Jet2 Recruiting now
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J2 Recruitment
Submarine Dog
2 accquaintances of mine just got accepted and neither of them were rated. Both had ATPLs with about 1500hrs total (TP). Another friend and colleague with the same experience never even got a phone interview!!
Alph
2 accquaintances of mine just got accepted and neither of them were rated. Both had ATPLs with about 1500hrs total (TP). Another friend and colleague with the same experience never even got a phone interview!!
Alph
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From: EGPT/ESVS
I was asked to do the online assessment once I'd been invited down to Leeds. Some of the guys who attended at short notice were asked to complete them after the interview day.
Just had a call. It's a no for me, apply next July if still interested.
(9500TT, 4500 on type).
Just had a call. It's a no for me, apply next July if still interested.
(9500TT, 4500 on type).
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From: Not where I'd like
Hi lookinup.
I attended the assessment day last week in Leeds. I was asked to complete the tests a week later. I understand others have been asked to complete them recently also.
Can't tell you much more than that really. I understand that they started by recruiting cadets some time ago, followed by non type rated pilots. Finally (more recently) they have moved on to recruit type rated Pilots.
I believe the last two groups were further subdivided and recruited as experienced and not so experienced types.
Now obviously there is a strategy / plan afoot here (demographics) to best serve the company in both the short and long term. I don't have any inside knowledge, it's just common sense. Mr Meeson hasn't got where he is today by resting on his laurels, he is obviously a sharp individual.
Why some people are chosen over others......? There will always be an element of luck in addition to all other considerations.
Just my tuppence worth.
I attended the assessment day last week in Leeds. I was asked to complete the tests a week later. I understand others have been asked to complete them recently also.
Can't tell you much more than that really. I understand that they started by recruiting cadets some time ago, followed by non type rated pilots. Finally (more recently) they have moved on to recruit type rated Pilots.
I believe the last two groups were further subdivided and recruited as experienced and not so experienced types.
Now obviously there is a strategy / plan afoot here (demographics) to best serve the company in both the short and long term. I don't have any inside knowledge, it's just common sense. Mr Meeson hasn't got where he is today by resting on his laurels, he is obviously a sharp individual.
Why some people are chosen over others......? There will always be an element of luck in addition to all other considerations.
Just my tuppence worth.
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From: Surrey, UK
Liability
...unless the tests are used as a filter before interview, there are those that might suggest they are used to limit the company liability should a candidate be employed and later down the road turn out to be a 'particularly unsavoury character'
Agree with the others, if they like you and you're a good fit then I guess the tests are 'filed'.....just in case.
Agree with the others, if they like you and you're a good fit then I guess the tests are 'filed'.....just in case.
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From: EGPT/ESVS
Originally Posted by Aerofoil
Has anyone heard a yes/no from Jet2 from the type rated selection almost 2 weeks ago yet???
Originally Posted by Me
Just had a call. It's a no for me, apply next July if still interested
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From: In an office job
I called them to see if I was successful. I was told that I have been put on a reserve list. Not sure if this is a hold pool or a stalling tactic. Either way at least it is not a pfo.......yet.
Mint
757 tr
Mint
757 tr
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From: A supermarket near you
"How odd" ? Not really.
Simple economics forces are at work in the market place.
J2 think that the fish will bite in sufficient numbers with a 70% contract;
so why pay more than you have to?
70% is not producing the numbers required, so the beancounters approve 100% for those niches which need it. But which fleet? And, what extra qualifications might they be looking for?
People still leaving for the sandpit, including those ready for command.
Simple economics forces are at work in the market place.
J2 think that the fish will bite in sufficient numbers with a 70% contract;
so why pay more than you have to?
70% is not producing the numbers required, so the beancounters approve 100% for those niches which need it. But which fleet? And, what extra qualifications might they be looking for?
People still leaving for the sandpit, including those ready for command.
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From: Here I am
BOGOF
There are more than economics at work. I have a colleague who had signed a 70% contract with J2 and they have now offered, 1 month after initial offer, a 100% contract!
Maybe they are also testing the water to see who is serious about joining them!! Just a thought.
Maybe they are also testing the water to see who is serious about joining them!! Just a thought.