Silverjet
 

HI,

Just wondering if anybody has been offered a job with 'silverjet'?

I received an email yesterday saying that they still have my cv on file and that they are holding interviews in November and they would like me to attend one of the dates. The training course is for February.

Has anyone else received an emails inviting them for an interview in November?

Any thoughts on the company so far as you all have been very quiet!!

Let us know

oneroam I had an interview date in August but I couldn't go to it as I had 'flu. I was offered another date the week after but I was due to be away on holiday then so I gave up on the idea completely.

A couple of days ago, I received an email from Amanda Muir to say that she had kept my details on file and, if I was interested, they were interviewing in November for the 'second intake' to start training in February.

I think I might give it another go. I would also be interested in hearing about anyone who has been offered the job and also about the training when it starts. :ok:

Silverjet job
 

Hi

I've been offered a position with Silverjet. The training is now starting in november. I'll let you know how it goes once we get started.

:)

Silverjet
 

I was offered flight manager but turned it down. I was told training would start in October and now I see it's November-bet it doesn't start in December. I couldn't afford to wait, especially as it might never actually 'take off' ( sorry!)

I had an email from Amanda aswell informing me of more interviews... Not sure what to do about it, I really dont want to rack up a list of airlines on my CV, and as great as it would be to start an airline from day 1, and it to be sucsessful its a huge risk.. Think I may wait to see how it goes before I make any decisions.. Also I want to know what the uniform is like! lol.

Flying hostie - Silverjet have bought out Flyjet if that helps with any decisions.

Anyone know where their offices are at Luton?

I am adding this bit this morning:
I submitted my CV late last night, well beyond office hours and I got a reply within 15 minutes, my details are to be passed on and they will be in touch! Impressed by how quick they responded! Promising.
Teachin

Didn't Make It
 

Hi everyone
I'm new to this site, so it was with interest that I read your comments on Silverjet.
I was invited to an interview in August and had to go a long way to get there, which was fine as it was my choice. My observation was that if you are "mature" like me forget it. NO one on my interview day who was say 35 plus got through, plus anyone who seemed to have any hint of an accent. I've since heard rumours that they don't want to employ anyone over the age of 30. I did find Martin Barnes rather unusual in so far as that if he didn't like a question tht was asked or didn't think it relevant,he set about trying to make a fool of that person.Not what I would call professional. Anyway would be interested to hear how people are progressing with them. Thought the concept was good.

Hehe, he's actually called Martyn Bridger. :8 He must've made quite an impression. :p:p:p:p

Lollytosser consider yourself lucky is all I can say. MB has quite a colourful history and none of it's good.

Can I make a suggestion that people wo are so scathing about this concept start up a 'Silverjet Slagging' thread? Some of us are very excited about the jobs we have been offered and are looking forward to starting. I am well aware before you all start that you are entitled to opinions but can you please consider others before saying things like 'lucky escape' etc.
For your information, people over 35 have been employed and there are also Polish, Italian and other varying nationalities of crew starting on the training course so I'm afraid that theory is blown out of the water.
Silverjet have acquired Flyjet and Skylease, hence the slight delay to the training course but it is is all confimed now for a November start, anticipating a January launch date.
Once again I'm well aware of people rights to opinion but please be considerate of the people who are excited about their new roles and the constant slagging off of the company is getting tiresome.
Thanks.

Great, it does make life easier when you enjoy your job.

If your are aware of this then why don't you let those who have them make them.

For some it was, which I understand can be quite disconcerting for those who have chosen to take the oppurtunity they were given.

I really do hope it all works out for you and I must say it is quite refreshing to see someone standup for a company which very few have any faith in.:D

Ps. I'm not bitter over not getting the job, in fact I was offered a position and turned it down.

I'm perfectly happy for people to express an opinion but using phrases such as 'consider yourself lucky' is particularly harsh and it is not nice to keep seeing the company being slated so harshly before it's even started. I don't care if you express things, it would just be nice to be slightly more considerate of the people who are happy to have got the job.

It doesn't make me lose sleep but I just get annoyed to keep seeing people on and on with their negativity.

:ugh:

Oh and I haven't found any of the comments 'disconcerting' as I am perfectly capable of making my own decisions and I think it is going to be an exciting opportunity, I won't let the whingers on here stop me being excited about it. As I've said before, with anything new there is a risk, but I'm prepared to take it, if things go wrong, they go wrong there is other airlines, but is they go well then I'm in from the start and in good stead for my career.

