I think part of the problem lies the fact that many believe they will be able to land a 73 job straight after they gained their licence.
Probably due to the marketing skills found in many flying schools.
which doesn't help is when Ez say they are considerering every applications but the truth is that they only employ low time who have been through the CTC scheme.
what in gods name kind of chance do low hour fATPLers have with starting a career flying?
Not a lot is the answer but even in good times it is difficult to secure a flying job as there is always a very strong competition with people with more hours, more connections, better quality time etc...
Saying that, do not despair and keep working on it also as much as you should apply to all the airlines (just in case you never know you might be in luck some day), try not to focus only on the Jet jobs.
Less popular ones are perhaps a little bit easier to get because YOU, as a person (friendly, motivated, keen, available,...) can make a difference. Think about it and tell me how you could do that when filling an online application form with little time in your logbook.
I know how frustrating the whole experience (job hunting that is) can be but that's the case for most us with only a few who made it straight in.
As the advert says, get yourself connected... Knock on doors (physically) again and again. No magic recipe here just a lot of patience and dedication required.
Sorry
MorningGlory that I haven't more useful tips to give you but if you ask to a group of pilots who are now flying those Ez 73s, you will find that none of them as followed the same path to achieve their position.
Perseverance, luck, pprune's infos, people you know, people your mates know, instructor rating, getting a job abroad (you have to leave the country for that), anything you can think of you will have to give it a good go.
Don't despair about EZ, it is a nice dream for many but the reality should take back you where you really have your chances. In time and perhaps before you know it you will get that shiny jet job but in the meantime....
Back to the thread:
You only hear from EZ if they want you to come for an interview.
There is no way to track the progress of your application form.
jasonjdr Low cost airlines doesn't mean "desperate for pilots" at least not yet and not anymore than the others carriers are .
Saying that when I look at some of the guys experiences, I can't help wondering if this online application form is really working...