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OnRoute 21st August 2024 08:45

I got my invite for the first online phase yesterday. 72hrs to complete that

EatMyShorts! 21st August 2024 08:56


Originally Posted by OnRoute (Post 11720349)
I got my invite for the first online phase yesterday. 72hrs to complete that

Go for it, good luck to all applicants!

TheAirMission 21st August 2024 12:03


Originally Posted by LOWI (Post 11720039)
Ol' chap, you may have just poked the bear.
I am a very good acquantaince of the young chap you responded to and I will not tolerate your response lightly. All I can suggest, with a Moderator approval, is for you to change your username to Air Weapon as you are a total weapon.

Now back on topic chaps and let us all answer this question correctly.

Get a grip!

jmvdb22 21st August 2024 13:28


Originally Posted by Boabity (Post 11720199)
With respect, it’s not. The process changes and evolves a little each time but is still largely the same as it was 2 years ago. So while it’s very nice you defend your chum, you might best support him by taking a look.
Bases and salary are on PPJN. ELLX is not one of them, near to there it’s only German bases.
The process is
1. online application - you’re asked to provide a couple of essays.
2. then there’s the online assessments that you should practice before attempting and a psychometric test that you can’t practice.
3. Online interview - nothing difficult just a chat to see if you fit and the job fits you. You’ll be expected to answer some competence based questions, learn how to do this and have some examples prepared.
4. Assessment centre, 2 more interviews a group exercise and a sim ride.

None of it is hard, but you need to prepare. If you don’t get through then there’s a good chance the job is not right for you.

Now that I’ve wasted my time reposting that which has already been said many times, can I direct you and your mate to the aforementioned threads where you will not waste your time taking a look at some of the fairly useful information that will help him prepare should he decide to apply?

Not to get too much into an argument with anyone, but actually it changed a little bit this time (I applied and failed on the panel last year, so trying again now). The first stage after applying is very different, but not super difficult if you have done your research. Although I've not had my feedback on this yet, so who knows 😂

Globally Challenged 21st August 2024 15:08

The nature of our job is that we need to handle problem solving away from base and can’t sit in your seat waiting for a red capped dispatcher to do everything for you (and it’s unlikely you will have a flight attendant to handle the passengers - at least for the first few years).

If you can’t find the information you require on this website (without complaining) then don’t apply as you won’t manage with life on tour with us.

Aircraft handling is 5-10% of what we do on a daily basis so if you are a child of the magenta line then stick with the airlines.

However if you genuinely enjoy problem solving then this is the place for you and you will love it here.

Topperharley61 22nd August 2024 14:42

Has anyone heard anything from this time yet ?

alphafox14 22nd August 2024 15:38


Originally Posted by Topperharley61 (Post 11721175)
Has anyone heard anything from this time yet ?

I completed the online step 2-3 days ago and I haven’t received any further information yet.

Globally Challenged 22nd August 2024 17:25

Historically the process has frequently taken longer than expected - just to manage your expectations.

LOWI 22nd August 2024 22:12


Originally Posted by Globally Challenged (Post 11720562)
The nature of our job is that we need to handle problem solving away from base and can’t sit in your seat waiting for a red capped dispatcher to do everything for you (and it’s unlikely you will have a flight attendant to handle the passengers - at least for the first few years).

If you can’t find the information you require on this website (without complaining) then don’t apply as you won’t manage with life on tour with us.

Aircraft handling is 5-10% of what we do on a daily basis so if you are a child of the magenta line then stick with the airlines.

However if you genuinely enjoy problem solving then this is the place for you and you will love it here.

Why do you guys keep calling it a tour? Isn't it called a trip or block?

No CC and No Dispatcher? Yikes haha!

Boabity 23rd August 2024 06:38


Originally Posted by LOWI (Post 11721367)
Why do you guys keep calling it a tour? Isn't it called a trip or block?

Not heard anyone call it a trip or a block, most call it a tour, I call it a rotation (old habit) it’s probably because we don’t know where we are going other than that we are on duty.


No CC and No Dispatcher? Yikes haha!
Hardly a big deal but as you may or may not know - all the problems you experience day to day are largely yours to anticipate react to and then figure out between the two of you. That’s the nature of bizav, it’s a fun and frustrating life that is rarely boring.

redsnail 23rd August 2024 08:07

We have dispatchers. They're just not at the airport. They are located in Lisbon. Every thing is done remotely. It works ok. I don't know any different to be honest so I can't compare the benefits of having a dispatcher at the door.
It's been called a tour for as long as I have been in the company (rapidly approaching 20 years).

