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I just had my phone call today. For those who are still waiting don't worry they told me they are a little late in the screening. Relax they will call you...
I'm waiting my answer, 15 days maximum.
Good luck everybody !
I'm waiting my answer, 15 days maximum.
Good luck everybody !
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Some Jetbird answers
Had my telephone interview a couple of weeks ago.
I don't wish to enter a slanging match about Jetbird, but this is what I was told after a nice, relaxed interview.
Over 1500 applicants, 800 will be telephoned.
They currently have 13 type-rated pilots. I am guessing (and it's just a guess) that these pilots are doing the telephone interviews, 800/13= erm... alot of phonecalls each.
Anticpating most pilots will commute initially and the rota will probably be 6on-4off.
Hope this answers some questions.
I don't wish to enter a slanging match about Jetbird, but this is what I was told after a nice, relaxed interview.
Over 1500 applicants, 800 will be telephoned.
They currently have 13 type-rated pilots. I am guessing (and it's just a guess) that these pilots are doing the telephone interviews, 800/13= erm... alot of phonecalls each.
Anticpating most pilots will commute initially and the rota will probably be 6on-4off.
Hope this answers some questions.
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Phil - At the very least they'd need 2 crews per aircraft. Realistically more for standby coverage, annual leave cover etc. 13 pilots would only really cover 3 aircraft, 4 at a stretch.
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Not in my experience Mixmaster,
I have performed AOC Charter in Europe with barely 1 crew per aircraft. Consequently, I found FTL Scheme's rather 'flexibly applied', and regulation minimal. This will be the competition.
Salary cost was minimised by 'employing' the crew as 'Freelance' and paid only on day rates.
I believe that cost will continue to be king, but I am not a business expert. Is it possible that JB can be more cost effective than these operations? If not so; is it the case that customers will be willing to pay a premium for flying the JB brand and a new aircraft?
I have performed AOC Charter in Europe with barely 1 crew per aircraft. Consequently, I found FTL Scheme's rather 'flexibly applied', and regulation minimal. This will be the competition.
Salary cost was minimised by 'employing' the crew as 'Freelance' and paid only on day rates.
I believe that cost will continue to be king, but I am not a business expert. Is it possible that JB can be more cost effective than these operations? If not so; is it the case that customers will be willing to pay a premium for flying the JB brand and a new aircraft?
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wellll........
I recently heard, my former Employer (Company Southern germany) has a structure now to crew all Aircraft 1,5 .
It doesnt matter if the aircraft is only then only available
20 days a month .Its in their eyes way better to fourlough Pilots then to be fully staffed and ready.
Anyways...Any lear 60 Job ???
Cheers
itīs...The Fischmeister!!
It doesnt matter if the aircraft is only then only available
20 days a month .Its in their eyes way better to fourlough Pilots then to be fully staffed and ready.Anyways...Any lear 60 Job ???
Cheers
itīs...The Fischmeister!!
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My question is this: Where the hell did these 13 Type Rated Phenom pilots come from? There aren't many other airlines operating this jet (if any right now)....are there?
God forbid that some of these guys went out and bought a TR to look impressive on the CV. Remind me to give a person who did this a swift kick in the nuts if I ever find out it is true.
Are the 13 pilots currently Jet Bird pilots or are you saying that some guys "just happened" to have a Phenom Type Rating? WTF?
Are guys slitting other pilots throats and lowering industry standards before even getting in the door by running out and getting a Phenom TR?
Say it aint so Joe.
God forbid that some of these guys went out and bought a TR to look impressive on the CV. Remind me to give a person who did this a swift kick in the nuts if I ever find out it is true.
Are the 13 pilots currently Jet Bird pilots or are you saying that some guys "just happened" to have a Phenom Type Rating? WTF?
Are guys slitting other pilots throats and lowering industry standards before even getting in the door by running out and getting a Phenom TR?
Say it aint so Joe.
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It aint so Joe!
CAE Dallas and CAE Burgess Hill both been busy with doing EASA Type Ratings for a number of pilots from a number of European companies - paid for by said companies. Obviously a few private owners around, but if they can afford a Phenom they can afford to pay for the TR!
CAE Dallas and CAE Burgess Hill both been busy with doing EASA Type Ratings for a number of pilots from a number of European companies - paid for by said companies. Obviously a few private owners around, but if they can afford a Phenom they can afford to pay for the TR!
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Not quite. Mainly JB pilots, but also for a few other European companies as well.
I understand the type-ratings are included as part of the aircraft purchase.
13 type-rated pilots for JB sounds about right to me; haven't heard of them taking delivery of any of their aircraft yet though.
I understand the type-ratings are included as part of the aircraft purchase.
13 type-rated pilots for JB sounds about right to me; haven't heard of them taking delivery of any of their aircraft yet though.