Non type rated easyjet recruitment?
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From: UK
It's a mixed bag I think. Not enough evidence to say they have a specific level of experience in mind. I have 5000 hrs TP 3300 PIC. I know 15 others with various experience from min required to 7500 TT who ain't heard anything yet either.
Bad luck to those who didn't get through but with the numbers EJ are dealing with I guess they had to be brutal.
Bad luck to those who didn't get through but with the numbers EJ are dealing with I guess they had to be brutal.
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From: London
PFO
2500 hrs 1300 hrs medium jets.
Got the PFO as well
Did take it kinda badly when I got the email. But when I see the exp level on others in here, can't really take it too bad as it doesn't seems performance based but rather agenda based. Kinda funny we didn't meet the "benchmark" this time around but they really want you to reapply
Got the PFO as well
Did take it kinda badly when I got the email. But when I see the exp level on others in here, can't really take it too bad as it doesn't seems performance based but rather agenda based. Kinda funny we didn't meet the "benchmark" this time around but they really want you to reapply
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From: on a rugby pitch
Guys,
i had a chat with an ezy captain.
He said he's not surpised about my PFO and that he was glad about that.
He said that without being ironic.
At this point its clear to me that there is a precise plan behind this recruitment drive.
Pack my stuff heading east...
i had a chat with an ezy captain.
He said he's not surpised about my PFO and that he was glad about that.
He said that without being ironic.
At this point its clear to me that there is a precise plan behind this recruitment drive.
Pack my stuff heading east...
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From: Oxford
I had a PFO with a recommendation
6000hrs 737/757/767/777
And know a couple of others on the recommend a friend scheme who didn't make it either. In fact I don't know anyone who made it
Fact of the matter is we don't know why we didn't pass so I don't know if there is some secret agenda???
But if it was 2500 people that did the online tests, they can be extremely brutal in the culling of people!
6000hrs 737/757/767/777
And know a couple of others on the recommend a friend scheme who didn't make it either. In fact I don't know anyone who made it
Fact of the matter is we don't know why we didn't pass so I don't know if there is some secret agenda???
But if it was 2500 people that did the online tests, they can be extremely brutal in the culling of people!
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life is good...
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From: Grrrr
As a normal line captain in EZY, I can say that I don't know diddly squat about the profile the company wants in this recruitment drive, but perhaps the trainers know more. And as I mentioned earlier in this thread, with 3,500 applicants for possibly 200 positions, more than ninety percent will be rejected. So, relax with the conspiracy theories.
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I was recommended by an FO and haven't heard anything.
Did anyone get binned at the CV/App stage? I'm willing to bet they didn't look at CVs etc until they got our test results in. There was an opportunity to sell yourself too in the 'other information' box. Perhaps some who passed the tests didn't have a very well presented CV etc etc.
Who knows! No conspiracy though, that's for sure, why would they waste time? And money????
Did anyone get binned at the CV/App stage? I'm willing to bet they didn't look at CVs etc until they got our test results in. There was an opportunity to sell yourself too in the 'other information' box. Perhaps some who passed the tests didn't have a very well presented CV etc etc.
Who knows! No conspiracy though, that's for sure, why would they waste time? And money????
off! 
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From: The Wood
A few unqualified observation or points.
- A high level of hours/ previous command won't necessarily be of interest to easyJet. Contrary to popular belief, easyJet isn't low on experience. It isn't. It is maturing as a company with much reduced expansion. There are plenty of people with 3000 + EasyJet Airbus hours waiting. Don't forget, the fleet is something like 218 aircraft - from a crew point of view it takes a lot for dilution. I'd also recommend reading the Roland Berger report if you can get a copy - it was an ambition to extend time to command. What's my point? The only way of selection is - do you have enough hours to apply? Then, how did you perform in the tests? Then how do you perform at interview? 6000 hours, several useless type ratings, previous military experience, training qualifications, a friend in the company or a need won't unfortunately likely make any difference at this stage. (Later on at interview it might). The experience isn't needed because easyJet is a mature, experienced and very safe airline.
- It was mentioned earlier that many current easyJet pilots wouldn't pass the tests. You're probably right. But they passed at the time. The same is true for the likes of BA - I know of two pilots who flew for BA who went long term sick, lost medical and had to leave the company. One at easy (captain) and one at Jet2. Both very nice chaps with several types on their licence at BA. They had to reapply to BA when they finally won their medicals back. They both subsequently failed the selection.
If it was down to me I'd do it the Monarch way - first come, first serve - recommendations help, friendly interview about you, the company and why you want to be there. I suppose HR cretins don't have too tight a grip there or are selected to be a certain way.
- A high level of hours/ previous command won't necessarily be of interest to easyJet. Contrary to popular belief, easyJet isn't low on experience. It isn't. It is maturing as a company with much reduced expansion. There are plenty of people with 3000 + EasyJet Airbus hours waiting. Don't forget, the fleet is something like 218 aircraft - from a crew point of view it takes a lot for dilution. I'd also recommend reading the Roland Berger report if you can get a copy - it was an ambition to extend time to command. What's my point? The only way of selection is - do you have enough hours to apply? Then, how did you perform in the tests? Then how do you perform at interview? 6000 hours, several useless type ratings, previous military experience, training qualifications, a friend in the company or a need won't unfortunately likely make any difference at this stage. (Later on at interview it might). The experience isn't needed because easyJet is a mature, experienced and very safe airline.
- It was mentioned earlier that many current easyJet pilots wouldn't pass the tests. You're probably right. But they passed at the time. The same is true for the likes of BA - I know of two pilots who flew for BA who went long term sick, lost medical and had to leave the company. One at easy (captain) and one at Jet2. Both very nice chaps with several types on their licence at BA. They had to reapply to BA when they finally won their medicals back. They both subsequently failed the selection.
If it was down to me I'd do it the Monarch way - first come, first serve - recommendations help, friendly interview about you, the company and why you want to be there. I suppose HR cretins don't have too tight a grip there or are selected to be a certain way.
Last edited by WhyByFlier; 16th May 2013 at 15:59.