Info on Flyjet?

[crewboy]

Hi guys,
sent an online application to Flyjet based at Gatwick last night. Stumbled over their website . Forgive my ignorance to anyone who works for them, but I have never herad of the company. Anyone have any info on this company.
Would appreciate any help,:)
Thanks in advance .
Crewboy.x

[kendoll21]

hey crewboy,

i'm currently workin for flyjet. were you wantin any specific info on us?

[crewboy]

Hey thanks for getting back. Just general info, what interview consists of, what the maths tests are like,(premature I know as only sent off application last night, but still interested) is there a mixture of Long haul and short haul for Junior Cabin Crew.
Thanks for any info given. Much appreciated.
Crewboy.:) :)

[kendoll21]

well,

the interview consists of an intro about the company, followed by the maths and general knowledge 'tests' ( by the way take notes in the intro as this has all the answers to the general knowledge test) they both only have 10 questions each, pretty simple.

there is a definite mix of long and short haul for juniors, its not like other airlines where it depends on your length of service. Especially with the imminent arrival of our first 767-200. last year was a pretty terrible year for flyjet but it looks like things are definitely gonna improve this year, new planes new base etc.

pay is pretty good as well, but as with any airline ya gotta get the work to get the dough.

not sure what else to tell ya.

Good luck with the application and hopefully see ya online in a few months or so. feel free to ask anything else.

Kendoll21 :ok: :ok:

[fra22]

hi kendoll21,
i wonder how many nightstops you get per month and also if it possible to know where.. Just another question, are corrently working foreign cabin crews in flyjet?
Thanks a lot :)

[crewboy]

well,

the interview consists of an intro about the company, followed by the maths and general knowledge 'tests' ( by the way take notes in the intro as this has all the answers to the general knowledge test) they both only have 10 questions each, pretty simple.

there is a definite mix of long and short haul for juniors, its not like other airlines where it depends on your length of service. Especially with the imminent arrival of our first 767-200. last year was a pretty terrible year for flyjet but it looks like things are definitely gonna improve this year, new planes new base etc.

pay is pretty good as well, but as with any airline ya gotta get the work to get the dough.

not sure what else to tell ya.

Good luck with the application and hopefully see ya online in a few months or so. feel free to ask anything else.

Kendoll21 :ok: :ok:

Hey Kendoll21,
Thanks for all the info, really great of you to fill me in.
If I get an interview I hope I can pass the Maths test:ugh: as flyjet seems like a good company to work for. Is there a lot of currency conversion on the paper?

Once again thanks for taking the time to give me this info.
Crewboy.:)

[kendoll21]

hey crewboy,

from what i can remember there is only 3 or 4 conversion questions but its dead simple as they only ask you to convert gbp-eur and vice versa. its not really that hard.

There was 22 applicants on my assessment day and they hired 20 of them, the other two had holidays during the training period.

Plus, we are a good company to work for. were not massive but were big enough that the crews you work with do change but eventually you get to know everyone.

WERE ONE BIG FLYJET FAMILY:D

Kx

[kendoll21]

hey fra,

our nightstops are pretty good, hard to say how many we get each month cause they are constantly changing, ive had 1 4 day trip so far this month. But i had none last month cause was just doing bullets.

Kx

[crewboy]

hey crewboy,

from what i can remember there is only 3 or 4 conversion questions but its dead simple as they only ask you to convert gbp-eur and vice versa. its not really that hard.

There was 22 applicants on my assessment day and they hired 20 of them, the other two had holidays during the training period.

Plus, we are a good company to work for. were not massive but were big enough that the crews you work with do change but eventually you get to know everyone.

WERE ONE BIG FLYJET FAMILY:D

Kx

Hi Kendoll21,

Thanks again for all the info. One last question, I promise.
On the application form It asked if I could drive, which I dont.:ugh:
Do you think this would go against me as I realise that you have to be at Gatwick within 45 min?(shortest amount of time that I'v seen for any airline, but not a problem)
I came across an airline whilst making applications, that require you to be able to drive in order to gain employment as Cabin Crew with that company. Is it the same with Flyjet?
Listen to me, sounds like I have the job already and not even heard back from my application yet. Sorry! Just interested to know about the company and even if I dont get anywhere , least I know threre is another airline to choose if wanting to catch some rays in summer.
Thanks for your time .
Crewboyx:) :)

[kendoll21]

hey crewboy,

being able to drive is not an essential requirement, its jus so they know whether they need to gain staff parking. i know loads of guys & gals at flyjet that don't drive.

