Thomson recruitment.

[Borg]

Has anyone had a response, either good or bad after last weeks sim assessments?

[manflexsrsrwy]

Thompson Selection.....Stories so far

Anyone care to share their experience of the selection so far, positive or negative outcomes. Any information welcome, assessments still ongoing so it will be a helping hand for those still to attend....thanks all....

[Aerofoil]

I imagine that anyone who mentioned ThomPson in their application didn't get too far. However I have heard a rumour that the 60 pilots Thomson were aiming to take on might have increased to a higher number? This of course could prove to be just that, a rumour....Could be an interesting start to next summer either way!

[manflexsrsrwy]

ok, apart from the spelling lesson, have you any useful information to contribute my petty , above average spelling capable friend ? the original question still goes unanswered.....

[rjay259]

There is a very good description a page or two back, it will answer most if not all regarding what you can expect.

We have approximately 20-30 senior chaps who have applied for the VES which is an exit scheme. How many actually accept is anyone's guess, that could be a reason why more entrants are needed.

When are you due in.

[oceanhawk]

Ves

From past experience, I would say about one third will actually accept and go.

[Maxbrake]

manflexsrsrwy, what aerofoil says about correct spelling of Thomson isn't petty in the recruitment team. If you have been called forward and incorrectly spelt the company name in your application then lucky you! Here's a pointer, loose the attitude! Why not accept gracefully that you got something wrong. No points for being macho...

[Bus14]

Oh the irony.

Maxbrake makes a reasoned, and quite correct argument, on the benefits of correct spelling and appropriate attitude, and then slips on the good old loose/lose banana skin.

So, amongst the attributes of a good candidate are spelling, attitude, and, just as important, proof reading.

[manflexsrsrwy]

Fair enough guys, apologies for getting the spelling wrong, it for some reason felt natural....to add the P, ce la vie as they say and more importantly thanks to the contributors for the pointers in the thread.

Wasn't trying to be macho, just more frustrated at the pointing to an error as opposed to providing something useful ...ie bad CRM, "focussing on what you did wrong as opposed to what you did correctly".

good luck to all on the assessments, hope you all get through, should that be what you desire....

[Aerofoil]

Having been stood in the crew room with and having flown with members of the recruitment team recently I'm aware that people who spelt the company name wrong left the reader in a bit of disbelief and I quote 'if they can't be bothered to spell the name correctly how can they be taken seriously'. So by pointing this out I was simply trying to help you dodge a potential negative before you have even got to the assessment day. I'm guilty of making spelling errors, I do it all the time but I already work for Thomson and I'm not the one attempting to get a job here. So you could choose to take heed of people's advice or you could continue to attempt to cast judgement on your potential future colleagues crm skills instead. The company and the recruitment team have spent a lot of time and effort on the assessment days and all the guys/girls running it are great people to be working with...wouldn't it be fair to expect the same effort is made in return and at least get the companys name right?

[manflexsrsrwy]

I agree

I agree with you Aerofoil, advice heeded, believe me. Thanks for the heads up genuinely & it was an honest mistake, the reaction although off key was after a rather long day in tight shoes...we've all been there right ?
I can only speak for myself, but advice is always welcome ( after your last post, I double checked my application for that devious P !)
All the best...man flex

[Aerofoil]

We have all been there for sure. No harm done and best of luck for the assessment.

[H44]

Nope. I've been given a start date and that's it! I assume the induction is at Luton but as to its contents, time scales etc I haven't received any info - I assume it will be forthcoming closer to the time.

[McBruce]

Typically information on your course will start to come out to you about a month before your start date from my own experience.

[A340rider]

haha all this fuss about the spelling of Thompson..its not even £30,000 a year, crickey its not a job at BA for Concorde...must be a joke above, Christ alive haha

[McBruce]

Its about giving yourself the best chance by not giving the team an easy decision on your application. Its a school boy error to misspell your potential employer on your job application form.

[A340rider]

would they notice... if FO's earn less than £30,000 what are HR earning? maybe work for food & water or maybe they pay for there job and bonded ha

[hec7or]

I wonder if any of the ex CVT crews remember the sandwiches in the catering coolbags with the printed labels misspelt "thompsonfly"?

Another one to look out for is the water truck at BHX with "portable water" proudly emblazoned on the side!

[H44]

Are there any requirements for operating long haul flights for Thomson, eg. total hours, time on type, or any other criteria? Or is it just a case of being senior enough to bid onto the 767 or 787?

[nosmo king]

Being in the "right" base and seniority.