First Choice

[stillawake]

I have been waiting for news of First Choice Airlines (ex air2000) recruitment plans. Went to the balpa conference and they mentioned December but still nothing.

Does anyone have any news?

[omoko joe]

I know a couple of guys who have been holding for places with Air2000 for ages, so it may be a while.

[A/T ARM]

Doubt they will be recruiting for sometime as they did recruit this time last year. Took on several f/o's on a 6 month on off partime contract.
Those guys that finished at the end of last summer season will be going back at the start of this summer to do it all again.

[beamer]

First Choice Recruitment 04/05

Probably too late but First Choice are interviewing NOW for up to 25 first officers for training on Boeing/Airbus fleets this winter. Type rating probably an advantage but not a specific requirement.

[Leo8]

Must be too late as there is no flight deck recruitment on their website at the moment.

Seems you have to be quick with some of these airlines! Thomas Cook didnt seem to advertise and their web application was only open for just over a week.

[WX Man]

What were the minimums they asked for? Please don't say fATPL, MCC and 500h. I will kick myself very, very hard if they were because I had the opportunity to go caving with a couple of guys from First Choice about a month ago.

[EPRman]

WX Man,
The Boeing fleet manager indicated that FCA are looking for a mix of low houred non-type rated, type rated and a few over 60's pilot's. The positions are for both fleets. Both permanent and part-year contracts will be offered. This will depend on experience and preference. As beamer states FCA are interviewing now so get your skates on.

[Oscar Juliet]

A low houred pilot for FCA is 1500hrs unless a CTC ATP cadet.

[Localiser]

First Choice recruitment

Hi. Does anybody know what to expect at a First Choice interview please? Apparently it's 1 hour long and I don't know much else.

Are many technical questions asked, if any? If so, are questions on type asked?

Are you expected to know much about the company other than the normal structure, financial performance etc.

Any information, no matter how out of date it may seem, will be much appreciated.

Many thanks,

LOC

[GARDENER]

Couple of years ago- 30-45 mins with CP Boeing fleet manager and Airbus fleet manager. Nothing tricky, as we like them! I believe this time round it is for the PPY Permanent part year contract. Suit me down to the ground fortunately sent my CV a week or two ago

[beamer]

OK boys and girls..........

If you are serious about getting a job you will be up to speed as to who is and who is not recruiting - keep making the telephone calls, don't just bang in a cv and wait by the letterbox. All of you will have contacts - use them, ask questions, go to the airports, pop you head into the offices - try and speak to the CP and fleet managers - make yourself known - you never know........

All relevant info about the airline is on the website. If you have a 757 or 319/320/321 rating - great BUT if you have a licence with 1500-200 hours and all the modern CRM/MCC gobbledeygook even better.

FCA simply look at CV and then call for interview - no sim ride, no tech quiz. no fifth form algebra and meaningless BA type teambuilding. Interview normally CP or CTC. plus a fleet manager and a senior captain - NO human resources or sociologists. If non-military or non-type rated expect some questions on tech aspects of modern aircraft - composite structures/7E7/EGPWS/RVSM/TCAS - that type of thing - sorry cannot be more explicit.

FCA - rightly or wrongly - have a policy of choosing the right 'type' of person who will fit in with the Company - I could not possibly comment as to whether that assessment is always correct !!!

Time to Command - a good few years - the airline will not get any bigger - probably the reverse. However, the parent Company are more efficient than most if not all of their competitors and the package whilst not the best is far from the worst. Good bunch of people to fly with but like EVERY airline subject to increasing pressure from beancounters and paperclip pushers.

Good luck

[wheelbarrow]

beamer

Good post. I bet a lot of guys would love to fly for your mob. I had three months on loan in 2002 with you. Enjoyed it, but moved on to better things.

That said, as Beamer indicated, a well run outfit.

[EGBKFLYER]

Beamer - thanks for a succinct and useful post - we wannabees need more of this no-nonsense stuff that comes from people who know what's what and aren't just going on opinion or heresay. Unfortunately not in a position to be eligible for this job now but I'll keep on plugging away...

[BLACK RAT]

First choice interview

Hello all,been called for interview with first choice,anyone done it recently willing to offer advice?

[Odd Skipper]

Well done

Well done for getting the interview Black Rat.
Sorry I can't help you, might be some help via BALPA.
Would you mind letting us know what experience you have.
Regards
Skip

[Willy Miller]

Just been sent an app form from Kerry Fox, does this mean I'll be called for interview soon?
How long from app to interview. Anyone any idea of numbers start dates and bases.

Thanks for any information,

Regads

WM

[holyflurkingschmitt]

Black Rat

Good luck with the interview mate!

Willy Miller all the best with the application!

Could you tell us what sort of experience you both have?

Cheers

HFS

[Willy Miller]

2700 TT (mostly TP) 1500 Cmd
I'll let you know how it goes if I get there.
Got through Britannia selection last month but had a bad sim (Ooops!)
Interview with ASW recently was a friendly chat (nice bunch, CR*P pay!)

keep trying there are places out there. just try to walk the fine line between persistant/keen and a pain in the ass !

Regards

WM

[Akro]

How did you guys apply to First Choice?

Any help appreciated!

[Tea White None]

Most would be by recommendation from someone within the company I would expect as FCA rarely advertise for such positions.