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Byrne11 1st Mar 2018 20:22

Another recruitment drive in 2018?

Dips 2nd Mar 2018 07:03


Originally Posted by mask14 (Post 10066206)
They are offering contract positions to (parc) pilots available now (type rated) apparently while they work through the scores for DEP (perm)!

Makes sense! Thanks Mask14 for the info. Appreciate it very much.

Officer Kite 2nd Mar 2018 07:57


Originally Posted by mask14 (Post 10066206)
They are offering contract positions to (parc) pilots available now (type rated) apparently while they work through the scores for DEP (perm)!

nothing seems to be on the parc website about it

nightfright 2nd Mar 2018 12:24

Contractors need to do a conversion course and induction incl sims before they go online - they also need to be interviewed and recruited, etc which could take 3 weeks plus to 1 - 2 months to complete.

Don't forget these guys also need to be sourced in the current market .... by which time they will be ready to serve for the summer 2018 hopefully.

I didn't think there were so many A320 people around....I am aware of people they have who are contractors on the 757s.

It would make sense for these contractors to support for the summer....most of the new perm recruits to be called for 2019 maybe...

As said given the need in the market for A320 people, not sure if there are so many A320 guys around ....? i could be wrong and happy to be proved wrong.

Also why go searching for perm guys/girls if you already have A320 pilots flying the line with you as contractors using your SOPS and already fit in the company - why wouldn't they offer these perm places to them - naturally less risk for them and quicker?? This happens in other professions but not massively in aviation are those who are mostly looking for a decent perm job!

Aer Lingus clearly knows as do other airlines that it can treat anyone as they want and many times like s**t - purely because they know the desperation that if they throw out a scrap, there will be 100+ pilots who will run for that....:ugh:

So wait for the final call - you will know one way or another if its your turn or not.

AlphaEcho86 7th Mar 2018 21:29

Did anyone receive any news? I did the group exercises and the interview on the day but still waiting for a date to go on the sim.

I recall they told that by late March there will be more sim sessions but haven´t heard anything so far. So should I start looking elsewhere?

Greetings!

jammers 14th Mar 2018 03:52

DE Pilot -A320
 

Originally Posted by Fdoffbirdon (Post 9809051)
I can see you are going to do well in the Aer Lingus selection with your fastidious knowledge of the Irish tax system and knowledge of Ireland in general. Perhaps sing a few ballads from the Dubliners in your interview, that will really impress them.

Taxes are low in Ireland if you happen to be Apple or Microsoft, not if you are a PAYE employee. They are amongst the highest in Europe along with a thing called USC, universal social charge which everyone has to pay as the government bailed out the failed Irish banks. I feel silly telling you all of this as you have such a good grasp of the subject.

He is from Ireland...yes, but doesn't fancy living with his parents, if you want to live in an apartment without your parents you have to pay a charge, it's called rent, perhaps you have heard of it in your country or do landlords let you live for free in return for your free tax and sound financial planning advice. Unfortunately, he is not as gifted as you and has to pay €1500 per month for a one bed in a decent area.

No, he is not bonded but all DEP's start on the same salary regardless of previous experience, cadets start on a lower salary as AL deduct training costs from their salary, again I feel silly telling you all of this as no doubt you have researched the subject in preparation for you interview and imminent move to Dublin, perhaps you spent too much time rehearsing Dubliner and Pogues ballads and forgot to check the pay and conditions of the job.

Good luck in you interview, wear a green suit with a T shirt that says "kiss me I'm Irish".

As a retired ALT Pilot I can confirm that Plonkers response above is typical of a Pilot handed his career on a platter......Many many pilots have left this airline for greener pastures....!
An antiquated old boys club attitude still exists it seems....sad....!

Ashamax 16th Mar 2018 17:07


Originally Posted by p_i_l_o_t_ (Post 10086011)
Phone-call just received - email to follow. Hopefully everyone else will have gotten news today too (whether good or bad)?

Did you attend the interview in Jan/Feb and were waiting for the sim? Because I know at least one person who had a PFO in December, but was called for an interview last week.
Still waiting for the sim or PFO on my side.

Max

Century255 22nd Mar 2018 15:50

Ok guys... it seems there is some movement again. Got the desired call for another round.
I did the group and panel already, so it is time for the interview and sim I suppose...
Great, really looking forward. I keep my fingers crossed for all those of you which are still waiting.

mankan 26th Mar 2018 21:22

Hi guys any idea the sort of questions they ask in the interview. I know some of you are against sharing interview question, but any help would be appreciated.


Many thanks

ry.de 27th Mar 2018 14:12

Anyone got final answer (after sim) ? Or is it only people getting calls for itws ? :ok:

mask14 27th Mar 2018 23:16

Great pal of mine got offered DEP course in June - must be one of the first!
He is buzzing indeed
so offers have begun as promised.
Delighted for him - good luck to all.
Super news

HOMB 3rd Apr 2018 16:06

Has anyone received any negative news yet or is it just job offers at present?

