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Went for an interview last week with Jet2.
Has anybody had any feedback from them yet? If so how long did it take them, was it a telephone call or letter.
Nick Hayter said he would ring the week after, but nothing heard yet - so not looking good!
Has anybody had any feedback from them yet? If so how long did it take them, was it a telephone call or letter.
Nick Hayter said he would ring the week after, but nothing heard yet - so not looking good!
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They did the same to me
Every week they kept delaying any decision but now they have called for sim check. I think if they haven't said no yet then they will most likely call
Every week they kept delaying any decision but now they have called for sim check. I think if they haven't said no yet then they will most likely call
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Hi everyone
Got an interview with Jet2 in a couple of weeks.
Usual questions.
*Any info on the verbal reasoning etc?
*Do they make you pay for the type rating, can't seem to get a definative answer?
Thanks for any help.
Flyhalf2
Got an interview with Jet2 in a couple of weeks.
Usual questions.
*Any info on the verbal reasoning etc?
*Do they make you pay for the type rating, can't seem to get a definative answer?
Thanks for any help.
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Hi flyhalf2
My exprience with with the jet2 selection was as follows:
Firstly a one hour talk about the company, which most of the info you are told you will have alread researched before hand. But this does mean that you are not asked much if anything about the company in your interview.
After the talk you do one of 2 things interview or tests.
Interview was very relaxed about 40 mins with either 2 or 3 people present. No tech questions, there were a few what would you do in different situations eg. if captain not following SOPs and such alike.
Then 2 tests one numerical, with calculator analysis of data using charts, graphs, tables. Think you got about 30 mins to do 40 questions. The verbal reasoning was 25 mins 42 questions, read the following passage then 3-4 statement below passage you would have to say if they were true, false or not enough info in text.
In the company talk you do get told about type training and how it all works if you do not already hold a 737 or 757 type rating.
Basically if you have no jet expreince then you have to pay £3000 for an advanced handling course before you can do your type rating. Your type rating then costs you £20000 737 or £17000 757 ( think 757 is cheaper as its only a 35 day course, the 737 is 55 days) Once you have shelled out for example £23000 and you have completed your type rating, you then become an employee of Jet2 and ontop of your salary you get paid £23000 back to you over 3 years, therefore you are in effect bonded to jet2 for 3 years.
Good luck.
Evian
My exprience with with the jet2 selection was as follows:
Firstly a one hour talk about the company, which most of the info you are told you will have alread researched before hand. But this does mean that you are not asked much if anything about the company in your interview.
After the talk you do one of 2 things interview or tests.
Interview was very relaxed about 40 mins with either 2 or 3 people present. No tech questions, there were a few what would you do in different situations eg. if captain not following SOPs and such alike.
Then 2 tests one numerical, with calculator analysis of data using charts, graphs, tables. Think you got about 30 mins to do 40 questions. The verbal reasoning was 25 mins 42 questions, read the following passage then 3-4 statement below passage you would have to say if they were true, false or not enough info in text.
In the company talk you do get told about type training and how it all works if you do not already hold a 737 or 757 type rating.
Basically if you have no jet expreince then you have to pay £3000 for an advanced handling course before you can do your type rating. Your type rating then costs you £20000 737 or £17000 757 ( think 757 is cheaper as its only a 35 day course, the 737 is 55 days) Once you have shelled out for example £23000 and you have completed your type rating, you then become an employee of Jet2 and ontop of your salary you get paid £23000 back to you over 3 years, therefore you are in effect bonded to jet2 for 3 years.
Good luck.
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How Desperate are you?
The question is how desperate are you?
I have a friend who worked for them and regreted taking the job. I thought maybe he was just being OTT. Then I read some of the comments over the last few months in Flight Deck Forums = Terms and Endearment. Suggest you check it out.
I say No Smoke without Fire.
Sounds like Del and Rodney run this company.
To all at Jet2 Good Luck and thanks for the warning. Ill cerntainly be staying where I am and well clear of this outfit
I have a friend who worked for them and regreted taking the job. I thought maybe he was just being OTT. Then I read some of the comments over the last few months in Flight Deck Forums = Terms and Endearment. Suggest you check it out.
I say No Smoke without Fire.
Sounds like Del and Rodney run this company.
To all at Jet2 Good Luck and thanks for the warning. Ill cerntainly be staying where I am and well clear of this outfit
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Re: Jet2 interviews
Well they have given me my break after almost 3 years of trying so I for one will not be complaining. Due to start begining of Feb.
The format of the day down in Bornemouth is very relaxed and friendly. They do indeed do numerical and verbal reasoning. Personally I found the verbal okay and the numerical a bit of a bugger, but then not really my forte. They send you examples of these in your interview pack and having found a lot of online tests easy, I would recomend doing the examples and visiting the testing companies website too.
The Head of recruitment gave us a nice company low down presentation and laid the cards very openly on the table at that stage re bonding and a day in the life of.... He was not afraid to address issues that have been aired on here which put my mind to rest and mentioned some changes to rostering and leave that have been made to address these problems.
Finally on that day a very relaxed interview, no tec questions, just about you really.
If you pass this...on to the sim. I had mine at CTC, but understand Gecat is also used. I thought a very fair sim based on your experience levels and we had all sorts there by the way.
Mine was 737-300, obviousely raw data...straight ahead (surprisingly the non type rated guy had to fly a sid...but I guess they know what they are doing), cleaning up to 4,000 and level off, when clean After Take off checks. Then off for general handling, back in to pick up star at specified range. Configure and fly procedural ILS possible go around.
