easyJet Roadshow
Joined: May 2002
Aviation Qualifications: ATPL
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From: ex ZB and back
What I don't understand about these roadshows, is what's in it for Easy? If they used it as a way of getting applications, or as a multiple face to face to helpthem choose applicants, fair enough, but that's not what I understand happens.
In the current climate, do they really need to drum up applications? Surely they must have a surplus, me for one......
S
In the current climate, do they really need to drum up applications? Surely they must have a surplus, me for one......
S
Joined: Mar 2000
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From: Worcs UK
I attended the presentation in the East Midlands yesterday. The word is Easy/Go are looking for a 120 pilots a year for the next few years to fly an anticipated 120 new aircraft. Easy/Go will be fully integrated by the end of 2003 and will even have the same AOC.
In terms of recruitment they want type rated Captains and First Officers ideally. If you dont have a type rating then you must be either a CTC cadet or have creditable experience on turbo props to be even considered for the selection process. There are 9000 applicants on the data base, applicants are only rejected if they are over 60 or dont have the right to work in the EU.
The selection process is a rigourous 48hour assessment where suitable candidates must show Command potential otherwise they will fail. They are looking for people who can slide over to the right seat in a few years. Apparently they have a 24 year old training captain who probably got his PPL when he was a fetus.
Easy/Go are pursuing approval to provide 737 300/700 type ratings simultaneously.
The coffee was OK amd there were biscuits too.
Was it a waste of time? No a good opportunity to meet qualified pilots and talk shop.
TTFN
MJR
In terms of recruitment they want type rated Captains and First Officers ideally. If you dont have a type rating then you must be either a CTC cadet or have creditable experience on turbo props to be even considered for the selection process. There are 9000 applicants on the data base, applicants are only rejected if they are over 60 or dont have the right to work in the EU.
The selection process is a rigourous 48hour assessment where suitable candidates must show Command potential otherwise they will fail. They are looking for people who can slide over to the right seat in a few years. Apparently they have a 24 year old training captain who probably got his PPL when he was a fetus.
Easy/Go are pursuing approval to provide 737 300/700 type ratings simultaneously.
The coffee was OK amd there were biscuits too.
Was it a waste of time? No a good opportunity to meet qualified pilots and talk shop.
TTFN
MJR
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 161
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From: UK
Agree with MJR and I too thought it was worth the long drive. Why?
1. Those who attended, and have applied online, will be informed within the next few weeks where they are in the electronic pile of applications. "A reward for making the effort to attend".
2. You could speak to the Chief Pilot, a Line Pilot, Joyce (Pilot Recruitment)and others direct and get answers that the online application system does not cater for. eg I have a restricted medical and wondered whether I would be discriminated against - CP says that each case is looked at individually and providing you are honest and the condition is stable then it should't be a problem.
3. I believe face time is valuable in the job search and it might make a difference. I hope so.
1. Those who attended, and have applied online, will be informed within the next few weeks where they are in the electronic pile of applications. "A reward for making the effort to attend".
2. You could speak to the Chief Pilot, a Line Pilot, Joyce (Pilot Recruitment)and others direct and get answers that the online application system does not cater for. eg I have a restricted medical and wondered whether I would be discriminated against - CP says that each case is looked at individually and providing you are honest and the condition is stable then it should't be a problem.
3. I believe face time is valuable in the job search and it might make a difference. I hope so.
