Flybe Recruiting and Ts & Cs
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The hours are similar to other low cost outfits. The thing that used to bug us was that we always finished on a late b4 days off, then started on an early. Very few weekends off as you invariably worked at least one of the days.
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Flybe North of the Border
Could any F/O's flying for the company north of the border ie; EDI/GLA give some info with regards to rostering,stby days,annual hrs flown,night stops and RD workings? Also, are there positions for F/Os in Scotland at the mo?
And finally finally, why is the route network bigger out of EDI. Are there plans for expansion in GLA
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Kindest regards to all
T
And finally finally, why is the route network bigger out of EDI. Are there plans for expansion in GLA
Feel free to PM me
Kindest regards to all
T
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Once you are eligable, can`t remember the qualifying period, but it`s not long. You can also name one other for the same privilages i understand. You can go most places on the flybe network (not sure if its the same price for France or Spain) as a standby 9 quid plus tax per ticket so its 19 quid one way. If you want to book a firm ticket its a bit more. After a years service i think you get one free return flight and that number goes up with time. Staff Travel Dept at flybe is run by two very helpfull ladies. They have all manner of deals with touchdown and goodness only knows who, from airlines to ferry companies. They do very well.
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Cheers MB
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Flybe staff travel is OK. They make money out of their staff even on standby. Unlike other carriers.
Most flights with flybe are on a Dash 8 which are not pleasant.
Good agreements with bmi, BA, Virgin etc.
Shame about Steph. Most un-helpful person in the Aviation business.
Most flights with flybe are on a Dash 8 which are not pleasant.
Good agreements with bmi, BA, Virgin etc.
Shame about Steph. Most un-helpful person in the Aviation business.
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Actually had the staff travel letter yesterday. Doesn't look bad if the staff travel department are remotely approachable. For people who don't want to do a lot of long haul travel the deal may even be slightly better than the BA one. As a married man I can now keep my parents and sister on the staff travel and if I'm not wrong nominate the inlaws as friends and family. Can't do that at BA and you can't talk to anyone in BA staff travel. Hotline just became a total rip off ! If the BA staff travel does run for another 18 months, which I'm not sure is yet confirmed, I don't see there is any major loss for the majority and some significant gains for the normal family type people. Not that I'm saying BA staff travel is set up for a certain group of staff in anyway ! (mmmm..).
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Selling an empty seat to staff at a profit to flybe is wrong. So oldseadog whats your point?
Most carriers allow their staff to travel on their own services for free. Just pay the taxes.
Most carriers allow their staff to travel on their own services for free. Just pay the taxes.
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Staff travel works pretty well.
6 months qualifies you and spouse for staff travel anywhere on flybe network, 12 months gives full priveledges with industry partners and allows all immediate family and 4 nominated friends staff travel on flybe network.
Prices around £19 domestic for standby each sector, and I think £35 overseas per sector on flybe routes. Confirmed tickets are predictably much more expensive.
Only glitch comes in later years of service once free confirmed tickets become available, as tickets are often unavailable for chosen routes/dates especially during peak holiday times.
6 months qualifies you and spouse for staff travel anywhere on flybe network, 12 months gives full priveledges with industry partners and allows all immediate family and 4 nominated friends staff travel on flybe network.
Prices around £19 domestic for standby each sector, and I think £35 overseas per sector on flybe routes. Confirmed tickets are predictably much more expensive.
Only glitch comes in later years of service once free confirmed tickets become available, as tickets are often unavailable for chosen routes/dates especially during peak holiday times.
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further to my previous post,most company staff travel within europe is about as expensive as a firm seat with the lo cost operators.only real benefits are long haul flights with a premium cabin entitlement,subject to availability of course.staff travel isn't the great perk it used to be..give me a company car any day !!
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Joking aren't you. If you have a F/ATPL, one head and a pulse, you're in with a good shot of an F/O's position in Flybe. once they've sorted the LHS positions out, they'll need a lot of newbies to fill the right seats and quickly too.
Apply if you want, it's probably a good place to start out, and at least you don't get completely shafted like Ryanair try to do.
Apply if you want, it's probably a good place to start out, and at least you don't get completely shafted like Ryanair try to do.
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Flybe Interview
I've been looking through past Flybe threads and been unable to find any info reference their job interviews. Can anybody give me a heads up of what to expect please as I've got one a week on Mon. Also, there seems to be a lot of animosity being thrown in their direction recently, is it really that bad?
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Put your index and middle finger up against the inside of your wrist, to check your pulse. If you've got one (and any kind of licence) you're in mate!
PS. Try not to worry if you haven't got a pulse, I'm sure they'll find a way round it!
Put your index and middle finger up against the inside of your wrist, to check your pulse. If you've got one (and any kind of licence) you're in mate!
PS. Try not to worry if you haven't got a pulse, I'm sure they'll find a way round it!
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He ain't wrong either!
Actually, it helps if you are keen on building a career in regional aviation, like the thought of hands on flying, flexibility and a company that makes money. Flybe are DESPERATE for folk who will work for them. Mainly because when they were paid to take on BACON, loads of the pilots who they expected to get, turned round and filled EasyJet's courses for the rest of the year!
Best of luck, every one I've met from Flybe so far has been enthusiastic and friendly.
Actually, it helps if you are keen on building a career in regional aviation, like the thought of hands on flying, flexibility and a company that makes money. Flybe are DESPERATE for folk who will work for them. Mainly because when they were paid to take on BACON, loads of the pilots who they expected to get, turned round and filled EasyJet's courses for the rest of the year!
Best of luck, every one I've met from Flybe so far has been enthusiastic and friendly.