On the comment regarding check book, I am not going to get involved in a debate on paying for rating or being bonded when rated for line training, but I have taken my decision on that based on my personal circumsatnces.
What I will say on that point though is that I have not parted with a penny for CV's or sim assesment. My starting salary is excedingly good in comparison to some others I could mention with full flight pay and after line training is complete, you go to full FO pay and flight pay. I also get a pension after short qualifying period and other costs such as hotels whilst training and expences are covered for me. Although I do not have the experience to make direct comparisons on many issues..I know that the deal and opportunity I am getting is far to supperior to some that have fllutterd under my nose.
I know the latter part of this post wasn't your question, but felt that a couple of comments made before you even find the details for yourself, should not go unchallenged.
Suffice to say I wish you all the best of luck.
The format of the day down in Bornemouth is very relaxed and friendly. They do indeed do numerical and verbal reasoning. Personally I found the verbal okay and the numerical a bit of a bugger, but then not really my forte. They send you examples of these in your interview pack and having found a lot of online tests easy, I would recomend doing the examples and visiting the testing companies website too.
The Head of recruitment gave us a nice company low down presentation and laid the cards very openly on the table at that stage re bonding and a day in the life of.... He was not afraid to address issues that have been aired on here which put my mind to rest and mentioned some changes to rostering and leave that have been made to address these problems.
Finally on that day a very relaxed interview, no tec questions, just about you really.
If you pass this...on to the sim. I had mine at CTC, but understand Gecat is also used. I thought a very fair sim based on your experience levels and we had all sorts there by the way.
Mine was 737-300, obviousely raw data...straight ahead (surprisingly the non type rated guy had to fly a sid...but I guess they know what they are doing), cleaning up to 4,000 and level off, when clean After Take off checks. Then off for general handling, back in to pick up star at specified range. Configure and fly procedural ILS possible go around.
On the comment regarding check book, I am not going to get involved in a debate on paying for rating or being bonded when rated for line training, but I have taken my decision on that based on my personal circumsatnces.
What I will say on that point though is that I have not parted with a penny for CV's or sim assesment. My starting salary is excedingly good in comparison to some others I could mention with full flight pay and after line training is complete, you go to full FO pay and flight pay. I also get a pension after short qualifying period and other costs such as hotels whilst training and expences are covered for me. Although I do not have the experience to make direct comparisons on many issues..I know that the deal and opportunity I am getting is far to supperior to some that have fllutterd under my nose.
I know the latter part of this post wasn't your question, but felt that a couple of comments made before you even find the details for yourself, should not go unchallenged.
Suffice to say I wish you all the best of luck.
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Re: Jet2 interviews
Already have the 737CL rating.. just need to land that damn job..
Have an old friend working for them and he is quite happy with his job, even turned down easy at one point over jet2.. currently waiting for an available left seat..
Harves, when did you have your interview? Do you know how many will start in feb. and if they are still recruiting?
Have an old friend working for them and he is quite happy with his job, even turned down easy at one point over jet2.. currently waiting for an available left seat..
Harves, when did you have your interview? Do you know how many will start in feb. and if they are still recruiting?
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Re: Jet2 interviews
Thanks for all the replies, especially the relevant one's. Yes they are still recruiting, and there are some interviews on the 18th at Bournemouth.
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Re: Jet2 interviews
Jetavia...I had my interview mid December and Jet2.com had come back to me with a verbal offer before Christams...now in writing. As mentioned previousely, I know there is some ongoing recruitment, but as for the specifics, I am afraid that I do not know.
I am doing refresher and OPC/LPC at Bournemouth start 6th Feb and due to go online all being well 20th at Leeds Bradford, so who knows..maybe meet some of you along the way.
I am doing refresher and OPC/LPC at Bournemouth start 6th Feb and due to go online all being well 20th at Leeds Bradford, so who knows..maybe meet some of you along the way.
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Re: Jet2 interviews
Had interview recently. Two parts to it, an informal interview with Nick Hayter plus one other management pilot and someone from HR. No tech questions, just the usual "tell us about yourself" "how do your co-workers describe you" "what are your strenghths and weaknesses" type of stuff.
Second part is SHL verbal reasoning and maths tests. Best thing here is to look at as many similar types of questions as poss ( they send you some examples) and dont panic about the limited time you have to complete them on the day.
After that its a sim ride at CTC. If you are not jet rated it will be a SID flown three times, raw data of course, and they are looking for improvement not the "ACE". My advice would be to treat it as instructional sim time and dont be afraid to ask for advice from the instructor between each attempt. It shows you are eager to learn, and if you follow their tips that you are teachable.
Good luck with it, I know equal numbers of people from all sorts of experience levels who have passed AND failed, as well as pilots already there who hate it/ love it.
Second part is SHL verbal reasoning and maths tests. Best thing here is to look at as many similar types of questions as poss ( they send you some examples) and dont panic about the limited time you have to complete them on the day.
After that its a sim ride at CTC. If you are not jet rated it will be a SID flown three times, raw data of course, and they are looking for improvement not the "ACE". My advice would be to treat it as instructional sim time and dont be afraid to ask for advice from the instructor between each attempt. It shows you are eager to learn, and if you follow their tips that you are teachable.
Good luck with it, I know equal numbers of people from all sorts of experience levels who have passed AND failed, as well as pilots already there who hate it/ love it.
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Hi all, I have an interview with Jet2 coming up in the near future and would appreciate any feedback from any of the people who had interviews recently. I know there was at least a few in January. I realise there's a previous post asking basically the same thing but its my understanding that since then the assessment has changed and now doesn't involve a sim check. Seems a little strange although I'm not complaining. Any help on the questions asked, anything at all would be very helpful. Thanks