Britannia/ThomsonFly - The Recruitment Thread
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Rachie, this is the second time you have posted this comment - we heard you the first time!
I think you will find the hourly rate at BY is higher than MYT and most other charter airlines and certainly have some of the best terms and conditions in the business.
Good luck JT, hope you enjoy it at LPL.
I think you will find the hourly rate at BY is higher than MYT and most other charter airlines and certainly have some of the best terms and conditions in the business.
Good luck JT, hope you enjoy it at LPL.
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Couldn't agree with you more chicken legs!
Rachie, you obviously think the grass is greener in MYT, well i think you'll find its not due to the lack of career prospects etc and this is coming from someone who has turned down the chance to do a second season with MYT and instead go for Britannia.
I think you'll find that after your first season of flying, if you really want a career out of it, you'll be doing the same because thats all you're ever going to get with MYT for the next X amount of years is seasonal work or a 7-5 contract.
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Rachie, you obviously think the grass is greener in MYT, well i think you'll find its not due to the lack of career prospects etc and this is coming from someone who has turned down the chance to do a second season with MYT and instead go for Britannia.
I think you'll find that after your first season of flying, if you really want a career out of it, you'll be doing the same because thats all you're ever going to get with MYT for the next X amount of years is seasonal work or a 7-5 contract.
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Rachie,
I dont think you have had a lucky escape at all. I have worked for a few different airlines including Airtours/MyTravel. I was in a senior crew position and got made redundant due to base closure and the companys poor financial situation. There a great bunch of crew at MYT, but if this is your first season as crew and you want a permanent contract or any chance of a career then I wouldnt of taken MYT. Britannia are in a much better position and offer better prospects. Good luck anyway!
I dont think you have had a lucky escape at all. I have worked for a few different airlines including Airtours/MyTravel. I was in a senior crew position and got made redundant due to base closure and the companys poor financial situation. There a great bunch of crew at MYT, but if this is your first season as crew and you want a permanent contract or any chance of a career then I wouldnt of taken MYT. Britannia are in a much better position and offer better prospects. Good luck anyway!
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Hi All
Just wanted to say thanks to the above people who have passed on their support for Britannia.
Its a very un-nerving time - starting a new job - who to go with etc etc, but by the sounds of it - I have definately made the right choice in choosing Britannia.
I have actually worked for Thomson for the past 5 years - working overseas as a Customer Service Manager, and must admit, they do look after you.
Only time will tell - but guess I will know soon enough when I start my training on the 1st March !!!!
JT
Just wanted to say thanks to the above people who have passed on their support for Britannia.
Its a very un-nerving time - starting a new job - who to go with etc etc, but by the sounds of it - I have definately made the right choice in choosing Britannia.
I have actually worked for Thomson for the past 5 years - working overseas as a Customer Service Manager, and must admit, they do look after you.
Only time will tell - but guess I will know soon enough when I start my training on the 1st March !!!!
JT
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I posted it already? oops!
I think I read (somewhere on here) that the hourly rate at BY is £2.67?
apologies if I caused any offence - good luck to those who are going with Britannia - I'm not being bitchy but how do people manage on such low pay? Do you take flight pay and commission into account when budgeting? I'm trying to work out how much I can spend on rent/food etc and it's quite terrifying
I think I read (somewhere on here) that the hourly rate at BY is £2.67?
apologies if I caused any offence - good luck to those who are going with Britannia - I'm not being bitchy but how do people manage on such low pay? Do you take flight pay and commission into account when budgeting? I'm trying to work out how much I can spend on rent/food etc and it's quite terrifying
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Rachie,
The basic pay differs between airlines but most charter carriers work out the same in the end, Britannias flight pay is higher than MYT so you will earn the same roughly at MYT and BY at the end of the month, if i was you i'd take BY. The longhauls not as good now at MYT not like the old Airtours days and chances of being kept on are low. Good luck anyway and happy flying.
The basic pay differs between airlines but most charter carriers work out the same in the end, Britannias flight pay is higher than MYT so you will earn the same roughly at MYT and BY at the end of the month, if i was you i'd take BY. The longhauls not as good now at MYT not like the old Airtours days and chances of being kept on are low. Good luck anyway and happy flying.
