JET2 are still running interviews for B757 applicants throughout the rest of this month at least.
Various posts on the different threads ARE from JET2 pilots but they have their own in-house forums, where they can air their opinions privately, nevertheless a picture appears to be forming and its possible shape could be as follows:
From posts here and other threads:
1. They had only about 3 crews for each B757 during 2009 summer.(B757's are under utilised in winter)
2. They are unlikely to type rate existing JET2 B757 crews for B767 (that's IF B767 acquisition is actioned)
3. There is no sign of any long haul programme for summer 2010.
4. There are indications that long haul destinations are planned for 2010-11 maybe with B767's.
5. The B757 recruitment has been long winded and undefined in contrast to the B737 recruitment.
From the above, it could be said that JET2 did not know what they wanted for their B757 fleet other than to strengthen their crews for the summer of 2010. Now, it could be that they have a better idea of their proposed winter 2010-11 long haul programme and also perhaps they have a better indication that they may take on a B767 or possibly two, which would probably imply taking out one or two of their older B757's.
They presently have 3 crews for each B757 and they have 9 B757's in the fleet, so they have about 27 crews. Assuming they want to increase the number by one crew for each airplane that means they need 9 FO's and 9 Captains. If they hire mostly B767 type rated crews with long haul experience, it covers their long haul projected programme for winter 2010-11, which is heavier on crewing than short haul, and ALSO covers their staffing needs for the summer 2010 on their present B757 fleet.
This may not be a very useful post to anyone waiting to hear 'yes' or 'no' or 'maybe' after an interview but it may give an insight into the requirements of the company and an indication that they may prefer to have B767 type rated drivers witth long haul experience but not exclusively.
It would be great if one of those very friendly JET2 employees would post some confirmations or contradictions on the above..........
In the meantime good luck to all!