Flybe Recruiting and Ts & Cs
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Just tell them what they want to hear. You love regional flying, turboprops especially the Dash8, you've no intention of doing long haul ever and see yourself staying there for a long long time. You don't mind where they base you, and you like hard work. Good luck.
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Thoughts about Flybe
Training bond doesn’t depreciate.
3+month leave notice
8 days off a month
departing on time is more important than safety
Its a good place to start but the bond is a bit much
Not sure how long the company will last
Lots of parked aircraft
poor organization skills
3rd least best airline I have worked with
I'm not trying to ruffle feathers but a future employee should know what it's like.
Training bond doesn’t depreciate.
3+month leave notice
8 days off a month
departing on time is more important than safety
Its a good place to start but the bond is a bit much
Not sure how long the company will last
Lots of parked aircraft
poor organization skills
3rd least best airline I have worked with
I'm not trying to ruffle feathers but a future employee should know what it's like.
Last edited by flat-tire; 10th Apr 2007 at 12:24.
I REALLY SHOULDN'T BE HERE
Flat-tire:
Departing on time most definitely does not come before flight safety. What a silly comment on your behalf.
For first officers starting out it ticks most the boxes: plenty of hours and not having to fork out for a type rating. To boot you will get experience on a 30t full EFIS aircraft. Among TP operators Flybe pay better than pretty much everyone else.
sr
Departing on time most definitely does not come before flight safety. What a silly comment on your behalf.
For first officers starting out it ticks most the boxes: plenty of hours and not having to fork out for a type rating. To boot you will get experience on a 30t full EFIS aircraft. Among TP operators Flybe pay better than pretty much everyone else.
sr
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IMHO a very place to get started indeed.
Recruitement at the moment is purely DEC and Fast Track F/O.
no chance to join as F/O and see all FlyBe's fleet in the air before this problem is solved in first place.
Recruitement at the moment is purely DEC and Fast Track F/O.
no chance to join as F/O and see all FlyBe's fleet in the air before this problem is solved in first place.
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More correctly, ground handling management get bonuses for on-time departures. That's why delay codes and block times are fiddled on a regular basis, so as to either make a delay disappear or place the blame elsewhere.
The handlers get bugger all. Been there, done that.
Slightly disingenuous to imply BE flight deck put safety at risk by rushing for on time departures. And we certainly don't allow the handlers to dictate when we are good to go.
The handlers get bugger all. Been there, done that.
Slightly disingenuous to imply BE flight deck put safety at risk by rushing for on time departures. And we certainly don't allow the handlers to dictate when we are good to go.
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Sorry flat-tire
I think you will find that the training bond does depreciate. As per new agreement it's a tapered bond.
Correct me if I am wrong but I think there are some legal problems with non depreciating bonds therefore Flybe have renewed their agreement.
Flybe operate to a set of SOPs and at no point in their SOPs does it read
Departing on time is more important than safety.
As for not sure how long the company will last What is that supposed to mean???????
Those not afraid of hard work to gain hours and experience should apply as a low hour FO what more could I ask for. I am not going to get far in aviation driving a van with only 8 days off a month am I.
Rollerboy
I think you will find that the training bond does depreciate. As per new agreement it's a tapered bond.
Correct me if I am wrong but I think there are some legal problems with non depreciating bonds therefore Flybe have renewed their agreement.
Flybe operate to a set of SOPs and at no point in their SOPs does it read
Departing on time is more important than safety.
As for not sure how long the company will last What is that supposed to mean???????
Those not afraid of hard work to gain hours and experience should apply as a low hour FO what more could I ask for. I am not going to get far in aviation driving a van with only 8 days off a month am I.
Rollerboy
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Sorry to get you worked up. These are just my prescriptions from various people and there is no need for the red font. I'm glad to see that someone at the company cares. If safety was a big concern how come they use the FTL as a target instead of a limit? How come the A/C medical kit is so small? These are just a few.
As for how long the company will last...Huge cash injection which could line some top managements pockets while they watch it crumble around them. Might happen or not. Who's to know. Flybe slumped to a £12.2 million pre-tax loss in its latest trading year.
Also, I wasn't directing this post at low hour F/Os. If I wanted to do that I would have been in the wannabes forum. Either way, if you want to work hard and build time on a turbo-prop join Flybe. If you want to make some money and build time on a jet, join Ryanair.
Enjoy your 12 hour days........
Sorry to get you worked up. These are just my prescriptions from various people and there is no need for the red font. I'm glad to see that someone at the company cares. If safety was a big concern how come they use the FTL as a target instead of a limit? How come the A/C medical kit is so small? These are just a few.