TheAirMission 23rd August 2024 08:26

Flight plans/Dispatch works the same way as the airlines. The flight plans are emailed to us and the FBO, we sort them as usual. if we need a change we phone our dispatch team in lisbon who sort it out just like in airlines. If we need to adjust TOBT or whatever we speak with the local ground handler, like in the airlines.

lucille 24th August 2024 06:07

Don’t forget to mention, not only all that wonderful problem solving but corporate pilots also get the joy of loading the bags onto the aircraft. Like 3D Tetris but really, really heavy. That joy is magnified ten fold if you fly a Gulfstream.

One thing rich folks don’t know how to do is travel light.

Booglebox 24th August 2024 10:24

in my experience at least half the time the ramp rats do it for you or at least help... and it's a good workout, saves going to the gym.....

LOWI 24th August 2024 23:38


Originally Posted by Booglebox (Post 11722221)
in my experience at least half the time the ramp rats do it for you or at least help... and it's a good workout, saves going to the gym.....

Doesn't sound like fun to me.

redsnail 25th August 2024 09:45

No, it's not particularly fun, neither is cleaning the lav, but it's important that prospective pilots know all the facets of the job, not just the fun stuff.

jmvdb22 26th August 2024 10:03

Just got invited for the next round: online assessments. 72 hours to complete, should take about 65 minutes according to the email, now suddenly its going faster than I initially expected as I said I'd be available for the last block of part 3 of the assessment 🤷🏼

IndiaNovember 26th August 2024 15:31


Originally Posted by EatMyShorts! (Post 11720036)
UK contract. When living in an EU country and not in Portugal, you will be taxed in Portugal, social security in your permanent gateway country. If you live in Portugal you'll pay local taxes and local social security. If you live in the UK you'll pay local taxes and local social security.

so the taxation in Portugal is pretty high as far as I know so the net salary will be much less compare to the 80.000€ gross? If I’m not wrong

redsnail 26th August 2024 17:35

Some one on the Continent will be along soon to advise. However, I believe the tax rate for those paying tax to Portugal but who are not resident pay circa 20%. I stand to be corrected by those more knowledgeable. (I'm UK resident and pay in the UK).

EatMyShorts! 27th August 2024 15:40


Originally Posted by redsnail (Post 11723609)
Some one on the Continent will be along soon to advise. However, I believe the tax rate for those paying tax to Portugal but who are not resident pay circa 20%. I stand to be corrected by those more knowledgeable. (I'm UK resident and pay in the UK).

The Portuguese non-resident tax is 25% on our basic pay, tour based pay, productivity pay, extended day pay etc.. In some countries you may have to pay an additional national tax, but e.g. in Germany this is not the case so far.

Social security is always paid in the country of your permanent gateway airport.

redsnail 27th August 2024 18:41

Thanks EMS :)

airbuske 28th August 2024 14:32

Hi, it seems a lot of hoops to jump through.
1) CV selection 2) interview recording 3) psychometric tests 4) online interview 5) group discussion 6) panel interview 7) simulator... Are they really that picky? Even the big airlines do not have so many steps!

dan1165 28th August 2024 15:41

Bull****

PT_L 28th August 2024 17:01


Originally Posted by airbuske (Post 11724842)
Hi, it seems a lot of hoops to jump through.
1) CV selection 2) interview recording 3) psychometric tests 4) online interview 5) group discussion 6) panel interview 7) simulator... Are they really that picky? Even the big airlines do not have so many steps!

With this attitude you will probably not pass first few stages, so dont worry...
I have done the assessment earlier this year and it was a smooth and pleasant experience.

TheAirMission 28th August 2024 19:26


Originally Posted by airbuske (Post 11724842)
Hi, it seems a lot of hoops to jump through.
1) CV selection 2) interview recording 3) psychometric tests 4) online interview 5) group discussion 6) panel interview 7) simulator... Are they really that picky? Even the big airlines do not have so many steps!

Yes of course we are that picky. This is not "the big airlines". This is operating to the same level of professionalism the "big airlines" would expect, plus more. We need to know we can spend 6 days with you, count on you to help out, to be able to do your own job properly, and think ahead of the game and practively operate whilst on duty. One flight you're flying a CEO of a multi-national, the next a sports star/celebrity. This isn't an average gig. so why would you expect an average assessment.