A little knowledge goes a long way
 

Evening folks... I also am an employee of Silverjet, and it does seem taht wherever we turn at the minute, we Soon to be SilverService deliverers are facing a lot of slander and underhanded comments... Can I just say, The company is confirming the launch date within the next couple of weeks, and will be taking bookings with effect from that day. The launch aircraft is secured from Flyjet, we have an AOC, an international licence, Training facilities supplied, moving in to our head office October 16th, the 30 min check in lounge is now being built in the private jet terminal at LTN. Silverjet only recruited 60 crew this time round, they are interviewing for a further 80 as of November once training has begun, they now have a lease of 5 aircraft altogether, with the next being delivered March 2007. If any of you work for Thomsonfly at present, you will see this news on your intranet... I'm informed. Martyn Bridger has nothing but respect for his employees, as does Laurence Hunt CEO... so to be honest, with most of the execs coming from BA, Excel Airways and other very well established UK Based Airlines, they must be doing something right! Lets keep an open mind eh folks? You don't know if yoi don't try!!!:ugh:

BecauseCIDSsays_so!

Good for you!!!

check out wwww.flysilverjet.com
 

Stewies and Stewesses, check out Silverjets all interactive on line booking website! First flight 25th Jan '07! Luton to Newark... I guess I'm biased being part of the inaugral crew, but you can't deny it all looks VVVVEEEERRRYYY professional... Recruiting now for SilverService Crew for the next A/C delivered in March... 80 needed! Daily flights to New York, 36 Hour stop overs in swanky hotels, in the big apple itself! 762... 102 Sicma Aeroseat Flatbeds, 1 IFm, 2 Psrs and 5 crew per flight... it sounds too good to be true, but it's not! It's fact... ok, so we now own flyjet, skylease and skypeople... guess the business men at the top have got their thinking caps on!!! I hope you'll consider applying, send your CV, One full length Photo and one passport photo to pleasehireme@silverjet .com... wot have you got to lose??? A little faith goes a long way... this also applies for 76/75 type rated F/D too... nothing ventured nothing gained! :)

Hello
 

I agree the website does look nice .And Congratulations on getting silverjet a few people I know have got the job . Most of them BMED !! , You must be excited . What's the interview like ? And did they tell you what the money would be like etc . Tell us more very excited !;)

Martyn Bridger???? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

The man solely responsible for tha last BA cabin crew strike and many c/crew leaving Maersk/Duo when he arrived there......

Good luck with the start up but beware when you are up & running :)

All I can say is look at Virgin Atlantic ,
It started in 1984 , With one Aircraft to New york (EWR) . And look at them now , They are the 3rd largest Airline in the Uk . Also Maxjet is doing very well on the route , They will never loose passenger's on such a good route .

And how Silverjet treat's it's Cabin Crew. Well let's all wait and see , And if your looking for a Airline that pays well . Well of course it's BA LHR EF/WW , As I can see there are not many member's/ pages for BA LHR ...They must be all out there spending there cash .

BMED LHR, all I can say is look at Freddie Lakers Skytrain.
Will be interesting to see what happens with the routes and the buy out. There seems to be a lot of competition across the pond.
Hope things go well.

Freddie Laker went bust , Because BA made there fare's the same or less then skytrain . And there where problem's at the time with the DC10 Aircraft and people did not want to fly on them . Also Virgin Prides itself on being the the same Airline as Laker Airways .And Don't forget the Dirty trick's issue that Virgin won , Let's just wait and see and be happy for the new Airline .

I don't think BA can sell club to New York for £800 , most the Passenger's use miles to upgrade and silverjet , Is an Airline which is for people like myself who would love to go to New York for £800 for a weekend break . I paid £650 return hotline tickets for W+ . it's much cheaper and its business class , I say good luck silverjet !!!;)

PS . I do like the fact you know Laker Airways , I like someone that knows there info .
good conversation , Take care

They could but they won't :p However there is alot more to the club brand than there is to just doing flights there and back. Like you said it is great for people who do a there and back ie. w/e in nyc.

