Pilot Apprentice - Jet 2
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Still nothing heard on this. I have applied for jobs before and sometimes you just get an email in a couple of months saying the vacancy has been filled. I have noticed the Job Status date changing, which I think is when they process your application in some way on their systems. Unless they are arranging interviews in batches then it's not looking good for any of us. It's just nice to be able to apply for something that doesn't cost you anything other than your time. Good luck to everyone.
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I wonder if it would be a good idea at interview to come across gay. then they might want you to help hit a minority quota. something im considering if i do get an interview.
Schweizer2, yes candidates from overseas were interviewed.
Clamchowder, we have gay pilots but they are not employed and were not interviewed because of their sexuality.
Recruitment said they had in excess of 1000 applicants for these positions, those interviewed were from both modular and integrated courses, some had been qualified for a number of years, at least one only finished in January. Those that were not called forward may find that their CV needs to be looked at or tweaked in order to stand out from the crowd, the market place is very crowded and all the schools are trying to push more newly qualified pilots into the system as fast as they can.
The suggestion is that this scheme will run again next year so if you are still looking at that point then give it another go, good luck to you all in your search for that first opportunity in this industry.
Clamchowder, we have gay pilots but they are not employed and were not interviewed because of their sexuality.
Recruitment said they had in excess of 1000 applicants for these positions, those interviewed were from both modular and integrated courses, some had been qualified for a number of years, at least one only finished in January. Those that were not called forward may find that their CV needs to be looked at or tweaked in order to stand out from the crowd, the market place is very crowded and all the schools are trying to push more newly qualified pilots into the system as fast as they can.
The suggestion is that this scheme will run again next year so if you are still looking at that point then give it another go, good luck to you all in your search for that first opportunity in this industry.
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Thanks for the great reply.
Will definitely be tweaking the CV and will be keeping an eye out for when this programme open's again, assuming I wont have a job by then!
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You are talking about fooling trained professionals, they will sniff you out quicker then you can apologize! Gay pilots would be hired based on merit and not sexuality! Sexual orientation should not alter anyone's chances!
Will definitely be tweaking the CV and will be keeping an eye out for when this programme open's again, assuming I wont have a job by then!
@clamchowder
You are talking about fooling trained professionals, they will sniff you out quicker then you can apologize! Gay pilots would be hired based on merit and not sexuality! Sexual orientation should not alter anyone's chances!
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It seems strange so many of us didn't get a response either way after taking the tests. Maybe we are in some sort of pool should they not find what they are looking for in the first round of interviews.. positive thinking haha
Nothing has changed on my application status.
Nothing has changed on my application status.
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It is strange that we're left in limbo, especially seeing as even though I've emailed them I've yet to hear anything.
Anyone heard anything back from their further communications with recruitment? The 48 hours previously mentioned has passed.
Anyone heard anything back from their further communications with recruitment? The 48 hours previously mentioned has passed.
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Guys they had the interviews/assessments last week. They had a total of 16 candidates on Monday and another 16 on Wednesday. From each day 8 went through to a Sim check. Total of 16 people through for 9 positions now instead of 3 positions. Successful candidates are to know some time this week.
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If anyone is still waiting for an actual response from Jet2, I emailed them requesting an update. 24 hours later I received the email telling me I'd not been successful. I guess there was a glitch or something. On to the next one I guess...... 
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Two of the jobs went to good"ol OAA pilots.
Actually getting sick of the smaller people getting kicked to the bottom. Soon there will only be two flying schools in the UK. Ill give you a guess who they are
Actually getting sick of the smaller people getting kicked to the bottom. Soon there will only be two flying schools in the UK. Ill give you a guess who they are
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So this has reopened for applications again, good to see!
Anyone had a shot at the online tests yet? I got thrown out during the practice questions on numerical reasoning and according to the assessment section on my career portal '' all required tests have been completed ''
Awaiting a response from them so hopefully it's something that can be fixed. Just wondering if anyone else had a similar experience?
Good luck to all!
Anyone had a shot at the online tests yet? I got thrown out during the practice questions on numerical reasoning and according to the assessment section on my career portal '' all required tests have been completed ''
Awaiting a response from them so hopefully it's something that can be fixed. Just wondering if anyone else had a similar experience?
Good luck to all!
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In regards to the 16 hour JOC requirement, does it include the hours completed during the MCC as well or simply the JOC side of things?
ie: MCC = 20 hours JOC = 3 hours bringing a total of 23 hours.
ie: MCC = 20 hours JOC = 3 hours bringing a total of 23 hours.
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