JW411

I have seen an advert on one of my Facebook pages for applications to join a 2-year Recruitment Reserve (hold pool?) for the position of Ab Initio F/Os for A320.I can't read everything on the page (it's blurred) but it is aimed at rated and non-rated pilots (rated need 500 hours on type). The advert is dated 29 August and applications have to be in by 16 September.

I cannot read the email address. What I can see is one requirement which will stop most Brits from applying and that is that conversational level Dutch and French is required.

Who knows, it might suit somebody.

brakedwell

Thinking of applying Jock?

JW411

I could perhaps bluff my way past the Dutch and French bit but I think my age might be a bit of a problem!

CharliePapaWhisky

They mention on their profile page that it is only for A320 rated candidates with 500 hours on type...

Sadly not for non-rated pilots.

Bus Driver Man

RECRUITMENT RESERVE
AB INITIO FIRST OFFICERS A320

Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium starts a selection procedure for a recruitment reserve of candidate A320 First Officers.Positive selections remain valid for 2 years.
This offer is open to non-rated and rated candidates.

REQUIREMENTS AND PROFILE
• Valid JAR-FCL (frozen) ATPL or EASA Part FCL (frozen) ATPL • Valid IR-ME • EU Passport, unlimited • High standard of flying skills and CRM
• MCC performed on jet airliner type simulator (if not, additional Jet Familiarisation course required)
• Flawless safety record
• Before basic flight school:
o at least university entrance level highschool diploma (emphasis on mathematics and sciences)
o additional academic curriculum is appreciated
• ICAO English : at least Level 5
• Conversational level of Dutch and French
• for A320 typerated candidates only: minimum 500 hours experience on type

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE WILL CONSIST IN
• Screening of CV’s and motivational letters
• Written test on ATPL subjects (open questions on Principles of Flight, Meteorology, Jet
engines, Flight planning and Performance Class A )
• Interview
• Simulator evaluation on airliner FFS (emphasis on basic jet flying skills)
• Psycho-technical tests

INTERESTED ?
Applications have to be send by e-mail only to thomascookairlines.com before the 16th of September 2012


August 29, 2012

G-IZMO

Anyone have a link to a page which gives the required e-mail address?

Bus Driver Man

Strange. I added the e-mail address to my post. Maybe it was edited by a moderator?
Check PM.

relievepilot

Bus Driver Man,

Would you be so kind to send me the e-mail address as well?

Thank you and regards,

Anonystude

Likewise, a PM would be appreciated!

plikee

Same for me please !

romain2u

me too!!

thank you

Stick35

You guys realize have to speak the both languages ( dutch and french). They do not deviate from that.

uchy

can somebody share the email address?

magicmick

Try the 'click here to apply' link at the bottom of this:

Rated & Non Rated First Officers Airbus 320-Latest Pilot Jobs-Latest Pilot Jobs

Bus Driver Man

Application via CV Warehouse:
CVWarehouse:RECRUITMENT RESERVE AB INITIO FIRST OFFICERS A320

Or by mail to the e-mail address in pdf-file:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/41655748/TCA...20-%202012.pdf


You need to speak both Dutch and French.


If successful in the selection and if they need new FOs from the holding pool you will receive 2 summer season contracts (Until the end of October/beginning of November) with a possible 50% contract during the winter. TCAB will keep your rating valid during the winter.

After 2 temporary contracts, you will receive a fixed contract. It used to be a 100% fixed contract. However, last year the new FO's only received a 50% fixed contract, with extension to 75% pre and post summer and 100% during the busy summer months.

TCAB pays for the rating if needed, but in that case you receive only 50% of the normal FO salary for 7 months to compensate for the training cost.

Positive:
-Very good training/High standard
-Manual flying is allowed (Full raw data, no limitation)
-Good experience
-Great colleagues
-A320 rating
-The salary isn't so bad for a FO IF you have a 100% fixed contract. But take into account that you pay a lot of taxes in Belgium (50%)
-Nice destinations with lots of visual approaches. Great for flying skills.

Negative:
-7 months of 50% salary followed by a 50% contract during the winter is almost a year of reduced salary. A difficult year if you need to pay rent.
-So far no 100% fixed contract after your 2 temporary contracts, only 50% fixed with extension to 100% in the summer.
-Slow progress for Captain upgrade. (Unless some people leave the company)
-No career possibilities, no long haul.
-No guarantees: Management does whatever they want with new contracts.
-Say goodbye to your social life in July and August. (But you will have plenty of time during the winter)
-The job used to look a lot better 5 years ago and the situation isn't improving. Cost saving and happy pilots often don't go together.
-I don't know if your body and health can keep up with the fatiguing summers for many years.


It's not an airline where you want to spend the rest of your career but it's good enough to start it.



Good luck to everyone!

McMounty

Hi everyone!

Has anyone who's applied gotten confirmation, or better yet, an invitation?

hbigman

yeh, I actually got an invitation to come this upcoming weekend.!!

Was wondering if anyone has information regarding the selection procedure? or any information that would come in help that has not already been stated on the ad previously show in this thread..?!

Bus Driver Man

-Theory test (Airlaw, Performance, Principles of Flight, Meteo): Open questions, no multiple choice.
-Interview: Questions about yourself and questions about different flight situations (What would you do in case of...)
-Sim: Raw data flying on A320 or B737 (Depends on which type you did the MCC)
-Psychology tests: In group and individual.

Stick35

Got today the pfo letter. Dont get it. I can even speak dutch and french, have more than the required flight experience. What is wrong with me? Used the wrong aftershave?

Now im really considering to quit aviation.

Griego

4(?) positions and over 400 CVs received - you have to like the odds to get in! What is wrong with aviation?