Originally Posted by
Kerosene Kraut
Pilot's Union Vereinigung Cockpit vetoed some accelerated direct move for AB-Pilots to Eurowings Germany recently. So these pilots have to formally reapply from scratch for less paid work at Eurowings Europe (Austria) now. Thanks.
There is quite a bit more to that, and the Veto was actually done on request of the majority of AB pilots. Even for EWG there was no direct entry way, the application process was identical to the one used for EWEU. Not a full DLR Test for AB pilots, just an interview with someone from the company and two psychologists from the DLR.
Originally Posted by Fokkerdriver
I hope a lot of the crew will get the opportunity to join us in easyJet and at least work for decent money. As far as I am aware they will also join - not only getting a bridge pay of up to 40.000 euro - but also on a certain 'salery step' getting our loyalty bonus according to years served in Air Berlin.
I looked into joining EW when easyJet proposed to close The Hamburg base and was thoroughly shocked at the terms and conditions
Indeed, that seems to be true. The system isn't perfect and has some unusual quirks, but it is nice that Easyjet actually acknowledges the experience of those entering from AB. Quite a few are applying and most are really looking forward to join EZY.