everybody about wrong info:ugh:

i said i had an interview, but unfortunatly that was wrong, but unintentionally.
in the same week i applied to two different companies advertising in flight international, both in lux, but the second one was for a private operator,looking for lear 45 captain,as i'm not type rated i completly forgot about it ,as i thought there is only a slim chance.
when somebody called, i could only think of GJC,how dimm of me.
but thanks to one of you ,who made me think and i realised
i was wrong!!!
very sorry if i caused false hope.
going into the naughty corner now:sad:

[the aviator]

Hello everybody,

pretty quit here at the Global Jet front. Anybody heard something yet regarding an interview? It has been a while since i send my application. Probably they will start in the new year?!

The aviator.

[FLEXJET]

No answer as well...as previously posted a lady at GJC told me that they would try to reply to everyone.
It appears that Flight International made a mistake in that the advertisement didn't show all the flight experience desired.
Too bad for us and for GJC, imagine hundreds of applications arriving in a few days...

[wondering]

@ FLEXJET

what kind of experience was the lady talking about? Any chance w/o experience on a +20t Jet? :\

[FLEXJET]

wondering,

I didn't get the requirements, I really can't tell.

[PPPmember]

... too bad that there are so many people without an answer from them ... I am one of them ... with good biz-jet experience, experience from "the tracks" as well as Africa, Far East and so on ....

If anybody from the company read this - please give us a hint of the progress of selection ... or something ....

[Aslak]

I know that they have hired some guys during the last few months. At least one F/O for Falcon 900 and one F/O for GEX. One (Falcon) with type rating and other one without.
That is all I know about it...

[LONG_TAF]

Yes I heard about them too. Both were experienced female captains with lot of experience from both Airline and bizjet world.

[H.Finn]

I'm pretty sure who Aslak is talking about. I know both of these guys, and it is a big surprise to me if they are actually "experienced FEMALE captains". Or they just don't shave their legs...

[AA717driver]

"Or they just don't shave their legs..."

THAT'S a prickly subject!:eek: TC

[PPPmember]

I applied to Global Jet Luxembourg some time ago and had actually forgotten about it all .... but received invitation for an interview in Luxembourg tomorrow - wednesday 13.April. I called the chief pilot, mr Michel Coulomb, on his cell-phone. was then presented with the "choice" of captaincy on the GEX or the 604 ...

Two crews per airplane giving two weeks on, two weeks off ... 8-9000 Euro per month with base Geneva ....

All splendid ...

He promsed to call me back to confirm transportation and so on ...

Well ... he has not come back to me yet ... 3 days later ...

Anybody else have the same experience with them .... ?

[PPPmember]

... anybody know the outcome of this thread ... ?

Have GJL employed somebody ?

Rumor has it they get 2 more Globals that needs crews ....

[french clover]

they problably need crews,as they spent some quids to advertise in the latest issue of Flight.

[Aslak]

Hello,

I would like to get some input from you guys flying with Silver Arrows regarding your satisfaction with your job(Roster, salary, general T´s and C´s).

I have been contacted by GJL and I am considering really seriously about the possibility to join GJL as a Captain.

So could you, please, post some facts and feelings here or send me a private message.

Thank you in advance!

[lechandzuers]

Which plane? I know they are looking for GLEX Copilots. They have quiet many of these beasts now. Six, Seven who knows. Most pilots have 15 on 15 off. The company is ok! Its not a great salary they pay, at least for F/Os. The Capt salary is allright I think.

[Air Driven Generator]

Life at Global Jet....

I have been with them for the past 4 years and enjoy the company very much.

Yes we have a few Global's and more on the way, furthermore other types are also due for delivery. Expanding at a great rate.

Depending on the fleet you are employed on will depend if you work a 15/15 or 20/10 roster.

I am not sure what they are offering as a salary for F/O's but the pay for Captains is just above industry standard plus 90 Euro's per diem per day away from your home base.

So to sum it up, for me it's a great company with alot of pontential. But it's like any job suits some people and not others.

Keep your nose clean do as your told and then life will be good!!

ADG

[CedarJet]

Is Global Jet related to Abramovitch in any way?

[Air Driven Generator]

CedarJet
Yes, Global Jet operate Mr A's fleet of Aircraft.
ADG

[ANTI-ICE ON]

That sounds like a good and fair comment to me from ADG. Flew with him for quite a long time and had some serious good laughs (Francfort among others.....)

I was with Global for 4 years and got some really good flying experience across the world (especially winter in Russia) and on nice equipment.
Nice people, and good atmosphere.

Would have appreciated a bit more roster stability, but hey can't have it all. Hopefully they have sorted out these problems by now. The salary as F/O was average, and really good as Skipper.

As far as I am concerned it was the perfect stepping stone. I am now enjoying a different career and don't regret having been a GJ lux pilot.

Good Luck.
Anti ice is always ON.

[Air Driven Generator]

Anti Ice on,
I still have nightmares about Frankfurt!
Warm 'er up!
Hope all is well over there
ADG

[flufdriver]

:) Hello corporate aviators!

