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Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Apr 2024, 11:51
Replies: 731
Views: 411,086
Posted By R T Jones

I’d say this winter was higher than average, we...

I’d say this winter was higher than average, we are doing more winter sun routes than pre Covid. I also had minimal leave over winter as I took it during summer. (Highly recommended)
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Apr 2024, 10:04
Replies: 731
Views: 411,086
Posted By R T Jones

My hours for last winter; Oct 40 Nov 54 Dec 32...

My hours for last winter; Oct 40 Nov 54 Dec 32 Jan 65 Feb 49 Mar 59. A fair number of unused standbys there as well, also the schedule is much less punishing, earlies not many before 6 and lates...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Apr 2024, 08:01
Replies: 731
Views: 411,086
Posted By R T Jones

And for comparison on sector pay; at easyjet even...

And for comparison on sector pay; at easyjet even in winter it’s around £1000. Summer month up to £1700.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Apr 2024, 13:45
Replies: 20
Views: 4,819
Posted By R T Jones

As someone in their mid thirties shortly making...

As someone in their mid thirties shortly making the move to BA, I believe the younger you join the better. I’d say it’s a no brainier…
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Apr 2024, 09:16
Replies: 1,108
Views: 555,759
Posted By R T Jones

Joining onto the 320, is there a freeze to get...

Joining onto the 320, is there a freeze to get command if you have the hours already?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Apr 2024, 10:26
Replies: 1,108
Views: 555,759
Posted By R T Jones

That’s really helpful GS-Alpha, thanks for the...

That’s really helpful GS-Alpha, thanks for the info.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Apr 2024, 08:27
Replies: 1,108
Views: 555,759
Posted By R T Jones

When you say can’t bid, are you referring to just...

When you say can’t bid, are you referring to just the flying lines? As in am I able to bid for fleet/seat changes from day 1 or only once line training is finished?
Also at which point do you get...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Apr 2024, 09:29
Replies: 1,108
Views: 555,759
Posted By R T Jones

Anyone been offered a 320 course recently?

Anyone been offered a 320 course recently?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Apr 2024, 14:28
Replies: 1,108
Views: 555,759
Posted By R T Jones

Friend of mine offered a 350 course for July.

Friend of mine offered a 350 course for July.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Apr 2024, 10:34
Replies: 1,108
Views: 555,759
Posted By R T Jones

Do you mean type rated on the 787 joining? As I...

Do you mean type rated on the 787 joining? As I know of at least 1 from my airline joining on the 787 very soon.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Mar 2024, 20:56
Replies: 1,108
Views: 555,759
Posted By R T Jones

That’s a nice comparison, the loyalty bonus was...

That’s a nice comparison, the loyalty bonus was always the instead of incremental pay scales. You reach the top at easy after year 10. The pension is night and day…
All good info!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Mar 2024, 18:33
Replies: 1,108
Views: 555,759
Posted By R T Jones

Is it a minimum 12 months in the company for...

Is it a minimum 12 months in the company for command regardless of previous hours? I understood with 1000 PIC there was no minimum time. Still, 1 year is pretty good… !
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Mar 2024, 10:06
Replies: 1,108
Views: 555,759
Posted By R T Jones

And the above posts sums it up for me quite...

And the above posts sums it up for me quite nicely, if I join I’d look to take an earlier short haul command but I know full well what I’m getting into…
Pays your money and takes your choices.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Mar 2024, 09:58
Replies: 1,108
Views: 555,759
Posted By R T Jones

LHS money is good but not flying first or...

LHS money is good but not flying first or business good… unless you’ve no kids of course.

For what it’s worth I don’t think you are mad asking the question, I’m also at an orange airline 14 years...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Mar 2024, 07:25
Replies: 89
Views: 47,031
Posted By R T Jones

Yes it is.

Yes it is.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Feb 2024, 18:06
Replies: 241
Views: 130,428
Posted By R T Jones

How can they be stopping upgrades but recruiting...

How can they be stopping upgrades but recruiting DEC?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Feb 2024, 15:08
Replies: 107
Views: 56,352
Posted By R T Jones

Oh I know… it was very much said with a hint of...

Oh I know… it was very much said with a hint of sarcasm!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
10th Feb 2024, 18:08
Replies: 107
Views: 56,352
Posted By R T Jones

It seems there are always new command...

