Monarch recruitment
My understanding is that the people who were in the holding pool will be written to in the fullness of time to re-apply as you only stay in it officially for 6 months or so.This means unfortunately going through the interview etc once again. There have been mutterings on more recruitment but no definate figures yet. Monarch is however looking to expand and there are still a few pilots in the hold pools for BA,Virgin and others still awaiting there start dates.
With regards to new entrants, the company will tend to stick fairly rigidly to the 2500hr requirement until they run out of suitably qualified pilots. Offers of fleets are usually dependent on the types flown previously and similarity to Monarch fleets. As is always with recruitment, having someone recommend you is always of benefit.
In my experience, joining the company, I wouldn't say it's no better or worse than any other airline, I have worked for a few!!If you join with the realistic view that being a charter operation(although it is rapidly becoming a scheduled airline) that you won't be able to make that BBQ at the weekend or be in control of your life, as no scheduling agreement exists, then you will enjoy it far more. The company has good aircraft and good crews, use as a stepping stone or as a career it's up to you.
Last edited by DOORPOST; 18th August 2005 at 16:52.