As for how long the company will last...Huge cash injection which could line some top managements pockets while they watch it crumble around them. Might happen or not. Who's to know. Flybe slumped to a £12.2 million pre-tax loss in its latest trading year.
Also, I wasn't directing this post at low hour F/Os. If I wanted to do that I would have been in the wannabes forum. Either way, if you want to work hard and build time on a turbo-prop join Flybe. If you want to make some money and build time on a jet, join Ryanair.
Enjoy your 12 hour days........
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Flybe slumped to a £12.2 million pre-tax loss in its latest trading year.
The profit/loss figures for the current trading year have yet to be released but expect it to be very good. Given the current size/scope of Flybe I would categorically say that they are no longer in any financial difficulties.
They are now the 3rd largest pilot employer in the country, so I would imagine the job security with them are far better than in many of their competitors!
I REALLY SHOULDN'T BE HERE
Flat-tire, I would have expected you to get the hint before now. 
However, I'm more than happy to clear up a few more of your ill concieved notions:
I am much happier working hard for a successful company than I would be working part time for a failing company.
A/C medical kits meet the requirements. Given the nature of our operation we are normally no more than 15-20 mins from an airport should we need to land.
And finally. most of my working days last about 8 hours.
sr
However, I'm more than happy to clear up a few more of your ill concieved notions:I am much happier working hard for a successful company than I would be working part time for a failing company.
A/C medical kits meet the requirements. Given the nature of our operation we are normally no more than 15-20 mins from an airport should we need to land.
And finally. most of my working days last about 8 hours.
sr
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Good luck and I wish you the best. Hopefully you are working hard for a successful airline. Only time will tell. Also, these are my opinions (thoughts) and no matter what you say can curve what I see.
As for our epileptic passengers, it will only be 15 mins. or so for us to get on the ground so please be patient during your shock.
Enjoy your "8" hour days.........Glad you're not my union Rep.
Good luck and I wish you the best. Hopefully you are working hard for a successful airline. Only time will tell. Also, these are my opinions (thoughts) and no matter what you say can curve what I see.
As for our epileptic passengers, it will only be 15 mins. or so for us to get on the ground so please be patient during your shock.
Enjoy your "8" hour days.........Glad you're not my union Rep.
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First aid for convulsive epileptic seizures (tonic clonic or clonic - previously known as grand mal)
When the seizure has stopped:
Most seizures happen without warning, last only a short time and stop without any special treatment. Injuries can occur, but most people do not come to any harm in a seizure and do not usually need to go to hospital or see a doctor.
When a person has a convulsive seizure it is possible that their regular breathing pattern will be affected and they may go blue. Although this can be frightening to witness, it does not mean it is a medical emergency.
15 minutes? Bargain!
And as for leaving early - I'm normally having a fag at STD +5
- Stay calm.
- Note the time.
- Prevent others from crowding round.
- Put something soft under the person’s head - like a jacket or cardigan - to prevent injury.
- Only move if they are in a dangerous place, such as in the road or at the top of stairs. Move things away from them if there is a risk of injury.
- Do not attempt to restrain the convulsive movements. Allow the seizure to take its course.
- Do not put anything in the person’s mouth. There is no danger of swallowing the tongue and teeth can easily be broken.
When the seizure has stopped:
- If possible roll the person onto their side into the recovery position.
- Wipe away any excess saliva. If breathing is still laboured check that nothing is blocking the throat, such as dentures or food.
- Do all you can to minimise embarrassment. If the person has been incontinent, deal with this as privately as possible.
- Stay with the person giving reassurance until they have fully recovered. Do not offer them a drink unless you are sure they are fully recovered.
Most seizures happen without warning, last only a short time and stop without any special treatment. Injuries can occur, but most people do not come to any harm in a seizure and do not usually need to go to hospital or see a doctor.
When a person has a convulsive seizure it is possible that their regular breathing pattern will be affected and they may go blue. Although this can be frightening to witness, it does not mean it is a medical emergency.
15 minutes? Bargain!
And as for leaving early - I'm normally having a fag at STD +5
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Chesty Morgan
I didn't realize Flybe had flying doctors, hope your diagnosis is right, at least for the patient’s sake. Do you have a plan for someone with an asthma attack?
I forgot how much fun pprune can be...........
I didn't realize Flybe had flying doctors, hope your diagnosis is right, at least for the patient’s sake. Do you have a plan for someone with an asthma attack?
I forgot how much fun pprune can be...........