Anybody have any info on Global Jet Luxembourg

I am looking at their advertisement in FI, but havn't heard of them before.

thanks!
fluf

[Markus109]

Hm cant find anything on the webpage of FI.
Otherwise i heard it is a good company.
FO Salary is slightly below and CDR Salary is market standard.
Mostly 14 days on and off.
Plus 90 € Per Diem.
Are you looking for the left or right seat.
I heard they want a lot of hours if you want the CDR seat.
Greets

[flufdriver]

Hey thanks for the quick reply,

The ad is actually in the magazine (Apr 25 - May 1)

actually I'm looking for a left seat, hours will not be a problem.

I'll contact them and see what they'll have to say

Thanks again,
fluf

[Air Driven Generator]

Topis covered here briefly
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=188105&highlight=global+Jet
Rgds

[stealthfighter35]

Hello,
I was just wondering what they are flying.
Thanks:bored:

[galaxy flyer]

Flufdriver and SF 35:

I think they have Globals, 5 of 'em. Demanding, but fair operation.

GF

[aileron]

Hello,

There is an ad in F I regarding pilots wanted for a company which operates a B767 and fleet of business jets.

The operators identity doesnt seem to be obvious but may be Global Jet Luxembourg.

Ive done a search on the company and looked at their website etc.

Could someone confirm this and perhaps give their opinion on working for them. (B767 Captain more specifically).

Many thanks

[Wilma]

Anybody out there to share some information about T&Cs at GlobalJet Lux, especially on the BBJ?
I´ve heard they are looking for people right now...and it seems to me a nice operation. 2 weeks ON / 2 weeks OFF is not bad. Especially if "your" owner is not a frequent flyer :E
Thanks.

[FL470]

Have you checked www.ppjn.com ?

There's some information under "Europe", "All facilities".

[FL470]

Have you checked ppjn.com? There is some information under "Europe", "All facilities".

[Wilma]

yep, done that. And I checked all the threads on here.
Would be nice to get some ACTUAL information / comments from people withing GlobalJet. Current situation, outlook, working atmosphere etc.
Normally pilots complain all the time and I haven´t seen much GlobalJet guys complaining here on pprune. So either everybody is happy there or they are just too busy flying :}

[farmer jo]

Beware the rumour is they are downsizing and not by choice, and by all accounts more to come !!

[xsbank]

I have a friend who works there and he says the money sucks. I can't tell you more than that but look out.

[specialbrew]

Last time someone told the truth on here about Globaljet the thread was promply removed!

[Wingu]

Amateurs with a capital A.
Classic case where operation has exanded too fast - inexperianced small aircraft management playing with "big boy toys".
Contract appears attractive but weighed in company favour.
Poor rostoring with constant changes. In principle 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off but always longer on duty (vacation & training also deducted from days off).
Account department a mess with late payment of monthly salaries & personal expense claims.
Generally disorganised.
Poor hotels, although management have had to back track somewhat on earlier decisions.
All Russian clients - French run.
French nationals pay minimal income tax on Luxembourg contract (favourable double taxation agreement - grey area!?), other nationalities very high tax.
Hire & fire mentality hence the lack of feedback.

[macjet]

A. (like amateur?) :D

How can they become so big if they are so unorganised?
What are the SOP's like?
I heard they have now around 45 planes?
Do the pilots all swallow this?
Do the clients like it?
is there a change?

[Stratocaster]

Check the registrations. They're collecting AOCs, moving aircraft from one register to another and go where regulatory pressure is the lowest.

If I were one of the owners I would feel stuffed by the contract and the way it's implemented (not), but it looks like most don't even realize it. Or maybe they just enjoy it?

I guess the bell should have ringed by now
:cool:

[heavilyseasick]

A. could also stand for Dntoine Aavid, couldn't it?! :}

[Wingu]

Recent audits & ramp checks by the authorities have revealed out of date Jeppesen documentation & poor monitoring of fuel & weather.

Surprising lack of support for the company – it would suggest that company personnel concur with comments so far.

Quote:
I heard they have now around 45 planes? (macjet)
44 with the latest addition.

Quote:
Check the registrations (Stratocaster)
HB-IVR, LX-AAA, LX-AAM, LX-AKI, LX-COS, LX-EAR, LX-FAZ, LX-FMR, LX-FTA, LX-GEX, LX-GJL, LX-GJM, LX-GVV, LX-IRE, LX-PAK, LX-SVW, LX-VAZ, LX-VIP, LX ZAV, N818RF, OE-GJA, OE-GRF, OE-GRS, OE-IAK, OE-IGJ, OE-IDX, OE-IDG, OE-IPH, OE-INC, OE-ILX, OE-IPK, P4-AAA, P4-ABC, P4-CRJ, P4-HEC, P4-MES, P4-RUS, P4-VML, P4-VVF, P4-XTC, VP-BRT, VP-CEB, VP-CFR, OE-GRS

Austrian (OE) registration has large financial incentives - cash back I believe in the region of 10% hull value – maybe someone can confirm this?

[Fossy]

Wingu

I don't know where your information is coming from, but you listed aircraft which are definitly not operated by GJ.

[FLEXJET]

And you forgot at least OE-HHH (DA50EX) and LX-IRE has been sold to an US operator at least 2 or 3 months ago.

