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hey as a former member of crew for silverjet i would like to comment on BOBs last paragraph where he says we want crew to be themselves and be good at what they do as BOB would know i was always myself and was very good at what i did but in the end it didnt help me being myself because my blood dont flow with silver and i got treated like S"@t when i handed my resagnation in not that im bitter now lol but being ur self dont really help you.
but endending on a good note they are a ok little company towork for if u dont mind no crew rest and back to backs lol and certian people in the company will stab u in the back as soon as look at you (Not u BOB ) we all know who u are ladies how is the new IFM postion working out for u ? hope that little note book u kept did it for you. For those of you who are wondering she is small and got blonde hair and from up north thats all im saying
Vainbone xxx
Safe landings and happy flying
but endending on a good note they are a ok little company towork for if u dont mind no crew rest and back to backs lol and certian people in the company will stab u in the back as soon as look at you (Not u BOB ) we all know who u are ladies how is the new IFM postion working out for u ? hope that little note book u kept did it for you. For those of you who are wondering she is small and got blonde hair and from up north thats all im saying
Vainbone xxx
Safe landings and happy flying
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Hey Everyone,
Im brand new on this site, this thread goes pretty well.
I would appreciate if someone could help me, or give me some good pieces of advice,
I have invited to the SJ interview on 22nd of this month (Is there anyone else coming?), so Im not asking how does the interview or the assessment centre look like, cause I think its better not prepare according to the "screenplay", so in case of sudden or suprising happenings you wont be so astonished..
Im from Hungary, therefore my mother language isnt the English and I am afraid I wont understand them or Could my accent( which isnt that really bad) be a disadvantage?Or if i make some grammatical mistakes?
Do they usually hire foreigners? Im sorry if im worrying too much
If anyone else is attending, pls let me know.
Thank you guys take care
Im brand new on this site, this thread goes pretty well.
I would appreciate if someone could help me, or give me some good pieces of advice,
I have invited to the SJ interview on 22nd of this month (Is there anyone else coming?), so Im not asking how does the interview or the assessment centre look like, cause I think its better not prepare according to the "screenplay", so in case of sudden or suprising happenings you wont be so astonished..
Im from Hungary, therefore my mother language isnt the English and I am afraid I wont understand them or Could my accent( which isnt that really bad) be a disadvantage?Or if i make some grammatical mistakes?
Do they usually hire foreigners? Im sorry if im worrying too much
If anyone else is attending, pls let me know.
Thank you guys take care
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So flying experience counts for nothing at Silverjet? Why?
HI the email i recieved the other day states that the new routes are LA and Mumbai but wont be holding my breath untill the A/C turn up.
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Prepareforlanding... Good luck for your Asessment day. If it does alleviate any of your concerns. We have crew from many nationalities. Italian, Spanish, Polish, French (to name a few...) An accent can be an endearing quality. There is no harm asking for instructions or questions to be repeated at your Assessment Day.
Befree... being part of the onboard team. I am afraid I cannot comment on how load factors etc are worked out. Our initial aircraft which we operated on for the first nine months has only 100 seats (It is a slightly different configuration.) When original calculations were quoted, perhaps they based it on this model, but have now modified it as 2 of our aircraft have 2 extra seats.
Hey Vainbone... How are the skies treating you?
Safe and happy flying one and all!
BoB
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LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Business airline Silverjet Plc. said it is in talks about a potential takeover of the company.
The carrier, which flies from Luton to New York Newark and Dubai, said in a statement that it had noted a recent increase in its share price.
'The company is currently in discussions which may or may not lead to an offer for the issued share capital of the company,' the group said. 'A further announcement will be made when appropriate.'
Speculation has emerged about Silverjet's future following negative analyst comment and results that disappointed investors.
One report suggested the business airline could become a takeover target for easyJet Plc. after it said in January that it had appointed Amir Eilon, a former board member of the budget carrier and friend of easyJet's largest shareholder Stelios Haji-Ioannou, as a non-executive director.
In January, stockbroker Daniel Stewart initiated coverage on the airline with a 'sell' rating and zero pence price target, saying it doubted the group's business model. Silverjet hit back, saying it was confident the carrier would achieve its first month of operating profit in March.
The group failed to achieve that target, but said earlier this month that it flew 23 percent more passengers in March than it did in February.
In February, Silverjet said property tycoons the Reuben brothers had decided against turning a 10 mln stg loan to the business airline into shares.
Silverjet launched services from the UK to the US in January last year. The group's share price has fallen since it floated in 2006 and concerns have grown about the feasibility of the all-business class, long-haul airline model since US premium only carrier Maxjet Airways filed for bankruptcy late last year.
However, some analysts believe there could be space for different types of premium-only carriers.
The group's shares closed at 15-1/4 pence on Wednesday. It floated on AIM in May 2006 with a placing price of 112 pence per share.
