Eastern Airways
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What a bugger eh? Having a guaranteed job and type rating, get paid (got to eat some how!) and also get the experience of what it's like to work in the bit where those who pay your wages sit. Sounds like a reasonable deal to me and certainly better than Job Seekers Allowance.
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Get real, guys. Early 90's BA sponsored cadets were offered the opportunity to either leave and find their own employment or stay as cc until better times. Guess who had the better time! It's not just Eastern who are doing this.
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I worked as Cabin Crew for what is now Thomsonfly in 2002 for the Summer season. I can't see a better way to experience the working environment if the situation prevents a job in the front.
My reason for applying for it was to experience the same roster for starters. You can confirm that the lifestyle is for you (chatting to the crews to get opinions), whether you work in a team effectively, getting to know safety and emergency procedures on modern aircraft.
It gets you in there with a much lower risk method that didn't cost me a penny. Through doing this it nailed proper commercial flying as the career for me, and I had a bl00dy good time doing it (most of the time!).
From the perspective of eventual pilots working temporarily as cabin crew, just get in there. You will learn a lot of practical knowledge from it and you'll appreciate the efforts of the whole crew when you're in the front seat.
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My reason for applying for it was to experience the same roster for starters. You can confirm that the lifestyle is for you (chatting to the crews to get opinions), whether you work in a team effectively, getting to know safety and emergency procedures on modern aircraft.
It gets you in there with a much lower risk method that didn't cost me a penny. Through doing this it nailed proper commercial flying as the career for me, and I had a bl00dy good time doing it (most of the time!).
From the perspective of eventual pilots working temporarily as cabin crew, just get in there. You will learn a lot of practical knowledge from it and you'll appreciate the efforts of the whole crew when you're in the front seat.
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Nah... that is just Eastern 'flair'!!! Seriously though, I found myself in a similar situation since I left Eastern as a F/O on the J41 and moved airlines and I now fly the BAe146 and I got my command after just over a year online with no prior left seat or jet experience.(I might of just blown my PPRuNe cover to some that know me!!!) The experience gained at Eastern helped me to progress a lot quicker than I ever expected!
Fact: A J32 FO left 18 months ago to Jet2 and is now a Captain on the 737
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Fact: A J32 FO left 18 months ago to Jet2 and is now a Captain on the 737
Just to correct the fact:
Two ex eastern F/O's have been at Jet2 less than two years and have both recently got commands on the 737.
Jet2 really like the Eastern product and are looking to take more as and when they can!!!
I know I work with both of them.
Just to correct the fact:
Two ex eastern F/O's have been at Jet2 less than two years and have both recently got commands on the 737.
Jet2 really like the Eastern product and are looking to take more as and when they can!!!
I know I work with both of them.
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Eastern Airways (UK) work roster
Hello, I am looking to get in contact with any current or recent Eastern Airways Pilots, (or anyone who knows how the company operates). Basically I am interested in knowing what your work roster or schedule is like, as I see most of the flying is done on weekdays (M-F) giving time off on the weekends (depending on the base). You can PM me or reply here. I am about to complete my ATPL's and would like an insight into what the work schedule is like.
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Why don't you give them a call they are a great bunch of people. The wizard who taught me to fly had his first airline job with them on Jetstream 31's. It was an Eastern Airways Captain also who took me for my R/T.
Eastern kindly took my 15 year old son on work experience for a week .....ripping J41'S to bit's.
They fly every day of the week so bang goes your Saturday and Sunday mornings under the duvet!
Eastern kindly took my 15 year old son on work experience for a week .....ripping J41'S to bit's.
They fly every day of the week so bang goes your Saturday and Sunday mornings under the duvet!
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Eastern do fly 7 days a week but the flying over the weekend is limited compared to mon-fri so most days off still fall over the weekends. Rosters come out on the 15th for the following month but are subject to change although any days off that the company requests to be worked are paid for. Actual work schedule varies greatly depending on aircraft type and base.
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All in all, they are not a bad company to work for. Far from it infact.
Yes they have their problems, but then which company doesn't, and it's that old saying, you can't please all the people all the time.
They have given me a chance, and are all nice and helpful people, they are more than willing to part with their knowledge when it comes to training, especially if you are low hours.
Give them a call and have a chat to them, if they can help they will.
Yes they have their problems, but then which company doesn't, and it's that old saying, you can't please all the people all the time.
They have given me a chance, and are all nice and helpful people, they are more than willing to part with their knowledge when it comes to training, especially if you are low hours.
Give them a call and have a chat to them, if they can help they will.
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There's no technical paper.
You may get asked a few technical questions in the interview and some procedural stuff and questions on R/T? There is a sim check at AAA
But with reference to my previous post, give them a chance, they are a great bunch, and a good laugh.
You may get asked a few technical questions in the interview and some procedural stuff and questions on R/T? There is a sim check at AAA
But with reference to my previous post, give them a chance, they are a great bunch, and a good laugh.
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I didn't explain properly, sorry. I received a letter today, explaining that there is an assessment day soon. Starting with a technical paper and a company lecture. Then if successful, an interview. If selected, you are then invited to self-sponsor for £12,500 through the company scheme.
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It seems ppjn could do with an update. No mention of self sponsoring your own TR on there ! Do they reimburse that over a set period or is the a cost entirely picked up by the individual ? :-(
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flightlevel550,
Eastern are obviously starting a new application process by the sound of things. It was until recently just an interview and sim check. The self sponsored TR is a new thing as well, I did hear through the grape vine though that they'd be going down this route. Its a shame really as Eastern were one of the last few airlines who paid/bonded you for a TR. They must be getting cheesed off with people leaving I guess. I suppose you have to ask yourself whether your willing to pay for a j41 type or whether you pay that bit extra for a 737/a320 which might stand you in better stead.
Eastern are obviously starting a new application process by the sound of things. It was until recently just an interview and sim check. The self sponsored TR is a new thing as well, I did hear through the grape vine though that they'd be going down this route. Its a shame really as Eastern were one of the last few airlines who paid/bonded you for a TR. They must be getting cheesed off with people leaving I guess. I suppose you have to ask yourself whether your willing to pay for a j41 type or whether you pay that bit extra for a 737/a320 which might stand you in better stead.