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Worth updating your online application but right now the company has slowed down recruitment as the anticipated number of leavers has also ground down as other carriers stop recruitment.
Don't panic though, and for goodness sake keep current somehow. Any old job that pays you to fly is worth it for the currency which is gold in getting the job you want.
Best of luck for now!
Don't panic though, and for goodness sake keep current somehow. Any old job that pays you to fly is worth it for the currency which is gold in getting the job you want.
Best of luck for now!
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keep on applying then, but bear in mind that the first filter is fully automated, and should your application is not filled in correctly, computer will scrap it without telling anybody.
Best of luck!
Best of luck!
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I'd echo the currency bit. From memory Flybe want 50 hts TT within the last 12 months. SEP hours are fine, which would make instructing a very good idea. Extra hours would also improve your CV when looking at time to command.
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Hi 5 RINGS, reference the scrapping part at the beginning. I filled in the application and received back notification as seen below:
Thank you for your application to Flybe for the position of Pilot, which we have successfully received.
All applications will be considered and should yours be successful you will be contacted in due course.
Please continue to update your details in the meantime if you remain interested in a position with Flybe.
Many thanks again for your interest in Flybe.
Kind Regards,
Flybe Crew Recruitment
Does that confirm it went through ok?
Thanks
PT
Thank you for your application to Flybe for the position of Pilot, which we have successfully received.
All applications will be considered and should yours be successful you will be contacted in due course.
Please continue to update your details in the meantime if you remain interested in a position with Flybe.
Many thanks again for your interest in Flybe.
Kind Regards,
Flybe Crew Recruitment
Does that confirm it went through ok?
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PT
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As the earlier thread says, there is an automated sorting system. The reply may be no more than an acknowledgement they received it. Same as if you sent it recorded delivery!
I worked for Flybe for several years on both turboprop and jet fleets and I would definitely say they can be a little strange in their recruitment. You could recommend someone, and they could even be "offered" a position but then still not get anywhere, and others just come straight in.
Never did work it out. They are a great company to start with and the DHC8 is a fine aeroplane to cut your teeth in commercial flying. I would suggest persistence is the name of the game. Try writing directly to the tuboprop fleet manager and sell yourself to him. Send the same letter to personnel and even to the ops admin manager. Get your name known. Do be aware you may well not get a reply at all as there are large numbers of people anxious for that first break and it is quite likely many will have more to offer.
I worked for Flybe for several years on both turboprop and jet fleets and I would definitely say they can be a little strange in their recruitment. You could recommend someone, and they could even be "offered" a position but then still not get anywhere, and others just come straight in.
Never did work it out. They are a great company to start with and the DHC8 is a fine aeroplane to cut your teeth in commercial flying. I would suggest persistence is the name of the game. Try writing directly to the tuboprop fleet manager and sell yourself to him. Send the same letter to personnel and even to the ops admin manager. Get your name known. Do be aware you may well not get a reply at all as there are large numbers of people anxious for that first break and it is quite likely many will have more to offer.
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I think the system may only retain applications for six months now. I am re-doing my Flybe application at the moment, having last submitted in November 2007. Have added another 300+ hours to the logbook since, will be interesting to see if it has made any difference.
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Irishjetdriver,
sorry fella but you are well out of date, letters and calls to every man and his dog will get you nowhere with the current Flybe.
THE ONLY WAY IS THE ONLINE APPLICATION!
All writing to Jo or Ian ,or anyone else that takes your fancy, will do is just piss them off, things have moved on in Flybe's recruitement since your time at Flybe......
To anyone wanting to apply, things are too busy at Flybe for letters and calls, use the online app and if you tick all the boxes you will get a call. Don't waste your time and theirs bombarding them with call and letters, spend your energy getting usefull flying hours......best of luck
sorry fella but you are well out of date, letters and calls to every man and his dog will get you nowhere with the current Flybe.
THE ONLY WAY IS THE ONLINE APPLICATION!
All writing to Jo or Ian ,or anyone else that takes your fancy, will do is just piss them off, things have moved on in Flybe's recruitement since your time at Flybe......
To anyone wanting to apply, things are too busy at Flybe for letters and calls, use the online app and if you tick all the boxes you will get a call. Don't waste your time and theirs bombarding them with call and letters, spend your energy getting usefull flying hours......best of luck
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Hi PT, Can't confirm or deny that but let's face it, if they are actively recruiting and you haven't been picked up in 6 months then the writing is on the wall maybe? My suggestion if you don't get picked up in 6 months (if you have the cash) is to get an FI license and start building hours.....
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I passed the ATPL ground school first time with a 90% average and passed IR first time with 220hrs. Trained at Bristol for groundschool and flight training. Thought I would have had a good chance, guess not
Anyway i`m booked in this month for FI course so hopefully that will help like you say
Anyway i`m booked in this month for FI course so hopefully that will help like you say
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I understand it a bloody long line of low hours out there, just waiting my turn.Hopefully I can add to the CV with the FI rating with the added experience I will gain
Thanks.
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Pipertommy,
JB007 is absolutely spot on. Once you have the licence you'll be amazed how little any gives a stuff how and when you got it. Getting your first break is a mix of luck and persistence and, I hate to say, who you know.
Doing an FI course is a great way to stay current and make contacts (and is how I met my wife
).
So, good luck and whatever you do, don't give up and don't get bitter. I've done both and its get's you nowhere.
KT
JB007 is absolutely spot on. Once you have the licence you'll be amazed how little any gives a stuff how and when you got it. Getting your first break is a mix of luck and persistence and, I hate to say, who you know.
Doing an FI course is a great way to stay current and make contacts (and is how I met my wife
).So, good luck and whatever you do, don't give up and don't get bitter. I've done both and its get's you nowhere.
KT
