Hi meA320,
you should look at the topic "Shamrock hiring"
http://www.pprune.org/terms-endearme...ck-hiring.html
you can find there how interview looks like,
Could you share with us what is your experience ?
Good luck and we are waiting for news from you !

For the guys who´ve been called for interview; could you pls share with us more or less the profile of people they are looking for? TT? A320 time?

Thanks :ok:

TT and A320 Time
 

Hi,

TT +6000h, including 2500h on A320

so long

Thanks for the link Bluk. I was wondering which thread all the previous info was on.... Since April, there hasn't been any activity on there though.

I have read a lot of people asking about the salary and scheduling but no conclusive answers. I read one reply which eluded to the fact that DUB and ORK based pilots (the homeland) have better contracts, scheduling and pay.

Can anyone confirm the extent of this? Ie. For a LGW direct entry FO. Is the pay in Euros or £? And what is it? Basic + sector/flight pay?

Cheers

interview+psycho
 

Psychometric: logic reasoning & raventest (check it on internet)
also Q like 2,4,8,16,?
And multiply the letters of the second word by 6. etc etc

Time management is important cus you get more Q you can make in the time given.

Also 240 Q about yourself and situations on a 5 point scale...
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Interview very relaxed.
What do you know about the A320 electrical system. What are the CAT1,2,3a/b minimas. you have an hydrolic yellow faillure what systems affected? What do you do? Tell something about a windsheer. How does the IRS work and how does it plots it position? Why you want to work for us. etc etc..

Hope this will work out for you guys n girls!

well just forget about this airline. it s a joke.the whole industry is a mess run by some morons.
100000 applicants for 2-3 jobs, ...:*

fed up!

Lingus
 

Did anyone actually heard something from Lingus?

my grading was 2 months ago, but the only thing I got back was we'll contact you when we need you. no clear answer if passed or failed!

they have now a new cadet program.

I don't think they will hire direct entry pilots when they can make over 100'000 euro from wanabes ready to fly in 1-2 years.

Look why don't you take your bitter and twisted sentiments elsewhere. With the greatest respect if you really are 43 years of age and from Switzerland then why in the hell do you think that an Irish based airline would want to hire you? I am afraid you are not in any of their demographics.

At AL the average age of captains on the A320 is approx. 39 years of age. Time to command at the moment is a little bit unclear but it has been running at 10-12 years. Based on that you will be 55 years of age then and have only 5 years of command before you will need to retire at 60. With your increasing age comes all of the other inherent problems that I do not need to spell out.

Unfortunately for you there is nothing in it for AL to offer you a job. You will likely end up costing them money and use them as a stepping stone to another operator once you have them on your CV.

Aer Lingus Recruitment

Direct Entry First Officer
Dublin, Cork, Belfast, London-Gatwick


I refer to your application form for the position of First Officer with Aer Lingus. The closing date for receipt of applications was 12.00 on Monday 20th June 2011.

We were delighted with the level of interest shown in this position and as a consequence competition for places was particularly keen.

Due to the high volume of applications received it has taken us some time to respond to you with an outcome following the selection process.

Having carefully considered your application, unfortunately, I am now advising you that you have not been successful on this occasion.

This selection decision is independent of future requirements and we would welcome subsequent applications from you, should you meet the criteria at that time.
I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in Aer Lingus First Officer positions and the time you have taken to complete your application.
If we are recruiting for First Officers again, it will be advertised on our website.

We encourage you to view our website at: Aer Lingus- cheap flights, gift vouchers, hotels, car hire, & travel insurance, where all current vacancies are displayed.

We would respectfully request that you do not respond to this letter.

Yours sincerely

Aer Lingus Recruitment



I really liked the part: you have not been successful......

Actually the way I see it is either one of the two following:

1.To many applicants with A320, hours, experience....

2.Age...

Hello All

I applied to the Aer Lingus cadet pilot program a couple of days ago. Does anyone know who long they take to get back to you?

Kind Regards,

Less than a week after initial application for them to send me the apptitude tests which have to be done within 5 days of receipt.

thanks for you answer, what do you suggest me?give up?

I know, with 43 years old , no hours on the bus, there is no way. If airlines are looking for captains, they will take them young first. Was a big mistake to start this training.

I don't wish to maintain this rating, will cost me another 10'000 euro.
I'm thinking to give up this commercial license.
I don't think the futur will be better, now they all talk to save money in europe to avoid a futur Crash.We just got this "mini" crash last week.

I think pilots who are not flying 1 or 2 years after their commercial will have a hard time to get hired. I may be wrong.

I still try to figure out if it worths to maintain a JAR license?I am 43, if I get a job in 2 years, I will be 45, after this, most doors will be closed.I don't think in 2 years, there will be more job.

Hey Tony,
Your right, Aer Lingus own manage and staff the A320 sim, EI just rent the space from simtech. Hope the application goes well.

Any news?
 

Has anyone heard anything recently? It's all gone a bit quiet...