TFN.newsdesk(at)thomson.com
The carrier, which flies from Luton to New York Newark and Dubai, said in a statement that it had noted a recent increase in its share price.
'The company is currently in discussions which may or may not lead to an offer for the issued share capital of the company,' the group said. 'A further announcement will be made when appropriate.'
Speculation has emerged about Silverjet's future following negative analyst comment and results that disappointed investors.
One report suggested the business airline could become a takeover target for easyJet Plc. after it said in January that it had appointed Amir Eilon, a former board member of the budget carrier and friend of easyJet's largest shareholder Stelios Haji-Ioannou, as a non-executive director.
In January, stockbroker Daniel Stewart initiated coverage on the airline with a 'sell' rating and zero pence price target, saying it doubted the group's business model. Silverjet hit back, saying it was confident the carrier would achieve its first month of operating profit in March.
The group failed to achieve that target, but said earlier this month that it flew 23 percent more passengers in March than it did in February.
In February, Silverjet said property tycoons the Reuben brothers had decided against turning a 10 mln stg loan to the business airline into shares.
Silverjet launched services from the UK to the US in January last year. The group's share price has fallen since it floated in 2006 and concerns have grown about the feasibility of the all-business class, long-haul airline model since US premium only carrier Maxjet Airways filed for bankruptcy late last year.
However, some analysts believe there could be space for different types of premium-only carriers.
The group's shares closed at 15-1/4 pence on Wednesday. It floated on AIM in May 2006 with a placing price of 112 pence per share.
TFN.newsdesk(at)thomson.com
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A moment of your time... please?
LGW, may I ask your reason for posting this? Any person with a vested interest in our operations will note that these publications are posted on the Airlines/Airports and Routes string...
Whilst I am not trying to distract from it's importance and relevance, this forum is purely for cabin crew... those wanting to apply, who would consider us and the existing cabin crew online...
The factors that involve the company, will no doubt have an impact on my colleagues and myself. However, I can state for FACT that I only have the best interests of my teammates and friends at heart. If Silverjet is subject to a takeover in the near future, I would hope the senior management will inform us. It is a great concern however, that any confidential information that is passed on to us will appear on these forums as soon as we know. Do you not think our management team are aware of this? Hence the reason that cabin crew are now some of the last to know about the events happening within the company???
Unfortunately, it is due to disparaging remarks, made by scaremongers, that now force our CEO, whom I respect greatly for his honesty and integrity when dealing with his employees, to keep a great amount of business matters to himself...
Please take a moment to think of the great number of people you have an impact on before posting thoughtless and somewhat disheartening 'reports'...
I fully agree that the cabin crew team ( a sensational one at that) deserve to know what their current status is... Why not let the company be the first to inform us, rather than posting a reporters subjective opinion... The English language can be misinterpreted VERY easily...
BoB
Whilst I am not trying to distract from it's importance and relevance, this forum is purely for cabin crew... those wanting to apply, who would consider us and the existing cabin crew online...
The factors that involve the company, will no doubt have an impact on my colleagues and myself. However, I can state for FACT that I only have the best interests of my teammates and friends at heart. If Silverjet is subject to a takeover in the near future, I would hope the senior management will inform us. It is a great concern however, that any confidential information that is passed on to us will appear on these forums as soon as we know. Do you not think our management team are aware of this? Hence the reason that cabin crew are now some of the last to know about the events happening within the company???
Unfortunately, it is due to disparaging remarks, made by scaremongers, that now force our CEO, whom I respect greatly for his honesty and integrity when dealing with his employees, to keep a great amount of business matters to himself...
Please take a moment to think of the great number of people you have an impact on before posting thoughtless and somewhat disheartening 'reports'...
I fully agree that the cabin crew team ( a sensational one at that) deserve to know what their current status is... Why not let the company be the first to inform us, rather than posting a reporters subjective opinion... The English language can be misinterpreted VERY easily...
BoB
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Whilst in agreement with some of your remarks regarding the status of Silverjet at this time and the effect on existing crew of reporting misleading newspaper articles and hearsay, i do think that they have a place within this forum.
This particular thread is read and posted on by both current employees of Silverjet and those subsequently looking for employment by Silverjet. The crew and wannabes are more than capable of looking for information on the proposed 'take over' themselves and surely it is in their long term interests to remain informed with regards to what may or may not happen. The majority of people who read and post on this site are adults and capable of forming their own opinions about what may or may not be happening at Silverjet.
PPRUNE is just that a rumours network. Surely by ranting at forum posters for doing just what the network wa set up to do is detracting from the real reason this website was created.
This particular thread is read and posted on by both current employees of Silverjet and those subsequently looking for employment by Silverjet. The crew and wannabes are more than capable of looking for information on the proposed 'take over' themselves and surely it is in their long term interests to remain informed with regards to what may or may not happen. The majority of people who read and post on this site are adults and capable of forming their own opinions about what may or may not be happening at Silverjet.
