Virgin recruiting soon...
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Nope. Is that the best you can do?
Never applied to Virgin although I think its a great airline.
Just a shame that the sentiment appears to suggest that what seemed to be a recruitment system that worked admirably in the past has been hijacked by HR....
Never applied to Virgin although I think its a great airline.
Just a shame that the sentiment appears to suggest that what seemed to be a recruitment system that worked admirably in the past has been hijacked by HR....
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I spoke to two gentlemen yesterday who have been successful at the latest round of recruitment with Virgin, and I take it all back...
It seems that the Virgin recruitment status quo is very much alive and well.
I've always thought that it represented the eminently sensible and pragmatic approach to a simple problem and a breath of fresh air when compared with numerous airlines' ridiculous processes.
Happy New Year.
It seems that the Virgin recruitment status quo is very much alive and well.
I've always thought that it represented the eminently sensible and pragmatic approach to a simple problem and a breath of fresh air when compared with numerous airlines' ridiculous processes.
Happy New Year.
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Oh dear then.....
Whilst I applaud the idea of getting back to common sense recruitment procedure, it all falls apart on the idea that those with the snappiest cover letter or CV with the nicest colours should be interviewed.....
Are they after pilots or pilots whose mum is the best at word...
Whilst I applaud the idea of getting back to common sense recruitment procedure, it all falls apart on the idea that those with the snappiest cover letter or CV with the nicest colours should be interviewed.....
Are they after pilots or pilots whose mum is the best at word...
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ha ha Fade 
To be honest it reminds me of the flute who wrote in a mag about the importance of the length of your sideburns, sent in a full length photo of himself in his RAF uniform to Virgin and got in. Maybe a pussy shot is better? Num num, them grapes taste sour
To be honest it reminds me of the flute who wrote in a mag about the importance of the length of your sideburns, sent in a full length photo of himself in his RAF uniform to Virgin and got in. Maybe a pussy shot is better? Num num, them grapes taste sour
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Great news about potential hiring!
Sorry - I have asked this before and I am still unclear (I guess not surprising). Although pure speculation, is the thinking that the 787-9 will replace the A340s as well as the 744s over time while the A330s will be preserved?
Also, if one has 737NG experience, is it more likely that a Boeing slot will be offered than an Airbus slot or does that not really matter any longer?
Cheers for any update.
Sorry - I have asked this before and I am still unclear (I guess not surprising
). Although pure speculation, is the thinking that the 787-9 will replace the A340s as well as the 744s over time while the A330s will be preserved?Also, if one has 737NG experience, is it more likely that a Boeing slot will be offered than an Airbus slot or does that not really matter any longer?
Cheers for any update.
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787-9 is to replace all the A340s over the next few years.
A330 and B744 to remain at least another 7 years+.
Recruitment onto A330 will be Airbus CCQ, Boeing drivers required for B744.
Hold-pool is nearly empty, so expect website to open end of summer.
A330 and B744 to remain at least another 7 years+.
Recruitment onto A330 will be Airbus CCQ, Boeing drivers required for B744.
Hold-pool is nearly empty, so expect website to open end of summer.
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Are you sure it will be Boeing drivers required for the 747? Is there any real type rating cost saving to be had by VS in training say a 737 driver onto the 747 vs training an airbus driver onto it instead?
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Virgin recruiting
Hey guys. I can imagine a boatload of people applying once they open up again. What are the chances for an experienced medium jet but non wide-body guy?
Thanks for your info.
Ta!
Thanks for your info.
Ta!