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Old 27th Apr 2006, 09:13
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There is a base bid round going on at the moment. So requirements for summer recruitment will await the result (end may).

As i heard we are taking on at extra 500 pilots over the next 5 years for continued expansion of the 737 fleet.

We are losing a 763 next month (june) and also 2 767 are being returned to germany poss next summer. So overall a reduction in what was called mainline fleet. That said due to command transfers, oppurtunity's still exist for new comers on this fleet.

The company wants to stop DEC if possible but doesn't have the nessesary volunteers. Also did hear that the age for S/O recruitment may be raised and that the staring salary for F/O's may be raised to bring it in line with others. (ITs around £41K about 4K less than simalar airlines, although with overtime F/O wage is around £50-£70k).

Generally S/O (low hour) pilots come from Jerez (sponsored) and CTC however there are posts for direct entry CV's.

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(All as per my understanding might not be 100%)
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