PPRUNE is just that a rumours network. Surely by ranting at forum posters for doing just what the network wa set up to do is detracting from the real reason this website was created.
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Hey everyone!
Very new to this site, but just checking in with you all to say hi. I have just been sent out an offer of employment with SJ, and of course accepted. I am on course 21 if any one else is and wants to get in contact?
Really excited about starting with SJ and look forward to flying with you all soon.
ps if any one knows of any accomodation, whilst im on my training course please let me know!!! Starting on the 27th of May. But will only need it for six weeks.
Really excited about starting with SJ and look forward to flying with you all soon.
ps if any one knows of any accomodation, whilst im on my training course please let me know!!! Starting on the 27th of May. But will only need it for six weeks.
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I heard that silverjet got refused fuel from shell on thursday and had to beg steal and borrow to get some fuel from esso???
Are they following in suit of the likes of maxjet, eos and oasis??
These are worrying times
Are they following in suit of the likes of maxjet, eos and oasis??
These are worrying times
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Bad news indeed
At the beginning of May, Silverjet said that they had arranged an $8.4 million loan facility from Viceroy Holdings, a Middle Eastern investor. However, the airline has been unable to draw down $5 million that it needed urgently, and consequently, on 23 May 2008, trading of Silverjet's shares was suspended on the AIM.[3]
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My thoughts are with all the crew and staff...I would be very wary of joining a start up airline with such a niche market in difficult times. Worrying times for us all in aviation.
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Dual Rated, I only post on here when my blood boils and your comment has done just that. My last post was nealrly a year and a half ago...since than i have been enjoying a great career with Silverjet and I am PROUD to be one of the first few who started flying in Feb 07.As with everything you may hear, dont believe it until you see it in black and white and not on PPrune. Just remember every great company has a contingency plan.
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I was one of the lucky few (especially in the UK) that had the opportunity of working for Eos Airlines before they filed for bankruptcy last month so I am acutely aware of the worries that are currently facing the crew and employees of Silverjet.
When the senior team of Eos came to our hotel to tell us the news, they were shedding tears just as we were and I truly hope that no one from Silverjet has to suffer the same as I have even applied to Silverjet myself and am awaiting a recruitment day as Eos was such an amazing experience, I had hoped to regain that with the Silverjet team.
My hopes are with you all that Silverjet find a way to keep its doors open and make a successful of now this very niche market.
Regards
Abby
When the senior team of Eos came to our hotel to tell us the news, they were shedding tears just as we were and I truly hope that no one from Silverjet has to suffer the same as I have even applied to Silverjet myself and am awaiting a recruitment day as Eos was such an amazing experience, I had hoped to regain that with the Silverjet team.
My hopes are with you all that Silverjet find a way to keep its doors open and make a successful of now this very niche market.
Regards
Abby
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joshmist03
Sounds like you have forgotten what PPRUNE stands for
I may have made your blood boil but im only airing the concerns of my partner who works for them and not being blinkered to the issues. Some of it is in black and white with shares suspended, if you could explain that for me what would be great. Surely with the current market, cost of fuel etc any injection of cash will not last long. I hope it lasts, the concept is great, used them a few times for work and I hope they survive my thoughts are with you. the whole industry is in for a rough ride we need to face up to it!
IMO I feel they shouldn’t have opened up a second route to NY when somewhere else would have been a better idea LA or Chicago? and Dubai has too much competition especially in the summer months, not a good situation to be in, lets hope for you all, they make it to Friday so you get paid. But the banks open today and the next 24-hour should be interesting.
Sounds like you have forgotten what PPRUNE stands for
I may have made your blood boil but im only airing the concerns of my partner who works for them and not being blinkered to the issues. Some of it is in black and white with shares suspended, if you could explain that for me what would be great. Surely with the current market, cost of fuel etc any injection of cash will not last long. I hope it lasts, the concept is great, used them a few times for work and I hope they survive my thoughts are with you. the whole industry is in for a rough ride we need to face up to it!
IMO I feel they shouldn’t have opened up a second route to NY when somewhere else would have been a better idea LA or Chicago? and Dubai has too much competition especially in the summer months, not a good situation to be in, lets hope for you all, they make it to Friday so you get paid. But the banks open today and the next 24-hour should be interesting.
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Difficult times.
Aviation goes through a bitter phase. I'll add my best wishes to the crew and all other employees who are out of a job.
By now I can't help start wondering who is going to be next. Horrible thought, I know! I might just start looking for non-aviation jobs, just in case :-(
Aviation goes through a bitter phase. I'll add my best wishes to the crew and all other employees who are out of a job.
By now I can't help start wondering who is going to be next. Horrible thought, I know! I might just start looking for non-aviation jobs, just in case :-(