[Fossy]

Definitly not. If you don't believe it, check the registration marks online for the operator.

http://www.austrocontrol.at/main.php - for all Austrian Aircraft, updated Mar 31, 07 (it's only in German but check the XLS file)

http://www.bazl.admin.ch/fachleute/luftfahrzeugregister/index.html?lang=en
for the Swiss one (in English)

By the way, heard that the guys at the Luxembourg office are heavily overloaded with work, e.g. one guy had only one day off in a 6 months timeframe (including weekends and public holidays). Might be only a rumour, who knows?

[specialbrew]

Fossy.... Are you a plane spotter??:eek:

[falconbis]

a lot of their crews left and came to Netjets so it cannot be that great , the 15 on / 15 off is in fact 17/13 as you start and finish the day before and the day after if the next crew is not sick and you are not in Novosibirsh...they are succesfull like jet av used to be with the middle Est customers in SWiss ,GJ is cleaning dirty money from the Russians via the management of their airplane.... in the quite secretive Luxemburg Banks. simple !

[FLEXJET]

Not only russian owners, e.g. Falcon 50EX OE-HHH is not owned by a russian.

[Spyro1]

As far as i now, the LX-PAK is not operated by GJ.......

This aircraft is operated by friends and is based at LBG......

[thedeadseawasonlysick]

Yes it does I'm afraid.

[bizantin]

THE turnover rate is one pilot leaving amonth. This trend is not decreasing at all and seems to even further increase.

[bizantin]

Correction, the rate is one aweek of course, not amonth!!!

[niki]

Hi... Could anyone provide any info on the Cabin Attendant deal with GJ Lux? Salary / Roster / etc... Do they accept male crew? Is there an age limit.
Thanks a million to anyone who has info!:ok:

[Fitter Hotel]

Hi, why it is so important, who are the owners of the a/c? Who cares, how many GEX, operated by GJL are owned by russians? Thats right now the place, where the money is! If you dont want to fly for russians, you dont have to. There are so many jobs available.
But, the LX-GJM is owned by russians. At least for the time. I also heard rumors, that it is already sold. However the main PAX for the next year are russians!
But.... who cares!:ok:

[niki]

Hi All,
Can anyone tell me what is the usual type of flight schedules in GJLX?
See they advertised in flightglobal!
Any info?
Got some threads here but would like to know usual duty tour schedules etc.
Thanks

[farmer jo]

If it is such a good outfit I wonder why the Cheif Pilot just quit and took with him some contracts and staff ?? !!

[max.aret]

If it is such a good outfit I wonder why the Chief Pilot just quit and took with him some contracts and staff ?? !!

Does anyone know where he went?

[speech]

Does anyone know where he went?Set up his own management company based in Ljubljana.

[SV4L]

hi all
from ppjn they say that the day used in the hotel isn t paid so what happen to the pilots during the day?
some insiders could explain us their lifestyle regarding accomodation during their duty
cheers:)

[president]

You will usually go to a hotel to rest if it makes sense to do so. It might not on a short stop. In general the hotels are Hilton, Marriott and others of same standard. Occasionally you will stay at airport hotels which is in ur own interest on a short stop.

[specialbrew]

I think GJ operate like most other companies in that, if you are away from your home base you earn daily per diums (if you are flying or not) and put up in a good standard of hotel.

[norwegian pilot]

Have an interview there pretty soon. Anybody knows anything about them? payscale, rooster, bases etc.

tnx :)

[Somos]

well, to start with roster, it's very simple :
about 15 on/15 off....sometimes more, sometimes less, but average it'll be 15/15
And of course, due to 15/15,.......no leaves :=
for the base, you're assigned with your pax, who 'll your boss for all time, that means you'll be base where he lives, and global pay you tickets from your home, to his boss' sweet home..
for the payscale, depends on your a/c and left or right seat !!!
oh , forget this, all training, and medical check are scheduled on your day off..:rolleyes:
are you going for Capt, or F/O, and which aircraft ??
take care mate

[norwegian pilot]

really... ?

well, I have 500hrs + in Learjets but I told them Im lookin for a larger AC type. We`ll see... It`s a job, right? What do you know of payscale?
And they`ll pay tickets to Oslo durin the rest period, for instance..

[Somos]

Current A/C : B767-300ER, Global Express BD700, CL604, Falcon 50/900, Falcon 2000, BBJ, Lear 60, Hawker 850XP, Lear31A and i think an Airbus is on the way...
otherwise, tickets will pay for the first day and last day of your duty period (1 in, 1 back to anywhere you want ), so there is no stress standby ticket ..
payscale, well no easy to say, each contracts' re differents, so about 3000-6000 euro for F/O and more for capt ..
hope that help you....mate
take care

[norwegian pilot]

maybe it`s just me, but that doesnt sound to bad....

[Somos]

:) your post sounds good mate.....i think so that why many pilots try to join them...
good luck for your interview.and enjoy ....
tk care :ok:

[SV4L]

hi all

any input how work the income tax in LUX especially for pilots who are living in france better to use french taxes syst or LUx.
thanks for infos

cheers

sv4l

[aviatn]

Hello,
does anyone have any news on Global Jet, whether they are looking for crew?

[aviatn]

Hello,
does anyone have any news on Global Jet, whether they are looking for crew?
I've got about 4100h TT and just converted my license to the JAR ATPL and would like to establish my career in biz flying.

