Norwegian B787 - LGW based
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Sucram,
Sims take place through the day, normally divided into 2 groups, interview etc in the morning, then sim in afternoon, or Visa Versa.
2 part sim, assessed as both PF and PM, so your in the box twice flying the same profile but once as PF and once as PM.
Sims take place through the day, normally divided into 2 groups, interview etc in the morning, then sim in afternoon, or Visa Versa.
2 part sim, assessed as both PF and PM, so your in the box twice flying the same profile but once as PF and once as PM.
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From: EU
The sim program is standard OPC material, very fair and something no trained pilot should have a problem with. The challenge lies in working properly with your colleague, who might be from a different nationality with a different cultural mindset, is used to different SOPs, is like you maybe not rated on the 737 etc... in a time pressed environment (Sim time is limited) Application of CRM is key and what recruiters primarily look for besides displaying a base level of flying standard.
Interview is pretty standard, no pitfalls here.
Interview is pretty standard, no pitfalls here.
A standard OPC in a cockpit you have never seen before, with no SOPs knowledge, with a guy in the same position like yourself that might not even understand what you re saying in a time pressed environment? Sure, piece of cake.
You re a genius and made my day bro
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From: Europe
How often do you get internal transfers from the Norwegian 737 fleet to the 787 fleet? Are there many people out of LGW or other bases who have made the switch? Is there a defined path through the agencies or are the operations completely separate from a hiring perspective?
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Have I missed a twist of irony in your post Parkbremse?
A standard OPC in a cockpit you have never seen before, with no SOPs knowledge, with a guy in the same position like yourself that might not even understand what you re saying in a time pressed environment? Sure, piece of cake.
You re a genius and made my day bro
A standard OPC in a cockpit you have never seen before, with no SOPs knowledge, with a guy in the same position like yourself that might not even understand what you re saying in a time pressed environment? Sure, piece of cake.
You re a genius and made my day bro
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From: Northwich
The rosters are...VERY slowly getting better. Ten days off still is the norm but now we have several promised changes (such as reserve days - 10 hour notice) replacing standby 80% of the time. This means the non UK based LGW crews can spend reserve days at home. As always though...will believe it when I see it on my roster.
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From: Earth
FLL Crews for transfer
Are there any FLL crews who have transferred to Europe and how long does it take.
I live and work in the US but have been offered the 787 thru OSM.
Needless to say I am not a green card holder but have a work visa for the US thru my current company.
I would prefer to come back to Europe and take a base like BCN or FCO and wondering if anybody else was offered FLL but managed to just get a European base straight away.
In the US the bond is a 3 year service bond so no money up front which is a lot better and am hoping to transfer this deal over to Europe.
PM me if you wish to discuss anything privately and any help is much appreciated.
Also if you have any information on what a European flight schedule looks like for the 787 including days off/at home that would be great.
I live and work in the US but have been offered the 787 thru OSM.
Needless to say I am not a green card holder but have a work visa for the US thru my current company.
I would prefer to come back to Europe and take a base like BCN or FCO and wondering if anybody else was offered FLL but managed to just get a European base straight away.
In the US the bond is a 3 year service bond so no money up front which is a lot better and am hoping to transfer this deal over to Europe.
PM me if you wish to discuss anything privately and any help is much appreciated.
Also if you have any information on what a European flight schedule looks like for the 787 including days off/at home that would be great.
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Hi guys,
sorry that this isn't necessarily related to the B787, but I wanted to ask if anybody knows whether or not Norwegian would be looking to recruit low hour pilots onto the B737 in Europe like they did in the past? There seems to be a lot of positions open at the minute for experience First Officers and as far as I'm aware they used to have low hour positions open previously.
Many thanks guys!
sorry that this isn't necessarily related to the B787, but I wanted to ask if anybody knows whether or not Norwegian would be looking to recruit low hour pilots onto the B737 in Europe like they did in the past? There seems to be a lot of positions open at the minute for experience First Officers and as far as I'm aware they used to have low hour positions open previously.
Many thanks guys!
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From: Europe
Hello dear colleagues,
I am planing to joint the Norwegian Airlines on B787 non type rated, however I just have one doubt and I would appreciate if you could help me out. I've read all the previous threads... What I am concerned on: "What kind of agreement is offered after 3 years with global crew?"
Thank you so much!
Kind regards
I am planing to joint the Norwegian Airlines on B787 non type rated, however I just have one doubt and I would appreciate if you could help me out. I've read all the previous threads... What I am concerned on: "What kind of agreement is offered after 3 years with global crew?"
Thank you so much!
Kind regards
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From: 38,000ft
Does anybody know much about the latest recruitment drive, I'm assuming they are recruiting more 787 pilots considering the recent closure of EDI (and a surplus of 737 pilots)? Or am I way off the mark considering the expansion of the 737 fleet?
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From: Uk
Hello dear colleagues,
I am planing to joint the Norwegian Airlines on B787 non type rated, however I just have one doubt and I would appreciate if you could help me out. I've read all the previous threads... What I am concerned on: "What kind of agreement is offered after 3 years with global crew?"
Thank you so much!
Kind regards
I am planing to joint the Norwegian Airlines on B787 non type rated, however I just have one doubt and I would appreciate if you could help me out. I've read all the previous threads... What I am concerned on: "What kind of agreement is offered after 3 years with global crew?"
Thank you so much!
Kind regards
after three years , you move to OSm. The pay is a bit better, and you get things like BUPA membership
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From: Uk
EZ, RY and even lowly J2 pay significantly more than Norwegian LH on the 787.
You take a big pay cut to a) fly the 787 2) Fly long haul.
The LoCo companies offer fixed roster. Try that with NLH. 5/4 is ideal. Do the math, you are at work a whole lot less than staring into the night for 21 days away on LH sectors.
NLH uses the 787as a great ploy to attract crews who perceive LH as the holy grail. However, the reality of 3 star hotel layovers after 15hours duty plied with cheap food is far from utopia.
Long Haul was a great lifestyle. But not with the like of NLH. Stick to BA or VA.
You take a big pay cut to a) fly the 787 2) Fly long haul.
The LoCo companies offer fixed roster. Try that with NLH. 5/4 is ideal. Do the math, you are at work a whole lot less than staring into the night for 21 days away on LH sectors.
NLH uses the 787as a great ploy to attract crews who perceive LH as the holy grail. However, the reality of 3 star hotel layovers after 15hours duty plied with cheap food is far from utopia.
Long Haul was a great lifestyle. But not with the like of NLH. Stick to BA or VA.
I’m guessing you don’t, haven’t and never will work for NAS/NUK. Incidentally there’s no “ NLH “.
the hotels are OK, most are quite nice and are constantly reviewed and changed if necessary.
it’s ridiculous to compare “ fixed roster “ short haul with longhaul. There’s no airline offering fixed roster in LH.
it’s horses for courses, personally I report for four trips a month, maybe 1 or 2 of those are early .(0420 earliest )
and even with the jet lag, I’d rather do that than 5 earlies on SH.
all this “ getting home very night “. Not much point me being there if I’m permanently knackered and grumpy as sin and looking forward to going to bed at 8pm