Flybe DHC8 F/O recruitment
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Flybe recruit from a broad range of people. Cadets will be called before experience and experience will get called before cadets. It all depends on what the requirement is for that particular round of recruitment. You are barking up the wrong tree. Some cadets will have what we are looking for, some won't, just the same as some experienced pilots will have what we're looking for and some won't. It might just be that your friend didn't fit the profile. We shouldn't all be so ignorant in thinking we all have what they are looking for just because we have experience. I didn't get through with BA, tough tit. Did I whine that I have the experience so I shouldn't be doing this selection nonsense? No I didn't, I just accepted that I didn't possess what they were looking for at the time.
Flybe recruit from a broad range of people. Cadets will be called before experience and experience will get called before cadets. It all depends on what the requirement is for that particular round of recruitment. You are barking up the wrong tree. Some cadets will have what we are looking for, some won't, just the same as some experienced pilots will have what we're looking for and some won't. It might just be that your friend didn't fit the profile. We shouldn't all be so ignorant in thinking we all have what they are looking for just because we have experience. I didn't get through with BA, tough tit. Did I whine that I have the experience so I shouldn't be doing this selection nonsense? No I didn't, I just accepted that I didn't possess what they were looking for at the time.
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Yup! Manchester and Belfast. Then the next day Manchester and Belfast. Then the next day Manchester and Belfast. Then the next day... (stop me if you're getting bored!) That's the gist I get from my friend's RosterBuster, new base so they're bound to add more routes soon.
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Hold tight guys. The email is correct, and nothing malicious about it. We will be recruiting for a long time to come, with many FO's leaving, getting Command, and the fleet expansion that's already started. Pilots ARE being hired from a range of backgrounds. I've met recently rated FO's who range from fresh out of flight school, several years on the scrap heap, FI's, and Turboprop guys with several thousand hours.
Also, be noted that I know of quite a few new guys who are ex-Cabin Crew (Flybe, and elsewhere). Like it or not, this industry (like many others) favours those who have the right contacts. Get out and network!
Also, be noted that I know of quite a few new guys who are ex-Cabin Crew (Flybe, and elsewhere). Like it or not, this industry (like many others) favours those who have the right contacts. Get out and network!
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I have read through this thread and found loads of good information about the FlyBe assessment process, but the only thing I didn't find was mention on how long it usually is between doing a simulator assessment and hearing if you've been successful or not?
Anyone able to shed light on that time line??
Anyone able to shed light on that time line??
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Each candidate should be about 20 minutes at the controls if everything is done perfectly first time around. Seeing that nothing is ever perfect figure 30-45 minutes. Plus you can have a little playtime before hand to get comfortable.
Good luck
Good luck
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Bombardier Dash 8Q-400 - First Officers England - 3 to 4 month contract. Start date June/July 2015-Latest Pilot Jobs-Latest Pilot Jobs
Is this for flybe? are there any other Q operators in the UK?
Is this for flybe? are there any other Q operators in the UK?
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If that advertisement is for contract pilots on the Q4 with Flyby it would seem management are becoming VERY nervous about the prospect of the upcoming vote on possible industrial action. This will not go down well
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Hi All,
I have recently been successful at the Interview.
I have sim coming up...Anyone of you have done the Sim assessment recently?
I worked really hard to give the best shot at the interview which proved to be a success. My tip for you: Know the company, be passionate, be personable, don't have robotic answers (remember they want to know you as a person) and be professional (I know it sounds obvs but...the moment you walk in assume the interview has started) It will keep you in the positive spirit throughout.
I want to know what's the best way to prepare for the sim? What to expect?
How can one practice?
Thanks
I have recently been successful at the Interview.
I have sim coming up...Anyone of you have done the Sim assessment recently?
I worked really hard to give the best shot at the interview which proved to be a success. My tip for you: Know the company, be passionate, be personable, don't have robotic answers (remember they want to know you as a person) and be professional (I know it sounds obvs but...the moment you walk in assume the interview has started) It will keep you in the positive spirit throughout.
I want to know what's the best way to prepare for the sim? What to expect?
How can one practice?
Thanks
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Most of the current flight crew management are paying for the current crew situation by losing their jobs. Quite right too, accountability is the only way forward. What the current management don't seem to appreciate is that 'healthy pool' of upgradable First Officers is very quickly being hoovered up by BA. Meanwhile for those who follow this thread waiting for news, Flybe interviews were continuing earlier this week and speaking to a head trainer sim courses are scheduled up until the end of the year so far, and no doubt will continue for the foreseeable future provided we have the trainers to cover the courses. A friend had an interview this week and was given a weeks notice, he applied late last year so it seems they are slowly getting through the applications, keep the faith, but get ready for 90 block hour months :Z
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Coffin I'll swap you for those extra 15 cruise hours if you do all my six sectors days and double LCY's 
Back on topic from what I gather the Direct Entry Rated FO's they tried to put through the sim recently seems to have been a bit of a disaster, requiring much more sim time than the company had anticipated to get up to speed, not the individuals faults I would imagine simply the company trying to get them through the system too quickly. Hopefully that puts the kibosh on any DEC shenanigans!
Back on topic from what I gather the Direct Entry Rated FO's they tried to put through the sim recently seems to have been a bit of a disaster, requiring much more sim time than the company had anticipated to get up to speed, not the individuals faults I would imagine simply the company trying to get them through the system too quickly. Hopefully that puts the kibosh on any DEC shenanigans!
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Are days off full calendar days = midnight to midnight Sun, Mon, Tue etc or are they 24 hour periods from when your shift ends?
and how does standby work? Airport or at home?
and how does standby work? Airport or at home?
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All days off are midnight to midnight. Standby can be either home or airport, rare to have standalone airport standby, usually attached to a short flying duty. Mostly home standby.