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I hope so... But look all the people here for the cadet non rated have been rejected!
I have applied as cadet rated... I did not received any answer so far! Last time I was trying the cadet non rated and got the no answer quite quickly!
There will be new FO's but I don't know the proportion of FO's rated and non rated, cadet rated and cadet non rated! Any clue?
I have applied as cadet rated... I did not received any answer so far! Last time I was trying the cadet non rated and got the no answer quite quickly!
There will be new FO's but I don't know the proportion of FO's rated and non rated, cadet rated and cadet non rated! Any clue?
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I have been trying for Wizz for over 3 years now, and they must hate me. I was unable to make it to any of the open days as I live and work outside of Europe.
3200 TT
1300 Turboprop
1400 Regional Jet
Fluent Polish
ICAO 6
28 years old
Storm contacted me last year that I fit the profile and to submit my docs, so I did, and never heard back, followed up, they said Wizz never got back to them. That was as close as I've gotten to an interview..
3200 TT
1300 Turboprop
1400 Regional Jet
Fluent Polish
ICAO 6
28 years old
Storm contacted me last year that I fit the profile and to submit my docs, so I did, and never heard back, followed up, they said Wizz never got back to them. That was as close as I've gotten to an interview..
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I guess it's pretty hard to get an accurate idea of how many cadets they will take.And I don't think it's a good idea of even trying.
When my mate got it, on his assessment day, 4 type-rated on the Bus candidates didn't make the cut.On the day you have to be good and that's that.
I think that the 2% is a little off.However in the open day,they did mention something like 140 pilots,then tho FO on the flight I took with them the other day said 200.There are other A320 operators who offer bigger salaries recruiting at the same time,Wizzair won't be able to fill all of their seats with experience just like that,my two cents..my be wrong.
There will be more slots.Now,in regards at how they filter candidates,then I cannot comment as I have never applied online with them.
When my mate got it, on his assessment day, 4 type-rated on the Bus candidates didn't make the cut.On the day you have to be good and that's that.
I think that the 2% is a little off.However in the open day,they did mention something like 140 pilots,then tho FO on the flight I took with them the other day said 200.There are other A320 operators who offer bigger salaries recruiting at the same time,Wizzair won't be able to fill all of their seats with experience just like that,my two cents..my be wrong.
There will be more slots.Now,in regards at how they filter candidates,then I cannot comment as I have never applied online with them.
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Hy guys, I applied Dec. 2012 and got an invitation on Mar 2013.
I was there and the recruitment team was awesome, but I was nervous and the HR interview i passed but in the technical 2 captains asked me what is an approach ban, well I know what it is and how to fly, but I didnt now the TERM approach ban.
That was the first thing they making me unsafe and feeling uncomfortable.
Then they asked me why I dont have a JOC, I tried to explain that I didnt know that in the MCC is a JOC included (I really didnt know it because the school didnt tell me that)
So I phoned to the flight school in germany to email me this damned document, but exactly on THIS day they had a IT problem in the office and so I got the f....JOC 3 days later.
Well, they told me cause it was very scant and I´m approved to re-apply before the 12 months.
Well I did that, but within the 8-10 months they changed a lot and it takes more time than expected.
Then they started these "open days" and gave them the priority, so it was very tricky, but they said to me I should write her mid August then she would be able to give me more information because they are changing a lot procedures, documents and requirements.
So i wrote her yesterday AND got an answer 5h ago
They wrote apploogize but I have to point out there is no priority for candidates who priviously failed on a recruitment
It was my one and only hope.
My profile:
Age 28
290TT
320TT with sim
MCC and JOC on 737
35 MEP
90 IFR
Austrian citizenship but born in Bosnia (I think that was my advantage, cause they opening a lot of new routes from Tuzla TZL/LQTZ)
cheers
I was there and the recruitment team was awesome, but I was nervous and the HR interview i passed but in the technical 2 captains asked me what is an approach ban, well I know what it is and how to fly, but I didnt now the TERM approach ban.
That was the first thing they making me unsafe and feeling uncomfortable.
