Non-TR DEC and FO Recruitment Jet2
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From: liverpool
Jet 2
Hi Planefan.....
Of course I want to be a Pilot, but yes I would do that if there was a chance in the future to become Flight Crew with Jet 2.
I really think they are a great company and it would suit me to be there until retirement. I am local to North West bases so another massive plus!
Are there any openings of this kind can you tell me? Feel free to PM me if you have the time. I appreciate your advice.
Of course I want to be a Pilot, but yes I would do that if there was a chance in the future to become Flight Crew with Jet 2.
I really think they are a great company and it would suit me to be there until retirement. I am local to North West bases so another massive plus!
Are there any openings of this kind can you tell me? Feel free to PM me if you have the time. I appreciate your advice.
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Either the back of a sim, or wherever Crewing send me.
Time to command is dependent on you mostly.
You will need a minimum of 3000 hours factorised and usually a couple of sims post joining if you have the hours. You'll need to demonstrate the required standards of course, and keep your nose clean too. There is no seniority, all done on ability.
Hope that helps.
You will need a minimum of 3000 hours factorised and usually a couple of sims post joining if you have the hours. You'll need to demonstrate the required standards of course, and keep your nose clean too. There is no seniority, all done on ability.
Hope that helps.
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: U K
BJ. You must be nuts! You have been lucky enough to get a job offer, and now you openly post all about the process on here.
If I were you I would be worried in case the company see this post, work out who you are and change their minds.
If I were you I would be worried in case the company see this post, work out who you are and change their minds.
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Jet2
Time to command is dependent on you mostly.
You will need a minimum of 3000 hours factorised and usually a couple of sims post joining if you have the hours. You'll need to demonstrate the required standards of course, and keep your nose clean too. There is no seniority, all done on ability.
Hope that helps.
All done on ability eh? Who was it who said "all my friends are equal, but some are more equal than others"
You will need a minimum of 3000 hours factorised and usually a couple of sims post joining if you have the hours. You'll need to demonstrate the required standards of course, and keep your nose clean too. There is no seniority, all done on ability.
Hope that helps.
All done on ability eh? Who was it who said "all my friends are equal, but some are more equal than others"
Joined: May 2010
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From: Ireland
Jet2- Commuting?
Hi guys,
I'm from Dublin (Ireland) and I've been offered a job with Jet2.com based in Scotland and I'm currently based in STN with FR. I'm hugely attracted to the T&C's that Jet2 have to offer and I see it as a fantastic opportunity. None the less, I know the roster in Jet2 isn't as commuter friendly as FR and I know you can't have it every way too! I just would like to know is it possible to get home a few times a month working with Jet2? If so, how can this be achieved?
Your personal experience would be appreciated!
Thank you in advance. :-)
I'm from Dublin (Ireland) and I've been offered a job with Jet2.com based in Scotland and I'm currently based in STN with FR. I'm hugely attracted to the T&C's that Jet2 have to offer and I see it as a fantastic opportunity. None the less, I know the roster in Jet2 isn't as commuter friendly as FR and I know you can't have it every way too! I just would like to know is it possible to get home a few times a month working with Jet2? If so, how can this be achieved?
Your personal experience would be appreciated!
Thank you in advance. :-)
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From: Either the back of a sim, or wherever Crewing send me.
how can this be achieved?
Rosters are published well in advance to enable you to book flights at reasonable rates. Judicious use of 3 request days off per month will also help. And once you're "in" you just need to request a BFS base, Jet 2 have always been good at getting people to their preferred base reasonably quickly. Assuming you'd prefer BFS to Scotland of course.
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From: Ireland
Hi Thanks,
Q: When the roster is published and you book flights, do they change it around a bit? Leaving you short on the money you spent getting home. Now I'll see if I can get MAN as they're not putting me on the 737-3, they said I'll only be on the 737-8. How true that will be I don't know.
I'll be based in GLA. So fingers crossed I can commute from there. But over all I believe it's a good move. I've been told I'll only do 400hrs a year there? Is that true?
Q: When the roster is published and you book flights, do they change it around a bit? Leaving you short on the money you spent getting home. Now I'll see if I can get MAN as they're not putting me on the 737-3, they said I'll only be on the 737-8. How true that will be I don't know.
I'll be based in GLA. So fingers crossed I can commute from there. But over all I believe it's a good move. I've been told I'll only do 400hrs a year there? Is that true?
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Either the back of a sim, or wherever Crewing send me.
do they change it around a bit?
they said I'll only be on the 737-8. How true that will be I don't know
I've been told I'll only do 400hrs a year there? Is that true?
Last edited by Johnny F@rt Pants; 23rd October 2013 at 12:27.
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From: Cutting grass on more unpaid leave
Commuting
Hi Piosee. Commuting is certainly possible, but you will find it hard going in the peak summer months (probably as you do now with FR).
A very typical summer roster pattern is 5/6 on, 2 off. If you finish on a late, the following day is a rest day plus 2 off which would be useful to you. You occasionally get single days off rostered. At MAN/LBA both fleets cover airport standby duties (6-7 hours, 3-6 per month), with some starting at 0500z. Typically your first day back will be one of these or, early AGP/PMI/ALC, so for the majority of the time you will have to commute to base on the eve of your 2nd day off. You will sometimes only get one whole day at home as a commuter.
As already stated, you can request a block of 3 RDOs per month, which are generally always approved. Roster disruption is minimal/nil when compared to previous operators. You probably won't commute home on all your days off so when "stuck" at base you can always make yourself available to work, which will pay for your commuting for the month.
Once through the first summer, you could opt for 80% and stay at home for 5 months over winter on paid leave. Most find a side project which more than makes up any lost net earnings (in your case saving money through no commute/local digs). Another consideration is your pay will be in GBP not euro.
A very typical summer roster pattern is 5/6 on, 2 off. If you finish on a late, the following day is a rest day plus 2 off which would be useful to you. You occasionally get single days off rostered. At MAN/LBA both fleets cover airport standby duties (6-7 hours, 3-6 per month), with some starting at 0500z. Typically your first day back will be one of these or, early AGP/PMI/ALC, so for the majority of the time you will have to commute to base on the eve of your 2nd day off. You will sometimes only get one whole day at home as a commuter.
As already stated, you can request a block of 3 RDOs per month, which are generally always approved. Roster disruption is minimal/nil when compared to previous operators. You probably won't commute home on all your days off so when "stuck" at base you can always make yourself available to work, which will pay for your commuting for the month.
Once through the first summer, you could opt for 80% and stay at home for 5 months over winter on paid leave. Most find a side project which more than makes up any lost net earnings (in your case saving money through no commute/local digs). Another consideration is your pay will be in GBP not euro.