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Hi Rachie
I worked at MYT last season and had a great time, however I completely agree with the other views on here: re prospects.
You will have a great summer, but you wont get any more than that for a long time!
If you want a mere chance of a perm contract in a few seasons time, you have to go with BY bcos you have absolutley NO chance at MYT of that.
I know like all the other newbie girlies you want the nice hat, but I would rather go for the stylish new BY uniform and better career prospects.
Good luck anyways
I worked at MYT last season and had a great time, however I completely agree with the other views on here: re prospects.
You will have a great summer, but you wont get any more than that for a long time!
If you want a mere chance of a perm contract in a few seasons time, you have to go with BY bcos you have absolutley NO chance at MYT of that.
I know like all the other newbie girlies you want the nice hat, but I would rather go for the stylish new BY uniform and better career prospects.
Good luck anyways
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Hey Rach,
Dont be put off with the basic salary's that airlines offer! They are all roughly the same, but by the time you take into account commission, flying hours, and all the other little bits that we get, you will be 'shocked' at the amount you do actually take home!
I started flying for Brit many years ago, my basic was under 8K, 7995 i think...! not good eh? but at the end of the 1st financial year i had taken just under 25k before tax, NI etc... Rem your flight pay of 2.67 per hour is payed around the clock. ie if your were to do a 5 day trip somewhere, either in the uk, or somewhere further affield, you will get that from the minitue you report on the 1st day, till the minute you arrive back at your base. So, 5 days at 120 hours = just over £320, not bad for doing virtually nothing!
Have a good think before you decide to give flying a miss?
Take care,
Cab.
Dont be put off with the basic salary's that airlines offer! They are all roughly the same, but by the time you take into account commission, flying hours, and all the other little bits that we get, you will be 'shocked' at the amount you do actually take home!
I started flying for Brit many years ago, my basic was under 8K, 7995 i think...! not good eh? but at the end of the 1st financial year i had taken just under 25k before tax, NI etc... Rem your flight pay of 2.67 per hour is payed around the clock. ie if your were to do a 5 day trip somewhere, either in the uk, or somewhere further affield, you will get that from the minitue you report on the 1st day, till the minute you arrive back at your base. So, 5 days at 120 hours = just over £320, not bad for doing virtually nothing!
Have a good think before you decide to give flying a miss?
Take care,
Cab.
even just for the season which was my original plan..
drink anyone?
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Hi Rachie
I worked for MYT last summer and thoroughly enjoyed my time with the company - it was brilliant!
I have been asked back this summer and am facing a dilemma having to choose between Britannia and MYT. Britannia would offer me the best career prospects at the particular base that I would be located, but unfortunately the salary is quite a bit lower (enough to make a difference to my finances/outgoings (even taking into consideration the higher flight allowance with Britannia)).
Your long term prospects may or may not be better with MYT but you will still gain valuable experience and hopefully be asked back the following year (or you can always apply to other airlines afterwards).
Although I am still considering my options, I will always think very highly of my time with the company and have many fond memories from last year! I am sure that you will also have a great time - please don't be put off!
I worked for MYT last summer and thoroughly enjoyed my time with the company - it was brilliant!
I have been asked back this summer and am facing a dilemma having to choose between Britannia and MYT. Britannia would offer me the best career prospects at the particular base that I would be located, but unfortunately the salary is quite a bit lower (enough to make a difference to my finances/outgoings (even taking into consideration the higher flight allowance with Britannia)).
Your long term prospects may or may not be better with MYT but you will still gain valuable experience and hopefully be asked back the following year (or you can always apply to other airlines afterwards).
Although I am still considering my options, I will always think very highly of my time with the company and have many fond memories from last year! I am sure that you will also have a great time - please don't be put off!
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Hi,
Did anyone here go to the Britannia open day at gatwick on fri?
How did you get on?
My friend and i got through the group bit but there was so many people, they didn't have time to do the interview bit, so we're going back on monday.
Did anyone here go to the Britannia open day at gatwick on fri?
How did you get on?
