What is your experience?

Good luck Hans!

Hope you will give us some new info about the interview...:ok:

Been waithing almost 2 years now, 4700h airbus time....:ugh:

(now thinking of getting a Boeing job, maybe giving me a better chance with time on type)

Hi guys. Just received the same email as Skystar02.
Has anyone ever been invited for an interview despite having received this email, or is this a dead end?

Thanks!

I received an email today stating that my status has been changed to "limited release" and providing that I have the ZFTT and ATPL skills test requirements then Cargolux can continue with my application. I do meet the requirements so I am hoping this is good news?

Anybody else receive the same email?

Regards

Daygo

Hi everyone,
Can anyone confirm that the information in loulou's post is still valid? If so, can anyone give an indication of the time duration of each test?

These seem to be recurring questions, but I ask anyway and take my chances for a reply. Well appreciated.

One more: Does anyone have more tips and tricks for the Aircraft Positioning Test? I have seen a few examples. Some are pretty straight forward but some are.......sort of a mystery to me.....:O

Thanks for all the info so far in this thread!

Assessment is straight forward..

B737 rated with 2800 total time, 2600 on type. After the interview I got a lettre stating that they cant take my application into consideration at the moment and that I can apply again if there is a new vacancy. Very sad...

I applied in september 2013, whent to saarlouis in Nov and had my interview in Dec.

IBF assessment is still the same as posted here on pprune, only difference is that they cut it in 2. Skytest will be helpfull just so that you know what to expext but other than that its not too difficult. Expect apptitude tests and math, no atpl q's.

Again everything is very straight forward and they are very nice poeple when you go and meet them.. But unfortunately.. Its always worth to try but I think without a 747 type its going to be very difficult to get in unless they cant find any rated pilots.

Hope you guys have more luck and will get the job, for me its a missed chance.

Yepp! New CP a Dutch guy. PPJN states newly hired almost all dutch with internal references.

I appreciate that PPJN is sometimes a bit off and can be updated by just about anyone, however most of the times there is some element of truth in there.
So get ready to bring out your inner cloggy skygod... ;)

Well.. Im a cloggy too ;) I dont think the new CP is just looking for dutch guys

There are likely to be 80 odd type rated and very experienced 744 and 748 cargo pilots on the market in the near future.

Just thought I'd mention it.

It has been announced that the sales manager from Cargolux has resign. This fellow was truly the engine that moved Cargolux. It's very appreciated from the employees and a very good chap.

Rumors say that he was totally opposed to the acquisition of stake from the Chinese HNCA, and that others probably would follow. We are deeply concerned, as we don't see clear leadership. As a consequence, moral is really low.

Terribly sad news :ugh:

For more information about the company situation, please check the following blog:

egidethein.********.de

It's worth the reading, as the author is Luxemburger and explains beautifully well how things work in that part of Europe. :ok:

Today i knew that seems there is a temporary agreement with Lufthansa to, that are flying CRJ to hire Lufthansa Cityline pilots to fullfil CLX requirements for 1,5 year until the company hire all the pilots that they need.

So Lufthansa will pay the type rating to Cityline CRJ pilots , they fly for CLX and then they will be back home to Lufthansa, This is is to avoid the lay-off pilots.

I think this a great decision for our colegues.

I just understod this is a temporary decision.

Cargolux is still doing pilots selection via Interpersonal, as it has been mentioned here in this forum. See the previous posts,

Back an forth
 

This has gone back and forth for a while. I know that Cargolux has hired US pilots in the past. These must have been contract guys. Right?

It doen't seem to even be on the table now though.

Is there a chance to work 50% let's say after working with them for a couple of years?

Part Time?
 

Are you rerferring to part time, working less and paid less than say an 80 hour guarentee? A part time pilot?

Joining CV and hoping for a 50% position, even after some years is not the best idea. Right now they are looking at hiring 70+ pilots full time.
Where you come from is not the most important, do you want to dedicate your career and living in central europe, that`s what you should ask yourself? There are near to none leaving CV, its worth applying!
Cheers.

No, as in more days home. I would stay 100% pilot, but I can try to fly again more in my spare time as a survey pilot, which I can't do with my current employer, where I would loose too much money ;)

new hiring
 

I had no special preparation but it was part of the swiss test (only swiss tested me 5 days).
No physical test, just the 16PF and some multitasking and memory testing.
A short talk and thats it. Second day SIM and Interview.
Right now 74 new pilots will join, one part will be from LH city line.
All the best for the test…..

the taxman
 

Hi,

Are there any current CV pilots living in Germany that can give me the lowdown on the tax situation? there appears to be some rule in the double taxation agreement with Luxembourg that says if you're out of LUX for more than 19 days you get taxed in Germany. Obviously this is undesirable:uhoh:. Any info greatly appreciated as I'm contemplating moving house.

Cheers!

LoF

How long does it normally take before you hear about the result of the assessment in Saarlouis?

It is going fast, since if they screen then they need you. Right now is the right time to apply, although there are >1000 applications in the pipe.

Does anyone know how many are doing the assessement per month now?

From today's CV press release - make of it what you will. I suggest it means they are doing well at the moment. Remember only 4 -400Fs have left since the -8F arrived so already a net increase of 5 aircraft.