Then they asked me why I dont have a JOC, I tried to explain that I didnt know that in the MCC is a JOC included (I really didnt know it because the school didnt tell me that)
So I phoned to the flight school in germany to email me this damned document, but exactly on THIS day they had a IT problem in the office and so I got the f....JOC 3 days later.
Well, they told me cause it was very scant and I´m approved to re-apply before the 12 months.
Well I did that, but within the 8-10 months they changed a lot and it takes more time than expected.
Then they started these "open days" and gave them the priority, so it was very tricky, but they said to me I should write her mid August then she would be able to give me more information because they are changing a lot procedures, documents and requirements.
So i wrote her yesterday AND got an answer 5h ago
They wrote apploogize but I have to point out there is no priority for candidates who priviously failed on a recruitment
It was my one and only hope.
My profile:
Age 28
290TT
320TT with sim
MCC and JOC on 737
35 MEP
90 IFR
Austrian citizenship but born in Bosnia (I think that was my advantage, cause they opening a lot of new routes from Tuzla TZL/LQTZ)
cheers
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Good morning!
I've applied last autumn at the wizzair cadet rated program and still no answer till now. My application is still submitted for requisition. I've applied for the same position now and I have 2 applications now. Big issue.
Do you have the recruitment email for me to ask about this?
thank you
I've applied last autumn at the wizzair cadet rated program and still no answer till now. My application is still submitted for requisition. I've applied for the same position now and I have 2 applications now. Big issue.
Do you have the recruitment email for me to ask about this?
thank you
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I asked already, you just get a standard email back:
Thank you for your email.
You will need to keep your application updated online at Wizz Air and you will be contacted IF we wish to see you further.
Guess they are too busy to answer each email, so its a copy and paste job.
Thank you for your email.
You will need to keep your application updated online at Wizz Air and you will be contacted IF we wish to see you further.
Guess they are too busy to answer each email, so its a copy and paste job.
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I can tell you right now that considerations for cadets with some time on type will be considered ahead of those with none. There are a good few chaps out there with a couple hundred on type wanting to move.
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Did you try to contact Confair...
I had a lot of emailss exchange with them last week but they are really interested to the experienced profile like you!
Good luck
Did you try to contact Confair...
I had a lot of emailss exchange with them last week but they are really interested to the experienced profile like you!
Good luck
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TR320,
Thanks for the reply.
Do you mean for Wizzair? Or just in general? The only advert for Wizzair I found on their website is for DEC Captains, for which I do not meet the criteria.
Thanks for the reply.
Do you mean for Wizzair? Or just in general? The only advert for Wizzair I found on their website is for DEC Captains, for which I do not meet the criteria.
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Just checked the website. It now states that 500 hrs total time is required for the non type rated cadet position. The pilot data sheet attachment still says 200 hrs total time. Website glitch or have they just increased the hours requirement 
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Jaz,
I did. Updated mine,now it's a waiting game. It will be interesting to see how many of those experienced pilots who attended the open day,still unemployed and interested on Wizzair. Specially after all the movement in the A320 recruitment world in the past 8 months.
Aer Lingus, Easyjet, BA, Most ME and Far east Airlines, recruited pilots. I am very curious to see what will Wizzair be left to work with. It could be a good thing for Cadets?!
I did. Updated mine,now it's a waiting game. It will be interesting to see how many of those experienced pilots who attended the open day,still unemployed and interested on Wizzair. Specially after all the movement in the A320 recruitment world in the past 8 months.
Aer Lingus, Easyjet, BA, Most ME and Far east Airlines, recruited pilots. I am very curious to see what will Wizzair be left to work with. It could be a good thing for Cadets?!
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Don't worry, there are plenty of pilots, with and without hours, waiting for any opportunity. Its true that airlines have been hiring, but the past few years have seen so many people get licenses that even in the best of years, a significant group would not be needed. And the airlines that have been hiring, have largely recruited people with significant amounts of hours.
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That's it with Wizz Air for now.
I received the e-mail from Mr Cotton to update my pilot data sheet and sent it back.
Today got this response: " Thank you for your reply, and forwarding your updated pilot data sheet.
I have to report that today, the minimum flying hours for first officers and cadets has been changed. The minimum flight hours required now has increased to 500 hours AIRCRAFT flying time (simulator time is not included).