My friend and i got through the group bit but there was so many people, they didn't have time to do the interview bit, so we're going back on monday.
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Hi,
Did the interview earlier this evening. After a long old day at work, I then drove up to gatwick to do my interview at 7pm. Managed to get there 20 mins early, and then realised i was in the wrong terminal!
I think it went ok, but i don't want to be too optimistic. I think my examples and stuff were ok, but i might have babbled a bit, so i really don't know what to think.
The lady asked me what words my friends would use to describe me. She said i seemed like a very outgoing person but like i was holding back a bit, or was it just interview nerves? Don't quite know what to make of that.
Anyway, it was my first time so it is all good experience, even if i don't get it. It wasn't as terrifying as i thought.
I asked, if successful, that what starting dates they were looking at. She said they were looking at the march 27th course. So, that leaves plenty of time to give notice to employers. But, if we have to wait 7-14 days for a reply, and then hand in 4 weeks notice, that's gonna take beyond the 27/03/05. (Or are they trying to tell me something,)
And, just in case anyones interested, I asked how many positions they were recruiting for. She said it changes every day, but today they were looking for 11 new recruits.
Thanks
Karina
Ps. If anyone else went, i'd really like to hear how you all got on.
Did the interview earlier this evening. After a long old day at work, I then drove up to gatwick to do my interview at 7pm. Managed to get there 20 mins early, and then realised i was in the wrong terminal!
I think it went ok, but i don't want to be too optimistic. I think my examples and stuff were ok, but i might have babbled a bit, so i really don't know what to think.
The lady asked me what words my friends would use to describe me. She said i seemed like a very outgoing person but like i was holding back a bit, or was it just interview nerves? Don't quite know what to make of that.
Anyway, it was my first time so it is all good experience, even if i don't get it. It wasn't as terrifying as i thought.
I asked, if successful, that what starting dates they were looking at. She said they were looking at the march 27th course. So, that leaves plenty of time to give notice to employers. But, if we have to wait 7-14 days for a reply, and then hand in 4 weeks notice, that's gonna take beyond the 27/03/05. (Or are they trying to tell me something,)
And, just in case anyones interested, I asked how many positions they were recruiting for. She said it changes every day, but today they were looking for 11 new recruits.
Thanks
Karina
Ps. If anyone else went, i'd really like to hear how you all got on.
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Thomsonfly Recruitment - 2006
Hi folks
I'm in the holding pool(Cabin Crew) and have cardiff base as my no1 choice, cant remember what I put as my 2nd/3rd doh. Had my letter in mid Sept and cant wait to start, but still a few months to wait i guess!! I see they are still interviewing until Dec 14th.
Just wondering if there is anyone else here in the holding pool or anyone who has yet to attend an interview...
Also would be nice to hear from current BY/TOM crew. Any advice on bases? Im particularly interested in CWL/MAN/BRS and well......any!
Rob
I'm in the holding pool(Cabin Crew) and have cardiff base as my no1 choice, cant remember what I put as my 2nd/3rd doh. Had my letter in mid Sept and cant wait to start, but still a few months to wait i guess!! I see they are still interviewing until Dec 14th.
Just wondering if there is anyone else here in the holding pool or anyone who has yet to attend an interview...
Also would be nice to hear from current BY/TOM crew. Any advice on bases? Im particularly interested in CWL/MAN/BRS and well......any!
Rob
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Hi Rob!
I'm Andrew and work for TFLY out of cardiff, Joined the company in march, got laid off at end of october and am now just waiting for a rejoiners date (hopefully jan so we've been told). I know there's an initial training course in january so fingers crossed you maybe on that one.
You'll love cardiff, small and really friendly base. You've joined at the right time what with all the expansion planned from may '06. Any questions feel free to ask.
Andy.
I'm Andrew and work for TFLY out of cardiff, Joined the company in march, got laid off at end of october and am now just waiting for a rejoiners date (hopefully jan so we've been told). I know there's an initial training course in january so fingers crossed you maybe on that one.
You'll love cardiff, small and really friendly base. You've joined at the right time what with all the expansion planned from may '06. Any questions feel free to ask.
Andy.