Cargolux places order for additional Boeing 747-8 Freighter
Luxembourg, 13th February 2014
Cargolux Airlines International today announced that it has ordered an additional 747-8 Freighter from Boeing as part of its ongoing fleet renewal and expansion program. This additional airplane takes the total orders to 14 B747-8F airplanes. It will support the airline’s growth on the back of an expected increase in cargo volumes fueled by a recovery in world trade growth and improved business confidence.
Cargolux currently operates 9 Boeing 747-8 Freighters and 11 Boeing 747-400 Freighters that are successively replaced by the newer model. The additional 747-8 Freighter is expected to be delivered in March 2015. In 2014, the airline will add LX-VCJ and LX-VCK, two of the new generation aircraft from Boeing, to its fleet.
Since the delivery of the first 747-8 Freighter to launch customer Cargolux in 2011, the new aircraft type has proven to be a valuable addition to the airline’s fleet with unsurpassed economics, lower operational costs and environmental advances. The new Cargolux workhorse has shown high dispatch reliability and, in 2013, has achieved an average daily utilization of almost 16 hours, one of the highest in the industry.

Interview
 

Hello fellow pilots

I am going to the personal interview after having passed the IBF selection in Saarlouis.
I have been informed that the interview will last around 3 hours.
Can anyone tell me what to expect?
Which questions?
Group exercises/discussion?

Any information is highly appriciated...

Thanks...

Clh Pilots
 

Good evening,
I'm one of the Lufthansa Pilots who aim for CLX. I'll be scheduled for an interview early march as far as I know. We are supposed to have a kind of ATP theoretical test. It looks as I'll have to work trough the whole thread to find out what they will be, or can anybody help me out on this?
There are 24 vacancies for Lufthansa Pilots, for a 24 month contract with CLX. So a good chance for me totry out long haul.
I gathered a few information about CLX, but would still appreciate to talk to a clx F/O in personal to find out what it's like to be an CARGOLUX EMPLOYEE AND PILOT!
Maybe I have the chance to see the schedules of your last year.
Hope for some response
Cheers yours
Markus

Hello,

Apparently CLX should change their pilot requirements for a position in CLX. There are some "extra" requirements to be suitable. This leaves out of chance to pilots who comply with the requirements (issued) and have been applying for years...:ugh:What a waste of time...

Good luck anyway for those who have that chance...

Agree, this is sad news to those who are willing to commit for a future career with Cargolux, but have to wait while others come and go

CLH->CLX
 

Just to make clear that its for LH Cityline Pilots, this got nothing to do with the LH Classic employees. These are 2 different companies with 2 different contracts. If you're working for CLH YOU'll be stuck on CRJ and EMJ. If you wan't to change to LH Classic you have to start by Zero! Even me, after 15 Years of flying "Lufthansa" Aircraft,would start as fresh new F/O with the first salary change! Even the students in Bremen will have a higher seniority than me when it comes to upgrades! As LH Cityline is phasing out their 17 CrJ 700, the company is looking for vacancies for their pilots before starting a social plan! We sent people to Condor, Turkish Airlines some Indonesian operator snd now to CLX.

@ Skystar02 & RedbullGaveMeWings

I honestly don't think there are extra "hidden" requirements. I've been waiting for an invitation for nearly 3 years, don't forget they have a huge stack of CV's. I guess it's just a matter of being paciente and sooner or later you'll get the call! (That's what happened to me at least :ok:)

Well, and all you clh pilots did the ibf assessment too?
I worked my ass of for 2 days this month and got a short no thanks mail back. Just figuring out wether I didn't pass the test because of myself or if they got many fo coming over (paid by clh as it seems to be a 2yr deal?)
Did they recently made this deal? As I got my invitation already in November...

Anyway, I wish them all the best, it's a great company to work for :ok:

CLX needs more than 30 pilots from CLH! With >70 new entries this year and possible new hierings in 2015 this is the time to apply.
As they say the deal with LH is a 2-3years deal we will see how many are commiting and how many are going back to CLH or LH, they will have to be replaced.
There are no extra skills requiered, but 70+ open positions and > 2000 applications, you can do the math. It's not much different than trying to join AF BA UA etc.
Good luck for every one trying.

Interview
 

I've an interview coming up for a temporary contract with Cargolux. Maybe only until end of the year. Anyone know what to expect for the interview?

I've sent you a PM

Z

What is the roster like and can you live abroad and commute to Luxembourg, or do you have to live at your base?

I heard cargolux means 3 weeks away from home every month and hard work with days off downroute, is that true?

atrisgreat, do the math yourself: one 3 day and one 6 day block off in every 28 day roster plus rest before off plus vac. How do you get to 3 weeks flying per month, it's all in the thread. As I said before, who's not able to extract this basic info from this formidable threat should probably not try the test at all.

change in the process
 

The selection process will change since the contract with the agency which was responsible until now is terminated.
The SIM and Interview will remain the same, its done in-house.
It depends how many of the GSS type rated colleges are applying and making it and what the final number of the City Line pilots is (30-40). There is still a demand, the fleet growth continues.
All the best.:ok:

Not yet clear who is conducting the new selections.
They know who will make the upgrade, it is a way to justify if they don't wanna give you the chance, psychological excuses.

Any news? About the new recruiting company?