Originally Posted by Turbine200 (Post 11039270)

I have heard today that approx 84 guys and girls have been called for interview and sim!

Originally Posted by Mercuzio77 (Post 11048201)

Is there any insider with updates on how the selection process is going?. The job position opened end of April and I haven't heard anything from them, neither a positive nor negative response. The portal still shows under review. Any sort of update would be appreciated. Thanks

Originally Posted by chief (Post 11048219)

Hey Mercuzio, I understand from a recent candidate that interviews and assessments have taken place in Berlin and job offers have gone out already. There were 84 applicants and approximately half, I believe, got the job offer. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news... ☹

Originally Posted by Mercuzio77 (Post 11048220)

Thanks for sharing the info Chief!…👍🏻 I consider them a very serious company, I find it disappointing they haven't bothered to send a rejection email to inform at least.

Originally Posted by Klimax (Post 11112143)

With Netjets hiring again - why go for lesser?

Originally Posted by Globally Challenged (Post 11112226)

Flying a Global for peanuts makes better Instagram pics 😅

Originally Posted by Sticky Fingers (Post 11167280)

We all know Netjets, Flexjet, Lux Aviation, etc. offer much better conditions and pay in comparison to Vistajet. Comparing Netjets/Flexjet/Lux Aviation conditions to Vistajet is like comparing Virgin Atlantic to Ryanair conditions, it's a useless exercise. So trying to keep on topic...

1) I've heard that crew are not given lunch/crew meals because the crew is told that's what their per Diems are for? Is this correct or just a false rumor? Again the other three mentioned are offering this. I do know that two of the other operators even pay for the crew dinner on their crew cards up to X amount but I wouldn't expect that from Vistajet.

2) What are the crew bases for Vistajet? Is it similar to that of DHL Leipzig? In other words, DHL crew are told to live in Leipzig but most don't, they live elsewhere.

3) Vista recently bought XOjet, XOjet has similar contracts to that of Netjets, Flexjet etc. Does this mean or Vistajet Europe might start to offer their crew the same as what they offer their US-based crew?

Originally Posted by CW247 (Post 11169254)

But the recruitment ad says the DEC role is for the GLEX and CL ?

Originally Posted by Boabity (Post 11169277)

I'm informed somewhat reliably that it's because they have run out of suitable command candidates.

Originally Posted by Joe le Taxi (Post 11169888)

No I wasn't going to bust a gut chasing them, I took an alternative offer at the time. But I just thought it remarkably poor form - I've had applications, CVs, meetings, ignored without reply (haven't we all), but never before have I traipsed across Europe, pass the selection, contacted with the result ... and then been completely ignored. Apparently there was quite a number of us who passed, and then were blanked.

Originally Posted by Globally Challenged (Post 11169269)

Well that’s a massive F*** You to existing FO’s waiting for upgrade and the PICs of smaller fleet.

Nice way to motivate your crews in the run up to an inevitable busy period.

Originally Posted by Klimax (Post 11170254)

Sorry, but I think we all know that seniority and ability (or gently put experience) are two different things. Secondly, Vistajet might be looking to try their luck in attracting experienced and qualified Captains externally while there are still some looking (unemployed). I believe only a few of these will be looking to join VJ on the know conditions.

Originally Posted by CW247 (Post 11170361)

You guys are stuck in the past. Loyalty seldom grants an upgrade to a better fleet outside of the legacy carriers. VistaJet is not Air France.

Why would an airline pay for two type ratings, when they can hire someone directly and do away with the expense of one.

Originally Posted by CW247 (Post 11170361)

Why would an airline pay for two type ratings, when they can hire someone directly and do away with the expense of one.

Originally Posted by Klimax (Post 11170254)

Sorry, but I think we all know that seniority and ability (or gently put experience) are two different things.

Originally Posted by EatMyShorts! (Post 11170388)

Being eligible for an upgrade does NOT make you pass the evaluation, course and test automatically. Seniority is there to have a transparent system for everyone to know who else's turn it will be next. I am happy that my employer is applying seniority for these career moves and I wouldn't want it any way else.

Originally Posted by RudderTrimZero (Post 11170484)

Regarding the 17 on/13 off, I understand you position on day 1 and day 17. Seems there are a lot of flights out of Luton and Farnborough. What if you live near London? Do they try to get you to start flying duty from one of these bases on day 1, or do you still get day 1 reserved for "positioning"? If so, is it the same for day 17?

Thanks

Originally Posted by Klimax (Post 11170489)

Did NJE follow the seniority list when they laid off pilots recently? - about a year or two ago or so. The seniority list is only worth something (ANYTHING) if the employer actually uses it - NJE didn´t in recent times - or perhaps my memory fails me..