Not necessarily true, yes some do use miles to upgrade but the club cabin is responsible for the majority of BAs profit

At the end of the day you can't compare the products the airlines offer as they are so vastly different. The best one can do is to appreciate it for what it is. ;)

:)
 

Ok Mr Brain fair point !!
Hope your well :)

As an example BA's cheapest LHR-JFK-LHR midweek in Feb is just under £2100 return inc taxes, or £4350 fully flexible....8 flights a day to JFK and another 2-3 to EWR, and they are busy with high yeilding apax....it's the bread and butter route that pays the bills. Off season you may well get an upgrade on miles, but at peak times forget it.....

Max Jet created a new market for themselves & it appears that SilverJet are doing the same - BA/VS/AA traffic to JFK has barely been dented by Max Jet & Eos from STN.....the frequent flyer programmes & corporate accounts will keep most customers with the legacy carriers.

Best of luck to you all in carving out a new market but do watch out for MB, as he will be watching to see where he can put the knife in.

Janauary now, not November, hmm, Now Airlines comes to mind, will it happen? Today on the news was a report on longhaul carriers,Zoom was mentioned, nothing about Silverjet...One just wonders why it wasn´t mentioned as it seems there should be PR people there gagging for publicity.

Teachin

Oh...here we go again, we had a few positive comments and someone has to go on again don't they! :ugh: :ugh:
Teachin- it's January because they are doing things properly, we are getting proper training which takes time, the aircraft are being totally gutted and refitted, which takes time and things are going very swimmingly at the moment. Can you not just think that they might be taking their time and not rushing it to ensure that things are done right? Just becuase they weren't mentioned in a news article doesn't mean they are doomed. Zoom is doing low-cost flights, no frills, not full business class, yes we will be doing low cost business class but it's full frills and no corner cutting. Hence the time they are taking to put everything in place properly. They have all the certificates and licenses, they have the funding and they have aircraft. The seats are on sale now and the launch date is set. I believe you had posted on here that you sent your CV, if you're so negative, it makes one wonder why you bothered and I hope I don't ever have to fly with you as I like to have positive crew to work with.
Please give us a break- why can't people just think positively. We are kept very well informed by the company and everything is going to plan. Just becuase the training and launch dates have changed once or twice doesn't mean it's all going to fail. I worked at a children's day nursery many years ago before I flew and we changed our opening date 3 or 4 times due to building and paperwork delays- 5 years on its going strong- give things a chance PLEASE!
Rant over.

Silver jet
 

:D :D :D
Your got my vote , I think Silverjet has a great concept and the website is great . I'm looking forward to seeing your Aircraft / Uniform's etc ...

Good Luck to the new crew of Silverjet !!!

BEFORE I say anything I'm not being negative in any way shape or form towards Silverjet.

If all these posts are bothering you so much don't read them. There are alot of people who have been around the block and some, believe it or not, may actually know a little more about certain people and certain events than you do. This is a forum and these people are aloud to air there views regardless whether you like it or not.

You have said yourself the company is keeping you informed and you are blissfully happy. So leave it at that.

I really hope it works out for you. :)

I did not deny anyone an opinion I simply expressed that the reasons for the negativity were unjust, just because a training and launch date has moved a couple of times does not spell doom.

If these people are entitled to an opinion then so am I.

I would also say that I look at the forums in the hope there is something nice to read or someone asking something constuctive that I could answer.

I also see that certain people are going onto threads of other new start airlines saying they are doomed to fail to and I think it is unfair to those people who are working or going to work for these companies to have to keep seeing it over and over again. If these people can prove their business expertise as a finiancal or business advisor with copious aviation managerial board level experience then I could understand, but I'm pretty sure it's assumption and on the basis of hearsay and gossip and that I find very difficult to stomach.

Give us a chance, if we do fail, then say 'I told you so' but it looks at the moment to be a possible big success and I wish people could just be constructive.

If there was a glaring problem that suggested trouble then I could understand, but moving the launch date and not being mentioned in a news article, I can not.

If would like to clairfy this further SuperBoy then please PM me.

And once again, I apologise if I have upset anyone with my opinion which is based on current, up to date info from the company itself.

You are entitled to your opinion, as are we all.

There is alot of negativity wrt silverjet. Don't let it bother you as you are clearly of the opinion that you have made the right decision for you. As I have said I hope it works out for you.

No clarification needed, thanks.

Ps. We might all eat our words ;)

Thank you.

