Virgin Atlantic Master thread volume 2
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CM - I hope so too.
When I did some training at SFT back in '97 one of my instructors had just retired from VS, but let me tell you he was gutted to leave. He said he'd work there for free if they'd given him an extra 5 years!
Now that speaks volumes.
When I did some training at SFT back in '97 one of my instructors had just retired from VS, but let me tell you he was gutted to leave. He said he'd work there for free if they'd given him an extra 5 years!
Now that speaks volumes.
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All good news reference the B787 in 2011. What is the plan for the next four years? Since VS deferred previous Airbus orders, will both fleets remain static in terms of numbers until 2011? With 'open skies' just around the corner, surely not!
TBE.
All good news reference the B787 in 2011. What is the plan for the next four years? Since VS deferred previous Airbus orders, will both fleets remain static in terms of numbers until 2011? With 'open skies' just around the corner, surely not!
TBE.
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Anyone who says they'd "work for free" speaks volumes about them not the employer. My mate works for them and finds it all very dull as he's been there about nine years. As airlines go, I would reckon they are one of the best airlines to fly for in UK aviation. Can someone explain where the Heathrow slots are coming from for all the new aircraft?
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I would hazard a guess that they may not intend to fly them all out of LHR, but instead 'point-to-point' from other airports in the UK/EU...
Just my 2p worth.... won't really know 'till 2011
Just my 2p worth.... won't really know 'till 2011
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All good news reference the B787 in 2011. What is the plan for the next four years? Since VS deferred previous Airbus orders, will both fleets remain static in terms of numbers until 2011? With 'open skies' just around the corner, surely not!
Seriously, Virgin tends to try and stay flexible in order to exploit opportunities as they arise. Slots at Heathrow are difficult to come by - but not impossible - and new routes may well be influenced by the timing of the slots the airline acquires. There is a wish-list of destinations and routes, but this is also flexible. For example, I'm not sure how many in the airline anticipated RB's announcement of direct flights to Perth - I wouldn't be surprised if it even took Commercial by surprise!
That said, there is also something of a policy (for want of a better word) of strengthening the airline's presence on the most profitable and well-supported routes, as the build up to 6 New Yorks a day, 2 Washingtons, 2 LAs, God knows how many Orlandos (from 3 UK airports), etc. I wouldn't be surprised to see a second San Fran return, for example (there was one from LGW prior to 2002).
So, what's the plan? I don't know - I'll wait and see, like everyone else!
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I heard on the grapevine that Virgin have recently been inviting people for interview following the brief application window that opened earlier this year. Can any fellow ppruners confirm this? I have an application in myself and am curious to knowif this is infact the case. Many Thanks.
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Supadupafly, there are interviews taking place at present for some of those who applied on-line. Successful applicants are going into the holding pool at present, potentially for a handful of conversion courses later this year. Overall numbers are small at this stage. Good luck!
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good morning everybody,
could someone please send me a typical roster for an FO?
also if someone could tell me the normal taxrate yoy FO's have to pay in the UK that would be most helpfull.
Thank you very much!!!!
p.s. I tried the search function but didn't find anything due to a very annoying internet connection over here
could someone please send me a typical roster for an FO?
also if someone could tell me the normal taxrate yoy FO's have to pay in the UK that would be most helpfull.
Thank you very much!!!!
p.s. I tried the search function but didn't find anything due to a very annoying internet connection over here
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Don't know about the roster, but here is a link for the tax computation in the UK:
http://www.i-resign.com/uk/financial...calculator.asp
http://www.i-resign.com/uk/financial...calculator.asp
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recently i received a message from the recruiting manager. They told me that my application has not reached the shortlist for the next stage.
They have high volume of applications received, so there is no chance for individual feedback, and I have to wait for at least 12 months to re-apply.
They have high volume of applications received, so there is no chance for individual feedback, and I have to wait for at least 12 months to re-apply.
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Hi All,
Has anyone got a virgin interview soon or anyone who has previously offer any advice?? How difficult are the numerical and verbal reasoning tests etc??
Has anyone got a virgin interview soon or anyone who has previously offer any advice?? How difficult are the numerical and verbal reasoning tests etc??
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Carlos & iBus,
Hope you dont mind me asking but......just out of curiosity what are your TT, background and current type? I gather VS want about 4K TT to be competitive........not quite there yet myself and have conversion to finish.......
!!!
Thanks,
OW
Hope you dont mind me asking but......just out of curiosity what are your TT, background and current type? I gather VS want about 4K TT to be competitive........not quite there yet myself and have conversion to finish.......
!!!Thanks,
OW