Vistajet Requirements
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Unless you're a German, Swiss or Austrian national, forget it. VistaJet are only interested in hiring native German speakers already resident in the above 3 countries. 'Course, they're not allowed to advertise as such, but that's how it is. Like you, I was also invited to send copies of my certificates, logbook, medical etc which I did, only to be told that they were not hiring at the time....although I know of 2 people, both Austrian who have just had interviews with them, and another ( a German guy) who applied after me and has an interview in August!!
Hopefully things may change in the future, but for now....?
Hopefully things may change in the future, but for now....?
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I will share my experience with VJ:
I applied, sent all the copies, got an interview, then they changed the date cause, ooopps! it was bank holiday and they didn't realised! I finally attended to it and was spoken to as if were already in, no problem for being based in none of the countries somebody mention above... they even told me what day I was going to the course!
Now 3 weeks have gone and with them any hope for a call... so it seems to be their way. And by the way, the recruitment "Mrs" is VERY arrogant, she either doesn't know VJ needs loads of pilots or she works for some other operator
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The point is that offering such a poor package (for experienced FOs) they should be a bit more humble or less demanding.
I am not a german speaker and to be honest I am starting to think that this might have helped to the outcome of my interview, if so why was I invited at all?
Fortunatelly this is not the only way to do things, other companies out there are far away much more serious and treat candidates decently.
Happy landings!
I applied, sent all the copies, got an interview, then they changed the date cause, ooopps! it was bank holiday and they didn't realised! I finally attended to it and was spoken to as if were already in, no problem for being based in none of the countries somebody mention above... they even told me what day I was going to the course!
Now 3 weeks have gone and with them any hope for a call... so it seems to be their way. And by the way, the recruitment "Mrs" is VERY arrogant, she either doesn't know VJ needs loads of pilots or she works for some other operator
.The point is that offering such a poor package (for experienced FOs) they should be a bit more humble or less demanding.
I am not a german speaker and to be honest I am starting to think that this might have helped to the outcome of my interview, if so why was I invited at all?
Fortunatelly this is not the only way to do things, other companies out there are far away much more serious and treat candidates decently.
Happy landings!
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I was sent the following; To handle your CV please send asap documents' as follows:
~ Period of cancellation
Can anyone shed some light on what that means. Do they mean my notice period and if so do they want me to send a copy of my existing contract! Also what is a long range document?
Thanks
DG
~ Period of cancellation
Can anyone shed some light on what that means. Do they mean my notice period and if so do they want me to send a copy of my existing contract! Also what is a long range document?
Thanks
DG
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Yes, they mean notice period, and I doubt that they require a copy of your current contract (that would be EXTREMELY unusual).
Forget the Longe Range thing, that is only applicable if you hold a German ICAO (NOT JAA) licence.
By the way, pay seems to be rubbish: As a F/O on a 604 (1000h, non-rated) you will earn some 2.100 EUR after taxes and social insurances + 600 EUR in per diem.
Forget the Longe Range thing, that is only applicable if you hold a German ICAO (NOT JAA) licence.
By the way, pay seems to be rubbish: As a F/O on a 604 (1000h, non-rated) you will earn some 2.100 EUR after taxes and social insurances + 600 EUR in per diem.
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I think it is not only about saving money but EARNING money. Keep in mind that Vistajet's aircraft - unlike DCA's - are not operated for their owners and charters are merely used to keep costs down, they are all charter only aircraft and have to make a profit at the end of the day.
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I've flown charter for a company that paid for ALL my qualifications so it can be done. Funnily enough they have a far better reputation than Vistajet appear to be developing.
If this thread is anything to go by all they are achieving is making pilots go elsewhere. Bit like Ryanair. Do they charge their passengers for Pringles too?
If this thread is anything to go by all they are achieving is making pilots go elsewhere. Bit like Ryanair. Do they charge their passengers for Pringles too?
