Turkish Airlines Seeking Captains.
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A340 drivers for THY.
THY is asking for A340 cpt's, and many of us (ex. Olympic 340 drivers) received "invitations" to participate in the recruiting.
Money is good, something like 15171 TL (7,5K euro's) net, plus 1k euros, for home rent allowance if not staying in an hotel provided for free by the Company (5*).
Initial contract for one (a) year, 3 weeks "on", 1 week "off", with 75 hours per month.
Loss of license insurance provided, as medical plan also.
They are expecting, A340 currency, 11k total hours, 1000 on type plus 500 wide, or 1500 on type minimum.
JAA/FAA/ICAO ATPL, plus english 5 or 6 level.
Not yet passed the interview. In a few days will inform everybody for this procedure.
Till now, first day is an interview with HR, chief pilots stc. About 10 persons.
Then, 30 questions ..Read the "technical interview for pilots"....
A sim on the 340 (I had being informed that due to lack of such a sim, they are using 320 sim, but I am not sure about this info...).
I dont know, the total number of pilots they want. From OLYMPIC AIRLINES, about 35 - 40 are interested to participate in the "procedure".
Actually, many are "asking" how Turks and Greeks can work together in a cockpit.
I can assure you, that both "sides" have NO problem at all.
Turks and Greeks, have the same mentality.
Personally, I look forward to join (if lucky) THY, and if selected.
Good luck to everybody willing to join THY.
THY is asking for A340 cpt's, and many of us (ex. Olympic 340 drivers) received "invitations" to participate in the recruiting.
Money is good, something like 15171 TL (7,5K euro's) net, plus 1k euros, for home rent allowance if not staying in an hotel provided for free by the Company (5*).
Initial contract for one (a) year, 3 weeks "on", 1 week "off", with 75 hours per month.
Loss of license insurance provided, as medical plan also.
They are expecting, A340 currency, 11k total hours, 1000 on type plus 500 wide, or 1500 on type minimum.
JAA/FAA/ICAO ATPL, plus english 5 or 6 level.
Not yet passed the interview. In a few days will inform everybody for this procedure.
Till now, first day is an interview with HR, chief pilots stc. About 10 persons.
Then, 30 questions ..Read the "technical interview for pilots"....
A sim on the 340 (I had being informed that due to lack of such a sim, they are using 320 sim, but I am not sure about this info...).
I dont know, the total number of pilots they want. From OLYMPIC AIRLINES, about 35 - 40 are interested to participate in the "procedure".
Actually, many are "asking" how Turks and Greeks can work together in a cockpit.
I can assure you, that both "sides" have NO problem at all.
Turks and Greeks, have the same mentality.
Personally, I look forward to join (if lucky) THY, and if selected.
Good luck to everybody willing to join THY.
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A couple questions for those who are better informed about the nature of contracts and contracting agencies:
1. Why would a company like Turkish (or any other for that matter) use a contracting agency such as Parc to get Captains? Would it not be cheaper for Turkish Airlines to simply advertise for DEC positions on their own website and conduct the process themselves? Or is it still more cost efficient to use an agency like Parc because that somehow lowers Turkish HR costs? I understands that if Parc says they will pay 9,000 USD/month to the pilot then in actuality they are probably really paying 10,000 to Parc....Parc takes 1000 USD...and then the contracted pilot takes 9,000 USD. Is that 1000 USD paid to Parc still cheaper than Turkish recruiting DECs itself? If so....can somebody please explain!
2. Is Turkish Airlines hiring DECs because it is cheaper than upgrading its own First Officers or is there a severe shortage of Captain or Captain-ready pilots?
Thanks so much for your responses!
Regards,
UW
1. Why would a company like Turkish (or any other for that matter) use a contracting agency such as Parc to get Captains? Would it not be cheaper for Turkish Airlines to simply advertise for DEC positions on their own website and conduct the process themselves? Or is it still more cost efficient to use an agency like Parc because that somehow lowers Turkish HR costs? I understands that if Parc says they will pay 9,000 USD/month to the pilot then in actuality they are probably really paying 10,000 to Parc....Parc takes 1000 USD...and then the contracted pilot takes 9,000 USD. Is that 1000 USD paid to Parc still cheaper than Turkish recruiting DECs itself? If so....can somebody please explain!
2. Is Turkish Airlines hiring DECs because it is cheaper than upgrading its own First Officers or is there a severe shortage of Captain or Captain-ready pilots?
Thanks so much for your responses!
Regards,
UW
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Damn!!! coffee on the screen and keyboard again
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As stated by OXOGEKAS340
Definitely the quote of the day.
Just a bit of humor guys and gals.
!As stated by OXOGEKAS340
Actually, many are "asking" how Turks and Greeks can work together in a cockpit.
I can assure you, that both "sides" have NO problem at all.
Turks and Greeks, have the same mentality.
I can assure you, that both "sides" have NO problem at all.
