Originally Posted by hid3
(Post 10472398)
This is really interesting piece of information.
When was the break point in time when Wizz went from "desperately needing pilots" to "we have the amount we need"? Are there any signs they'll be masively needing (much) more pilots in the near future? 4-5 candidates passing till the very end out of group of 20 clearly shows that there isn't any pilot shortage... Or am I wrong? I'm not in aviation industry (yet); here at the company I work for, our department has got vacant positions for already like 7-14 months with no suitable candidates... There's not a chance there would be 5 people competing to those positions; meanwhile we really need those specialists. That's what I call a shortage and not the case when you have 20 applicants to choose from... Just my $0.02 PS: I was based in Vilnius, and loved every second I spent there. |
I've read your previous in this thread about your work at Vilnius base and Wizz experience. Glad you liked this place - I also like my city very much. Quite nice and modern one, with decent salaries and not so big living expenses.
And yeah, I was told by a few people that the "pilot shortage" is a myth but.... I already pulled the trigger to join a flight school. Reasons for that is our company will be closing the Lithuania site (ironically but due to lack of skilled personnel available in this market :)). Since I feel tired from office work (9-18 h) and in general I'm more technical person, so decided to try myself in something what would make my brain crowded a bit more, not 9-6 schedule and technical... Worst case scenario, if I won't be able to find a job at an airline, these will be probably the most excitingly spent two years and great experience... Starting 0-fATPL course on the 10th of June... |
Well, good luck with your new career path then! :)
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100 sectors ? I don’t think so ....40 if u have more than 3500 factorized hours or 60 if u are below that number ...100 sectors even cadets don’t do unless u join as a FO straight to the left seat than is 150. |
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Originally Posted by Daddy Fantastic
(Post 10471220)
Thanks for the info, how long before you can move to a preferred base?
Also do you know how long an upgrade is for experienced pilots with 6000 total and over 3000 jet and 2300 twin turbo prop? How desperate are Wizzair for pilots at the moment as well? |
Originally Posted by 2unlimited
(Post 10472547)
Add to the fact that there a few rated pilots from Monarch and Wow available on the market, and they will probably get offers first both FO's and DECs when they need.
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Whats the latest on the hiring, any big news or developments someone can shed light on?
Surely with all the new jets due to start arriving next year they want to be getting a fair few more pilots online. |
No type rating courses available before September apparently.
For this summer they are covered but they are holding interviews for the future as you said. |
It is a sad sign of our times that many people only find out about a company culture once they're inside.
It don't help both parties. |
Originally Posted by Banana Joe
(Post 10483212)
No type rating courses available before September apparently.
For this summer they are covered but they are holding interviews for the future as you said. |
Well, I received my negative email today and asked me to reapply in 12 months and reach out to them by email. Since I am not rated and they have no places available for type rating courses until September I guess the timing wasn't on my side this time. The two remaining rated candidates got the job.
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Originally Posted by Banana Joe
(Post 10483739)
Well, I received my negative email today and asked me to reapply in 12 months and reach out to them by email. Since I am not rated and they have no places available for type rating courses until September I guess the timing wasn't on my side this time. The two remaining rated candidates got the job.
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Originally Posted by Daddy Fantastic
(Post 10483771)
How much time and what type of time do you have with regards to jet, turbo prop etc? Sorry to hear about the negative response.
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Any opinion on the different bases? Pros/cons?
5On/4OFF? or 14/7 ? |
What is a typical schedule like during a standard work period of 14 days on/7 days off? Policy of having late starts the first half followed by early starts the second half? Mix of two and four legs, or days of six short legs as well? Any layovers or always returning to home base?
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Originally Posted by FACALO
(Post 10494600)
What is a typical schedule like during a standard work period of 14 days on/7 days off? Policy of having late starts the first half followed by early starts the second half? Mix of two and four legs, or days of six short legs as well? Any layovers or always returning to home base?
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Originally Posted by SoundLesS
(Post 10494720)
You can ask for mornings or evenings if you like, but no pattern like early to evening. Its a complete mix of 4 sectors and then 2 sectors, normally 4 days in a row and 1 avlb and standby. No layovers at the moment, always returning, unless AOG :)
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Wizzair DEC job offer
Dear,
I am in the process of applying with Wizzair as DEC. As the information I get is not very detailed I have some more questions and would be appreciate if you would have some of my Questions answered: 1. As a DEC my Basic Gross Salary is 45000,- €. With the extra's (Landing bonus, Km- bonus etc...) what am I looking at on an average/month Net Salary on a yearly basis? Let's assume Romania Based? 2. 24 Annual Leave days: How do you have to take these, in blocks or as you wish? How log upfront do you have to ask them? 3. If commuting, does the Roster allow you to commute easily with Wizzair flights or ........ ? I would appreciate any feedback on these topics, Thanks, |
Originally Posted by Mafae
(Post 10500580)
Dear,
I am in the process of applying with Wizzair as DEC. As the information I get is not very detailed I have some more questions and would be appreciate if you would have some of my Questions answered: 1. As a DEC my Basic Gross Salary is 45000,- €. With the extra's (Landing bonus, Km- bonus etc...) what am I looking at on an average/month Net Salary on a yearly basis? Let's assume Romania Based? 2. 24 Annual Leave days: How do you have to take these, in blocks or as you wish? How log upfront do you have to ask them? 3. If commuting, does the Roster allow you to commute easily with Wizzair flights or ........ ? I would appreciate any feedback on these topics, Thanks, 2) You can bid for the next year in November the previous year. You can take holiday in blocks as well, of max I belive 14 days in a row, and a week or so during the peak summer season. 3) Roster can easily allow you to commute, but the best is to pick a base where you have direct flight to, else it can be a hassle to commute via 2 places and spend 12 h in the air. Some bases like OTP have started reverse rostering where you can start from you home base and fly to eg OTP on the positioning day, quite a big improvement for commuters. Good luck. |
Originally Posted by SoundLesS
(Post 10500754)
1) You can expect about min 6000 in Romania on Confair. Local might be a bit less.
2) You can bid for the next year in November the previous year. You can take holiday in blocks as well, of max I belive 14 days in a row, and a week or so during the peak summer season. 3) Roster can easily allow you to commute, but the best is to pick a base where you have direct flight to, else it can be a hassle to commute via 2 places and spend 12 h in the air. Some bases like OTP have started reverse rostering where you can start from you home base and fly to eg OTP on the positioning day, quite a big improvement for commuters. Good luck. it would be great if they put for the rest... |
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