Shamrock hiring
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From: UK
Dear Santa
I know you are really busy at this time of the year so please don't take up too much time with an interview at AL...just a job offer from them would be great...go on...you know it makes sense.
I have been really good all year...and my Mum says that you will be in real trouble if you let me down.
I know you are really busy at this time of the year so please don't take up too much time with an interview at AL...just a job offer from them would be great...go on...you know it makes sense.
I have been really good all year...and my Mum says that you will be in real trouble if you let me down.
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From: Europe
Mailed Application
I sent my application from here in Belgium to EI via mail (snail mail!) because of the my scanner is u/s! I sent it on Nov. 20th and as of yet have not received any acknowledgment from EI.
Has anyone else sent the application via mail as opposed to email?
Thanks.
Has anyone else sent the application via mail as opposed to email?
Thanks.
Airperator.. hahaha
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From: copacabana
Maybe a good idea to send your app via secure post. That way it can be tracked and you're pretty much guaranteed it will arrive at the address you sent it to. If you have'nt then I suggest you give The HR Dept a quick call, just for POM. Application gives 10th Dec closing date so I guess they have a !!!! load of applications to process. Sit tight, I guess you guys will hear something soon. Anyone know if EI provide a bond agreement or is it mastercard only !
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From: The Brickyard
You're not the only one confused. Given that the application process is not yet complete, I suspect that they may have probed some of the schools for the right stuff in addition to wanting to hire experience.
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What makes me laugh is their great effort to show that they are an equal opps employer on the application form. However, if rumours are to be believed, the reality is the usual nudge and wink via the same old networks is the real requirement.
As mentioned earlier, the application form asked for such basic details that I cant see how anybody can stand out if they are a 200 hr newbie.
EK
As mentioned earlier, the application form asked for such basic details that I cant see how anybody can stand out if they are a 200 hr newbie.
EK
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Right-o, I've been called for interview pretty soon and can't find any info on what questions to expect and what to brush up on. I've been fairly proactive and I'm brushing up on all ATPL subjects and the Airbus tech stuff. Also Aer Lingus history and whatever else.
I would however thank anyone who's been through the grinder recently if they could provide some information to focus my studies.
Thanks!
-Polo
I would however thank anyone who's been through the grinder recently if they could provide some information to focus my studies.
Thanks!
-Polo
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From: Ireland
AL historically have never recruited direct from the flying schools.
There are also known for favouring integrated over modular when hiring recent graduates. They are of course entitled to do so. That's just a heads up for applicants. Doesn't apply to experienced type rated pilots.
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From: Only an ocean away
To anyone that's been invited to interview so far could you tell me whether you were invited via email or over the phone? I've had a number of phone calls from 'Unknown' numbers over the last couple of days and as a matter of course I never answer these, just wondering if I need to start doing so now?
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AL historically have never recruited direct from the flying schools.
AL have a long history of giving new starters their first leg up into the industry, quite honourable. I'm just sorry I missed out when I first started off.
I've been a really good boy this year though, fingers crossed Santa comes through this time! Best of luck to all in the system!
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Alt Crz Green,
Chill out.
I make a simple point; the information requested on the application form is so minimal that there cannot be any meaningful way of selecting one 200hr applicant from another. As there ARE low houred guys being called up, there must be some other selection criteria being favoured. The strong suspicion is that you need to have gone to the right school(s). This is the 'network' of which I speak.
As mentioned earlier, that's fine. Except (as was my point) they bang on about equal opps and a transparent selection process. Which is clearly not the case. Its just management speak and HR drivel. I think there is very little doubt that this is the case.
If your age is to be believed, you are obviously too old to remember several FOs that EI have taken from said schools with 170hrs NOT on a cadet scheme in recent years. Just take a look at their stats.
I'm really not too sure why you contest this obvious point and get so uptight about it?
EK
Chill out.
I make a simple point; the information requested on the application form is so minimal that there cannot be any meaningful way of selecting one 200hr applicant from another. As there ARE low houred guys being called up, there must be some other selection criteria being favoured. The strong suspicion is that you need to have gone to the right school(s). This is the 'network' of which I speak.
As mentioned earlier, that's fine. Except (as was my point) they bang on about equal opps and a transparent selection process. Which is clearly not the case. Its just management speak and HR drivel. I think there is very little doubt that this is the case.
If your age is to be believed, you are obviously too old to remember several FOs that EI have taken from said schools with 170hrs NOT on a cadet scheme in recent years. Just take a look at their stats.
I'm really not too sure why you contest this obvious point and get so uptight about it?
EK
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From: Ireland
You are right though Alt Crz Green, generally there is no prior connection to ALT as I made clear in my posts. But it's no secret that they can and do cherrypick to suit their own idea of what constitutes an Aer Lingus pilot. No conspiracies. It's just the way it's done.