Thomson recruitment.
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Thomson recruitment.
For those worried about the 80% contract, all I can say from meeting the new guys who joined last year on it, bar none they were all delighted about the move.( of course , it depends what was left behind). In my biased opinion it's a top job in the UK.
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Earth
I'm a new joiner on the PPY50 contract, my take home is currently better than my previous only because of the day off working payments topping it off each month (overall the package is superior!). I've been fortunate enough to have been offered quite a handful, without them then first year income isn't the best, so trying to forecast the coming winter months this is potentially where the pinch will be felt, less flight/duty pay and probably very little day off payments to offer. I could be wrong if there's a busy flying schedule! A handful of the new joiners are heading to Canada this winter on full time and additional payments, so opportunitys are present if you have flex.
Ideally I would've liked the OCC costs paid back after X years service if the sole reason for the payment is to mitigate risk.
As for the skippers, all great, had an old school Britianna guy for the sims, one of the best blokes I've met so far!
Sorry to say for anyone who just falls shy of the recency/hours requirements, an email went out this morning highlighting that if you don't meet the criteria then your application will be ignored.
In short I think it's one of the best jobs in the UK.
Ideally I would've liked the OCC costs paid back after X years service if the sole reason for the payment is to mitigate risk.
As for the skippers, all great, had an old school Britianna guy for the sims, one of the best blokes I've met so far!
Sorry to say for anyone who just falls shy of the recency/hours requirements, an email went out this morning highlighting that if you don't meet the criteria then your application will be ignored.
In short I think it's one of the best jobs in the UK.
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: UK
Scott T
That would always depend on the level of response to the ad. If past experience is anything to go by then the exact criteria would have to be met. Simply a means to filter the large number of applicants for a relatively small number of positions. (and no I don't know how many positions are being offered!). If I recall correctly there were in excess of 700 initial applications for around 19 positions last time around, so the company can apply the criteria strictly in order to arrive at a manageable interview list.
That would always depend on the level of response to the ad. If past experience is anything to go by then the exact criteria would have to be met. Simply a means to filter the large number of applicants for a relatively small number of positions. (and no I don't know how many positions are being offered!). If I recall correctly there were in excess of 700 initial applications for around 19 positions last time around, so the company can apply the criteria strictly in order to arrive at a manageable interview list.
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: UK
The recruitment sessions are planned for the end of September/ beginning of October, so I guess people selected will be informed fairly soon. Lots of applications, so it will take a bit of time to go through them all.
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: London
friend just received invite to interview, group exercise and tech test.
Can anyone shed any light on what the technical test is. Is it like a 757 tech interview or something random. Also a case study, any ideas?
Many thanks for any help
ps. mate has approx 2500 hours on type if people wondering
Can anyone shed any light on what the technical test is. Is it like a 757 tech interview or something random. Also a case study, any ideas?
Many thanks for any help
ps. mate has approx 2500 hours on type if people wondering
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: In the real world
Yes, they have recruited recently a few cadets from internal sources. One cadet worked in a Thomson shop flogging holidays... a few months later on the line!! quite a story really. They all had 200 hour fATPLs. That route hasn't been used this year, I'm not 100% why, however I suspect that the applicant base wouldn't have moved much so maybe they need a few years before that scheme can reopen.
If un live In the Luton area though, you could seriously look into jobs in HQ. Lots of our guys have come through internal recommendations.
Good luck
If un live In the Luton area though, you could seriously look into jobs in HQ. Lots of our guys have come through internal recommendations.
Good luck
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Inside the roster matrix
Maybe because all of the TR'd experienced pilots told them to poke their 7k bond !
Welcome to the world of low houred crews, poor morale and even worse conditions than the previous season, but hey....we could maybe all join BALPA, cos that will really help!!!
Welcome to the world of low houred crews, poor morale and even worse conditions than the previous season, but hey....we could maybe all join BALPA, cos that will really help!!!
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From: In the real world
PAPI, Your post wins random post of the day award. I've read it three times and no... still no idea what you're on about.
I was talking about non type rated crews employed from internal sources. By all accounts recruitment has gone very well and morale is generally very good.. although our outstanding pay deal is testing this.
I was talking about non type rated crews employed from internal sources. By all accounts recruitment has gone very well and morale is generally very good.. although our outstanding pay deal is testing this.
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Inside the roster matrix
Sorry about that....another night with 2hrs sleep tends to detach some grey matter. My post was an unsuccessful reference to the many jobs going to cadets, while the experienced pilots, at first glance, are presented table scraps and being asked to pay 7k for the privilege. This clearly isn't the case everywhere, but..........to be honest, I have lost interest now anyway......TV has just got better.
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: In the real world
No worries, it's a bit of a guess but I'd say we have recruited 80% experienced in the last couple of years. The vast vast majority being ex Ryanair.
Although I do have sympathy with your point regarding the bond. I don't like it either.
Although I do have sympathy with your point regarding the bond. I don't like it either.
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: uk
Unfortunately the 7k reduction in year one is simply an accounting tool to reduce the wage bill in year 1 and certainly not a bond. It is referred to as training costs. what these actual costs are nobody knows and no new joiners have recieved a breakdown. One of those things at interview where it's a case of like it or go home. I don't admire the union for allowing such a condition to be applied to new joiners contracts.
