Jet2 Recruiting now
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From: Left of the centerline
A lot written about the 70% contracts, they seem unfair especially to maybe some FO's being upgraded to them etc. However look at the big picture the financial world is walking a knife edge, Jet2 has done well by managing all its costs and that includes crew. The majority of Jet2 work is summer based hence the 70% , ie winter is very ad-hoc charter orientated. The thing is you know the deal when you join, its not hidden in small print. Its this management of costs that has kept Jet2 in a positive position so even though its painful for the pay check it makes sure we have a pay check.
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From: uk
Sector Pay
Junta Leader (and other interested parties), following figures are for Captains and correct for June 2008 (unlikely to have changed much, if at all).
SHORT SECTOR (less than
1,000 nms) £14
MEDIUM SECTOR (1,001 –
1,300 nms) £18
LONG SECTOR (more than
1,300 nms) £20
3 OR 4 SECTORS £4 per additional sectors
5 OR 6 SECTORS £8 per additional sectors
SHORT SECTOR (less than
1,000 nms) £14
MEDIUM SECTOR (1,001 –
1,300 nms) £18
LONG SECTOR (more than
1,300 nms) £20
3 OR 4 SECTORS £4 per additional sectors
5 OR 6 SECTORS £8 per additional sectors
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From: Up front
That's right they give you a uniform (second hand I should add) unlike some other companies that give you an allowance to buy a new one that someone hasn't sweated their privates off in, with a higher take home pay to boot...the grass isn't always greener.
I usually agree with your posts Mr. Kong however Jet2 are attempting to make our jobs seasonal and others will follow if they succeed. The excuse that it's because Jet2 are on a knife's edge doesn't wash, this plot was hatched a good few years back when Jet2 were supposedly rolling in it and all the employees buying shares, I believe it was termed an SPY contract which was going to be offered to new cadets. Were the shareholders informed of the knife edge precariousness when they received the recent handout?
I usually agree with your posts Mr. Kong however Jet2 are attempting to make our jobs seasonal and others will follow if they succeed. The excuse that it's because Jet2 are on a knife's edge doesn't wash, this plot was hatched a good few years back when Jet2 were supposedly rolling in it and all the employees buying shares, I believe it was termed an SPY contract which was going to be offered to new cadets. Were the shareholders informed of the knife edge precariousness when they received the recent handout?
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From: HON121º/14 NM
I'm sure that Jet Two doesn't exist for the sole benefit of the pilots so it is obvious tha the contracts are weighted in favour of the company and their shareholders. No one is pressuring anyone to take the job, but if it gets yo current again, and allows you to move on somewhere else, be it Emirates, Etihad or one of the agency contracts in the Far East isn't that good enough? Take it for what it's worth to you if you want to, or take one of your other options if you have any, and if they are better. Please don't get the impression that I think what they are doing is fair or right, but it is legal, and they seem to be one of very few airlines in the country that is expanding it's business if only on a seasonal basis. If they are going to use you feel free to use them: it's your choice.
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From: desert climate
Good luck to all that apply, BUT go in with your eyes open!
Go in and use them as they will use you, the crews are in general a great bunch that make day to day work a pleasure, I am off to pastures new as soon as i get my start date, i know there will be alot of others on their way soon as well.
Go in and use them as they will use you, the crews are in general a great bunch that make day to day work a pleasure, I am off to pastures new as soon as i get my start date, i know there will be alot of others on their way soon as well.
Last edited by 757flyer; 27th August 2010 at 09:16.
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From: Another airport hotel
My experience of Jet2 recruitment:
-Application, online assessment, interview... no feedback yes/no despite several follow up emails/calls.
- 6 months later new recruitment announced, eventually got through to someone in HR with some help from inside to be told I had been in the hold pool for the preceeding six months.
- Invited back for 2nd interview. No news on outcome despite further chasing
Current FO with around 3,000 hours on type.
-Application, online assessment, interview... no feedback yes/no despite several follow up emails/calls.
- 6 months later new recruitment announced, eventually got through to someone in HR with some help from inside to be told I had been in the hold pool for the preceeding six months.
- Invited back for 2nd interview. No news on outcome despite further chasing
Current FO with around 3,000 hours on type.
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From: europe
I joined jet2 a couple of years ago and have no regrets. Sure like any airline there can be improvements but as time goes on terms and conditions will get better.
I believe that 70% contracts will be offered to people as new starters, which agreed may not be ideal for some pilots, particularly those with a family. But I think as and when people are needed 100% full time contracts will be offered to those who want it. So there is a career to be had at jet2! What people have failed to realise on here is that a part time perm summer only contract does actually suit some people, 5 months off over the winter can be a great opportunity to persue other interests.
I really enjoy working here, varied flying, great crews, you could do alot worse than Jet2! Good luck.
(edited due to my poor education! SPELLING
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I believe that 70% contracts will be offered to people as new starters, which agreed may not be ideal for some pilots, particularly those with a family. But I think as and when people are needed 100% full time contracts will be offered to those who want it. So there is a career to be had at jet2! What people have failed to realise on here is that a part time perm summer only contract does actually suit some people, 5 months off over the winter can be a great opportunity to persue other interests.
I really enjoy working here, varied flying, great crews, you could do alot worse than Jet2! Good luck.
(edited due to my poor education! SPELLING
)
Last edited by bluepilot; 27th August 2010 at 10:12.
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From: HON121º/14 NM
737 EFIS and 757 doth not a career airline make. It's like using a horse and cart in the age of the internal combustion engine.
That said it seems like a decent place to work, and in the kingdom of the blind the one eyed man is King!
That said it seems like a decent place to work, and in the kingdom of the blind the one eyed man is King!
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From: england
Already got a rejection 
Not really surprised with only 250 hours and in the current market.
Does make me wonder why there was a specific application section for "inexperienced pilots" and what a low hour pilot could possibly say or do to be particularly employable compared to both their peer group and more significantly with experienced and type rated guys. I'm wondering if it's something I have said or done wrong to be binned so early, or indeed if I had any chance despite meeting the minimum application criteria.
Never mind, good luck to all going for this.
vfrrider
Not really surprised with only 250 hours and in the current market.Does make me wonder why there was a specific application section for "inexperienced pilots" and what a low hour pilot could possibly say or do to be particularly employable compared to both their peer group and more significantly with experienced and type rated guys. I'm wondering if it's something I have said or done wrong to be binned so early, or indeed if I had any chance despite meeting the minimum application criteria.
Never mind, good luck to all going for this.
vfrrider
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Netherlands
I reapplied half an hour ago. Got the email confirmation already. If I wouldn't have, I'd have definitely gone and make sure that they have my info. No email is a pretty sure sign that something went wrong somewhere.
Also, It has been a little over a year since my last application.
Also, It has been a little over a year since my last application.
Not really surprised with only 250 hours and in the current market.