[Fetzair]

Hi there!

Yes they are looking for Pilots!
I guess in these days most companys are.

Although nobody seems to understand what exactly they are looking for.
Pilots have been turned down who had lots of appropriate experience, others who now turn out to be "difficult" were taken...

[init2winit]

Any GlobalJet Jockies or ex GJJ out there that confirm the rumours about the workforce being unhappy? I've heard all is not well there. Is it true they are losing alot of pilots?
I see they are advertising for fo's and capts. Anybody applied and got interviews/sim rides lined up? Any details on salary/per diems/roster etc would be appreciated.

[bizantin]

salary variable, pd 90euros. No vacation. Work at least 15ON in a row. No real roster. Calling even on your days off.
otw, good aircraft, hotels Ok, pace of work alright. The main pb is the roster due to poor crewing level and a lot and lot of russian flights

[Spam Up]

Hi

Just a few Q's regarding Global jet

Where do they prefer their pilots to be based ? im in the UK would that be a problem ?

What is the hiring process eg interview, sim, check ?????

What experience levels would they consider for F/O's

thanks in advance

Spam

[Northern_Driver]

Well, it depends really which seat are you in-unfortunately. Captains can pretty much choose where ever they want to live in Europe, but not necessary the fo´s. You might have to live close to the airplane base, if there is one signed nowdays (Not sure), It used to be Paris, Geneva or London.

Interview is different, way different than normal. Nice chat.. Just have a cup of coffee and say that flying a bizjet is a passion:E AND YOU ARE IN MATE:ok: French thing I guess:D Love it.. short and simple.
Experience for Fo´s nowdays must be some turboprop atleast..If you have jet even better. Few hundred is ok I quess.

Salaries for captains vary from 8500 euros to around 12000 euros. You have to call them every year for a raise-takes some time to get used to it, but thats the way. Enjoy the experience..

[sky51]

Hello everyone !

What would be a starting salary as a F900 captain at Global Jet?
Do they have per diems, and if so, how much are they ?

[sky51]

Thanks for this quick answer !
I guess this does include some health insurance but no pension plan ...?

[norwegian pilot]

wrong, pension plan yes, health plan no. Unless you live in France, Belgium, Luxembourg... and one more country...

check out this site. Pretty good:

http://www.pilotjobsnetwork.com/factfile.php?id=3gs2hq86w4xmwsjmc6zkqa34h36hzz7r5pe60b2k5nvs 3303zpc

[gumpf]

Hi!

I am currently working for GJL.

The main problem is the roster and the difficulty to communicate with the office. For ex. if you foresee any upcoming difficulties (license validation, visa etc.) and you inform the office about it, they ignore the warnings and wait until the last minute which often leeds to avoidable problems. The crew usually consists of two commanders and two f/o's per plane. Medical, license or visa problems are not covered by additional pilots and therefore one of the crew has to fly until your colleague is back.

If you are willing to fly additional weeks on your duty it is probably not a bad job, but you won't get extra money for extra days on duty. They offer a 15/13 roster but this usually does not work.

The company is growing rapidly and the management and office structures are not growing at the same rate as the company is growing. The big boss is controlling everything, his stuff has to report to him and cannot make own decisions. The post-holders are only for Jar-Ops purposes and have no power in the company. This slows down the performance and causes additional problems, mainly communication wise.

So long and

take care

gumpf

[bizantin]

What you say is right and will constitute a problem in the future. However, many airlines are facing the same issue...
But I agree the roster with global is a real pain!!!

[specialbrew]

I was also told that people are walking out the door each day, mainly due to poor rostering and working extra days for NOTHING!

[Maxclimb]

Anyone got feedback for Jet Alliance, might be joining them in Moscow on an 18/12 roster, 8000 euros/month + expences paid. Thanks

[specialbrew]

Capt or F/O??............. its a good F/O salary but a very poor Capt salary.

[Maxclimb]

Captian, what should it be, will be an XLS, thanks

[Hipopo]

Hello,
does anyone have any news (rosters...) on Global Jet since the chief pilot resigned about 2-3 months I guess :confused: (http://www.pilotjobsnetwork.com/factfile.php?id=3gs2hq86w4xmwsjmc6zkqa34h36hzz7r5pe60b2k5nvs 3303zpc)

Thank you

[Grum]

I have an interview with GJC next week. Have read the concerns over rosters and that on PPJN.

Those of you already there, is it a good company to work for? are these roster frustrations improving or going bad to worse?

Roughly how many hours do you fly a year? I'm trying to figure out how much time you spend living in the hotel waiting for a flight.

Overall how is the atmosphere, are you happy?

any info appreciated :cool:

[hugofly]

hello all,

Any update on GlobalJet Luxembourg would be greatly appreciated, as infos on PPRuNE and PPJN date back Summer 2007.

-Crew requirement and hiring
-Interview process
-Roster & Salary
-General atmosphere & worthy comments

Thank you for your time

For thoses in the know about any airline or operator, upgrading PPJN (Pilot Jobs Network - hundreds of airlines listed (http://www.pilotjobsnetwork.com)) informations is highly usefull for anybody job hunting, thanks

[1500psi]

Hi Global Jet Guys,

Could you tell us the name of the Flight operations Ph ?

thanks for your help.

