MK Airlines - First Officer Jobs

[lovethefreight]

Rumour has it MK Airlines have started recruiting again for First Offcier positions on the B747-200 fleet. Looks like a good time to join after new investment and the chance of some new equiptment. Have a look at www.mkairlines.com/aircrewapplications:ok:

[Jean-Luc P]

Great way to spread the word. .....and good luck......

[skywalking]

I can't seem to get the link to work and can;t find anything on their website.. is it there? am i just looking in the wrong place?
thanks

[20milesout]

MK Airlines - Aircrew Application (http://www.mkairlines.com/aircrewapplication)

should be the link. Good luck!

[Actungtommy2]

Anybody know if they are they looking for FE's too? Thanks

[lovethefreight]

I don't think so - I heard a rumour they are looking for new generation aircraft

[gibr monkey]

I got a phone call for a chat with MK airlines. They seem quite informal about things... anybody tell me more about the interview process... which sim.... what type of ops/ tech. questions. The company structure... who is funding them these days? PM if you want ...

Cheers folks

[Whispering Giant]

I´ve got a interview with MK next Monday - so will let you know what it´s like.

brgds

W.G

[Wireless]

I've heard back to say expect an interview in a couple of weeks.

I'm an F/o on a passenger turbo prop so quite a big jump. What experience do you guys have?

[flightlevel550]

Are MK out of administration yet?

FL550

[pfm08]

good luck to everyone planning to join- i can assure you there will be at least one position available soon, mine!
flying heavy jets is a great thing but it can only outweigh the negatives to a point- whereafter it is no longer worth it.

[gibr monkey]

hi ya

pfm08 please tell me why you are not ' vibbing ' with MK... I mean I don't know any airline who doesn't want their pound of flesh... I have flown for a few, and they all change rostas... have tech probs, etc...Have they lied about pay or your conditions... just interested as I have applied to them..

[Coffin Corner]

As #11

Anyone have any info on the monthly salary, roster time away/home, 744 acquisitions etc etc.

And can someone in the know please update ppjn.com with the latest ;)

[Wireless]

Hey Whispering Giant

How did you get on today at MK?

[Whispering Giant]

Hi Wireless,

PM me for details.

brgds
W.G

[Bumfichh]

Hi,

Does anyone have any news on what’s happening at MK?

I have been following this thread with interest, seems to of gone a bit quite now!

Any info gratefully received.......

B:ok:

[Wireless]

Nothing new really that I can think of. Have been down to Landhurst to do Sim etc and they seem to be getting really back on track. Have you applied to them?

[Bumfichh]

I applied 4-5 weeks ago, not heard anything.......

Maybe i dont have the experiance they are looking for, I have 800TT 350on B737.

Wireless are you 74 rated?

Thanks

[Wireless]

I applied 3 years ago and only just got called 2 months ago so who knows! I've sent you a message to your inbox

[Poita]

Do you need a JAA licence and UK visa to work for MK? Where are their pilot bases?

Poita.

[F'Wx]

Good luck to all that apply :)

Make sure you come in and say hi in Operations when your at Landhurst!

[Iver]

What's the latest in terms of rosters/schedules (rough estimate of days off per month), QOL and 747 newbie FO pay (what could one expect first year)? Are UK-based pilots based out of Manston?

What's the latest word on potential 747-400s?

[737 PAX]

Looks like there also recruiting for the G 159 on behalf of there new partners

Found this on aviation job search -
grumman gulfstream g-159 flight crew (http://www.aviationjobsearch.com/employer.asp?employerid=4380&vacID=137776)

[Iver]

Any new, updated info regarding newbie salaries, QOL, days off, UK pilot bases, etc.?

[Wireless]

Anyone have a course date who's starting with MK? I'm in the hold pool waiting on a date. Suspect there'll be one early next year I'm guessing.

[I'm Off!]

18 Nov for me. Don't know how many people, or when the next one may be though.

[Iver]

Can someone who is recently hired provide examples of experience levels? How many hours, aircraft types flown, etc.? I have applied but I have heard nothing. Just trying to gauge my probabilities...

Congrats to those who have been hired. Is MK just hiring for the 747 or also for the DC8?

