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Hello all
Does anyone have any information on whether Zoom UK are taking any non-767/57 TR guys and if so what the package is like for FO's.
I have tried the search function before I get shot down on that one and couldn't find any info.
All the Best
CanExpat
Does anyone have any information on whether Zoom UK are taking any non-767/57 TR guys and if so what the package is like for FO's.
I have tried the search function before I get shot down on that one and couldn't find any info.
All the Best
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Zoom UK hiring B757/767 FO
Hi CanExpat:
Zoom's website and Flight International both show that Zoom are indeed hiring FOs for their future route expansion from LGW to the US, see below:
http://www.flyzoom.com/index.cfm?fus...bDsp.dspCareer
http://www.flightglobal.com/Jobs/200...t-officer.html
I too am wondering about their Ts&Cs. Anybody have any info on aircraft Reg/ destinations/ License requirements (apart from those listed on the web)?
Currently rated on the B763ER, CATII/III and ETOPS qualified but alas no JAA license, well not just yet anyway, only lowly FAA and DGAC tickets.
Regards,
OW
Zoom's website and Flight International both show that Zoom are indeed hiring FOs for their future route expansion from LGW to the US, see below:
http://www.flyzoom.com/index.cfm?fus...bDsp.dspCareer
http://www.flightglobal.com/Jobs/200...t-officer.html
I too am wondering about their Ts&Cs. Anybody have any info on aircraft Reg/ destinations/ License requirements (apart from those listed on the web)?
Currently rated on the B763ER, CATII/III and ETOPS qualified but alas no JAA license, well not just yet anyway, only lowly FAA and DGAC tickets.
Regards,
OW
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Thanks OW
Alas, no B75/767 TR only B733-9 European short/medium haul on a JAR ATPL with dual Can/GB Nationality.
I'd seen the website and heard they were thinking of a MAN base for the B767just wondering if anyone had information on recruitment and T&Cs for non rated guys.
All the Best
CE
Alas, no B75/767 TR only B733-9 European short/medium haul on a JAR ATPL with dual Can/GB Nationality.
I'd seen the website and heard they were thinking of a MAN base for the B767just wondering if anyone had information on recruitment and T&Cs for non rated guys.
All the Best
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Rumour has it that a good many of Astraeus' B757/767 rated pilots already have their name in the hat for jobs with Zoom UK.... indeed rumour has it there's enough of them to crew at least 1 (and maybe 2) more B767.
This is hardly surprising when you think that the basic salary for a Captain with Zoom UK starts at £75k (and add on to that the 'duty pay'... which then probably takes the package to over £80k pa).
Nb. Zoom UK's basic salary alone is actually a few thousand £'s more than the top salary available following years of long service at Astraeus.
4 of Astraeus' senior Captains have resigned to go to Zoom UK - and to my knowledge 2 were not B767 type-rated (alebit I suspect they are likely to be a rare exception to the rule of 'type-rated only' wherein in they all have a host of other skills and are already well known to the top-level management at Zoom UK).
This is hardly surprising when you think that the basic salary for a Captain with Zoom UK starts at £75k (and add on to that the 'duty pay'... which then probably takes the package to over £80k pa).
Nb. Zoom UK's basic salary alone is actually a few thousand £'s more than the top salary available following years of long service at Astraeus.
4 of Astraeus' senior Captains have resigned to go to Zoom UK - and to my knowledge 2 were not B767 type-rated (alebit I suspect they are likely to be a rare exception to the rule of 'type-rated only' wherein in they all have a host of other skills and are already well known to the top-level management at Zoom UK).
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This is on good authority, ie a horses mouth....valid as at jan 07
First a/c ex air europe in may , second in october, third to follow. Man base a couple of years off. First two crewed up but 10 f/os needed as of early jan.
Some of the start up team given type ratings, the rest need to be qualified purely due to the large pool of qualified mates and colleagues of the start up team wanting to join. Definately a good job on paper but time will tell. I dont think outsiders will really appreciate the potentialy cliquish nature of the start up team and first intakes, particularly if the wunderkind training team try to re-invent the wheel ,longhaul wise.That usually pisses of the luddites, who will then throw their toys out and voila, Zoom is suddenly subjected to assassination. (See gsm thead for example)
Not a dig just an opinion.
First a/c ex air europe in may , second in october, third to follow. Man base a couple of years off. First two crewed up but 10 f/os needed as of early jan.
Some of the start up team given type ratings, the rest need to be qualified purely due to the large pool of qualified mates and colleagues of the start up team wanting to join. Definately a good job on paper but time will tell. I dont think outsiders will really appreciate the potentialy cliquish nature of the start up team and first intakes, particularly if the wunderkind training team try to re-invent the wheel ,longhaul wise.That usually pisses of the luddites, who will then throw their toys out and voila, Zoom is suddenly subjected to assassination. (See gsm thead for example)
Not a dig just an opinion.
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Puritan:
Any info on FO salary/allowances/per diem, etc......much appreciated.
Wee One:
Will a/c be G-reg? No mention of JAA license, just B767 rating, with preferably ETOPS qualifications and british residency.........I figured they would be C-reg and pilots would be flying on some kind of validation/ waiver as happens here in Latina America with companies operating on N-reg a/c.........am I wrong?