[flyneo]

Hi Guys,

I hope that there are some GJ LUX pilots out here that could update the PPJN page and give us some more information here !

Many thanks in advance,

flyneo:cool:

[Markus109]

Hello all,

please give us some insight information about the latest situation?

Best regards

[inner]

Nobody working overthere to give more info about requirements, salary, roster??????

[UpInTheAir747]

Does anybody knows about the working conditions for flight attendants in Global jet? I was invited to an interview but as organize the travel to Geneve from Dubai it's pretty difficult I would like to have some specific information before going. Rosters, layovers, contract?

Thank you so much!

[novaxray]

Hi Guys, just been invited to a global jet interview, but it looks like I have to organize the travel to luxembourg, and since I am in the middle east, need to know if when they invite you for a interview, they are pretty serious, otherwise it is a gamble.

Anyone knows if the home base can be chosen by the pilot, ei: middle east? or has it to be europe?

Any f/o salaries for experienced falcon 50 pilots?

thanx for any help

[PURPLE PITOT]

Had an interview earlier this year. Same experience as happyjack. Cost me the best part of a grand to get there, and not so much as a reply from them!

I understand that there would be a different experience if you are french, or at least fluent in french.:ugh:

[M-mannen]

Of course there are no promises, and the interview is very short, but if I was you I would go, unless you have many other good offers.

I started recently in GJC, interview was short, but all my requests were met, and I was respectfully treated in every aspect, even if i am not French!

Cheers

[laziale]

But what is the difference between Global Jet Luxembourg and Geneva?
Same company? Who pay the salary? Who give the flight planning? Should i find a flat in Geneva if i work for them?

[falconbis]

there is no much rules at Global, each contract is different and according to the relationship you have with the boss you can get pay rise or not. Usually 2 weeks on 2 off, travel in your days off, so more like 17 on 13 off, no holidays, recurrent on your days off too !

Not the best but at least its a job..

[GVA Dispatch]

Laziale,

GVA is the commercial & dispatch (including flight planning) part of the company, LUX is responsible for the AOC, crewing (salaries), Mx, etc. Normally you can choose your own homebase/gateway like the other 'big' companies do.

Ciao,

GVA Dispatch

[laziale]

Thank u for the good information

Ciao

Laziale

[specialbrew]

Great company if you want to look like a UPS delivery driver! new uniform about as popular as a paedo in a playground I am told!

[medriver2008]

Not hiring until summer 2009.

Direct from the top yesterday

[BizJetJockey]

Trendy uniform pic!!! C'mon...one of you guys must be up for modeling the new uniform, show us a pic!:}

[bizantin]

I did not think I could feel ashame of wearing a pilot uniform one day... I feel miserable in my new uniform. I would rather have a payrise or keep my job!

[dynamite dean]

ok difficult to find but manged to find an image of the long range crew uniforms, note the new head up display goggles.

http://www.nancarrow-webdesk.com/warehouse/storage2/2008-w32/img.300082_t.jpg.

:E

[dan1165]

I've seen one pic of this uniform . It's dark brown with black stripes :yuk: !

[max.aret]

That is incorrect, the stripes are brown as well.

[dan1165]

Ok it was difficult to see the real color on the pic I saw :rolleyes:

[CAPTAINNIC]

can someone tell me:

how is it to work for globaljetlux on the bbj?

X) roster
X) off days
X) vacation
X) salary
X) operation: working environment, other crew, hotac...
X) per diems/allowances
X) other benefits..


thanks

[GVA Dispatch]

Well, I hope you're not workig for them otherwise you have a hard life:)

Keep up the good work!

Ciao,

GVA Dispatch

[legrandepitot]

Kerudu..




You are 110% correct. Its not nice place to work anymore. What you written could be any any of the 250 GJ pilots. All not happy and no motivation to do job. A copilot has 56 days duty now. no one care!

[jr of dallas]

I am so glad I quit this f**** company, plus they treat the F/O like real !!!! ...

[GUSTO]

Hey Kuredu ,

Keep on crying Big Baby ,

I don't know if you have seen the big picture here , we are facing a economic crunch and I think Global is doing is best to keep the head above the water , in the interest of their employees and owners.
Just for your info or exept if you are coulour blind (most likely) our uniform are not to the DHL livery , we are wearing Brown uniform more like UPS colour.

[skibeagle]

GUSTO - you management types make me laugh! Could you please refrain from masquerading here on pprune as anything other than the moronic GlobalJet Manager you so obviously are...

The French are infamous for nepotistic promotion and favouritism to their own. If what you say is true about it being a French Company with French Managers, then for a non-French national, it would be a great place to stay away from !

Of course, should Luxembourg elect to expel you, you need not worry about finding another non-French country to base your French company in. The UK would love to have you, along with all the other gazillion nationalities that fly for UK based operations.

[Kelly Hopper]

Kuredu

'Glad I was not the only one kept waiting for hours to see Antoine David. What an egotistic b'stard! What is this idiot on? Complete waste of time and money. Thanks Antoine, see you round the block sometime!

[S.F.L.Y]

The French are infamous for nepotistic promotion and favouritism to their own. If what you say is true about it being a French Company with French Managers, then for a non-French national, it would be a great place to stay away from !