Ashamax 4th Apr 2018 09:22


Originally Posted by HOMB (Post 10106212)
Has anyone received any negative news yet or is it just job offers at present?

I've heard from a guy on the same day as me who received a PFO. I know he didn't make it to the interview on the afternoon, he was hoping to be called for interview and sim (some people here had this opportunity). On my side, still waiting for the sim, or a PFO.

Good luck to all!

Max

SchweizerAS02 9th Apr 2018 14:28

Can anyone tell me what the panel interview and the group exercises are about? So I can prepare!

Thanks

Aviator019 9th Apr 2018 23:24

Schweizer I think no-one here is going to tell you the exact exercise you're gonna get... not out of fear of competition, but out of decency and unwillingness to destroy a potential future job offer. The employer expects candidates not to share confidential information and breaching that is not something one should even consider. Even if that was not enough reason, it would be very suspicious if you showed up knowing exactly what is going to happen.

HOWEVER

having said that, the phrase 'prepare as you believe is adequate' goes a long way... you already know that it involves a group exercise and panel interview, and a lot of information about these kind of assessments can be found online.

and having said THAT: the assessment is about your personality and wether you will fit in with the company, for a psychological assessment there is not much to prepare for. Naturally you should prepare for the interview, and for that there are also many good sources online to guide you in your preparation.
Bottom line: if the assessor sees you as someone who will fit in with the company, they will pass you. Show teamwork, help others perform well, and never ever try to bull**** your way through a question you dont know the answer to. Because they do know the answer and you will just look like an idiot.

Best of luck!

mask14 14th Apr 2018 10:14

Wise words. Be natural -they'll know if you know the question so then they'll just change it up slightly and it'll really throw you off.

Aviator019 26th Apr 2018 12:09

Does anyone have news on what's going on? Flew the sim in late January, haven't heard a word since...

mask14 26th Apr 2018 23:42

Apparently they decided to call more candidates in April (200)
This has stalled overall offers - i guess - obvs
Worth another few weeks waiting - no news is good news - aircraft delays so why not offer delays too?
Cadetship just announced also .... fully funded ..... exciting times if you're patient enough.

Jamie2009 27th Apr 2018 08:30

I emailed them for an update and got the below reply

There was a very large number of applications received and are working through them at present.

We have offered courses up to September and are now working on a hold pool for early 2019.


Why they can’t send a generic email to all applicants updating them on the current situation I don’t know.

appfo09 27th Apr 2018 12:07

hi fellows,

any news regarding assessment dates for Direct Entry Pilots later than April 2018?

Thank you!

PA28161 28th Apr 2018 11:19


Originally Posted by spaflyer (Post 9516110)
Please Fuc* Off, , in Spanish like: Gracias, pero que te den :P

In Spanish
Gracias is thank you
Por favor is please

HLYtaste 3rd May 2018 12:13

April group assesment;

Introduction consisted of a exercise of remembering and comunicating without words your neighbour birthday. Then to those who didnt get it right they made them sing a song.

Then the group assesment was two parts, your typical group thing of being stranded in an island and finding a solution. And then 4 of us with two ladies and 4 questions to each of us.

Questions where:

Can an Airbus fly upside down.

Should pilots wear hats.

Why there are so few women in aviation.

And another i cant remember.

In the afternoon personal interview, and technical around 45 min.

They probably got all the slots filled for this years recruitment process to this date.

mask14 4th May 2018 10:26

journey end?

Ashamax 20th May 2018 09:34

After almost 4 months, I received last Thursday my PFO. I didn't expect much after all this time, but I'm bit disappointed in the way they make you wait so long. Anyway that's life, and there are still opportunities elsewhere. Good luck to all of you guys who are still in the process!

Max

Century255 10th Jun 2018 11:03

Nothing new so far? Anybody got an offer?

Pppzzzqqq 27th Jul 2018 12:58

Hi Guys,

Anybody with any news or updates?

Aviator019 29th Jul 2018 20:55

Nope... have not heard anything yet. Last email I received said the recruitment team would be in a position to give more information by July 2018. Must be any day now...

Vordme63 9th Aug 2018 07:31

Did anyone get an email?

pedrothepilot 23rd Aug 2018 15:56

Were there many ppl who manage to make the jump from Stobart to Aerlingus via this opening?

Vordme63 23rd Aug 2018 17:19

Hey guys , are people still waiting for a positive or negative reply?

Aviator019 27th Aug 2018 12:00


Originally Posted by Vordme63 (Post 10231692)
Hey guys , are people still waiting for a positive or negative reply?

Yeah me, last email I got was on August 7th, saying they would be in a position to offer more information by the end of October.

FerrisBueller 11th Oct 2018 14:02

Any news here? Any one get an offer?


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