CExpat:
Give it a shot anyway........as far as I know there is a shortage of B757/767 pilots in europe at the mo.........just look at Flt International, lots of jobs around for 757/767 guys and nobody taking them up!!! It s just a matter of time before they offer contracts to non-type rated guys. Just hopefully not before I get a shot... .
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OW
Any info on FO salary/allowances/per diem, etc......much appreciated.
Wee One:
Will a/c be G-reg? No mention of JAA license, just B767 rating, with preferably ETOPS qualifications and british residency.........I figured they would be C-reg and pilots would be flying on some kind of validation/ waiver as happens here in Latina America with companies operating on N-reg a/c.........am I wrong?
CExpat:
Give it a shot anyway........as far as I know there is a shortage of B757/767 pilots in europe at the mo.........just look at Flt International, lots of jobs around for 757/767 guys and nobody taking them up!!! It s just a matter of time before they offer contracts to non-type rated guys. Just hopefully not before I get a shot... .
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Dam, but.........
Ok, that throws a spanner in the works, though there is the validation option as stated by LASORS 2007. Seem to remember there being many Brazilians at Ryan on validated licenses with the condition that they complete JAA conversion within one year (duration of validation). The validation was granted based on the rating held. Just have to figure out the process......
I should think that they would have stated "min. JAA CPL/ATPL required" if it was only their intention to hire JAA licensed guys. Neither Flt Int or Zoom web site make any mention of this.
Best of luck to all those interested in applying.
OW
I should think that they would have stated "min. JAA CPL/ATPL required" if it was only their intention to hire JAA licensed guys. Neither Flt Int or Zoom web site make any mention of this.
Best of luck to all those interested in applying.
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I should think that they would have stated "min. JAA CPL/ATPL required" if it was only their intention to hire JAA licensed guys. Neither Flt Int or Zoom web site make any mention of this.
Seem to remember there being many Brazilians at Ryan on validated licenses with the condition that they complete JAA conversion within one year (duration of validation).
You can convert an ICAO license to a nationally held ATPL..which effectively means you can fly aircraft registered in that "validated" country. You do however require a company to sponser you aka RYR..something I doubt Zoom will do for you.
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It would be interesting to hear more on the business model.
BA alone fly 8 times daily LHR-JFK with tickets next week from £268.60rtn inclusive or Virgin LHR-EWR for 20p more!
I think only Delta presently offer LGW-JFK direct.
BA alone fly 8 times daily LHR-JFK with tickets next week from £268.60rtn inclusive or Virgin LHR-EWR for 20p more!
I think only Delta presently offer LGW-JFK direct.
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Absolutely agree with you. The talking head i met was a thorougly nice chap and it seems like a great job, but Im a cynic with no ears so the rose tinted glasses wont stay on.
Alas some of the job hopping 767 experts may not take kindly to young fresh ideas from newly rated bosses. After all thats usually why they have moved on previously. The regiment is always out of step for some.
Absolutely agree with you. The talking head i met was a thorougly nice chap and it seems like a great job, but Im a cynic with no ears so the rose tinted glasses wont stay on.
Alas some of the job hopping 767 experts may not take kindly to young fresh ideas from newly rated bosses. After all thats usually why they have moved on previously. The regiment is always out of step for some.
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It would be interesting to hear more on the business model.
BA alone fly 8 times daily LHR-JFK with tickets next week from £268.60rtn inclusive or Virgin LHR-EWR for 20p more!
I think only Delta presently offer LGW-JFK direct.
BA alone fly 8 times daily LHR-JFK with tickets next week from £268.60rtn inclusive or Virgin LHR-EWR for 20p more!
I think only Delta presently offer LGW-JFK direct.
I suspect these won't be a promotional prices, but the day to day level, give or take etc.
Not bad to JFK from LGW, less hassle than LHR, and with a lunch time/early afternoon depature, I reckon they have a pretty reasonable product to offer.
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Don't see any LGW-JFK flights on the web-site, seems to be just all canadian destinations.
A friend of mine got the 'no thankyou' letter from Zoom.
Despite having a few thousand hours 767 with Etops.
Good luck.
Despite having a few thousand hours 767 with Etops.
Good luck.
....as far as I know there is a shortage of B757/767 pilots in europe at the mo.........just look at Flt International, lots of jobs around for 757/767 guys and nobody taking them up!!! It s just a matter of time before they offer contracts to non-type rated guys. Just hopefully not before I get a shot..
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A friend of mine got the 'no thankyou' letter from Zoom.
Despite having a few thousand hours 767 with Etops.
Good luck.
MAX
Despite having a few thousand hours 767 with Etops.
Good luck.
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AMEX,
You might know of him/her.
You are probably right. But they applied for a F/O position. Not operations director. I was just giving an indication that they might be looking for high-ish hours experience.
Once again, good luck to all applying.
MAX
You might know of him/her.
As a start-up airline, Zoom (UK) I'm sure will be looking for pilots with skills far beyond a rating and hours on type, that can be used in other areas of the operation to assist and ensure a successful launch.
Once again, good luck to all applying.
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You are probably right. But they applied for a F/O position. Not operations director. I was just giving an indication that they might be looking for high-ish hours experience.
Perhaps there is a clique of sorts