Stay away from? This is exactly what Gusto is recommending you...
Do you think British/South Africans/Australians are not behaving the same in the Middle East? This is the very unfair way human beings interact and you should take it as it is since I doubt you would change a thing about the damn French. Time to grow up.

[farmer jo]

Don't worry when it comes to the time to leave this lovely company,he doesn't keep you waiting at all !!

[jr of dallas]

What is the translation of "Fayot" in english ? (spéciale dedicace à Gusto !!! :yuk::yuk::yuk:)

[Kelly Hopper]

Fayot= Crawler.

Qui est le Fayot?

[BizJetJockey]

What is AD's purpose of making interviewees wait for hours? I waited for four hours sitting in that bloody board room, going crazy and ended up having to cancel and rebook my flight home...needless to say, I'm not French!

The whole interview process is a signal of bad things to come...if they treat potential employees like that at the interview, how are they going to treat you when you are working for them? A company needs you as much as you need them! Obviously doesn't apply in this case!

It wasn't worth waiting for and I should have just left...four hours for a ten minute interview so that he could fill in a form.

I never heard back from them and I'm grateful for it!

[bizjetbus]

Any news on these guys?

[patience]

I don't work there anymore.. but

It's a good company. It's funny reading all the posts on here, most of which are a little creative about the truth.

AD is the boss. You can't speak to him directly, he's like some character in a James Bond film, he exists behind a white paper screen where you only see a silhouette of himself a cat on his knee. You talk to him through the Chief Pilot. You do actually meet him at interview. He is precisely an hour late for First Officers and generally more for Captains. It's all part of the process, don't be upset, it works out well generally.

The Chief Pilot is a thoroughly nice guy. He ends up doing the dirty work (occasionally an owner will sell up and the crew need to be waved goodbye). I know of one 4 man crew and an individual who were laid off but were eventually offered something when it came up in the months afterwards.

The office staff in Luxembourg and Geneva are generally very good indeed. You need to send two emails for everything, separated by 24hrs. Phone call always works. They don't do 'irony', it's culturally not good. Engineering support by phone is very good. If you're ex airlines/raf you need to get used to fixing what you can, where you are, with your phone on speakaphone.

There is no general preference for French folk there. It doesn't seem to make a difference overall. Everyone speaks good English, but it would look good if you could speak a little French. I think if you are English, German or in-between, it is assumed you will be working hard for a living and not going on strike every 6 months. If you are Italian or Spanish, you need to be aware that donning your sunglasses, licking your hand and gelling your hair will not do! just kidding.

They are expanding in that they never say no to a new plane. There was 60+ planes last time I looked with 767/A319, a few Globals, Challengers etc. London bases -maybe about 20 pilot UK based. Usually 2on/2off. They tend to contract to 20/10 to cover themselves if something goes wrong. All crew changes paid for by company. Used to fly you business class for flights over 4 hours. This was appreciated. Try Tel Aviv to London in the back of easyjet..ouch. Hotels generally very good. The days of the Hilton have long gone (for most, not all), but mostly the stays are good.

The money is generally pretty good, like TAG, but in Euros. Every man is paid differently. You have to argue smartly at your interview, not a year later. It pisses them off. Pension is fantastic, IF you stay long enough to get it. Phone allowance is 200 euros. Per-diems 90euros/day. Captains on Global £100k+, FOs up to £60k. Expect to find your flight attendant getting paid close to or more than the FOs. Yes this causes all sorts of light-hearted utter confusion, and occasionally, the worst situation - the f/a gets close to the principal passenger and there is a bizarre authority imbalance on the plane. Doesn't happen often, but when it does, you don't want to hang around.

The uniform is a drawback. I understand it was designed by a raving fairy male flight attendant, the pilots had no design input into it. Think UPS. It's dark brown. Was cut by some outrageously expensive design house in Paris..and when I went to replace my Hermes tie myself, the nearest one (brown) was 140euros. I liked mine, I could walk around the supermarket in full kit and it was assumed I was a geography teacher at a private school, or a concierge at a boutique hotel. I didn't look like a pilot. But when your passenger is a billionaire who wears florescent green trainers, I think the point gets a little lost. *But, I hear a new uniform is on it's way, next year!*:D

I don't think there are more than a couple of lady pilots in the company (I could be wrong) but the "two blokes and a hostie" formula is one we all preferred and since positive discrimination was not really forced on us, we stuck with what we were happiest with.

I haven't come across a single 5 Sqn/RAF or military pilot in the ranks as yet. There was one or two euro guys, not sure now. I have liked all 5 Sqn guys I have met at Burgess Hill so far (even if you all do that weird thing about introducing yourselves as being in the RAF..and then pausing for two seconds as if waiting for some sort of expected nod/salute/fanfair/high-five etc, it's not good for that olde rapport thing), but all have been real nice guys. I think you need about 3500hours to skipper the bd700, so do another tour until you've got it.. 200 hours a year is normal on this thing, faster to stay in the mob and look for that 100k command when you get out.

It's 'generally' a very good company with big ambitions. Yes there are some bad things that happen, but mostly good if you keep your head down, don't asked to be rebased every ten minutes and just get on with it.
Best of luck

[harry-seaside]

What's the minimum flight hours you need to apply?
Any chance for a ab-initio 230hour young bloke like myself?

[dynamite dean]

Perhaps as much as a million to one at present :E - however on my induction course there was a chap who was a friend of the owner who had just completed his CPL/IR and subsequently flew his aeroplane (BD-700) with a little less than what you have now. All the best

[harry-seaside]

yeah thought so,
Its pretty handy having a old friend with a private jet laying around somewere.
(I not that lucky...) :p
Still sending my cv though we'll see what happens...

[dynamite dean]

you have to be in it to win it as they say...

[specialbrew]

I hear Global Jet Luxembourg are looking for a uk based Global FO ASAP. Based London, must have a bit of jet time i think.

[skylog]

There seems to be a number of different emails to which one should send a CV, i.e. some ending in 'globaljetlux.com' ('@globaljetlux.com'), 'globaljetconcept.com' ('@globaljetconcept.com') etc..

does anyone know which is the actual email to send CV's too, Thanks.

[gumpy972]

If anyone knows I don't mind also having a valid email or phone number to have someone about recruitment.

thanks:ok:

[Grum]

Here is the link to the Silver-Arrows site which you cannot access but it does have a couple of links down the right-hand side. One of which is the email for applications. Bon chance.

Silver Arrows (Inside) (http://www.silver-arrows.lu/arrows/)

[skylog]

Thanks Grum, Cheers.

[Booglebox]

I liked mine, I could walk around the supermarket in full kit and it was assumed I was a geography teacher at a private school, or a concierge at a boutique hotel.

I LOLed :D

With the "upturn" supposedly encroaching, could anyone kindly advise if these guys are hiring Ops staff? I speak a certain amount of French if it helps...

[Air Driven Generator]

Booglebox,

Global Jet Concept (http://www.globaljetconcept.com/)

Select Careers, Flight Dispatcher required!! :ok:

ADG

[Booglebox]

Thank you ADG - I will check them out. :cool:

[brother rice]

Any recruitment happening on the BBJ fleet??

[Chicken Arrows]

Any recruitment on the A319 ??

[WTON]

Try Comlux.
Rgds

[Chicken Arrows]

Thanks a lot but I checked and ....russian perfectly spoken is a must.........:uhoh:

[CaptainProp]

Recruitment directly in on the airbus very unlikely in Global Jet and you "need" to speak french.

[McMax]

Hey there!

I'm looking for a pilot flying for GJ...

Anybody out there? Would appreciate to ask some questions...

Feel free to contact me ;)

Thanks in advance!

[zerograv]

Do they still have and/or operate the B767?

Cheers

[Fetzair]

no posts since 2012? or is it my browser ?

[ricardo_ferreira]

It's not your browser :)

[jedi007]

2012 (...) Any news about BBJ positions? I`m still low-hour on 737 but I`am starting to get in touch with some infos about GJ :)

Regards!

[taxdodger]

It's the Francophone Flying Circus!
Look elsewhere if you can.

[ricardo_ferreira]

That bad?
Why do you say that?

[papazulu]

Has anyone a pulse on this operation, mainly the UK-based arm?

My contacts inside seem to confirm they are always keen to take on new a/cs but so far not a beep from their CP in the Luxembourg's HQs. A bit disappointed since I heard is a very nice and responsive gent, if you ask me.

Regards

PZ :)

[papazulu]

Sorry, I meant the UK-based/managed a/cs and pilots.

a) I am NOT French but I could cope in few months of language-exposure. b) I live in BRITAIN and c) I would LOVE to learn sailing. As a matter of fact, gipsy-touring the globe on a 40ft-snooker is my retirement plan...

But I need the cash to buy the boat, first!

PZ :}

[Booglebox]

As you can imagine, they are suffering a bit due to the sanctions on Russia.

[jedi007]

Booglebox you have to be kidding. The guy who owns the BBJ, suffers a sanctions :8

[dirk85]

They all suffer, especially BBJ owners.

War, Ruble exchange rate, sanctions and oil price: the russian/ukraine market is going to hell, as anyone with experience on the field can confirm.
Charter market dying and many owners selling their toys.

As for Global Jet, may I suggest you guys to shoot a little bit lower? Not really one of the most accessible companies around...

[dan1165]

By the way if you have an interview with this nice company be prepared to pay for your tickets , hotel (if necessary) then don't expect an answer from them ..
:sad:

[jedi007]

dirk85, yeah sure, especially when I see Mikhail Fridman walking down by the airstairs from his BBJ two times a month in Le Bourget...

[dirk85]

That is without a doubt statistically relevant and a clear example of the currently blooming economy in Ukraine and Russia.

But hell, after all, what do we know, with only 80% of our fleet based between Kiev and Moscow.

Not much compared to your three months 737 holiday charter experience in Europe, but still.

[Arkwright]

Hi all,

I was offered an interview for GlobalJet Lux but they are very cagey about saying too much (Anything actually!), before the interview. Now I find out they expect me to pay for my travel and hotac for said interview.

Anyone on here like to pm me and tell me what they are like to work for? This is not a good start.....are they this tight in other areas of the operation??

Arkwright

[Klimax]

Billionaires and their management companies.. Very respectful indeed.. Noted, thanks.

[Booglebox]

They are usually pretty good at paying for travel, hotac, and other expenses. Dunno about flight crew though.

