Jet2 Recruiting now
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Very interesting, But.....
The last page or so has been very interesting and I'm sure you all feel better for getting that off your chests, but...
They had several assessment days 4-6 weeks ago. Lots of 737 and a few 757 guys. They now seem to be short of 737 captains for summer only.
Does anyone actually know if they have sorted out how many people they need next summer full or contract?
Any news on more or less airframes?
People asked back or renewing contract? etc. etc.
On a selfish note I'm 757.
Chin up boys, it's like a dog agility course out there, with all the hoops and hurdles.
They had several assessment days 4-6 weeks ago. Lots of 737 and a few 757 guys. They now seem to be short of 737 captains for summer only.
Does anyone actually know if they have sorted out how many people they need next summer full or contract?
Any news on more or less airframes?
People asked back or renewing contract? etc. etc.
On a selfish note I'm 757.
Chin up boys, it's like a dog agility course out there, with all the hoops and hurdles.
Last edited by flyhalf2; 27th November 2012 at 10:56.
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I think Firestorm has it spot on,
Jet2 tried to be too cute with the 60 - 70 Baby pilots they interviewed. Whilst the compass testing didn't endear the Company to most, being told "congratulations you've passed - but we have no jobs for you" was confirmation of what many had already perceived about the Company.
Their final mistake was to think they were the only game in town. Too late they've discovered most of their 'hold pool' have secured employment elsewhere.
If they're short of B737 captains this summer it wouldn't come as a huge surprise.
My sympathies are with the CP & Fleet Manager who seem to have been hamstrung by the HR monster at Jet2.
Jet2 tried to be too cute with the 60 - 70 Baby pilots they interviewed. Whilst the compass testing didn't endear the Company to most, being told "congratulations you've passed - but we have no jobs for you" was confirmation of what many had already perceived about the Company.
Their final mistake was to think they were the only game in town. Too late they've discovered most of their 'hold pool' have secured employment elsewhere.
If they're short of B737 captains this summer it wouldn't come as a huge surprise.
My sympathies are with the CP & Fleet Manager who seem to have been hamstrung by the HR monster at Jet2.
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Jet Two seem to over offer jobs in the expectation that some people will find other jobs between the time of being offered, and the start date. I have heard of people who had been offered a job on one of the various contract terms that the offer (permanent, 70% or Xenon), and then have the offer withdrawn.
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Assessment training?
... I found this at Facebook: Next Jet2 / CompassTest Preparation course at ATTC ; http://www.facebook.com/ATTCcom
Don't have any experience (origin still from the time where flying was fun and sex was save) with such trainings, furthermore we're small group of Austrian an Ryanair pilots, ATTC preparation is well known for Lufthansa / DLR-Test preparation in continental Europe. After actual (financial) difficulties with Austrian Airlines some are looking for alternatives. Jet2 sounds interesting but according to our information it's better to wait for the new year (this year only 70% contracts, more stable and attractive contracts to expect for 2013).
All the best,
Peter
Don't have any experience (origin still from the time where flying was fun and sex was save) with such trainings, furthermore we're small group of Austrian an Ryanair pilots, ATTC preparation is well known for Lufthansa / DLR-Test preparation in continental Europe. After actual (financial) difficulties with Austrian Airlines some are looking for alternatives. Jet2 sounds interesting but according to our information it's better to wait for the new year (this year only 70% contracts, more stable and attractive contracts to expect for 2013).
All the best,
Peter
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The compass test software for aviation was developed by EPST Holland. EPST was started by a Dutch I.T chap to make a lot of money. The local university helped come up with some of the tests and the programmers wrote the software.
EPST charge on a per test basis to the end customer. Hence why Oxford training and some other users, started to charge for interviews to cover costs of the tests and to make some money themselves.
The pass bar mark is just chosen by the end customers.
I believe Each test, once completed also has the test results sent and held on EPST's servers. EPST have statistics from all over the world of the various test results.
Its purely a money making scheme and really meant for initial cadet training selection, not for those with 20 years experience changing jobs into established airlines.
EPST charge on a per test basis to the end customer. Hence why Oxford training and some other users, started to charge for interviews to cover costs of the tests and to make some money themselves.
The pass bar mark is just chosen by the end customers.
I believe Each test, once completed also has the test results sent and held on EPST's servers. EPST have statistics from all over the world of the various test results.
Its purely a money making scheme and really meant for initial cadet training selection, not for those with 20 years experience changing jobs into established airlines.
Last edited by turbine100; 5th December 2012 at 10:53.
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To be honest it's bolox and just something for those filthy creatures in HR to feel good about.
The fact is that Jet2 have had a few good guys and a few bad guys get in regardless of this testing. Exactly the same outcome as they had before they had these tests. These are the facts but there you go!
The fact is that Jet2 have had a few good guys and a few bad guys get in regardless of this testing. Exactly the same outcome as they had before they had these tests. These are the facts but there you go!
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EPST was started by a Dutch I.T chap to make a lot of money.
But you are kidding me right? They are there to make money? Have you contacted the OFT yet? 
Rant over
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Scratchingthesky
Which base/fleet/seat are you? PM me if you don't want to post on here.
I KNOW of 2 Capts that are waiting for start dates as DEC's with major Gulf region carriers & several more are getting notification of interview.
Which base/fleet/seat are you? PM me if you don't want to post on here.
I KNOW of 2 Capts that are waiting for start dates as DEC's with major Gulf region carriers & several more are getting notification of interview.
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They'll have a shock ... they better like Manila followed by more lashings of Manila. There's a lot to be said for being home in the UK and as for airlines, they're all rubbish just painted differently 
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I agree Nearly, having been out in the ME for 3 years, being home in the UK with family and friends each night is priceless.
Emirates has a nice gaff though in DXB, especially the really cheesy building at the training school that looks like an airliner!!!
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Does anyone out there know what the plans are going forward at Jet2 for the next 12-24 months in terms of crew recruitment? Slightly out of phase question considering there seem to be people waiting interviews / dates right now I know, but still, any offerings?