Jet2 Autumn 2014
I couldn't possibly say, Cragster old bean...Finally...yes, stop the willy waving (good phrase). Jet2 is work in progress and fine to work for. As is Thomson... I've worked for both. It is not a competition. We are all part of the same industry and I hope and wish for good terms and conditions for all of us.
For the wannabes and this thread is apparently about Jetdeux... Recruitment on going, new aircraft and bases. Interview process old fashioned, be yourself and they want pilots so the sim is important. However...the gentlemen who run the sim are exactly that..gentlemen. They are on your side and create a relaxed and professional tone for you to do your best so good luck to all.
Cheers
For the wannabes and this thread is apparently about Jetdeux... Recruitment on going, new aircraft and bases. Interview process old fashioned, be yourself and they want pilots so the sim is important. However...the gentlemen who run the sim are exactly that..gentlemen. They are on your side and create a relaxed and professional tone for you to do your best so good luck to all.
Cheers
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All this drivel about "why would you join Jet2 when you could join Thomson" is quite astonishing really.
It depends which seat you are in! I don't know a single experienced 737 Captain that would ever consider P2 at Thomson. However I believe there is one or two recently upgraded YOUNGER guys that are hopping over to the right. Fair enough if that's what floats your boat.
A significant amount of First Officers I have flown with recently are joining Jet2 and Thomson for DIFFERENT reasons.
A few of my ex LHS colleagues have joined Jet2 in STN as DECs. They are quite happy with it all. Like I said joining another company depends entirely for some on what seat you will occupy.
As a mid thirties 737 training captain on circa 120k per year, joining Thomson as a p2 will never be an option for me. However Jet2 as a DEC would be if circumstances were to change.
It depends which seat you are in! I don't know a single experienced 737 Captain that would ever consider P2 at Thomson. However I believe there is one or two recently upgraded YOUNGER guys that are hopping over to the right. Fair enough if that's what floats your boat.
A significant amount of First Officers I have flown with recently are joining Jet2 and Thomson for DIFFERENT reasons.
A few of my ex LHS colleagues have joined Jet2 in STN as DECs. They are quite happy with it all. Like I said joining another company depends entirely for some on what seat you will occupy.
As a mid thirties 737 training captain on circa 120k per year, joining Thomson as a p2 will never be an option for me. However Jet2 as a DEC would be if circumstances were to change.
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I've been in the hold pool with JET2 since mid September and got a call about 2 weeks ago offering me a September start so there is sign of movement 
I know somebody that was a couple of days ahead of me in the pool that hasn't got a call yet so it can't be first come first served order I don't think....
Good luck to everyone else and be patient.....the call will come!
I know somebody that was a couple of days ahead of me in the pool that hasn't got a call yet so it can't be first come first served order I don't think....
Good luck to everyone else and be patient.....the call will come!
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14% drop in pretax profit for the year ended March 31 and a comment from the chairman, who said."There remains considerable uncertainty around "Brexit" negotiations and the effect these could have, both on our freedom to fly and on our customers' ability to travel to our leisure destinations."
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Hi mates,
One question. Is it possible to choose Alicante as permanent Base during FO time and after your Upgrade?
How many time it takes to upgrade as Captain?
Are they flying 4 sector days usually. What percentage per month?
What's the training pay? How long it takes and who pay the expenses?
If someone can help me with this doubts I will really appreciate
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One question. Is it possible to choose Alicante as permanent Base during FO time and after your Upgrade?
How many time it takes to upgrade as Captain?
Are they flying 4 sector days usually. What percentage per month?
What's the training pay? How long it takes and who pay the expenses?
If someone can help me with this doubts I will really appreciate
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Alicante base - you will be able to express a preference however you might well be recruited for another base initially, it depends on commercial requirements. Base transfers are usually pretty swift.
Time to Command - depends on you really, and the number of hours you have/work. Alicante based guys don't do a lot of hours so if you are joining with little experience it will take a while. There isn't a seniority list, you apply for consideration when you have the required experience and believe that you are ready.
4 sector days - almost none.
Training pay - I believe that you are paid fully during your training. Per dimes are at a reduced rate during the type rating which I believe is funded by Jet2 in lieu of a bond.
Alicante base - you will be able to express a preference however you might well be recruited for another base initially, it depends on commercial requirements. Base transfers are usually pretty swift.
Time to Command - depends on you really, and the number of hours you have/work. Alicante based guys don't do a lot of hours so if you are joining with little experience it will take a while. There isn't a seniority list, you apply for consideration when you have the required experience and believe that you are ready.
4 sector days - almost none.
Training pay - I believe that you are paid fully during your training. Per dimes are at a reduced rate during the type rating which I believe is funded by Jet2 in lieu of a bond.
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Base transfer list is very transparent and unheard of to be on it for a year. ALC is not the most popular base for F/O's as you don't fly much at all so it would be fairly quick to get there. 3-6 months I recon
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If you have the hours and time in company I'd say 6 months to a year to get thru the system so long as your sharp. It's all best guess stuff as it's down to requirements.
Base transfer list is very transparent and unheard of to be on it for a year. ALC is not the most popular base for F/O's as you don't fly much at all so it would be fairly quick to get there. 3-6 months I recon
LessPepper
If you have the hours and time in company I'd say 6 months to a year to get thru the system so long as your sharp. It's all best guess stuff as it's down to requirements.
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Ok more or less I understand, so you don't really know when the company is going to give you your preference base right? I mean there is no seniority..
As for how much you make nett, it depends on which base you are at, as your sector pay and duty pay makes a difference. At ALC you will earn less than most other bases as you fly less, it also depends on how much you choose to pay into the pension, and also on the Spanish tax rate vs UK tax.