Norwegian B737 Pilot selection (Updated)
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From: Utopia
Yes Cont, it is, but anything is possible. It would make sense, as O'Leary can't get his grubby little mitts on any new aircraft until 2016. However, I feel it is just a rumour, but what is very disturbing, is the further dilution of the Pilot group, away from the Scandinavian core. It is so, so important that ALL Pilots join their local union, and then unify as a group.
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From: FUBAR
Cont, there is no rumour involved here, that is straight from the company website . . .where do YOU think it is going ? I can already see the "train crash in slow motion" 
Edited to say, 737Jockeys nightmare is the worst case scenario, but the reality IS . . . Ryanair mgmt have been recruited to NAI (well.our C.P. this last few years is ex FR anyhow . . . . . . ) so, we have employed a number of well known & much loved figures recently (it seems , thank F, not the one who had his own thread - that I was "removed" from ) & I am guessing they were not brought on board for their forward thinking/employee friendly manner. . . neither, I am sad to report, were they sourced for any verifiable expertise/skills other than sh***++g on people & causing the maximum discord between employee/employer.
All in my humble opinion of course.
Edited to say, 737Jockeys nightmare is the worst case scenario, but the reality IS . . . Ryanair mgmt have been recruited to NAI (well.our C.P. this last few years is ex FR anyhow . . . . . . ) so, we have employed a number of well known & much loved figures recently (it seems , thank F, not the one who had his own thread - that I was "removed" from ) & I am guessing they were not brought on board for their forward thinking/employee friendly manner. . . neither, I am sad to report, were they sourced for any verifiable expertise/skills other than sh***++g on people & causing the maximum discord between employee/employer.
All in my humble opinion of course.
Last edited by captplaystation; 17th September 2014 at 19:50.
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From: Worldwide
Hi,
I did the online assessment for type rated FO about 1 month and a half ago but no answer for the moment. Anybody know if they are calling or emailing Type Rating people for the interview. I´ve seen that for the moment they are calling non type people.
I did the online assessment for type rated FO about 1 month and a half ago but no answer for the moment. Anybody know if they are calling or emailing Type Rating people for the interview. I´ve seen that for the moment they are calling non type people.
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From: On the moon
I am not supposing, I am saying what I really know and I will tell you something more. In the company in which I was working there are 3 rated guys. All of them received the "no thanks" email, and their experience is around 500tt with 300on type.
So the low experienced Trated guys are out.
So the low experienced Trated guys are out.
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From: Philippines
and their experience is around 500tt with 300on type.
So the low experienced Trated guys are out.
So the low experienced Trated guys are out.
They're not 'out' as they were never 'in'.
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From: N/A
There was talk abou the new Arpi contracts being €800 less in pay. Is this true? Someone said something about €3800 + €1300 allowance plus some flight pay.
A am not sure what the older rate was on ARPI or Parc.
€8/ph sector for FOs.
Regards
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From: UK
... so if you have a B737 type rating that has lapsed/expired it would probably be worthwhile renewing?
All other issues regarding recruitment being equal that is (ie you're offered a job!)
But how would that work and how would you know ... ?
It's late - rambling and thinking aloud ...
All other issues regarding recruitment being equal that is (ie you're offered a job!)
But how would that work and how would you know ... ?
It's late - rambling and thinking aloud ...
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From: On SBY next to my phone
GeorgeHarrison
I think it is a natural thing, the expansion has slowed considerably and will stay low during 2015 and start picking up in 2016 again. According to what I've read and heard.
My guess is that they would prefer upgrading core FOs, thus putting them on a contract instead of permanent position. That way they can keep decreasing the costs of the core, and more importantly weaken the power of the union.
I think it is a natural thing, the expansion has slowed considerably and will stay low during 2015 and start picking up in 2016 again. According to what I've read and heard.
My guess is that they would prefer upgrading core FOs, thus putting them on a contract instead of permanent position. That way they can keep decreasing the costs of the core, and more importantly weaken the power of the union.