Therefore, I am sorry to say that now, you do not meet the minimum hours requirements. Your application will not be kept on my file (after the open day in Bucharest), so when you meet these new requirements as advertised on the Wizz Air website, you will need to apply on-line at Wizz Air in the careers section."
Been in Bucharest for the Pilot Open Day,
Romanian,
250 hours Flight Time,
MCC & JOC.
I received the e-mail from Mr Cotton to update my pilot data sheet and sent it back.
Today got this response: " Thank you for your reply, and forwarding your updated pilot data sheet.
I have to report that today, the minimum flying hours for first officers and cadets has been changed. The minimum flight hours required now has increased to 500 hours AIRCRAFT flying time (simulator time is not included).
Therefore, I am sorry to say that now, you do not meet the minimum hours requirements. Your application will not be kept on my file (after the open day in Bucharest), so when you meet these new requirements as advertised on the Wizz Air website, you will need to apply on-line at Wizz Air in the careers section."
Been in Bucharest for the Pilot Open Day,
Romanian,
250 hours Flight Time,
MCC & JOC.
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And yet they added this text to their Careers page:
But when you click on the FO/NTR it says 500 hrs jet....
Wizz Air currently has positions open for both Type rated and Non Type rated First Officers.
For type-rated candidates: If you have more than 500 hours on type, you should apply for experienced first officer A320 type-rated. If you have less than 500 hours on A320, you should apply for Cadet A320 type rated (regardless of other experience).
For Non type-rated candidates: If you have more than 300 hours JAR 25 jet time, more than 500 ME turbo-prop time, or more than 1000 hours MEP time, you should apply for experienced First Officer non type-rated. If you have less than 300 hours JAR 25 jet time, less than 500 ME turbo-prop time, or less than 1000 hours MEP time, then you should apply for Cadet non type rated (regardless of other experience).
Please click on either of the following links to apply:
For type-rated candidates: If you have more than 500 hours on type, you should apply for experienced first officer A320 type-rated. If you have less than 500 hours on A320, you should apply for Cadet A320 type rated (regardless of other experience).
For Non type-rated candidates: If you have more than 300 hours JAR 25 jet time, more than 500 ME turbo-prop time, or more than 1000 hours MEP time, you should apply for experienced First Officer non type-rated. If you have less than 300 hours JAR 25 jet time, less than 500 ME turbo-prop time, or less than 1000 hours MEP time, then you should apply for Cadet non type rated (regardless of other experience).
Please click on either of the following links to apply:
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So thats a fair majority of us that now don't meet the requirements, i pulled my application before i got a PFO but it really doesn't matter now.
they must have been swamped.
Minimum 500 hours aircraft flying time *
Minimum EASA/JAR FCL1 (or Ukraine equivalent) CPL with ATPL theory knowledge completed.
Last flight within preceding 6 months (SEP or MEP)
Valid and current ME-IR
A valid MCC certificate and course program**
A valid JOC certificate and course program**
Minimum ICAO level 4 English Proficiency
they must have been swamped.
Minimum 500 hours aircraft flying time *
Minimum EASA/JAR FCL1 (or Ukraine equivalent) CPL with ATPL theory knowledge completed.
Last flight within preceding 6 months (SEP or MEP)
Valid and current ME-IR
A valid MCC certificate and course program**
A valid JOC certificate and course program**
Minimum ICAO level 4 English Proficiency
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I have to report that today, the minimum flying hours for first officers and cadets has been changed. The minimum flight hours required now has increased to 500 hours AIRCRAFT flying time (simulator time is not included).
Therefore, I am sorry to say that now, you do not meet the minimum hours requirements. Your application will not be kept on my file (after the open day in Bucharest), so when you meet these new requirements as advertised on the Wizz Air website, you will need to apply on-line at Wizz Air in the careers section."
Therefore, I am sorry to say that now, you do not meet the minimum hours requirements. Your application will not be kept on my file (after the open day in Bucharest), so when you meet these new requirements as advertised on the Wizz Air website, you will need to apply on-line at Wizz Air in the careers section."