The negativity niggles me but what bothers me is I am aware that a lot of people new to flying look at these posts and if they are starting with Silverjet then they may be scared off by everyones assumptions.

You may eat your words, I may eat mine, nobody really knows, its the same with every new business, but thinking positive and being encouraging doesn't hurt.

BecauseCID,
I didn´t come here to argue, just an observation, Now Airlines got so very close and didn´t happen so I am just wary, that´s all. If you get up and going, I will be pleased for you. I saw a lot of disappointment at Now, lots left jobs and then got lumbered with no job. So I wish you all the success in the world. Luton needs something just like Silverjet, so I am all for it.
Teachin.

Hi peeps,
For those who attended a selection day w/ Silverjet in August, could you please tell us about the working conditions within the company ? How many hours will you guys have a month ? What will the roster look like ? How long will the rest time in NYC be? ( Someone said something like 36 Hours, is it accurate ?) Will you get many standbys ? What salary is offered ( I read on other forums a salary in the vicinity of 2000 £ per month? does that sound plausible ?) Any extra benefits at the company's discretion ( like Industry Discounts valid on other airline companies too, Medical Insurance, the possibility to join a pension scheme ???) Will it be possible to commute from continental Europe ?
Sorry if I sound a little bit curious or inquisitive:O
Thanks for sharing anyway :ok: :ok:
Peace

Hi,

Yes more info on pay and conditions would be great please. Would also be useful to hear about the selection process / tests etc.

Oh and I really hope it works out for you guys to.

Thanks.

Hi Everyone

I starrt training with Silverjet on the 27th November!!! I am very excited..... I have very good feeling about this one.

I have been reading many of your posts why are people so negative??? all of my dealings so far with Silverjet have been great they are very proffesional and always there to help with any queries or concerns that i have had.

SILVERJET IS GOING TO BE A GREAT SUCCESS AND ALL I CAN SAY TO YOU MOANERS OUT THERE IS THANK GOD THEY DID NOT EMPLOY YOU BECAUSE IF I HAD TO SPEND 36HRS DOWN ROUTE WITH YOU IT WOULD DRIVE ME STIR CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Pebbles,

Could you give us any insight into the selection process i.e what did you have to do?

Remember: There's never a crowd on the leading edge! So don't worry about what anyone else thinks. It might work out or it might not but if you feel good about it that's the main thing.

D

Just a little information...
 

Afternoon Ladies & Jellyspoons...

I'm starting training as of Nov 27th, to answer a couple of your queries...

Selection day: Pretty much run of the mill morning, a presentation on the company, what the uniform will be like etc etc... (all black, contrsting black & silver striped shirts/blouses) and tailored suits was what we originally told, no ties/scarves etc as we're are aiming for the relaxed business man approach...
Followed by a group session... prioritising things in order of importance etc etc...
Then sent for a break while they make their decision...
If your successful then you have a 2 to 1 interview, which they tailor around you and what job specs you are looking for... I thankfully have been employed as a service coordinator due to previous experience so I'm well chuffed...

Salary ranges from 10.5k main crew up to 19k line trainer, with approx 10-12k flight pay per annum, (trps are around 50 hrs a time, 2.30 p/h flight pay n about 7-8 returns a month)

Reward scheme based on service excellence, and i think its approx 5% contributory pension by the company.

Don't quote me verbatim on any of these... just a little heads up!

Hope you find it useful :ok:

Very helpful -Thanks. I hope it goes well for you. Are you able to ellaborate on the service co-orinators role?

Not quite sure!!!
 

your guess is probably as good as mine at the moment... In the interview it was described as the galley operator as such... as it's an all business class service you will have a co-ordinator in each galley... As meals are on demand, pre-ordered entertainment and menu etc I believe it's the coords responsibility to ensure the pax receive what they want, when they want it... presume you will be responsible for 50 pax each and the silvercrew will deliver what you have prepared for them (plated up meals, warm bread rolls, 4 course dinners and the works, you know how it is!)

I'm just guestimating here, but thats the gist i got!

I had an e mail today offering me an interview on 20 November.

Has anyone else heard anything??

It has all gone very quiet around here re Silverjet. Have the first intake started their training yet, I wonder? The first flight is to operate on 25 Jan I believe, so presumably training must be underway (or soon about to be). :)