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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Dec 2015, 11:36
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,417,055
Posted By Penworth

Jet2 parent orders three more Boeing 737-800s |...

Jet2 parent orders three more Boeing 737-800s | Manufacturers content from ATWOnline (http://atwonline.com/manufacturers/jet2-parent-orders-three-more-boeing-737-800s)

I'm guessing the majority of...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Oct 2015, 15:31
Replies: 1,175
Views: 989,891
Posted By Penworth

Which is a captains salary at Jet2 and isn't...

Which is a captains salary at Jet2 and isn't going to go up at all (apart from the odd cost of living pay rise) thanks to the lack of increments.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Oct 2015, 20:10
Replies: 1,003
Views: 975,992
Posted By Penworth

Why are other departments facing redundancies? Is...

Why are other departments facing redundancies? Is it a reason which could possibly be related to pilot redundancies? Seems strange to be recruiting 60 pilots if there are already too many!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Sep 2015, 14:06
Replies: 1,003
Views: 975,992
Posted By Penworth

Angry I guess he doesn't care since he didn't get...

I guess he doesn't care since he didn't get through. A kick in the teeth for those of us who went in blind and were hoping for a level playing field for the assessment. All else being equal, it will...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Sep 2015, 10:51
Replies: 1,175
Views: 989,891
Posted By Penworth

This is exactly something they're addressing at...

This is exactly something they're addressing at the moment with the upgrade process being modified and a support network being put in place to ensure those put forward for command have a decent...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Sep 2015, 18:11
Replies: 52
Views: 38,358
Posted By Penworth

Fancy Navigator - I applied as type rated DEC. In...

Fancy Navigator - I applied as type rated DEC. In the end decided against the move though, for a couple of reasons.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Sep 2015, 15:01
Replies: 1,003
Views: 975,992
Posted By Penworth

Can I ask a few questions of those already in...

Can I ask a few questions of those already in Thomson regarding the package on offer.

I understand the leave is 42 days per annum. Is this pro rated to 81% of that for those on a part time...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Sep 2015, 10:22
Replies: 1,003
Views: 975,992
Posted By Penworth

To be fair VJW, I've been invited to assessment...

To be fair VJW, I've been invited to assessment and I've got similar hours and experience to yourself so don't think hours (or lack thereof) are a requirement.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Aug 2015, 07:15
Replies: 1,175
Views: 989,891
Posted By Penworth

I completely agree regarding internal upgrades...

I completely agree regarding internal upgrades being preferred. The company professes to having the same view but when it comes down to it, guys who would make great captains don't get through and I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Aug 2015, 19:35
Replies: 1,175
Views: 989,891
Posted By Penworth

The pension is actually 8% for Captains, which...

The pension is actually 8% for Captains, which (although pretty poor) is still more than Thomson will be offering new recruits soon DooblerChina!

I heard a rumour recently that new joining DEC's...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Aug 2015, 18:41
Replies: 8
Views: 3,316
Posted By Penworth

It wouldn't really be a Centreline if it was...

It wouldn't really be a Centreline if it was offset, would it?!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Aug 2015, 20:12
Replies: 1,003
Views: 975,992
Posted By Penworth

I thought if there was winter work available on a...

I thought if there was winter work available on a Thomson aircraft, then that meant you were entitled to go full time? I guess not from what's been said here, which makes bidding for Canada less...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Aug 2015, 08:31
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,417,055
Posted By Penworth

Yes but clearly the whole point of this...

Yes but clearly the whole point of this initiative isn't to get a few grand out of these people, it's to get the message out through the media that Jet2 isn't an airline which will tolerate this kind...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Aug 2015, 16:55
Replies: 1,175
Views: 989,891
Posted By Penworth

Pin head Tried to send you a PM but your...

Pin head

Tried to send you a PM but your inbox is full.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Aug 2015, 19:19
Replies: 1,175
Views: 989,891
Posted By Penworth

I think you'll find the pilot apprentice scheme...

I think you'll find the pilot apprentice scheme is for those already with a CPL/IR, many of whom have spent £100k+ at Oxford, so not exactly a scheme for poor 18 year olds! It's not a bad scheme...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Aug 2015, 08:25
Replies: 1,003
Views: 975,992
Posted By Penworth

Someone mentioned the 5 year pay, and the 5 year...

Someone mentioned the 5 year pay, and the 5 year pay command suitable, but are there any more increases after that until gaining a command (other than the negotiated cost of living rises)? Does it go...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jul 2015, 16:19
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,417,055
Posted By Penworth

It may be a whinge, but it also happens to be...

It may be a whinge, but it also happens to be 100% spot on, and accurately reflects the feelings of the staff :ok:
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jul 2015, 15:58
Replies: 52
Views: 38,358
Posted By Penworth

I've been offered a job with Ryanair as a DEC on...

I've been offered a job with Ryanair as a DEC on a UK employment contract employed directly by Ryanair. I'm currently employed by another UK LCC and am mulling over whether to make the switch. Can...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jul 2015, 14:57
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,417,055
Posted By Penworth

Those clueless investors obviously haven't a clue...

