Easyjet Switzerland

[bobbins]

Does anybody at Easy Swiss ever drop by this forum? Working too hard?

Similar to Freeflight's request, wondering what might be involved but more importantly what might be on offer if selected?

Is it still a pay by the hour deal or are the more traditional terms being offered again now?

Experienced and type-rated I don't want to waste the air fare/hotel cost/time if it's the former. As Jeckel mentioned above, having contacted them, EZS won't divulge any information about contracts until the selection day.

Be grateful to anyone who knows anything, cheers

[RAT 5]

I read there has been a change in the Swiss labour laws and salaries. The article was in relation to minimum wages and basic labour protection and its impact on such industries as tourism and hotel workers. The ski chalet companies have said it will increase their costs and drive them to put up prices and reduce their offerings. Does this ruling on salaries not have an impact on professional full-time employees being paid by the hour; and also, perhaps, and impact on a respectable rate?

[MachineMan]

What RAT 5 writes about is totally irrelevant to EZS's contract practices.
Nevertheless, as of 01/01/15, only "old-school" deals, i.e. permanent contracts with a base salary plus flight pay, will be on offer. Also, all existing paid-by-the-hour temps are being converted to FT contracts.

[bobbins]

Thank you for the replies, useful information.

MachineMan (or anyone else), do you happen to know how long people are waiting for a shot at command with EZS at present or what length of time an experienced new joiner might anticipate?

Are there any plans for expansion at EZS in the forseeable future?

Finally, can one enjoy a reasonable lifestyle on a pilots salary living and working in GVA or BSL given the high cost of living in Switzerland?

Any thoughts appreciated, thanks.

[Holyjoe]

Machine man, is that for EZY swiss only? I know for a fact that all current cadets are on flexi crew arrangements for the first 6-12 months depending on local labour laws. There are a few bases, Lisbon being one, where local laws prohibit flexicrew practices and EZY have had to offer permanent contracts for these bases. Even MPL students are starting on flexicrew contracts, 55 per hr for every hour flown, not duty hours. You pay for uniform and all costs incurred up until the day you start.
Its a job however, and permanent contracts will eventually be offered following a period of time and an interview.

[Alsacienne]

living and working in GVA or BSL given the high cost of living in Switzerland?

Unless it's in the T&C for Easyjet Switzerland that pilots (and cabin crew) must live in the same country as their operating base, there's probably cheaper accommodation etc nearby in France (eg between the airport and Mulhouse) and Germany (around Lörrach),so there are perhaps other possibilites if you were to be based at BSL.

[El Sche]

As Alsacienne said, you are not obliged to live in Switzerland, a lot of EZS pilots are leaving in France around Geneva...

No expansion is forseen in short terms in EZS, maybe a temporary additionnal aircraft during summer (???).

On the upgrade front, there should be a few this year, around 5-6,and quite a lot of experienced SFO are already waiting so I doubt that a new entrant can expect a rapid upgrade, don't expect to pass in front of everyone and to upgrade quickly...

And on the contract side, from the 1st of January, every EZS pilot will have an EZS contract, no more contractor...

[bobbins]

El Sche...where did I say I expected to pass in front of everyone?

Merely enquiring about possible promotion prospects when considering moving to a new employer.

Anyway, thanks for the other information.

[Holyjoe]

Am pleased EZS are putting everyone on full contracts. I really hope hope the rest of EZY follows suit.

[speed_alive_rotate]

Just out of curiosity guys, if you are transferred onto a permanent contract from being a contractor "self employed" essentially, how does that affect how much tax relief you receive on your type rating which you have possibly payed up front yourself for?? Regards SAR

[dirk85]

They opened the recruitment for cadets and experienced pilots.
These are the requirements:

- ab initio candidates from EZY training organization.

- NTR: 1500 hours total AND 500 hours multi crew, and current.

- TR: 1000 hours total, 500 hours on type, and current.

Any info from the inside as to how many will be needed?

[miguel22]

Hello Guys,

Just wondering if anyone got through selection process for Cadets based in EZS? I saw they opened application last year (december).

Just wanted to hear some feedback about conditions and how hard/easy would be to apply for this base as a cadet.

Thanks

[Bus Driver Man]

Is the info on Pilot Jobs Network still correct?

-Still a random roster? Or have they changed to 5/4-5/3 like most Easyjet bases?
-How much annual leave?
-In which category does an experienced FO (+5000h) start? SO, FO or SFO?

Thanks!

[swissmen]

- ppjn figures are correct, random roster, 5 weeks a year and you would start as FO.

[akindofmagic]

With those hours you'd start on the 2nd FO band, and it would take one year to become SFO.

[Bus Driver Man]

Thanks!

In general, are the pilots happy at EasyJet Switzerland? I can't find too many complaints on pprune, which is usually a good sign.
No job is perfect, but as an outsider, this seems like a pretty good deal compared to other low cost companies.

Any additional benefits?
Loss of licence, health insurance, additional pension, ...?

[miguel22]

I have the same question as you

Also, what are the chances of getting hired when coming from a non Aeto?

Thanks!