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They are expanding, however you have received the bog standard letter acknowledging your CV.
As for not doing any more recruitment this year - I would take that with a pinch of salt if I were you!!!
It depends on where you live to be honest. If you live close to one of their existing bases then probably a good chance you will get it. Especially if you live in Wick since they would probably bite your arm off! 
Otherwise if you don't stay near an Eastern base then you have got to show a degree of flexibility - ouch... that could mean the Isle of Man!!! 
As for not doing any more recruitment this year - I would take that with a pinch of salt if I were you!!!
Originally Posted by pipertommy
Does this airline recruit for individual bases or is it across the board and go where you are sent,set up?
Otherwise if you don't stay near an Eastern base then you have got to show a degree of flexibility - ouch... that could mean the Isle of Man!!!
>>that could mean the Isle of Man!!! <<
Thought provoking. I am thinking of moving to the Isle of Man with heavy jet experience and have been looking at the airlines operating from the Island. I want to downsize and have a more pleasant life. What is the lifestyle like on the Jetstream with Eastern? Is it a popular base? Is it a pleasant company culture???
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Thought provoking. I am thinking of moving to the Isle of Man with heavy jet experience and have been looking at the airlines operating from the Island. I want to downsize and have a more pleasant life. What is the lifestyle like on the Jetstream with Eastern? Is it a popular base? Is it a pleasant company culture???
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I got a letter from them the other day stating that they are not recruiting aircrew this year and that I should try next year if still looking for a position.
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Pipertommy,as the above replies suggest, you could be asked to go anywhere. However, Eastern have just opened up a new base in Cardiff which may suit you in the future!!
Prof Fog, totally agree, its going to be a busy summer for us all with all these new routes starting. Who told you that IMC007, are they for real??
Spartacan, J41 is a nice piece of kit with some half decent EFIS up front, although probably not as nice as you've been used to!!
Prof Fog, totally agree, its going to be a busy summer for us all with all these new routes starting. Who told you that IMC007, are they for real??
Spartacan, J41 is a nice piece of kit with some half decent EFIS up front, although probably not as nice as you've been used to!!
>>J41 is a nice piece of kit with some half decent EFIS <<
Hmmm. Many moons ago I flew the original Scottish Aviation T Mk 1 whch was described as 'thirty thousand micro switches in formation'.
I'm more interested to learn of roster patterns, days off, annual hours, bonding and the standard of training.
Hmmm. Many moons ago I flew the original Scottish Aviation T Mk 1 whch was described as 'thirty thousand micro switches in formation'.
I'm more interested to learn of roster patterns, days off, annual hours, bonding and the standard of training.
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I no longer work for Eastern but might be able to shed a little light of the facts.
Roster Patterns
There was no such thing when I was there but it can vary from base to base depending on how much weekend flying is done at that base. Most days off will fall around the weekend since this is when a lot of the fleet is sitting around doing nothing.
Annual Hours
I have heard of some skippers touching 900hrs which used to be unheard of, however the hours flown will probably vary from base to base. If you are planning on a left seat position then expect to be worked reasonably hard.
Bonding and the Standard of Training
The bonding system has changed since I was there so I would not be the best person to advise you on the latest details regarding this.
Training was very good but I can only comment on the J41 since that is what I flew. I was trained by BACX but now all the training is done in house but by all accounts the standards have been kept at a high standard. TRI/Es are a very good bunch and very practical with their approach to the job. Line trainers when I was there did a good job to keep standardisation reasonably good on the line. I could not fault my type course nor recurrent checks/training.
I no longer work for Eastern but might be able to shed a little light of the facts.
Roster Patterns
There was no such thing when I was there but it can vary from base to base depending on how much weekend flying is done at that base. Most days off will fall around the weekend since this is when a lot of the fleet is sitting around doing nothing.
Annual Hours
I have heard of some skippers touching 900hrs which used to be unheard of, however the hours flown will probably vary from base to base. If you are planning on a left seat position then expect to be worked reasonably hard.
Bonding and the Standard of Training
The bonding system has changed since I was there so I would not be the best person to advise you on the latest details regarding this.
Training was very good but I can only comment on the J41 since that is what I flew. I was trained by BACX but now all the training is done in house but by all accounts the standards have been kept at a high standard. TRI/Es are a very good bunch and very practical with their approach to the job. Line trainers when I was there did a good job to keep standardisation reasonably good on the line. I could not fault my type course nor recurrent checks/training.
Thanks Mister Geezer. I have a young family so light weekends and lack of night flights is most attractive. High standards are a draw too. Not too sure how long I could keep up 900 hours a year due to receding hairline racing towards advancing grey temples . . .
A few more bridges to cross before I send a CV.
Cheers.
A few more bridges to cross before I send a CV.
Cheers.
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You'll find most of that at www.ppjn.com
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Sue Parkinson is the recruitment coordinator (or something to that effect)
First base is likely to be Aberdeen. Newcastle is another big one. After that it's East Midlands, Hawarden, Humberside, Inverness, Manchester, Norwich, Durham tees Valley, Leeds Bradford, Isle of man, Wick (but all pretty small bases).
Everybody I have met from Eastern has been very friendly, they're probably a great first company to work for. You need to somehow convince them that you are committed to live in Aberdeen for a while though. The office is in Humberside.
If you start on the smaller Jetstream you are likely to be on around 20k plus flight pay (23k total). Not a lot of dough but good experience.
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First base is likely to be Aberdeen. Newcastle is another big one. After that it's East Midlands, Hawarden, Humberside, Inverness, Manchester, Norwich, Durham tees Valley, Leeds Bradford, Isle of man, Wick (but all pretty small bases).
Everybody I have met from Eastern has been very friendly, they're probably a great first company to work for. You need to somehow convince them that you are committed to live in Aberdeen for a while though. The office is in Humberside.
If you start on the smaller Jetstream you are likely to be on around 20k plus flight pay (23k total). Not a lot of dough but good experience.
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