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BlackandBrown 30th June 2012 22:19

It's stable is it?

Flybe shares nosedive on fresh profit warning | Business | The Guardian

A momentary blip?

The year before:

BBC News - Flybe shares nosedive 36% after second profits warning

BerksFlyer 30th June 2012 22:27

BlackandBrown,

A profit warning and subsequent 30% drop in share-price does not mean bankruptcy is on the cards. Ryanair issue profit warnings routinely before announcing record profits. They obviously find benefits from doing so. It isn't as simple as you are implying.

A Flybe permanent contract is many times more stable an employment than an easyJet Flexi-Crew temporary contract. And that is the point in question.

BlackandBrown 1st July 2012 06:27

Flexicrew isn't a stable life or job, we agree there.

PrestonPilot 1st July 2012 10:47

City Flyer, I think you are being a bit harsh saying he is speaking total rubbish.
All he actually was referring to was this 1 company has no experience in aviation, which I think is true isn't it?
Your examples are good but these companies didn't buy CTC.

ford cortina 1st July 2012 12:01


I'd also warrant that they read this in detail, so you'd be a fool to mouth off and leave yourself identifiable.

Absolutely agree, however two small things:
1, I am not 'Mouthing Off' just expressing a opinion.
2, I am not a wannabe.

Groundloop 2nd July 2012 08:23


6 months contract on a jet a at £1200 a month which would get you those vital 500 hours
You would probably be very lucky to reach 500 hours in 6 months - more likely you would fall just short of the magic number.

Matt7504 2nd July 2012 10:34

In which case, I would proceed to choke slam someone >:D

future-pilot 2nd July 2012 11:49

Easyjet/CTC flexicrew contract
 

6 months contract on a jet a at £1200 a month which would get you those vital 500 hours
Are you sure? I heard that CTC cadets were offered a flexicrew contract for 8 months not 6. After which if you aren't given the full contract by Easyjet CTC puts you back in the hold pool. Is that true?

Shytehawk 2nd July 2012 14:03

I wonder how long Billett will last under the new regime?

greywind 2nd July 2012 16:04


Are you sure? I heard that CTC cadets were offered a flexicrew contract for 8 months not 6. After which if you aren't given the full contract by Easyjet CTC puts you back in the hold pool. Is that true?
CTC cadets do indeed get 8 month initial engagement, though it's £1200 a month living expenses payments and you are technically not employed. Normally at the end of this period you'd go on to the flexi crew contract proper - not a permanent contract in the employment of easyjet.
Those entering now are not even being kept on as flexi crew, they're doing 8 months and then it's bye bye for the winter. No idea if they'll be back next year or if CTC will find them other jobs in the meantime.

Also people aren't making the 500 hour targets during those 8 months, mainly due to improved crewing levels at the company I think.

PrestonPilot 2nd July 2012 21:43

People are making the 500 hours actually, and you go back to the hold pool.

Matt7504 2nd July 2012 21:48

I assume if you make the 500 hours with Easyjets 8 month contract and go back in the hold pool, round 2 in the pool is much easier? :D

greywind 3rd July 2012 03:14


People are making the 500 hours actually
I didn't mean to imply that everyone wasn't making the 500 hours, I agree people are. However it's worth noting, and being aware, that there are plenty of people who aren't hitting that magic 500 number as well.


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