As for the report time of 45 mins, are you sure thats correct?:confused: . cause the report time at the mo is 1hr with a 15mins courtesy from crewing for being called off standby and then it's 1hr 30mins for a rostered duty. i think someones telling you porkies, theres no way ANYONE would be able to report in 45 mins (especially on standby).

let me know when ya get a reply from your application. either reply to this post or pm me. :cool:

[speedbird2727]

As for the report time of 45 mins, are you sure thats correct
Is that why your punctuality on flights is so rubbish?! :}

[aeroground]

The level of management does not help

[kendoll21]

yo speedbird,

if ya read it properly, im questioning the fact that it says 45 mins as that is INCORRECT!!!.

Yeah we had a pretty terrible year last year but things are definitely gonna improve this year. new base, new planes, more crew.

WATCH THIS SPACE!:}

[glider12000]

well i applied last night so hope to hear back shortly.

[AIH849]

HEY GUYS GOOD NEWS I RECENTLY HAD AN INTERVIEW WITH FJE FOR NCL CREW AND GOT THE POSITION ALONG WITH ANOTHER 14 OF US I THINK SO ILL BE STRATING TO TRAIN IN ABOUT 4 WKS AND FLYING NT LONG AFTER THAT.

[kendoll21]

Congrats AIH849.

Youll have a whale of a time. Never know may fly together at some point.

Have fun training, (best part of the job i think)!!:ok: :ok:

[AIH849]

WELL YOU NEVER KNOW IM GONNA BE BASED IN NCL IM MICHAEL BY THE WAY WHERE U BASED AND WHATS YOUR NAME

[kendoll21]

Hey mike,

My names Andy and i'm based down in LGW.

[midget_jem]

hi michael,
was your interview for flyjet on the 2nd March? if it was can u remember me? im jemma i was with my friend, we both had our college uniform, i was the blonde one and had a sparkly pink dragon fly on my jacket.

Anyway, congratulations :ok: on gettin the job... and i'll see you soon because, SO DID I! lol how exciting!

if this is the michael off my interview date (2nd march) im the one you said looks familiar - can you remember?

who else got the job, do you know? and have you had any information back about training yet?

reply asap,
Jem

[AIH849]

hi jem

well done babe. i knew you would get it. I think there is about 15 altogether. I had a phone call from Mark on wednesday to confirm the date is the 3rd of April at the britannia hotel where we had our interview at 9am.

and yes i do remember you how could i forget a pretty little face like that eh!

Send me a reply.

P.s. If anyone could send me some info flyjet equiptment location on board the A/C eg, first aid boxes,O2 cylinders, etc plz mail me [email protected] and you too Jem.

[envoy757]

Hiya Michael! Don't worry about the loation of emergency equipment! You'll be taught this on your course! It's not as daunting as it may seem!

Not long now eah!!

[AIH849]

Not long at all i cant wait mate. So whats your name. I cant wait to get up flying again. Where is the cabin simulation performed is that down in Gatwick.

[diesel862]

Best of luck to you all on the new base, there are some fab Pursers who will help you new guys out.

But as one post said - watch out for the management.

Cheers

Diesel

[midget_jem]

hi mike,
do u have an idea of how much we will be training? will we be at Britannia hotel everyday from the 3rd like 9-5 or something?? or will we be located somewhere else like east midlands after a couple of days? i dont have a clue lol

its goin to cost me loads in petrol to get to newcastle airport and back for training every day, at least when we're online i'll have days off n stuff.
think i mite stay in the hotel lol

have you booked your medical yet? mines the 27th.
i cant belive how many injections there are - i hate needles lol

reply asap, luv jem

p.s. did anyone send you any info on the flyjet planes n stuff? forward me it if they did on [email protected] :ok:

[AIH849]

Well guys 1 week before me and my colleagues start training to join all of you at FJE. Hope all is well and that the 767 is delivered to LGW in time so that we can pinch your 757. Hope to see some of you soon

[kendoll21]

hey mike & jem,

congrats on becoming a part of the flyjet family. no 767 to speak of at the moment, due next tuesday!!.

like i said to mike earlier in this thread, YOU'LL HAVE A BLAST!!.

If your base supervisor is who i think it is, itll be cool. hes a really nice guy, but he won't take no s**t!.

anyway, hope to meet ya both face to face one day. take care and have fun.

Kendoll21

p.s don't worry about the training, this was my first position. the trainers are there to help you out.:O :O :ok:

[AIH849]

Cheers for that cant wait till monday the Base Supervisor seems like a great guy and I understand him not talking and S**t thats not what hes there for. Well all is sorted, passed my medical, CRC is sorted and injections are fine. So all is good. Im so excited.

[AIH849]

Well just finished my first week on the course all is going well ive really enjoyed it and the base super is top. It was a bit daunting wen i seen the location diagram for EA but i got it all sorted jst wanna get up and fly now. Going to MAN tomorrow for the aircraft visit so cant wait for that either.