Turks and Greeks, have the same mentality.
Definitely the quote of the day.
Just a bit of humor guys and gals.
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Turkish Airlines DECs
What the true story with all these DECs that Turkish is looking for on B777 and A340.
They do have 20 odd aircraft on order, but dont they have nationals they can promote?
Is it a corporate way of putting pressure on the unions?
Who is recruiting for them? Dont see any vacancies under their own website.
Anyone with good intel please share or PM me.
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They do have 20 odd aircraft on order, but dont they have nationals they can promote?
Is it a corporate way of putting pressure on the unions?
Who is recruiting for them? Dont see any vacancies under their own website.
Anyone with good intel please share or PM me.
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Check your map
OXO,
I see that THYs' base is Ataturk (IST) which is geographicly Europe
Crews are based in IST so there's nothing wrong with that ad.
Cheers ( and to put some more oil into the fire here) from the beautyfull Turkish island of Cyprus
Who cares anyways ?
I see that THYs' base is Ataturk (IST) which is geographicly Europe
Crews are based in IST so there's nothing wrong with that ad.
Cheers ( and to put some more oil into the fire here) from the beautyfull Turkish island of Cyprus
Who cares anyways ?
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CAT3A,
your're right. My appologies, simply disregard my comment.
I really don't care if it's Europe or any other continent when the
contract suits me.
Ryanair says they fly to FRA but actually go to HHN (110 klicks away), they also advertise Paris but fly to Beauvais etc. - you'll see that there're more people in the industry that should go back to school.
Happy flying!
your're right. My appologies, simply disregard my comment.
I really don't care if it's Europe or any other continent when the
contract suits me.
Ryanair says they fly to FRA but actually go to HHN (110 klicks away), they also advertise Paris but fly to Beauvais etc. - you'll see that there're more people in the industry that should go back to school.
Happy flying!
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From: 51N
OK! Anyone with sound, clear and useful info about Turkish A320 DEC?
So far a lot of bull s*****g?
The way I see it is, you're all sitting in a nice comfortable seat, probably left, in companies which are good but not good enough for frustrations you hold in yourself and this is the place to let them out.
Leave people, who are really looking for a new prospect, alone and keep frustrations for yourself (or your wife).
So far a lot of bull s*****g?
The way I see it is, you're all sitting in a nice comfortable seat, probably left, in companies which are good but not good enough for frustrations you hold in yourself and this is the place to let them out.
Leave people, who are really looking for a new prospect, alone and keep frustrations for yourself (or your wife).
Person Of Interest
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I know nothing about this THY recruiting...HOWEVER...I lived in IST for 2 yrs (1993 -94) working for Istanbul Airlines (Now Defunct)...
Turkey is a great place to live and work, as long as the pay and conditions are reasonable, the Turks are GREAT HOSTS and you will want for nothing, as long as you remember you are a guest in their country...
As far as a previous post stating Turkey is not in Europe, well, it is in Europe, and belongs to NATO...The Turks build F-16's under contract for Gen Dynamics....
Also, ISTANBUL is the only city in the world to rest on 2 continents...Europe and Asia...the 2 parts divided by the Bosphorus Straight...
English in Turkish Aviation also has never been a problem, in my experience...
I may call some of my friends over there and see if I could get in on this...
Turkey is a great place to live and work, as long as the pay and conditions are reasonable, the Turks are GREAT HOSTS and you will want for nothing, as long as you remember you are a guest in their country...
As far as a previous post stating Turkey is not in Europe, well, it is in Europe, and belongs to NATO...The Turks build F-16's under contract for Gen Dynamics....
Also, ISTANBUL is the only city in the world to rest on 2 continents...Europe and Asia...the 2 parts divided by the Bosphorus Straight...
English in Turkish Aviation also has never been a problem, in my experience...
I may call some of my friends over there and see if I could get in on this...
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From: sandbox
No,Turkey is not in Europe ( except the Istambul part ) !
Neither by geography,culture,population or religion !
Ps USA and Canada belong to NATO and are not in Europe, but they are closer of europeans than Turkey !
Neither by geography,culture,population or religion !
Ps USA and Canada belong to NATO and are not in Europe, but they are closer of europeans than Turkey !
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What the true story with all these DECs that Turkish is looking for on B777 and A340.
They do have 20 odd aircraft on order, but dont they have nationals they can promote?
Is it a corporate way of putting pressure on the unions?
Who is recruiting for them? Dont see any vacancies under their own website.
Anyone with good intel please share or PM me.
Teşekkür ederim
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Good question, anybody know the answer?
They do have 20 odd aircraft on order, but dont they have nationals they can promote?
Is it a corporate way of putting pressure on the unions?
Who is recruiting for them? Dont see any vacancies under their own website.
Anyone with good intel please share or PM me.
Teşekkür ederim
Payscale
Good question, anybody know the answer?