NETJETS Europe hiring again

[EatMyShorts!]

Hi, from what I can gather, upgrades have slowed down, maybe even halted for the time being. Same for recruitment. Reason for this is slower growth than anticipated.

[TheAirMission]

Recruitment has paused because of a delay of aircraft that were due to arrive this year. Half that issue is due to P&W engine parts specifically for the Challenger 650 deliveries that were due, and the other half because of a slow down in aircraft sales, so some aircraft have been delayed. Because of this, a planned new INDOC of new joiners that was pencilled in for September has been postponed, this decision was made in January. Because of that, upgrades for this year didnt happen, after having upgraded up 80 captains in the last 3 years.

I would imagine the ball will start rolling again from next year for both.

[redsnail]

My resignation kicks in 31st Aug. So there's 1 spot now available

[EatMyShorts!]

Reminds me of the other thread about having to retire at 65 - you old people get out so the selfish young guys can get a job as well! :P

*edit for miss-spelling "young"

[redsnail]

I'm going early. 60yo. So I can enjoy the beach

[EatMyShorts!]

Originally Posted by redsnail

I'm going early. 60yo. So I can enjoy the beach

Yes, you were even more generous to our GEN Z pilots!

[Boabity]

Originally Posted by redsnail

I'm going early. 60yo. So I can enjoy the beach

Congrats!
seems like quite a few deciding to move on early these days.

[request]

Hi everyone,

Does anyone have any updated information about possible pilot recruitment at NetJets Europe? I’ve noticed that the Kura website has been under maintenance for several weeks, and the last recruitment round was last year. Any news about new aircraft or expansion?

Also, if anyone can recommend any website or resource to prepare for the selection tests, it would be much appreciated.

Happy flights!

[TheAirMission]

Originally Posted by request

Hi everyone,

Does anyone have any updated information about possible pilot recruitment at NetJets Europe? I’ve noticed that the Kura website has been under maintenance for several weeks, and the last recruitment round was last year. Any news about new aircraft or expansion?

Also, if anyone can recommend any website or resource to prepare for the selection tests, it would be much appreciated.

Happy flights!

Will restart at some point but I can't imagine anytime in the next 6 months or so minimum.

[TheAirMission]

Originally Posted by upperfly

I heard that some pilots are still standing by in the holding pool for about one year without a starting date.

Yes, I believe we had a planned intake for after the summer, but at the begining of the year it was already decided to hold off due to delays in aircraft

[7boeing7]

Anyone has information on terms of conditions?
Would like to know how’s the package like besides salary.
From what I’ve read it looks like a very nice company to make a career in

[EatMyShorts!]

Just scroll up, it has been mentioned on previous pages. https://www.pilotjobsnetwork.com/jobs/Netjets_Europe also provides some good information.

[7boeing7]

Thank you for answering so fast, does netjets offer licence insurance, uniform and accommodation during type rating and sim?
haven’t found anything on that.
I’ve met a few pilots and they all seem very happy with the company

[redsnail]

Licence insurance? Not too sure - if you mean loss of licence, I think so. It was a while ago for me.
You won't need a uniform for training but you'll be issued with one during Indoc (most do Indoc before going to the sim).
Accomodation, salary, per diems all paid during training.

[Boabity]

Originally Posted by 7boeing7

Thank you for answering so fast, does netjets offer licence insurance, uniform and accommodation during type rating and sim?
haven’t found anything on that.
I’ve met a few pilots and they all seem very happy with the company

Loss of Licence is provided at a fairly basic level and you have the option to improve it by paying more. Uniform and accomodation is provided - genuinely I don't know where doesn't do those things that could consider themselves a reasonable employer.
Netjets is a perfectly fine company to work for, it won't make you love the job but the positives outweigh the negatives, which for the most part is better than the majority of other employers out there.

[Goldust]

What's the main reason for the current delays in Indocs? I understand that new aircraft haven’t been delivered as expected. Do you have any updates on how many are expected to be delivered next year? I’ve read that Bombardier has mentioned that delivery issues are gradually improving — is that correct?

Additionally, could you provide some insight into pilot retirements? How many are retired on average each year?

[Boabity]

Originally Posted by Goldust

What's the main reason for the current delays in Indocs? I understand that new aircraft haven’t been delivered as expected. Do you have any updates on how many are expected to be delivered next year? I’ve read that Bombardier has mentioned that delivery issues are gradually improving — is that correct?

Additionally, could you provide some insight into pilot retirements? How many are retired on average each year?

Most of that has already been answered. How many are going to be delivered in a year is a very flexible number, it will depend on sales which depends very much on the wider financial world. If suddenly there’s a boom - you can expect that things will pick up, equally if there’s a popping of a bubble things will slow down.

Everyone is being super cautious, I imagine Netjets management are as well. Personally with no supporting information at all I reckon we will start recruiting again in Q2 ‘26 but in the typical airline way of doing it last minute when it has become critical.

[redsnail]

I don't have the exact figure re retirements as I took early retirement in August. The boss said that he's expecting more in the coming years as folks hit 65. What's harder to quantify is the number of early retirements (from 60yo) and part time. Anecdotally, I'd say there's about 1 a month.
20 years ago there was a big hiring boom from 2004-2006/7. Most of us were around 35-40 years old.

[TheAirMission]

From what I've heard/seen, the amount of "expected" retirements at the moment, which is based on hitting retirement age, will basically triple from 2028 onwards. This doesn't take into account anyone who has already left prior to their exit year, or those who take early retirement/medically retired, as mentioned above.
Approximately 4% of our pilots have left/retired this year to date.

[Goldust]

Thank you for your replies! I'm just trying to figure out how long it will take for the last guys and gals who were selected last year to start their training, I guess the recruitment wont open before that.