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Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Mar 2024, 07:28
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

You make a fair point. But it’s comparing Apples...

You make a fair point. But it’s comparing Apples and Oranges really. Low cost flight only versus holiday package tours. It would be a risk to part from the known, but that’s business sometimes. As...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Feb 2024, 16:28
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

Don’t worry about me Boss, I joined with eyes...

Don’t worry about me Boss, I joined with eyes wide open. I got my first base preference and LGW would just be a bonus due to being a bit closer to home and avoid the dreaded Dartford crossing, I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Feb 2024, 05:56
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

Ha ha, was on the cards at one point… but too...

Ha ha, was on the cards at one point… but too much hard work for too little reward, no thanks. Horses for courses.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Feb 2024, 11:14
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

Well I’m just keeping the dream alive. Given...

Well I’m just keeping the dream alive.

Given the Winter ops we already have there, it’s not a huge leap. Plenty of FD live around the area so wouldn’t be an issue to crew.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Feb 2024, 09:31
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

Well, LGW base is a strong rumour for the next...

Well, LGW base is a strong rumour for the next 2-3 years. Slot availability is an issue, as we’d need critical mass to make it viable. We already have a 737 Winter flying program there Oct-Mar.
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Feb 2024, 07:46
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

I wonder if buying the Wizz UK AOC would be a...

I wonder if buying the Wizz UK AOC would be a possibility, and a good move for Jet2? Much sought after LGW (slots) & LTN bases to further challenge TUI, plus an instant ‘delivery’ of 18 Airbus...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Feb 2024, 11:17
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

Usually quite quickly (within a couple of days)...

Usually quite quickly (within a couple of days) to tell you you’ve passed selection and will be placed in a hold pool, which does not constitute a job offer. Depending on training plans/resource, a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Feb 2024, 08:50
Replies: 508
Views: 334,243
Posted By 737 Jockey

Any lack of FO’s can be placed largely on HR ...

Any lack of FO’s can be placed largely on HR
and their D&I ‘policy of the season’… where numerous suitable and qualified candidates have been turned down at final interview. You reap what you sow.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Feb 2024, 15:48
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

Not sure that’s correct. If you land after 0400...

Not sure that’s correct. If you land after 0400 the rest of that day is a DRP - duty rest period. As en example, one week last Summer I did 4 days on, but just 2 days work - PFO DRP LCA DRP… :cool:...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Feb 2024, 10:29
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

Personally, I wouldn’t worry too much about that....

Personally, I wouldn’t worry too much about that. Firstly, from memory, there’s only 3 or 4 EPR values you need to memorise for the sim assessment. Secondly, you may end up on the 737 fixed base sim...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Feb 2024, 06:30
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

CP 1 (737), FO 2 - both Airbus. I have no idea...

CP 1 (737), FO 2 - both Airbus. I have no idea whether those pilots wishing to change base requiring a fleet change would go immediately or just wait for the Airbus to arrive at said base?

I am...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Feb 2024, 22:02
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

There seems to be quite a few SFO in GLA...

There seems to be quite a few SFO in GLA currently doing their upgrades which would presumably create FO vacancies there. Currently zero FO looking to transfer into GLA.

One further point is that...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Feb 2024, 21:57
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

According to the latest transfer list there are...

According to the latest transfer list there are zero FO/SFO looking for BFS base. It has been a popular base in the past, with little movement, but I know of a skipper who got BFS after just 4 or 5...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Feb 2024, 07:58
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

Looking at the current base transfer list, I’d...

Looking at the current base transfer list, I’d say you’d have pretty good chance for both, but MAN in particular as it’s our biggest base. It’s a transparent system and they will try to put you in...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Jan 2024, 09:12
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

Yep, also know several colleagues that joined...

Yep, also know several colleagues that joined last year that hadn’t flown for about 24 months due to Covid redundancies. You’d be competing a full type rating course in any case. Best of luck!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Nov 2023, 15:08
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

Ooh, I do hope so!

Ooh, I do hope so!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Nov 2023, 09:18
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

Think it has been mentioned above. 2026 is the...

Think it has been mentioned above. 2026 is the earliest date for the bus at STN unfortunately. EDI is set to receive 3 next year I believe. With the 4/5 hour sectors of our bread & butter...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Nov 2023, 22:10
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

Not sure what the 90 minutes is all about? My...

