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From: Minus 60 Degrees C
My guess is that in case one is being asked to do another online test that you have been successful at the interview stage? I did my interview in November and no more online tests for me since then...
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From: FL370
I completed the SHL tests this week.
All was going well until a man from parcelforce decided to knock on my door for the entire final 3 minutes of the numerical data interpretation test. Needless to say, the latter part of this test did not go well
Talk about bad timing !
All was going well until a man from parcelforce decided to knock on my door for the entire final 3 minutes of the numerical data interpretation test. Needless to say, the latter part of this test did not go well
Talk about bad timing !
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From: 30W
I was told by the nice lady in HR that there was no pass or fail attached to this....we shall see.
Sorry to hear about parcelforce. The multiply button on my calculator got stuck in half way through the test and remains there now, needless to say.......
Sorry to hear about parcelforce. The multiply button on my calculator got stuck in half way through the test and remains there now, needless to say.......
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From: FL370
Hi highflyer,
I was asked to complete the tests on Monday. My interview took place in October. Prior to this, was my on line application form which I sent a week before my interview.
At the interview, I asked them what would be the next stage of the application process should I be successful at the interview stage? I was told that there were no more stages and I would know within 2 weeks !
So, clearly something has happened since then. I suspect that they have had too many applicants with the right qualities. They now need another way to cut the numbers. Verbal/numerical tests are one way to achieve this.
I was asked to complete the tests on Monday. My interview took place in October. Prior to this, was my on line application form which I sent a week before my interview.
At the interview, I asked them what would be the next stage of the application process should I be successful at the interview stage? I was told that there were no more stages and I would know within 2 weeks !
So, clearly something has happened since then. I suspect that they have had too many applicants with the right qualities. They now need another way to cut the numbers. Verbal/numerical tests are one way to achieve this.
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From: UK
It has to be said that the current recruitment drive will give Jet2.com a unique insight into the present state of the market - and of the airlines and their strategy. An insight that no amount of market research could provide.
Whether the applicant is a wannabee or an experienced, current, type-rated pilot the snippets of information gleaned from the countless numbers of people applying will be invaluable.
I have always been impressed with PM as a businessman - the success of his businesses year on year. The transition from Channel Express to Jet2. The fact that he commenced operations from Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport without anyone knowing his strategy until it was officially released must have been one of the best kept secrets in recent years?!
It will interesting to see who is employed - whether Jet2 take on current, type-rated pilots from other airlines (cheaper) or whether they will try and engender some loyalty by taking on pilots who are not just looking for a port in the current storm (possibly more expensive) or whether they will try and 'grow their own' by providing type rating training (expensive, unless funded by the applicant).
Probably a combination of all of these, but it will be interesting to see whether PM is looking of a 'quick fix' or long-term commitment.
Seems no news yet - or at least no one is saying?!
KR
FOK
Whether the applicant is a wannabee or an experienced, current, type-rated pilot the snippets of information gleaned from the countless numbers of people applying will be invaluable.
I have always been impressed with PM as a businessman - the success of his businesses year on year. The transition from Channel Express to Jet2. The fact that he commenced operations from Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport without anyone knowing his strategy until it was officially released must have been one of the best kept secrets in recent years?!
It will interesting to see who is employed - whether Jet2 take on current, type-rated pilots from other airlines (cheaper) or whether they will try and engender some loyalty by taking on pilots who are not just looking for a port in the current storm (possibly more expensive) or whether they will try and 'grow their own' by providing type rating training (expensive, unless funded by the applicant).
Probably a combination of all of these, but it will be interesting to see whether PM is looking of a 'quick fix' or long-term commitment.
Seems no news yet - or at least no one is saying?!
KR
FOK
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From: In the clouds above
Got a PFO without the 'P' by email recently (2 months after applying).
75-76 rated, 76 last type flown, 750 hours on type, early enough in my career to be considered "cheap" and willing to commit if it was reciprocated.
Don't know what they go for in their selection criteria. If its hours, previous employer or it could even be integrated or modular, the market is that fluid at present they can be ultra choosy.
75-76 rated, 76 last type flown, 750 hours on type, early enough in my career to be considered "cheap" and willing to commit if it was reciprocated.
Don't know what they go for in their selection criteria. If its hours, previous employer or it could even be integrated or modular, the market is that fluid at present they can be ultra choosy.
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From: UK
Forgive me if I am proved to be wide of the mark, but I wonder if PM will recruit pilots coming out of other airlines due to the recession?
The very fact they are employed elsewhere shows that they did not consider Jet2 their first choice airline when times were good. Hard to answer the 'why are you leaving your current airline' and 'where do you see yourself in 5 years' questions honestly - who would move from high pay to less pay unless there is/was a current employment issue - and who would stay with Jet2 in the long-term when the economy improves?
No doubt PM has a cunning plan and this secret is safe for the time being!
KR
FOK
The very fact they are employed elsewhere shows that they did not consider Jet2 their first choice airline when times were good. Hard to answer the 'why are you leaving your current airline' and 'where do you see yourself in 5 years' questions honestly - who would move from high pay to less pay unless there is/was a current employment issue - and who would stay with Jet2 in the long-term when the economy improves?
No doubt PM has a cunning plan and this secret is safe for the time being!
KR
FOK
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From: land of sand
FOK,
You may be right, however, why even waste time interviewing them then? I must admit it was a slightly difficult question considering I used to fly for Jet2. But, peoples situations do change though, I have a lot more hours now, and the thought of a command in a few year time (hopefully!) in what now appears to be a stable airline is much more appealing than a 15 year wait to command in "another", shrinking deteriorating airline. Who knows?
SW
You may be right, however, why even waste time interviewing them then? I must admit it was a slightly difficult question considering I used to fly for Jet2. But, peoples situations do change though, I have a lot more hours now, and the thought of a command in a few year time (hopefully!) in what now appears to be a stable airline is much more appealing than a 15 year wait to command in "another", shrinking deteriorating airline. Who knows?
SW
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From: UK
Sorry to hear that Busz. I think we're in the same airline (Be surplus etc) for the moment. Did you have an interview and then get told no, or did you not get an interview?
I had an interview, got a call shortly after saying they wanted to take my application forward and offer me a job. Haven't heard anything since with regard to what was happening next.
I had an interview, got a call shortly after saying they wanted to take my application forward and offer me a job. Haven't heard anything since with regard to what was happening next.
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From: Indonesia
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Has anybody had a positive reply yet?
I was under the impression that they would inform everybody by xmas at the latest (i know we have a week to go). I had an interview in November and got in touch with them early December and they said they were still interviewing and hadnt made any final decisions yet.
I was under the impression that they would inform everybody by xmas at the latest (i know we have a week to go). I had an interview in November and got in touch with them early December and they said they were still interviewing and hadnt made any final decisions yet.
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From: Minus 60 Degrees C
I had the interview in November and I was told that we would all know before xmas and that NO more assessments/tests were needed...
Well, I just finished the num/verb tests so whether we will know before xmas is unsure in my opinion but let's remain positive especially since some B767 crew from Scotland have entered the pilot market.
Good luck to all!
Well, I just finished the num/verb tests so whether we will know before xmas is unsure in my opinion but let's remain positive especially since some B767 crew from Scotland have entered the pilot market.
Good luck to all!