[Wireless]

Just 747 as far as I could gauge.

[Whispering Giant]

Recruitment at MK is just for the 747. The last DC8 they had was sold in August and the DC8 sim has been sold.

brgds
W.G

[HUGS]

Hi Guys,

My mate says flying for MK on the 747 is good fun and the guys are great but unfortunately the money aint. If your an F/O and dont fly for a month your basic you take home is USD1100 a month before tax. Most of the flightdeck I know arent happy at the moment. The big issue is money and being messed around continuously by crewing who have no clue what they are doing.
After chatting to some of the guys that are working for them and seeing how there operations mess with there family life I have decided to remain where I am. When it comes to money you can earn better flying for a regional airline in the UK.
However the good news is if you have more than 1000 hours they will look at you and 500 hours on a heavy will help you get a better job somewhere else.

[flightlevel550]

Anyone know whats the latest situation at MK? I have a job offer but I am unsure whether to leave my current job due to the previous comments.

[helldog]

Mate the guys that would have done your interview are straight guys. Give them a call and ask them straight out what the sittuation is.

[flyingmachine74]

It is believed that the training of first officers will be on going into 2009, as there appears to be all sorts of plans for the future, however everything is a secret even for those of us that work there !

[flyingmachine74]

Before you leave your current job, make sure that you can survive on MKs salary, you will be away from home for 16 to 25 days depending on how busy the a/c are and be prepared to get shafted by the kids in crewing who dictate the pilots lives. Forget any xmas, wedding, birthday etc !
On the positive, theres a good bunch of guys there and you ll get vast experience from this worldwide operation. Once your sim training is complete, line training can be slow due to the backlog. Put it this way as fast as crew get trained others leave, mainly due to salary and getting messed about. If you can handle this you ll have fun, they also making new guys sign a 3 year bonding to try make them stay. The lifestyle tends to upset wives/girlfriends more than the pilots themselves as nobody can plan there lives.....good luck !

[flyingmachine74]

Pilots can base prity much anywhere in the UK, the roster is an absolute shambles, you can expect to do anything from 16 days to 25 days out depending on work load, however its normally around 19 days. Days at home again vary but normally around 14. The money is really ****, hence a high percentage of there crew looking to move on. On the line theres a good bunch of guys, and youll get vast worldwide experience although a lot of the routes are into the arsehole places of Africa. The biggest prob seems to be money and roster.

[flyingmachine74]

They will look at you with the experience you have.......be patient nothing happens quickly !

[flightlevel550]

Anybody know whats happening in MK and in the near future? How many people are waiting in the pool?

FL550

[helldog]

We have a pool? If there is anyone in this so called pool. I think they need to get out now or they will end up looking like a prune from being immersed in water for so long.

[utopik]

Hi all,

what crew entrance use MK crews at LUX airport?

thanks

[theloady]

Hola Guys,

how many loadies are in the MK roster actually?

just for info...


thanx

[Centreline747]

WHY??

Are you going to mug an F/O and hope to get his job? :p:):p

Rgds

CL747

[theloady]

Centerline747

it would be a nice idea...


I just wanna know if F/E MK are doin'loady job as the Avient staff...

[utopik]

a friend of mine, working for another airline, will jumpseat soon with MK.

He just wants to organise his taxi to LUX.

That's all

[FlyItLikeARental]

Any news of new recruitment at MK? I've been periodically updating my cv on their website over the last year, but so far havent heard anything... 3800tt, 1400 on ERJ-135's and 1000 command on D-228's. South African ATPL with instructors. Does one still need a JAA licence?

Thanks chaps!

FLR

[Max-Performance]

No recruitment at the moment. Your hours/experience look ideal, but I think you would be expected to have done the JAA writtens. Recent intakes (which unfortunately means a year ago) have been mostly African experience, mixed in with a few Europeans.
True, the money is rubbish (particularly at the moment) but it has to be more interesting than flying a 737 for a low cost.

[oligoe]

Hi guys,

Has anybody been hired recently ? Any news from MK, Is it true they are only operating 2 planes at the moment ?
When you talk about low salarys, on an average month, what take home pay can you expect ?

Thanks in advance for your answers..

Og