Not sure what the 90 minutes is all about? My contract says, live within 60 miles or 75 mins of base. That’s a duty of care for fatigue purposes. Standby callout is 2 hours.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Oct 2023, 06:47
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

Year round Pilot recruitment has been confirmed...

Year round Pilot recruitment has been confirmed in a recent meeting.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Sep 2023, 20:10
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

On my OCC we were all on 3 month notice period....

On my OCC we were all on 3 month notice period. We were issued with a job offer/contract very quickly after assessment with minimum time to accept as they’d scheduled our OCC to fit in with said...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Sep 2023, 06:57
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

At the moment, not much, as new Airbus pilots are...

At the moment, not much, as new Airbus pilots are sitting at home and just flying the odd sector to remain current once they’ve finished line training. Delay in Airbus deliveries means they are...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Jul 2023, 21:55
Replies: 5
Views: 2,691
Posted By 737 Jockey

😂😂😂

😂😂😂
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Jul 2023, 08:14
Replies: 508
Views: 334,243
Posted By 737 Jockey

I appreciate there’s reciprocal traffic, but...

I appreciate there’s reciprocal traffic, but definitely a few VA guys left for Jet2 recently, citing fatigue/lifestyle and company attitude as the main issues. Some even within a year of command....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Jul 2023, 11:53
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

Congrats! depends on OCC availability, your...

Congrats!

depends on OCC availability, your notice period and choice of base. Think training is just ongoing, so shouldn’t be an issue. Everyone heard back within 3-4 days of the success at...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Jul 2023, 22:12
Replies: 4
Views: 2,689
Posted By 737 Jockey

Depends on the employment law of the country in...

Depends on the employment law of the country in which your contract relates to, and what is written within that contract. My contract explicitly states I can be expected to fly any aircraft type, but...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Jul 2023, 17:57
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

Once the bottleneck in Airbus deliveries reduces,...

Once the bottleneck in Airbus deliveries reduces, I’d say there’s excellent potential. 5/9 on recent OCC were direct entry Airbus. Priority given to trainers of course. MAN and BHX are initial Airbus...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Jul 2023, 16:10
Replies: 508
Views: 334,243
Posted By 737 Jockey

Eastern Europe.

Eastern Europe.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jul 2023, 17:24
Replies: 508
Views: 334,243
Posted By 737 Jockey

Anecdotally, from a friend, living in Europe, he...

Anecdotally, from a friend, living in Europe, he is struggling with the commute with just two days between trips sometimes, and looking to leave, having been on the 787 in VA for only about nine...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Jul 2023, 22:25
Replies: 1,181
Views: 581,141
Posted By 737 Jockey

I’ve been told this is good for preparing form...

I’ve been told this is good for preparing form the capacity test, but have no personal experience of the product.


https://www.skytest.com/VT-MM.htm
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Jul 2023, 08:26
Replies: 230
Views: 207,841
Posted By 737 Jockey

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

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Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Jul 2023, 08:24
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

Everyone gets a training bond at Jet2, TR or NTR.

Everyone gets a training bond at Jet2, TR or NTR.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Jul 2023, 17:08
Replies: 738
Views: 417,789
Posted By 737 Jockey

I think I’d be more concerned if I was (had the...

I think I’d be more concerned if I was (had the misfortune) to be a Ryanair U.K. manager, looking at the amount of RYR 737 drivers Jet2 are hoovering up at the moment. I think Jet2 have been quick...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Jul 2023, 10:33
Replies: 117
Views: 56,195
Posted By 737 Jockey

Where do you see Captains positions advertised?...

Where do you see Captains positions advertised? I’m only seeing FO positions on easyJet careers site.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Jul 2023, 22:34
Replies: 1,181
Views: 581,141
Posted By 737 Jockey

I’d applied for BA EF DEC NTR and was advised by...

I’d applied for BA EF DEC NTR and was advised by the recruitment manager that should I wish to switch my application to Mainline NTR DEFO, I would be eligible to upgrade after 1 year. Not sure if...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Jul 2023, 07:09
Replies: 79
Views: 62,805
Posted By 737 Jockey

Anyone who recently attended the BA EF assessment...

Anyone who recently attended the BA EF assessment day care to share info? Particularly interested to hear about the NTR DEC tech exam level/content. TIA
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