It seems there are always new command opportunities in Spain and Portugal, especially the bases that are summer only. I would say as close to zero chance in France and Italy, Germany and Netherlands...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Nov 2023, 04:52
Replies: 11
Views: 4,840
Posted By R T Jones

You would be mad to choose Virgin over BA. I am...

You would be mad to choose Virgin over BA. I am at neither but have friends in both.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Nov 2023, 07:25
Replies: 89
Views: 47,031
Posted By R T Jones

There’s no third party contracts or weird tax...

There’s no third party contracts or weird tax arrangements at easyjet these days. All contracts are local ones.
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Aug 2023, 17:30
Replies: 411
Views: 185,211
Posted By R T Jones

Haha! I used this phrase at work in the last few...

Haha! I used this phrase at work in the last few days to describe how I felt about the U.K. at the moment…
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Aug 2023, 17:29
Replies: 2,289
Views: 722,020
Posted By R T Jones

A 787 into Naples will be interesting.

A 787 into Naples will be interesting.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Jul 2023, 15:57
Replies: 3
Views: 1,517
Posted By R T Jones

I'm not sure our airline does anything for that!

I'm not sure our airline does anything for that!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Jul 2023, 18:19
Replies: 689
Views: 349,583
Posted By R T Jones

Certainly at Gatwick it is. The Isle of Man...

Certainly at Gatwick it is. The Isle of Man issues are separate, seems to be issues with lack of air traffic controllers and so when the IOM controller goes on a break the airfield has to close!
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Jun 2023, 20:41
Replies: 689
Views: 349,583
Posted By R T Jones

Could be a W pattern if only twice a week.

Could be a W pattern if only twice a week.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Jun 2023, 17:06
Replies: 689
Views: 349,583
Posted By R T Jones

If they do start into DUB, it’ll be from an...

If they do start into DUB, it’ll be from an existing EU base that faces no direct competition. FR do DUB/AMS so I’d rule that out, CDG would be my bet. GVA I’d expect the slots to be allocated to EZS...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Jun 2023, 19:52
Replies: 107
Views: 56,352
Posted By R T Jones

Surely this would come under discrimination… i do...

Surely this would come under discrimination… i do agree it is madness in the hiring climate we currently have to be charging for type ratings to anyone let alone experienced first officers. I know...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Jun 2023, 10:33
Replies: 107
Views: 56,352
Posted By R T Jones

I can confirm the Amy Johnson course is open to...

I can confirm the Amy Johnson course is open to both males and females. I have flown with a male first officer who joined easyjet via it.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Mar 2023, 17:45
Replies: 4,346
Views: 893,483
Posted By R T Jones

Easy starting Luton to Belfast City 4 x a week...

Easy starting Luton to Belfast City 4 x a week from 26th June
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Mar 2023, 12:06
Replies: 47
Views: 21,212
Posted By R T Jones

You cannot start having different tax rules for...

You cannot start having different tax rules for different professions… I suspect the tories at least know this and that’s why the rule is for everyone. I also suspect that if when Labour get in they...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jan 2023, 20:35
Replies: 4,346
Views: 893,483
Posted By R T Jones

It is strange they would cancel Malaga from June...

It is strange they would cancel Malaga from June onwards… if you can’t make Malaga work in the summer from London there is an issue!

I work for the orange airline at LTN and whilst it was pretty...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Jan 2023, 16:48
Replies: 79
Views: 62,447
Posted By R T Jones

And I thought the £600 for a day off payment at...

And I thought the £600 for a day off payment at easyjet wasn’t great…

Agreed about getting your point on the MSL. If I were LGW based at easy in my mid 30’s.. I’d be very tempted by DEC....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Jan 2023, 09:57
Replies: 870
Views: 503,031
Posted By R T Jones

As I understand flight/duty pay is quite a...

As I understand flight/duty pay is quite a significant part of the overall package. Just a comparison from April the basic at easyjet is £117k.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Oct 2022, 09:40
Replies: 689
Views: 349,583
Posted By R T Jones

Expected to see additional routes announced over...

Expected to see additional routes announced over the coming weeks and months. They often add and remove frequencies as they see how they sell.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Oct 2022, 10:12
Replies: 4,346
Views: 893,483
Posted By R T Jones

Maybe it would have been better to not even do it...

Maybe it would have been better to not even do it in the first place!

I’ve heard on the ramp that the new stands they are building off taxiway Delta are going to have the aircraft park nose in at...
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