Jet2 Autumn 2014
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From: Location, Location
I second that.
I was lucky enough to have HSBC bankroll my training before 9/11, followed by a (then) small airline taking a chance on me with only 170 hours total flying experience.
Without that opportunity I wouldn't be here - so it's nice to see Marcus is benefitting from one of the few opportunities to get a foot on the ladder without a financial benefactor (although there's nothing wrong with that either I may add - you play the cards you are dealt with of course).
Good luck and look forward to flying the line with you in the future!
I was lucky enough to have HSBC bankroll my training before 9/11, followed by a (then) small airline taking a chance on me with only 170 hours total flying experience.
Without that opportunity I wouldn't be here - so it's nice to see Marcus is benefitting from one of the few opportunities to get a foot on the ladder without a financial benefactor (although there's nothing wrong with that either I may add - you play the cards you are dealt with of course).
Good luck and look forward to flying the line with you in the future!
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From: Either the back of a sim, or wherever Crewing send me.
Jet2 is a "meritocracy", once you have the required hours you apply for Command, are then assessed and finally go through the Command process. So, the answer to your question is that it depends on your ability. Without previous Command experience you would join as an FO, it's then down to you, there is no reason why you couldn't get a Command within 12 months providing you make the required standards.
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From: Button Moon
Jet2 is a "meritocracy", once you have the required hours you apply for Command, are then assessed and finally go through the Command process. So, the answer to your question is that it depends on your ability. Without previous Command experience you would join as an FO, it's then down to you, there is no reason why you couldn't get a Command within 12 months providing you make the required standards.
With 10k hours you'll certainly have no problem with the 3000 Factored Hours required and would appear experienced enough to handle a mature and sensible command assessment....when one is written.
2 stripes until 6 months from final line check, then you can apply for SFO and Command at the same time. Both of which go to a selection panel for review.
Good luck!
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From: In your head.
Hi Everyone,
Just wondering if any type rated, experienced First Officers had heard back any news yet regarding assessment (or even heard anything back).
I applied approximately a month ago but still not a word. Would have expected something if the rumours regarding the number of leavers at J2 are true. My application status on the careers page is still stating "application received".
737 rated and current (+2500 hours on type).
Just wondering if any type rated, experienced First Officers had heard back any news yet regarding assessment (or even heard anything back).
I applied approximately a month ago but still not a word. Would have expected something if the rumours regarding the number of leavers at J2 are true. My application status on the careers page is still stating "application received".
737 rated and current (+2500 hours on type).
Stick with it.
Gender Faculty Specialist
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From: In your head.
737 CL, average take home could be anywhere between about 4200 to 5400 - winter/summer/base/pension etc. dependent.
Forgot to say you will probably get an ALC base of you want but there's no NG there at the moment.
Forgot to say you will probably get an ALC base of you want but there's no NG there at the moment.
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From: somewhere
I've heard that NTR bods are being dealt with first as they take longer to get on line.
Same reply/situation R_R (which is at the opposite end of the spectrum)...and likewise 2011. Application received since >6 weeks.
Headless chickens spring to mind...
DK
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From: In the Clouds
Application Status
Does anyone know what or if there's a significance between 'application received' and 'under review' in the application status ? (Apart from the pure English meanings of the phrases!)
Thanks
Thanks
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From: Button Moon
You'll have to excuse my scepticism but when I spoke to Phillip about 6 weeks ago there was zero understanding, just got talked at with a sales pitch and told how lucky we were to have a job......what's changed? (that's a serious question, not sarcasm)
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From: In Space
When the big man PM told me he had one of the best tasting toasties he's had in a very long time onboard his LBA-ALC flight, I shut off after that.
I have to say when you talk to the big man, you do get a sales pitch.
I have to say when you talk to the big man, you do get a sales pitch.
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From: Button Moon
When PM appeared on our flight, he spent a good 10 mins delivering what was a pleasant enough but very patronising sales pitch. We were told over and over how lucky we were to have a job and that he's a firm believer in remunerating people well as paying below market money only leads to experienced people leaving. While doing so he made reference to MON Engineering losing experienced engineers due to a dive in T's and C's.....
All of this with no sense of irony at all. My colleague and I starred blankly at each other and laughed all the way home. Unreal.
All of this with no sense of irony at all. My colleague and I starred blankly at each other and laughed all the way home. Unreal.
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From: UK
Is this for real:
Pilots - Come and Meet Jet2.com in Dubai and Abu Dhabi-Latest Pilot Jobs-Latest Pilot Jobs
They are going all the way to UAE to look for pilots!!!!
Pilots - Come and Meet Jet2.com in Dubai and Abu Dhabi-Latest Pilot Jobs-Latest Pilot Jobs
They are going all the way to UAE to look for pilots!!!!
There's alot of experienced pilots out there looking for a way home. Jet2 isn't the only option at the moment though although if your heart is set on a particular base then it might well be.
The standard of the apprentices I have flown with has been excellent, without exception. However you can't expand an airline without bringing in experience.
Jet2 needs pilots and the Middle east has plenty of pilots wanting a UK job. Sounds like an innovative and entirely logical idea to me. I'm sure they'll bring home a big wodge of CVs.
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From: Location, Location
Well I don't understand why they are going out there unless they do plan on running assessments whilst they are there.
I know people want to come back but surely RYR would be better.
In the last year I know of 18 pilots who have moved from Jet2 to RYR and that's just at 1 base I know of.
I know people want to come back but surely RYR would be better.
In the last year I know of 18 pilots who have moved from Jet2 to RYR and that's just at 1 base I know of.
You won't get many experienced guys who: (1) are prepared to pay for a 737 rating and (2) prepared to go any base other than North UK / Scotland or wherever is home.
Sure - it's significantly less pay - but as long as it's enough to get by, then taking the family to your home base is too good an opportunity to turn down for many.