Thomson recruitment.
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I'm on the 73 at Manch. This summer I've done 12 flights in May, 13 in June, 15 in July and 9 in August (due to 10 days leave). Mix of earlies, lates and deep nights, but mainly earlies as that is what I bid for in the bidding system. Variety of destinations from 2 hour salzburg's and gerona's to 4.5 hour turkey and canaries. Almost all home base flying apart from a couple of trips to Leeds and Newcastle, but again you can express a preference for this one way or the other if desired. No standby in any of those months so all my other days were days off or quasi days off - ie. blank days. Hope this helps.
Joined: Sep 2016
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Hi all,
I've been lucky enough to be invited for interview. Part of the process requires me to document a full 5 year employment history with agreement for them to contact my employers for references, and this must be submitted at the interview.
Do they contact your current employer prior to offering you a position? I would prefer for my current employer not to know I had applied, and for me to be able to tell them myself if I am offered the job.
Thanks
I've been lucky enough to be invited for interview. Part of the process requires me to document a full 5 year employment history with agreement for them to contact my employers for references, and this must be submitted at the interview.
Do they contact your current employer prior to offering you a position? I would prefer for my current employer not to know I had applied, and for me to be able to tell them myself if I am offered the job.
Thanks
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: In the real world
I would think its all done after any job offer, it's pretty standard for companies to offer you a job subject to successful referencing. Also it's just a check that you have worked at these places, and haven't made anything up, your previous employers can't offer opinions on you anymore.
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: UK
The flying game, even in the 21st century, is still a pretty small mafia.
I retired in 2006. At that time, I knew and swallowed ale with four of my old friends in the industry who were then currently Flight Ops Directors in UK airlines. I also had aviation friends in many other countries from Bangladesh to the USA.
Would it surprise anyone in this industry to realise that the professionals talks to one another in the pub?
Even in writing, such a phrase as this could be construed as unhelpful to your future career:
"When FO Bloggs turned up for work, the result was usually to a satisfactory standard".
If it is at all possible, try very hard to leave your present airline in as nice a way as is possible. You might want to go back there one day.
I retired in 2006. At that time, I knew and swallowed ale with four of my old friends in the industry who were then currently Flight Ops Directors in UK airlines. I also had aviation friends in many other countries from Bangladesh to the USA.
Would it surprise anyone in this industry to realise that the professionals talks to one another in the pub?
Even in writing, such a phrase as this could be construed as unhelpful to your future career:
"When FO Bloggs turned up for work, the result was usually to a satisfactory standard".
If it is at all possible, try very hard to leave your present airline in as nice a way as is possible. You might want to go back there one day.
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: UK
For those that are still interested in TOM, the company and BALPA announced today the end of PPY for current pilots (who don't want it) and new recruits going forward for the foreseeable future. To change back it would have to be agreed again with the union.
Although I don't believe anyone who hasn't wanted PPY has been forced onto it for over two years now anyway...
Although I don't believe anyone who hasn't wanted PPY has been forced onto it for over two years now anyway...
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From: In the Potting Shed
Joined: Nov 2006
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Loads of guys, i'm not one and wasn't going to reply but as no else has i thought i'd just post something. i've flown with quite a few who within a year or two have progressed into the 78, and they all seem really happy. Everyone (i believe) is full time now and the previous part time deal has been lifted. One ex 73 loco i flew with was taking home about 4-4.5k a month as the 78 generates lots of duty pay.
A big change however this time is that any 75/76 joiners will have to be based in Scandi land for Winter which will put lots off... maybe that's why the hours requirement is so low.
Cheers
A big change however this time is that any 75/76 joiners will have to be based in Scandi land for Winter which will put lots off... maybe that's why the hours requirement is so low.
Cheers
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: UK
Thomson recruitment:
Can anyone post a sample roster for 757/767. Is the long haul roster commutable? I only ask as I'm fairly interested, however I live about 1:45hr away from a couple of the bases and I'm getting a bit long in the tooth for moving house for a job! (I'm already gainfully employed, but always worth considering other options).
Can anyone post a sample roster for 757/767. Is the long haul roster commutable? I only ask as I'm fairly interested, however I live about 1:45hr away from a couple of the bases and I'm getting a bit long in the tooth for moving house for a job! (I'm already gainfully employed, but always worth considering other options).
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: UK
Loads of guys, i'm not one and wasn't going to reply but as no else has i thought i'd just post something. i've flown with quite a few who within a year or two have progressed into the 78, and they all seem really happy. Everyone (i believe) is full time now and the previous part time deal has been lifted. One ex 73 loco i flew with was taking home about 4-4.5k a month as the 78 generates lots of duty pay.
A big change however this time is that any 75/76 joiners will have to be based in Scandi land for Winter which will put lots off... maybe that's why the hours requirement is so low.
Cheers
A big change however this time is that any 75/76 joiners will have to be based in Scandi land for Winter which will put lots off... maybe that's why the hours requirement is so low.
Cheers
What about the 737? I read the seasonal aspect is equalling out a little, are they flying more in the winter from the uk or is it still fairly quiet?
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The Scandi deal is a bit more expansive. On the 756 fleet it will be 767 work so all LH mostly (potential for some SH too, nobody really knows yet). You can choose to either be based there in which the company supply downtown accommodation and give a monthly allowance or you can choose to commute from your UK base in which you will get 5 days off between trips and you can expense your flights to/from upto a certain value as well as hotels the night before/after a trip. On the 76 its expected to be 4 day trips, so you will most likely do 3 trips per month with 15 days off albeit a few of those will need to be used to commute back/forward.
This was put out to our current pilot pool as a bid, the fact its going to recruits seems the uptake wasn't enough to satisfy the requirement. You can bid off it when your in the company.
This was put out to our current pilot pool as a bid, the fact its going to recruits seems the uptake wasn't enough to satisfy the requirement. You can bid off it when your in the company.
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: UK
Thanks McBruce
The description under 767 rated pilots reads to suggest you would be based in Scandinavia for the winter, it doesn't mention commuting from the UK so what you say makes it a little better if it does apply to anyone joining too on the 76.
I'm not 75 rated so was looking under the non rated job listing (which mentions recruitment onto 73/75/76). I take it they're looking for people on the 737 as well? I was keen to know what the winter months look like now on the 737? I know from a friend the summer can be hectic. I take it they're a lot busier over the winter as that forced ppy has been removed?
The description under 767 rated pilots reads to suggest you would be based in Scandinavia for the winter, it doesn't mention commuting from the UK so what you say makes it a little better if it does apply to anyone joining too on the 76.
I'm not 75 rated so was looking under the non rated job listing (which mentions recruitment onto 73/75/76). I take it they're looking for people on the 737 as well? I was keen to know what the winter months look like now on the 737? I know from a friend the summer can be hectic. I take it they're a lot busier over the winter as that forced ppy has been removed?