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Old 27th Jun 2014, 06:47
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Now that 17th and 24th June (interview dates) have passed did anyone actually get an interview?
Read with interest on their website that 4 Captains and 2 First Officers from Thomas Cook are to be posted to AirTanker for the duration of the Thomas Cook contract. Can't have been looking for many FO's in that case!
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Old 27th Jun 2014, 06:53
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I never heard anything back. A PFO would have been nice!
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Old 27th Jun 2014, 08:15
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I'd been told by them that everyone would hear back, yes or no. Doesn't seem to have happened. Have you called to follow up?
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Old 27th Jun 2014, 08:18
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I thought I would give them until the close of play today and if nothing give them a bell on Monday. With no widebody experience I wasn't expecting much!
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Old 27th Jun 2014, 17:24
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if it's not sold off or merged before that with the associated job uncertanty
Where you been for the last twenty years plus?
Monarch are born survivors and will no doubt continue to be so. Rumour of announcement at Farnborough
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Old 27th Jun 2014, 17:46
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I got the expected PFO a couple of days ago and they essentially said thank you but we are focusing on A330 rated for now
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Old 27th Jun 2014, 20:31
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Interesting as I'm not 330 rated but have yet to hear a thing.
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Old 7th Jul 2014, 03:02
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Do civilian crews tend to stay on base at destinations or are they typically housed in hotels (if available) during layovers?

Also, for those with families considering this opportunity, what is the approx. nights away per month (on average) understanding things can change quickly based on need? Additionally, has Air Tanker flying historically seen any seasonal patterns like you would see in charter flying (i.e., less flying during the winter months) or is it pretty consistent throughout based on support requirements?
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Old 7th Jul 2014, 06:48
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I don't work for them but I know a man who does and he's described the following:

You're essentially seen as Mil so when on Mil Ops its the Mil Mess you will be staying in.

I've heard of him doing 18 days away on Ascension.

I guess it'll get quite busy now that they have the TCX long haul contract.
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Old 14th Jul 2014, 15:00
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I has a PFO as well though quite a nice one
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Old 19th Jul 2014, 13:55
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For those who were hired recently, where were they sourced from? Easy? Monarch? Has a previous military background been helpful in selection? I realise the TC deal will reduce future hiring needs.

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Old 13th Aug 2015, 09:56
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hi all

can someone who has recently joined give a little insight to a few things...

Whats a typical roster look like? Time off at home per month and roughly a number of days spent out of the country?

whats your take home from the right hand seat?

time to command?

what plans do the have to increase number of aircraft?


many thx
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Old 13th Aug 2015, 10:03
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You got an interview EGKK?
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Old 13th Aug 2015, 12:11
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Nope. Not yet at least...
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Old 13th Aug 2015, 13:18
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Me neither. Silence since I applied earlier in the year. I have heard its a great place to work and the T&Cs are ok. No idea what the rosters are like. A good source tells me they need 50-60 FOs in the coming future.
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Old 13th Aug 2015, 13:52
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Originally Posted by Panther1984
Me neither. Silence since I applied earlier in the year. I have heard its a great place to work and the T&Cs are ok. No idea what the rosters are like. A good source tells me they need 50-60 FOs in the coming future.
That's good to hear. Fingers crossed we hear something. I guess because of the set up its a little unclear on what their plans are as it's not a regular airline being run in a regular way but it does look a lot more interesting than your run of the mill job in this country. Who knows...

Hopefully someone can shed some more light??
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Old 13th Aug 2015, 20:41
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I had an interview last year in July. A good setup indeed, very professional and a nice group of people I met on the day.


Interview was firstly with HR and a CC member, usual HR based questions, straight forward. Next was a technical interview with TRE and an FO who was recruiting. Fairly standard Airbus tech questions and some Low Vis/De icing stuff. Also asked how I would cope with 18 days in the Faulklands with nothing to do in the winter! I was told most flights are night flights to Cyprus carrying troops and that the Thomas Cook gig was imminent, which of course is now.


After lunch a SIM. Basic SID hand flown from Birmingham with FD and ATHR. Once level AP in and a mini loft. I got a situation which required a diversion the Brize Norton for a raw data SRA approach (both FMGC's fell over) which was not part of it but we just cracked on. Following landing reposition 10 miles for a single engine approach and landing.


I didn't take the job when offered so can't say anymore.
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Old 15th Aug 2015, 14:45
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Thanks a lot. If it's not too rude can I just ask why didn't you take the job?

Anything about them I should know before going forward?

Cheers
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Old 15th Aug 2015, 14:49
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I've heard that some of the new hires are on a secondment with Virgin? Anyone know any more?
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Old 15th Aug 2015, 15:27
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As far as I'm aware it purely for their line training as the don't have the spare capacity to train them with all the flights and an aircraft apparently in the hangar. That's what I heard anyway
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