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Old 14th Aug 2013, 13:02
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Captdmorgan
 
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Some of his comments are often inflamatory and only rarely informative (just read his previous posts).

His opinions are skewed by an out of date view on the (low cost airline) industry and the fact that he wants to work for an airline based on his doorstep, doing 200 hours a year for $200K.

Go to Wizz with your eyes open. Wizz will never be the highest paid in the aviation sector until the number of crew applying for jobs is less than the number of jobs available. Salaries vary depending on base, and only you can decide if this is within your financial budget depending on lifestyle / commuting to UK. You'll need to make the decision if flying the Bus is worth that sacrifice.

Commuting is possible but tiring. Expect either a 6/4 or 5/3 roster (6/1/6/7 is also available). And then remember that 'operational requirements' are more of a priority than your commuting options to/from base. This can mean only 2 days at home, and you will want to sleep for most of it.

Wizz are still expanding and the rumour is that we are short of Captains and command requirements may be reduced. Once you've got the 3500 (factorized WIZZ) hours then you're ready for the evaluation. And of course, if Wizz only need Captains in Cluj and you don't want to go there then you'll need to wait. How much do you want to be a Captain? Wizz won't train you as a Captain to have be over crewed in your prefered base...

That said, follow the SOP's, fly safe, take as much fuel as you need, don't send rude emails to HQ, and you'll be left largely alone.
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