Hi ,

I see that some of the people who posted some messages in this forum have done the selection for airbaltic.
I have an invitation to come to Riga. But I still have some questions. I hope some of you guys can help me out!

- Which subject can I expect during the ATPL test en the technical interview?
- On what type of Sim (737 or other A/C) is the SIM test?( I do not have a type rating, only MCC on a 737)
- What can I expect during the HR interview?

I hope someone can help me with these questions.

Thanks!!!

I just recieved the email telling me the following:We have received your application to the First Officer position in airBaltic Corporation.airBaltic would like to invite you to:Written testsTechnical Interview and SIM test with Flight instructorHR interviewPsychological tests NB! You can take English dictionary with You in case You need it during psychological tests.Is all of this done on the SAME day?What we can expect on the written tests?And about the technical interview?What type of sim, and basically what precedures?Thank's a lot for your help

I just recieved the email telling me the following:We have received your application to the First Officer position in airBaltic Corporation.airBaltic would like to invite you to:Written testsTechnical Interview and SIM test with Flight instructorHR interviewPsychological tests NB!You can take English dictionary with You in case You need it during psychological tests.Is all of this done on the SAME day?What we can expect on the written tests?And about the technical interview?What type of sim, and basically what precedures?Thank's a lot for your help

StudentPWhat day are you coming to Riga?Are you rated on f50,737, dash or 757?Thank's

I got the same message! I requesterd friday the 16 th. But I still have no reaction from them. So still waiting..... I am not rated. In fact this is my first sollicitation. So I hope to hear some more details soon.....

Is there anyone recommending a place to stay in Riga for the test days..??? Cheap and of course with good standards

Hi everybody. Can I ask when ya'll applied? I have sent the application on the 28th of June but as of today no answer.

I have 1350 TT 200 Multi. No type. Am I competitive? Looks like some people were called with around 300 TT.

One friend of mine recommended this one
Islande Hotel in Riga, Latvia
Is not to much expensive, with suttle to the airport every 30 minutos for around 5 euros...

Are they asking FO´s to pay for the HT??????

I got this information from rumours network, anybody knows about it?

Does someone can tell their requirement for Captain B737NG?
Thanks in advance

They are not recruiting CPT for the 737

It's true about the pay for the TR?
I heard that the f/o must sing a bond....

The contract I have read mention you can start as FO or Captain...

They bond you about 15,000 USD for conversion, familiarization and Line training course. Quite expensive, but pretty standard nowadays.

Are you saying you must PAY 15.000dollars or you will have a BOND of this money?Because is not the same...

You do not pay.
you are bonded. But no mention of prorata...

Sorry, but, What's the meaning of PRORATA??Thank's a lot

Hey there,

It means in proportion, as in there's no mention of what proportion of your salary will be taken off you per month to pay back the bond. I assume they'll take it back over a period of years and leave you enough to live off

Ok, thank's a lot.Is anybody comming next week to Riga?

If you stay for the agreed bond period, you will not have to pay anything.(No salary deductions)

oscar84,i´m coming the 21th of the present month,if you need we could get in contact.i live in Madrid for your info.
i wait your answer.

Bond :15,000 USD.
Contract 5 years.
If you leave at the end of the first year, you have to pay the 4 remaining years 15,000 / 5 years = 3,000 * 4 years = 12,000 USD to pay.
If you leave at the end of the fourth year, you have to pay the 1 remaining year 15,000 / 5 years = 3,000.
Since there is no mention, I wonder if you will have to pay the entire sum (15,000 USD) as it is done in some countries (where the common rule is to take advantage of people).
It is definitely a question to raise.

Now, I paid 9000 USD (including accommodation and transport) for my first type rating in the US in 2004. It seems to me that 15,000 is a bit expensive, but that includes the line training...
It is much more expensive when it concern a conversion course (meaning the joining pilot is already rated...), therefore just a "transformation" to the company standards.
It is definitely a way to lock people in the company.