Norwegian (NAS) hiring again...
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There will be no ship jumping around here....but it is very tempting to consider when those boys make almost as much as you my dear friend....but then again, money just seem to fall in your lap...
furthermore, it might get these crappy swedish pilot wages to rise once again!
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Left seat time
As previously stated 4000TT is a number they like to use for CU's in NAS.
For some that's 1-2 years(winters) for others a lot less/more.
What 737BBJ fails to understand is that NO airline company hires F/o's, they hires future captains, and DEPENDING on the airline you work for, time to left seat is a result of seniority, need, expansion and retirement.
For many F/O's in Europe already flying commercially, time to command is essential as they may be alot closer or further away from a left seat in their present company- thus making this vital in their decicion process.
Norwegians won't abandon ship and move back home JUST for a job, pay, pension AND time to command plays big(er) parts in the game...
Anyway, for some reason NAS has always been keen on Caravan-guys with 30sec on the 737, over guys who's actually flown the big, ugly beast.
Anyway, I bored by the way this topic has changed...
For some that's 1-2 years(winters) for others a lot less/more.
What 737BBJ fails to understand is that NO airline company hires F/o's, they hires future captains, and DEPENDING on the airline you work for, time to left seat is a result of seniority, need, expansion and retirement.
For many F/O's in Europe already flying commercially, time to command is essential as they may be alot closer or further away from a left seat in their present company- thus making this vital in their decicion process.
Norwegians won't abandon ship and move back home JUST for a job, pay, pension AND time to command plays big(er) parts in the game...
Anyway, for some reason NAS has always been keen on Caravan-guys with 30sec on the 737, over guys who's actually flown the big, ugly beast.
Anyway, I bored by the way this topic has changed...
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I've now been to the interview. Nice atmosphere. No tricky technical questions. More about personality and social life and experiences.
All info from Captaink has proved to be very accurate. After 1300 hours on B737 salary is 500.000 NOK + per diems.
Answer next week. Mentioned that they are considering ARN base as well.
Upgrade 4000 hours / 2000+ hours on B737
/maan
All info from Captaink has proved to be very accurate. After 1300 hours on B737 salary is 500.000 NOK + per diems.
Answer next week. Mentioned that they are considering ARN base as well.
Upgrade 4000 hours / 2000+ hours on B737
/maan
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Just out of interest, I was called for interviews and they said there was gonna be 4 dates, 23/24 oct and two others on a later occasion, anyone heard about the next "round"? I have 600 hrs on 737 (classic and NG mix) and about the same on 757s, total about 1300.
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Well sorry to hear that. They must have some fairly high time pilots applying than. I was just wondering since i am in the process of finishing my JAA papers and I currently live and work in the States. I am Norwegian with 5000 TT and currently right seat on the B737-800.
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Curious if it's worth applying with 2000TT / 400 on the 738. 1300 multi-engine. Don't have the 500 multicrew then but I guess they have a hold pool or something.
Any chance of getting some info from a currrent employee about what it's like to work there?
Any chance of getting some info from a currrent employee about what it's like to work there?
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I have considered both actually. I have applied to Continental, but I don't have a 4 year college degree so I don't expect to hear from them any time soon. All I have is Examen Artium og Examen Philosophicum from Norway. I also think an internal recommendation is a must.
I can't even apply to Southwest since I dont have 1300 Turbine PIC
All I have is around 650 Turboprop PIC. I have a 737 type rating and currently flying charter all over the world in the -800.
It seems to be easier getting a good flying job in Europe at the moment than over here
I can't even apply to Southwest since I dont have 1300 Turbine PIC
All I have is around 650 Turboprop PIC. I have a 737 type rating and currently flying charter all over the world in the -800.It seems to be easier getting a good flying job in Europe at the moment than over here
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Norwegian and their requirements
Whatever the requirements in terms of hours, multi crew time etc. are for Norwegian, if your logbook tells you are in the vicinity of those hours, send them an application and hope for the best.
It is like this for most companies. In good times when there is a lot of pilots standing in line for the jobs and the chief pilos desks are covered with applications, they will pick those with the right amount of hours, a personality that fits into their corner and and and. But when the market goes a bit dry, airlines might even offer jobs to pilots way below their own requirements. Seen it, been their and done it myself.
So, don`t occupy your brains with 1500 hrs plus and minus. Stand straight, believe in yourself without being cocky and don`t forget to send them your applications.
It is like this for most companies. In good times when there is a lot of pilots standing in line for the jobs and the chief pilos desks are covered with applications, they will pick those with the right amount of hours, a personality that fits into their corner and and and. But when the market goes a bit dry, airlines might even offer jobs to pilots way below their own requirements. Seen it, been their and done it myself.
So, don`t occupy your brains with 1500 hrs plus and minus. Stand straight, believe in yourself without being cocky and don`t forget to send them your applications.