Those clueless investors obviously haven't a clue either, Honiley. The shares in Dart Group have jumped 7% in the last few days since the financial results were announced - Dart's shareholders are...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Jul 2015, 19:13
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,417,055
Posted By Penworth

As an employee of Jet2 I'm glad they're not...

As an employee of Jet2 I'm glad they're not looking at getting into long haul. Much as I'd love them to branch out and expand into different areas, the company is only making £40m profit a year, much...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st May 2015, 10:08
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,417,055
Posted By Penworth

Anyway, back to Jet2. People keep talking about...

Anyway, back to Jet2. People keep talking about the seasonal nature of Jet's operation and how it wouldn't suit a leased fleet of aircraft. I understand that Thomson send several 737's to Canada to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Feb 2015, 19:10
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,417,055
Posted By Penworth

Yeah sorry for bringing up the old fleet...

Yeah sorry for bringing up the old fleet announcement thing, I just thought it be a more interesting comment for most readers on a rumour network than discussing CAA complaint statistics :p
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Feb 2015, 18:38
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,417,055
Posted By Penworth

Jeez you really don't want people criticising...

Jeez you really don't want people criticising jet2 do you?! I fly for them and even I wouldn't defend them so vociferously. At the end of the day all airlines get complaints and in my opinion jet2...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Feb 2015, 13:07
Replies: 1,175
Views: 989,891
Posted By Penworth

I agree with goaroundnow. The negativity seen on...

I agree with goaroundnow. The negativity seen on pprune re jet2 is far worse than that that I've experienced on the line. I've worked for another major uk airline so do have a baseline with which to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
31st Jan 2015, 15:23
Replies: 52
Views: 38,358
Posted By Penworth

5-4-5-4 at Ryanair or 6-1-6-2 at Turkish. Give me...

5-4-5-4 at Ryanair or 6-1-6-2 at Turkish. Give me quality of life and a decent work life balance over higher pay any day of the week.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Dec 2014, 11:17
Replies: 1,175
Views: 989,891
Posted By Penworth

And is being based overseas with Ryanair going to...

And is being based overseas with Ryanair going to be any better? Yes, I know they have a fixed roster, but if 2 of those days off are spent commuting after being blasted for 5 days doing 4 sector...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Oct 2014, 11:05
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,417,055
Posted By Penworth

Check mags on, there's no point trying to argue...

Check mags on, there's no point trying to argue with spotters, clearly they have a better idea of what's going on than us pilots! :ugh:

The fact is that night ops to Dalaman with strong southerly...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Oct 2014, 16:29
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,417,055
Posted By Penworth

Jet2 have obviously identified a need for more...

Jet2 have obviously identified a need for more capacity in certain routes during the summer. Given their cautious expansion over the past few years, they wouldn't switch from Boeing to Airbus and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Oct 2014, 18:05
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,417,055
Posted By Penworth

I have heard that the A330 will operate for Jet2...

I have heard that the A330 will operate for Jet2 during the summer then will be sub-leased to Thomas Cook for their Caribbean flights over the winter. Not sure how that fits in with TC's current...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Oct 2014, 15:55
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,417,055
Posted By Penworth

In the middle of summer Jet2 operates around 160...

In the middle of summer Jet2 operates around 160 sectors a day. I would be surprised if the loss of about 4 sectors a day from Blackpool will make that much difference to the bottom line despite the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th May 2014, 10:00
Replies: 17
Views: 15,067
Posted By Penworth

Yeah, sector pay is about £24 per sector above...

Yeah, sector pay is about £24 per sector above 1300nm, £22 for a medium sector and £17 for a short sector. These are for a skipper. For an FO it's more like £10/9/8 respectively per sector. Duty pay...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
1st Dec 2013, 11:16
Replies: 345
Views: 183,828
Posted By Penworth

I really don't understand what's going on with...

I really don't understand what's going on with this years recruitment. From the inside I hear that guys on part time contracts are being asked to go full time as we are short of pilots for next...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Nov 2013, 10:32
Replies: 1,225
Views: 980,424
Posted By Penworth

Bouqueron - how many total hours do you have?...

Bouqueron - how many total hours do you have? According to their website, you need 5000 total as well as the 500 PIC to get a DEC at norwegian.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Nov 2013, 16:10
Replies: 345
Views: 183,828
Posted By Penworth

Zerotohero Pay for skippers is about £4500...

Zerotohero

Pay for skippers is about £4500 net in the summer, about £4200 in the winter. That's after £300pm into the pension. Basic is going up to about £81k in April I believe.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Sep 2013, 14:50
Replies: 431
Views: 241,899
Posted By Penworth

And can stay in for the 5+ years needed to reach...

And can stay in for the 5+ years needed to reach a point high enough up the list to start feeling safe from redundancy without getting chopped. Don't forget this mob made over 100 pilots redundant...
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