KLM owns only 50% of Martinair. They want to acquire the other 50% but this still had to be approved by the EU. Transavia is 100% daughter of KLM. Performs charter/low-cost ops with 737-700/800. Pilots from aforementioned companies can go to KLM if they meet KLM’s entry requirements; they have to go through a selection like everybody else. No special treatment or priority. The figures on ppjn.com regarding compensation of mentioned companies are quite accurate.
New hires are placed where the company needs them. In the past new hires were even placed on the 737 and 767 as F/O (due to shortages)
In the current situation, KLM flight academy graduates go to S/O positions on long haul. Guys with experience (ex airforce, navy, NLS/KLS with hours) are generally placed at cityhopper.
Currently at cityhopper as F/O F50 (for a year now) Prospect of moving to the 737 next year. This month’s schedule contains only 21 hrs which is good for one’s social life. I prefer this above being an S/O!
Kind regards