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Coming back onto topic. Have any B757 Pilots who went for interview been contacted by Jet2 be it a yes, no or maybe? I know this has been asked a few times, but only a few replies have been posted that have actually answered the question.
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JET2 are still running interviews for B757 applicants throughout the rest of this month at least.
Various posts on the different threads ARE from JET2 pilots but they have their own in-house forums, where they can air their opinions privately, nevertheless a picture appears to be forming and its possible shape could be as follows:
From posts here and other threads:
1. They had only about 3 crews for each B757 during 2009 summer.(B757's are under utilised in winter)
2. They are unlikely to type rate existing JET2 B757 crews for B767 (that's IF B767 acquisition is actioned)
3. There is no sign of any long haul programme for summer 2010.
4. There are indications that long haul destinations are planned for 2010-11 maybe with B767's.
5. The B757 recruitment has been long winded and undefined in contrast to the B737 recruitment.
From the above, it could be said that JET2 did not know what they wanted for their B757 fleet other than to strengthen their crews for the summer of 2010. Now, it could be that they have a better idea of their proposed winter 2010-11 long haul programme and also perhaps they have a better indication that they may take on a B767 or possibly two, which would probably imply taking out one or two of their older B757's.
They presently have 3 crews for each B757 and they have 9 B757's in the fleet, so they have about 27 crews. Assuming they want to increase the number by one crew for each airplane that means they need 9 FO's and 9 Captains. If they hire mostly B767 type rated crews with long haul experience, it covers their long haul projected programme for winter 2010-11, which is heavier on crewing than short haul, and ALSO covers their staffing needs for the summer 2010 on their present B757 fleet.
This may not be a very useful post to anyone waiting to hear 'yes' or 'no' or 'maybe' after an interview but it may give an insight into the requirements of the company and an indication that they may prefer to have B767 type rated drivers witth long haul experience but not exclusively.
It would be great if one of those very friendly JET2 employees would post some confirmations or contradictions on the above..........
In the meantime good luck to all!
Various posts on the different threads ARE from JET2 pilots but they have their own in-house forums, where they can air their opinions privately, nevertheless a picture appears to be forming and its possible shape could be as follows:
From posts here and other threads:
1. They had only about 3 crews for each B757 during 2009 summer.(B757's are under utilised in winter)
2. They are unlikely to type rate existing JET2 B757 crews for B767 (that's IF B767 acquisition is actioned)
3. There is no sign of any long haul programme for summer 2010.
4. There are indications that long haul destinations are planned for 2010-11 maybe with B767's.
5. The B757 recruitment has been long winded and undefined in contrast to the B737 recruitment.
From the above, it could be said that JET2 did not know what they wanted for their B757 fleet other than to strengthen their crews for the summer of 2010. Now, it could be that they have a better idea of their proposed winter 2010-11 long haul programme and also perhaps they have a better indication that they may take on a B767 or possibly two, which would probably imply taking out one or two of their older B757's.
They presently have 3 crews for each B757 and they have 9 B757's in the fleet, so they have about 27 crews. Assuming they want to increase the number by one crew for each airplane that means they need 9 FO's and 9 Captains. If they hire mostly B767 type rated crews with long haul experience, it covers their long haul projected programme for winter 2010-11, which is heavier on crewing than short haul, and ALSO covers their staffing needs for the summer 2010 on their present B757 fleet.
This may not be a very useful post to anyone waiting to hear 'yes' or 'no' or 'maybe' after an interview but it may give an insight into the requirements of the company and an indication that they may prefer to have B767 type rated drivers witth long haul experience but not exclusively.
It would be great if one of those very friendly JET2 employees would post some confirmations or contradictions on the above..........
In the meantime good luck to all!
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Puzzled by your point 2. "They are unlikely to type rate existing JET2 B757 crews for B767 (that's IF B767 acquisition is actioned)" - I know you compiled the list, where did you find this?
I did a 5 day differences course (all groundschool, and 2 sim sessions) to be ready for the 767 on my joint 757/767 TR. It could have been done in 4 days, included company indoctrination and ETOPS training too which would bring it down to 2 days. Don't really understand why something so simple would be barred from current 757 crews as it offers flexibility for crewing.
As for jet2's hiring procedure, seems a bit amateur and haphazard. Timescales all over the shop and no doubt will involve the usual panic and fire-fighting that always seems to go hand in hand with charter airline recruitment.
I did a 5 day differences course (all groundschool, and 2 sim sessions) to be ready for the 767 on my joint 757/767 TR. It could have been done in 4 days, included company indoctrination and ETOPS training too which would bring it down to 2 days. Don't really understand why something so simple would be barred from current 757 crews as it offers flexibility for crewing.
As for jet2's hiring procedure, seems a bit amateur and haphazard. Timescales all over the shop and no doubt will involve the usual panic and fire-fighting that always seems to go hand in hand with charter airline recruitment.
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Sorry, point 2, meant to say that they are not doing any 767 type rating for their B757 crews at present, which indicates that there is no immediate likelihood of acquiring a B767 for this summer. This coupled to the absence of any long haul programme for the summer of 2010, would indicate possible B767 acquisition(s) for winter 2010-11. This would be upheld too by their recent advertisement for a General Manager, flight training, with long haul, wide body and ETOPs experience.
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Djerbadevil,
Once a pilot is type rated on the B757 he/she is also type rated on the B767. Some companies don't even offer any B757/767 difference training.
My difference training was 1 day of ground school including ETOPS training.
Perhaps you are aware of all this but then your wording is incorrect...just mentioning it
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Once a pilot is type rated on the B757 he/she is also type rated on the B767. Some companies don't even offer any B757/767 difference training.
My difference training was 1 day of ground school including ETOPS training.
Perhaps you are aware of all this but then your wording is incorrect...just mentioning it
HF
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Technically you are correct that your 75/76 rating is the same thing but you will still have to complete a differences course which is usually one day in the classroom then a sim session. Your OPC/LPC will then alternate from the 75 sim to 76 sim providing you fly both types. (Well in the UK anyway)
I was offered the 75 at LBA (I still fly the 76 and have ETOP's experience.) but turned it down because the money was so bad. I have a summer contract lined up elsewhere but if i hadn't i would have accepted it.
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Technically you are correct that your 75/76 rating is the same thing but you will still have to complete a differences course which is usually one day in the classroom then a sim session. Your OPC/LPC will then alternate from the 75 sim to 76 sim providing you fly both types. (Well in the UK anyway)
I was offered the 75 at LBA (I still fly the 76 and have ETOP's experience.) but turned it down because the money was so bad. I have a summer contract lined up elsewhere but if i hadn't i would have accepted it.
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I've still not heard anything from Jet2, but I've accepted a contract elsewhere as all in all the deal and company are much better. Even though the contract is summer seasonal.
Good luck to those who haven't heard anything yet.
Good luck to those who haven't heard anything yet.
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I don't think you'll be alone there P-T. Jet2 will lose out here assuming they still need people, as those waiting will just accept jobs elsewhere.
I think I'll forget about this job now and move on elsewhere, I might even send in a PFO letter to them
Well done Jet2, great PR
I think I'll forget about this job now and move on elsewhere, I might even send in a PFO letter to them
Well done Jet2, great PR
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Daddy-Oh! CongratulationsAny offer in these times, whatever has been said on this string, is better than the dole.
Does the offer specify fleet and base and are the T and Cs as expected?
Any offer in these times, whatever has been said on this string, is better than the dole. Does the offer specify fleet and base and are the T and Cs as expected?
