Jet2 Autumn 2014
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From: Location, Location
The opportunity that Jet2 are presenting is to experienced EK current Captains not rated on the 737/757 who want to come home to the North UK / Scotland / NI. For them it's a case of compromising on the money, in return for a base that's written in stone on the contract - which Ryanair just won't do for NTR DECs at the moment. Maybe that will change in the future if they are short enough of crew.
I know that there are a fair few EK DECs wanting home right now, even with the pay cut. Some will want to wait a few years, some are ready to jump ship now. I'm one of the ones packed up ready to go.
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From: Somewhere In The South China Sea
And of course it'll appeal to those who want to come home regardless of what base they're offered because Jet2 will be a conduit just to get back to the UK, once here they can then move on if they require. Being 4,000 miles away from home or a few hundred is a no brainer. I know which one I'd take.
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From: Location, Location
And of course it'll appeal to those who want to come home regardless of what base they're offered because Jet2 will be a conduit just to get back to the UK, once here they can then move on if they require. Being 4,000 miles away from home or a few hundred is a no brainer. I know which one I'd take.
In addition to that - I'll be sleeping in my own bed rather than a torpedo tube in the economy cabin, and sleeping at night-time instead of departing at 3am every shift listening to Mumbai HF for entertainment.
I think I could handle long-haul at 70 hours a month, but mixing the long and short-haul and Ultra-long-range stuff at 95 hours a month has taken it's toll.
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From: Planet Earth for a short visit
Jet2 could get all the type rated FOs they need from the KLS pool. I've been operating with several of them recently and am very impressed. A much better product than EMT turn out for RYR.
Captains are a different story. The only way to attract them is with much more money. The current market rate for experienced Captains is massively more than Jet2 pays.
I do miss Jet2 and especially the Blackpool base, but since I left in 2009, I have been to a lot of great places and made a lot of new friends and a whole lot more money. It is a stable place to work, but no one there will be as rich as an airline pilot should be.
Btw, on the rare occasion I wear a hivis, I still use that same one. Cheers.
Captains are a different story. The only way to attract them is with much more money. The current market rate for experienced Captains is massively more than Jet2 pays.
I do miss Jet2 and especially the Blackpool base, but since I left in 2009, I have been to a lot of great places and made a lot of new friends and a whole lot more money. It is a stable place to work, but no one there will be as rich as an airline pilot should be.
Btw, on the rare occasion I wear a hivis, I still use that same one. Cheers.
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From: Dublin
Yes NTR applicants have been to interview and have gone through the assessments, from 777 to dash to jetstream. I was one but am in a strange situation and looking for some advice from any current Jet2 guys, particularly any SO in the recruitment dep. I passed the interview but was sent home due to the lack of sim slots on the day and am currently waiting to hear back from the HR guy. Its been two weeks now and not heard anything, emailed last week and no reply, I'm happy to keep waiting but just concerned my emails might not have been picked up for whatever reason. Any advice or is it a case of we'll call you....
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From: Dublin
Yeah I gather the top man is away so I will give it until the end of the month before I start calling. In fairness as annoying as it was to not get it all done on the day the process seemed very straight forward and everyone was very friendly and helpful. Only advice I can really give to anyone applying is that if you stay in the hotel across the road make sure you order the full set of hot chicken wings and not the half portion.... you get a free pint with the full portion! :I 
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From: Leeds
Hi cgwhitemonk11, apologies you have had to wait, however, if you contact me at [email protected] I will make sure you get a response on Monday 24th August with SIM slot availability.
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From: London
Hi,
Can someone please post the DEC Captain salary?
ppjn mentions £82000 basic but I've also heard its £89000
How much realistically is sector pay worth?
Do the company contribute to a pension?if so how much?
I heard a 8-10% pay rise might be round the corner?
For non rated DEC, the 75% is for one year or 6 months?
Thanks
Can someone please post the DEC Captain salary?
ppjn mentions £82000 basic but I've also heard its £89000
How much realistically is sector pay worth?
Do the company contribute to a pension?if so how much?
I heard a 8-10% pay rise might be round the corner?
For non rated DEC, the 75% is for one year or 6 months?
Thanks
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From: About FL340
I think it is closer to £84,000 basic. We had a 3% lift in April. I don't think there is any truth in the pay rise being missed if you haven't been signed off, certainly not something I have ever heard.
The sector and duty pay does add up. I put about 5% into the pension and my take one is around £4,600 in the winter and gernally over £5,000 in the summer.
The sector and duty pay does add up. I put about 5% into the pension and my take one is around £4,600 in the winter and gernally over £5,000 in the summer.
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From: UK
Salary 100% Captain is £83,581.
Duty/Sector varies but summer roughly +£1k pm and winter couple £100 pm.
Non TR DEC it's 70% for some 100% for others with no pattern as to who get's what. 70% lasts as long as it lasts, sometimes as long as 15 months.
Wild rumors of payrise, BALPA are trying for 6% but the reality may be something different!
Duty/Sector varies but summer roughly +£1k pm and winter couple £100 pm.
Non TR DEC it's 70% for some 100% for others with no pattern as to who get's what. 70% lasts as long as it lasts, sometimes as long as 15 months.
Wild rumors of payrise, BALPA are trying for 6% but the reality may be something different!
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From: In your head.
Yes, unfortunately. There is now a time limit for how long you stay on it if you haven't finished your training, I believe it's 13 weeks maximum.