[dan1165]

No they are not ...

[2storeyshigh]

An outfit with no loyalty, totally French avoid all costs...An FO of mine refused to go with the plane to GJ as he heard so many bad stories

[dboy]

Send them x times my CV. Never got a reply. I give up on them.

[flyhigh788]

How about the pay on the Bus as FO?

[GRODEZ]

Very bad!!

[flyhigh788]

Thank you for this constructive post...

[Klimax]

any updates on this outfit?

[Flying brick]

Hi All,
Any info on interviews with Global Jet Concept Luxemburg? Salary - Rotation? All info would be welcome.

[dan1165]

Bad outfit and dishonest people . Avoid :mad: .

[Denim and leather]

Stay away!

[engine21]

does anyone have some latest details regarding the current conditions? would be appreciated, thanks!

[dan1165]

Don't u understand ???? AVOID !!!!!!!! :ugh:

[Klimax]

Don't u understand ???? AVOID !!!!!!!! :ugh:

Not employed there (apparently that's a good thing!) - basically everyone I know or are aware off seems to be looking elsewhere. Generally the complaints are down to unstable rostering stability and total lack of appreciation of crew and staff. Further everybody seems to mention the crazy owner/chief pilot as utterly incompetent and out of his mind. Just transmitting the message received from multiple sources. Good luck.

[engine21]

Don't u understand ???? AVOID !!!!!!!! :ugh:

can you elaborate? pm if you prefer?

[EatMyShorts!]

Just read this thread. Start with post #209.

[turbine100]

As per other poster.

Rotation depends on client operation put on, it could be 2 or 3 weeks on / off. On days off, you are expected to do your recurrent training. So you don't get your full days off when recurrent training due, which will happen a few times a year...

Unstable roster and no appreciation of crew. Company only care operation is covered. When on days off, if called. No day off payments and you will be called a lot ....

Salary / benefits below market. When client operation changes you may loose your job or sometimes take a pay cut if client decides to cut costs.....

Even with turn over of staff, nothing changes. Not a long term employer.

[flyy123]

Hey guys,

anybody here with experience in the GlobalJetLuxemburg assessment?

How does it work?

What interview questions can be expected?

I am grateful for any information.
Thanks a lot!

[Praetordriver]

Hey flyy123,

I applied last year for a Captain position. The interview process consisted of 2 separate interviews. Each lasted about 45 minutes. The first interview was relatively pleasant. I was asked basic questions about my career path. Basically pretty straight forward stuff and no trick questions. The guy made a lot of notes about what was said. The thing which caught my attention was the question whether I knew how they operate and if I've heard negative things about the company. This struck my odd. Anyway, the interview was concluded and a second date for the second interview was arranged.
The second interview was extremely unpleasant. Seldom before have I had a more unpleasant individual who conducted a job interview. It was so unpleasant in fact, that I wanted to close my lap top and just finish this on my own. But I didn't and was asked basically the same questions as before. Toward the end, I was asked again, whether I had heard anything negative about the company and if I knew how they operate and what I could expect. That interview lasted about 40 minutes. I have no idea if they just played good cop and bad cop. Anyway, I didn't get the position and was not sad the least. If this is how they "play" with applicants I don't want to know how they treat us aviators once employed. Some time ago I spoke with two pilots who flew a Gulfstream for them. Both were not happy and voiced a lot of complaints, mainly because of the unstable roster. Also promises had been made to these gentlemen but not kept.

[flyy123]

Thanks a lot for your reply.

Any other or additional GJL feedback out there?

Many thanks!

[dan1165]

Is the red fox still doing interviews there ?

[cris95123]

VTSI which is HR department of globaljet Luxembourg has some f***g way to get a ride of their staff..
They inform you on July 25th that you are on standby since July 1st. No salary no insurance
Sometimes they reduced your salary without reason as well
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1268x1802/screenshot_20250801_184657_com_google_android_apps_nbu_files _filepreviewactivity_5e3244e47dd510f96e2ffd881f4322d12bd63c4 b.jpg
How to work 25 days without salary and insurance

[dan1165]

Bunch of sad clowns !!

[dr_Stein]

Hello Gents, I recently saw that they request FO for BBJs and I was thinking about applying till I saw all these bad reviews here. I am wondering is it still that bad ?

[Dissident1]

I’m sorry, but this is probably one of the most pretentious !!!!! companies in Europe. Even the Baltic crap is better than this. They really don’t give a f- about you, your life or your safety. They hire c-suckers and the c-suckers leave as son as they can. If you want to be an an-l prostitute, this is your outfit. If you’re a professional pilot with any self-respect you move on. There’s absolutely ZERO professionalism in Globaljet.

[OvertHawk]

Whilst being a little less blunt than some of the other posters I too would avoid Global Jet if you can. Their HR practices are simply appalling. They don't even treat their people as a commodity - you are a "consumable", like grease or engine oil. Minimum training, minimum salary,. You are expected to be infinitely flexible for them whilst at the same time they will drop you like hot rock if you are sick or have a family issue.

Things improve a little if you're working for a decent owner who cares, but they're still rubbish even then.

Not a nice place to be.

[dr_Stein]

Thank you for your honest feedback! I will avoid it.