Thomsonfly-terms conditions and pay

[PPRuNeUser0215]

That's fine, but surely these are the very same T-fly B757/767 co-pilots that are turning their noses up at a 737 command because they wouldn't be seen dead in such a tiny shorthaul aeroplane?

Things have changed 757operator... More and more guys from the 76/5 going through command courses as we speak. In fact I would say pretty much every one has put a bid in.
The reasons for this change of heart are probably amongst the following.
- Same T&Cs for Britannia (formerly known as) and Tfly (original 737 Ops).
- No loss of Pension (happened to the first batch of 75 guys who came across)
- No need to relocate, say from LGW to DSA anymore. 73s are found or will be found pretty much at all existing bases.
- Rostering practices more or less in line on both fleet.
- One 767 returned to the leasing company, therfore reducing opportunities on the 75/76 fleet.
- More NGs arriving, more 735 leaving soon so no need to fly in a time machine anymore (yeah I know all the types we operate are more less from the same era but frankly, a 73 Classic, all its knobs, old fashion switches, APU limitations ...)
- Company reviewing its selection process for internal candidates.

As LJ.543 put it, only management feels we need DECs, no one else. Saying that there is no personal vandetta here and if you join as a DEC, it is highly unlikely that you will feel unwelcome.

Really we are nice you know

[757operator]

Thanks Amex, I stand corrected. But I'm glad you've had to spell it out for the benefit of all of us because I don't think I was the only one thinking that.

What's wrong with the 737 Classic?! It may not be new and shiny, but at least it doesn't produce garbage messages and usually works first time.

[LJ.543]

Why on earth do you think that?

Most of the problems we had last year were entirely due to unserviceability problems with the B737s !

As a Boeing man once said to me when I complained about the 737, " You can't polish a tu*d !!"

LJ

[Pagoda]

Quite a few 737 FO's also waiting their turn... but the company is still interviewing direct entry captains.

Not good for morale and shouldn't be happening!

[Touch'n'oops]

lasses and Gents,

What is it like working as an F/O for Tfly on the 737 fleet?
Do find yourselves BMWing (Bitching, Moaning, Whining) during cruise?

What is the pay like?

I am about to run the gauntlet of Psychometric test and sim rides. Any feedback on this would be gratefully accepted.

Cheers,


T'n'O

[PPRuNeUser0215]

Do find yourselves BMWing (Bitching, Moaning, Whining) during cruise?

Not so much on an AMS but plenty of time for that on a PFO
As you probably realise BMWing is a must in this industry since if you don't any management will suspect there must be a waste of money/efficiency somewhere therefore requiring rectification... So I moan by principle not by need

As for pay, I suggest you go on the PPJN website. Pretty acurate. Pay talks currently being held though so some changes (some good, some not so good) should take place later this year.

With reference to the interview process and feedback, the wannabes has it all. No surprise there (except when you find out that you have passed)

Best of luck