Boabity 29th August 2024 12:52


Originally Posted by airbuske (Post 11724842)
Hi, it seems a lot of hoops to jump through.
1) CV selection 2) interview recording 3) psychometric tests 4) online interview 5) group discussion 6) panel interview 7) simulator... Are they really that picky? Even the big airlines do not have so many steps!

To be fair, much of the process is part of the assessment centre, it's really not all that unusual. Recruitment is the single most important thing a company can do that is not commercial, getting it wrong can be enormously expensive. Overall the experience shouldn't be too unpleasant if you're prepared and have the right attitude.
If it's too much for you, then obviously the fit isn't right.

OnRoute 29th August 2024 13:24

Some invitations for the online interviews has been sent

gcseco 29th August 2024 16:52

I'm still waiting for feedback on the video assessment. Do you know if we receive an email even if we're unsuccessful?

Alberto2210 30th August 2024 13:54

which type are they offering right now?

EatMyShorts! 30th August 2024 19:12

Yes, everyone will receive feedback, whether positive or negative.

michelegross1104 31st August 2024 07:40


Originally Posted by EatMyShorts! (Post 11726221)
Yes, everyone will receive feedback, whether positive or negative.


do you know how long it takes to receive feedback

EatMyShorts! 31st August 2024 11:57


Originally Posted by michelegross1104 (Post 11726416)
do you know how long it takes to receive feedback

Sorry, no, I am not involved in the hiring process. I know that you are eager to find out. Fingers crossed for you!

Globally Challenged 31st August 2024 12:07


Originally Posted by michelegross1104 (Post 11726416)
do you know how long it takes to receive feedback

It is frequently a frustratingly slow process - but it’s worth the wait.

Globally Challenged 31st August 2024 12:12


Originally Posted by Alberto2210 (Post 11726111)
which type are they offering right now?

It’s based on business needs at the time, but policy has the majority joining on the Phenom and XLS. Some are lucky and join on the Latitude (the largest type you currently can stay on when you upgrade) and a handful have gone onto the Challengers.

EatMyShorts! 31st August 2024 13:55

...and the Falcons. We are going to see quite a few pilots leaving the Falcon for other fleets (upgraders, normal fleet changes), while the Falcon fleet is not shrinking as planned, thus we will need newly hired F/Os for the Falcons, too. The first course will start in October.

jmvdb22 31st August 2024 14:39


Originally Posted by Globally Challenged (Post 11726572)
It is frequently a frustratingly slow process - but it’s worth the wait.

I must say that so far its been relatively quick for me. Response time about a week after each part I think.


Originally Posted by EatMyShorts! (Post 11726613)
...and the Falcons. We are going to see quite a few pilots leaving the Falcon for other fleets (upgraders, normal fleet changes), while the Falcon fleet is not shrinking as planned, thus we will need newly hired F/Os for the Falcons, too. The first course will start in October.

I noticed the Falcon is not listed in the fleet sections on the NetJets website. Any reason for this? (Or am I just overlooking it somewhere?)

Globally Challenged 31st August 2024 15:09


Originally Posted by jmvdb22 (Post 11726633)
I must say that so far its been relatively quick for me. Response time about a week after each part I think.



I noticed the Falcon is not listed in the fleet sections on the NetJets website. Any reason for this? (Or am I just overlooking it somewhere?)

Because the fleet is up for disposal (in the not too distant future) I guess

EatMyShorts! 31st August 2024 18:09


Originally Posted by Globally Challenged (Post 11726643)
Because the fleet is up for disposal (in the not too distant future) I guess

Yes, but as it is hard to sell older aircraft in the current market climate, we are still with 11 tails. Which is great, such a nice aircraft.

alphafox14 1st September 2024 06:14

Do you think it’s possible to not to live at your ‘gateway city’ ?
I mean, imagine if you take a plane from your city to the gateway city you’ve chosen. Or do you actually start your duty days always in the early morning? Thanks!

redsnail 1st September 2024 09:11

Hi alphafox14,
You can... but there's risk. Unfortunately, most of the time Day 1 has a standby element beginning quite early. (04:00z). This gives Scheduling "flexibility". You can risk it but I wouldn't do that too often or what many do, position themselves at own cost to their gateway the night before. What is possible is that on Day 6, you can go directly to your home airport so long as it's cost effective to NJE.
Eg. You live near LEPA. But the gateway is LEBL. It is risky to catch an early flight on Day 1. So you can position yourself to LEBL in anticipation. Day 5 the tentative is available. You see a reasonably priced ticket to LEPA instead of LEBL, you ask if you can do that instead. If there's no conflict etc, then you can expect that. But! The one constant with NetJets is change.



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