Air Contractors - current situation

[mikepops]

Quote from ppjn:

"Current Situation: In need of more FOs on the ATR due to internal upgrades, pilot turnover"

I've heard a few good things about this outfit and I am looking at applying for a job with them. Apparently they are the best paying TP operator in Europe and you can be based anywhere. Is that so? Can someone give me an idea how much a new FO can expect per month after tax, including duty pay? Also I would appreciate a brief elaboration of "anywhere", for example I live in the Midlands, UK, could I be based here?

I know the recruitment criteria for F/Os used to be 1500 hrs TT, 500 on type, is that still the case? I have 900 hrs total with 440hrs on ATRs, will they be interested?

Finally what is the recruitment and line training process like? What is the atmosphere like in the company? If anyone could describe a typical working day/week/stop-over etc. with the good and the bad points I would really appreciate it.

I am awayting your posts. Thank you in advance.

Mike:ok:

[DIRRIK]

1. 1500TT with 500 on type seems a lot to me. They have hired people with less than that.:D

2. Workweek, typically sunday evening positioning from your "base" to anywhere in Europe, fly until friday morning. Next week the same. Than a week off and the next week couple of contactable days (sby done at home or at work when called out:ugh: )

3. Atmosphere between pilots is good;) . Selections: interviews, english test, aptitude test. Linecheck and training are normal:ok: .

Hope this helps

Greetz

Dirrik
:D

[EI-CGO]

I would suspect with your hours they would be interested, but from what I hear the recruitment process is (rightly) about getting the right type of person for the job and other factors are/can be taken into consideration.

The flying can be tough in the winter, but they are pro-active towards line engineering and the infrastructure is extremely sound, if its broke, they fix things quickly and despite the odd bad run of tech problems now and again, are extremely well thought of by FedEx and other clients.

There are gripes, but generally they would be up there with the best in Europe for what they do.

[teaboy1]

They are the best in Europe at what they do!!!!

[iae2500]

Any ideas if there are looking for people on the A300? if so what type of hours / pay/rostering/ base etc etc,,,preference would be Dub base.
Any info appreciated.

[EI-CGO]

Being granted an audience with the Pope is easier than getting a position on the A300 with ACL.

[teaboy1]

no an audience with the great bearded god himself is harder!!!!!

[hardcase]

hi
i know people who have joined with 300hrs TT and a type rating from skyblue. Like any airline the more experience you have the better, but if they need people they will take whats out there to fill the vacancies. There are 4 new FO's who have just about to start their line training. But i have heard that we might be losing more FO's due to people moving onto Jets. Also we have had movers from the ATR onto the Herc and A300.
If you live in the midlands they would most likely base you out of EMA. You would be flown from there to wherever you are rostered to be based for 2 weeks. ie fly out to Prague on the Sunday night from EMA and operate from there until the following Friday when they will fly you back to EMA. On the middle weekend most fly back home. We only operate Mon-Thurs nights for Fedex so it is a 12 day duty. Then its 1 week off and 1 week contactable. You get a hire car to go to work and get home or petrol expenses. All travel expenses are paid by the company. Also the 2 weeks might be in STN, GLA or EDI, so you don't always fly to europe for your duty. :ok:
They salary is on par with other TP operators but the per diems are great due to being away for up 17days a month, so this makes a big difference. The aircraft are nice, usual ATR problems but generally not many CFD's. There is a mix of Irish, British and European pilots who generally get on well together. The roster is 3 months in advance, which is great for planning ahead. Although might be a few changes along the way but nothing major.
The routes we do are good and the hotels are of a good standard. The company has a small company feel to it, everyone seems to know everyone else which is good.
:ok: