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Old 9th Apr 2018, 15:55
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The next world crisis will tell us everything we need to know about Flybe at the moment.
Sadly, I don't think we're too far off the next "we're doomed" period"...
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Old 15th Apr 2018, 14:42
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Cool

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Old 20th Apr 2018, 19:39
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What are the chances of getting a Manchester base with Flybe and if at all possible how long would it typically take for a transfer of a new starter from any other base on the network?
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Old 20th Apr 2018, 20:05
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Recently people have been getting MAN straight off the bat. Others have been getting it after 6 months or so
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Old 21st Apr 2018, 07:56
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Heard they are currently hiring but I can't find any open position on their website. Any hiring process taking place or about to start?
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Old 21st Apr 2018, 10:13
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Originally Posted by Banana Joe
Heard they are currently hiring but I can't find any open position on their website. Any hiring process taking place or about to start?
Losing pilots at a very high rate currently and given the current market it’s not going to slow down any time soon, so I’d be shocked if there wasn’t very active recruitment and I believe also DEC on the cards as well. If it’s a first job then fine, but if not, try and speak to as many people as you can about what sort of lifestyle to expect here before you commit, as there may well be many better options out there.
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Old 22nd Apr 2018, 18:14
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Hi all,

Which bases are in need of pilots? Are all the new FOs going to Scotland / Northern Ireland?
Are the England bases in need?

Anyone know how to apply??

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Old 22nd Apr 2018, 21:37
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Originally Posted by Banana Joe
Heard they are currently hiring but I can't find any open position on their website. Any hiring process taking place or about to start?
Currently recruiting, but as far as I'm aware it is not published on the website but via specific flightschool recommendations only. Around 10 people starting every month until at least July or September (possibly more after that, or recruiting for a holdpool.
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Old 23rd Apr 2018, 09:32
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Bar the jet bases I think new FO’s have been given bases everywhere apart from SOU. Obviously the majority are in Scotland and Belfast but still the chance of more southern bases.
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Old 23rd Apr 2018, 19:26
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Flybe is recruiting via a few established routes (as in recommendations via known flight training organizations). About 10 people start each month until at least July or September (as well as recruitment for the holdpool). This is the only route for now, this might change later??

Bases vary and will be looked at when they make you an offer after passing the selection process. You could be lucky, but expect the Northerly bases like GLA, ABZ, BHD, EDI. You can bid every 6 months and at the moment it doesn't take that long to get where you want to be, however this can change and they can never make any promises. I would still accept any base they give you, especially if you just come straight out of flight school! You can never be too picky for your first job.
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Old 30th Apr 2018, 12:28
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What's Exeter like as a base for a FO on the Q400? Busy? Night stops etc

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Old 30th Apr 2018, 14:51
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Originally Posted by Jamie2009
What's Exeter like as a base for a FO on the Q400? Busy? Night stops etc

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Nightstops come and go. Mostly to fill a gap in another base for 1-3 days. Most nightstops are by yourself and not with a full crew so slightly boring. Often close to the airport and not in the city.

If you want to join an airline for the Fancy nightstops then Flybe isn’t your airline. Some bases have the occasional crew nightstop. I don’t believe there are crew nightstops from EXT on the Dash.

All bases are fairly equally busy, pilots are capped to 750 hrs a year. I assume pilots in the least popular bases are a bit busier since there will always be a bit more of a shortage than southerly bases, however plans change quick and then all of a sudden there is a shortage somewhere for a few month.

Ext is a small base with a small number of crew, not that many routes (check the website, the sun routes are ejet) so you will be doing a lot of the same routes I think (especially if you are London city trained). However don’t expect to get EXT upon joining and possible also not with your first bid...
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Old 30th Apr 2018, 18:28
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Currently no night stops from Exeter unless on a block standby and have to cover another base. Pretty busy at the moment, more so if you are London City qualified, my roster this month is showing 80 block hours plus a couple of days in the academy.
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Old 8th May 2018, 20:19
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Good evening. I have Portuguese ATPL(A) frozen with MCC in a non-jet aircraft (don´t have JOC). Do you know if they allow to apply without JOC, and do it if I got hired? thanks
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Old 8th May 2018, 22:20
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Apply and you will see!
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Old 18th May 2018, 14:02
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Flybe fleet review & business outlook

Recent media reports about Flybe point to that they stick to the Q400s and the E175s. Moreover Reuters there are statements by the CEO that increasing oil prices will be a challenge to the industry (not only specially for Flybe). I am afraid, I cannot post links because I an new here.

My view is: On the first point: At least there are consistencies in decisions made by the current and former management. So, it seems that they have a plan and recent improvements in traffic figures (PAX and load factors up) also point into this direction.

The second one is clearly not an official communication but I see it actually a bit more positive: Years ago when the fuel price dropped, it had an imminent impact on domestic routes which are in competition with car and train + plus those routes that are operated in competition with jets. The management then said, that low fuel prices put Flybe in an disadvantageous position compared to the other forms of transport. Although, the direct effect of high fuel prices should be bad for the business, the indirect effects can be positive (if other forms of transport become disproportionate more expensive). So, eventually, higher fuel prices lead to an improved competitive situation, possibly exceeding the negative direct effect. If we can ignore Brexit (can we? I still hope that it does not happen not only for the Brits but also for the rest of Europe), I am expecting a surprisingly positive development for Flybe over the next months.

Any views on this?
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Old 18th May 2018, 19:17
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Will fleet consolidation lead to reduced crew through natural wastage or forced redundancies?
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Old 19th May 2018, 10:52
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Originally Posted by diple
Will fleet consolidation lead to reduced crew through natural wastage or forced redundancies?
It feels so undercrewed at the moment we could probably lose at least 5 dash 8’s before we even start to have what could look like excessive standby cover! It’s a different story depending on fleet and seat, but essentially right seat jet population leaving in droves, right and left seat turboprop a steady and increasing exodus. Left seat Embraer nobody ever leaves and they have enough now anyway, with jet deliveries offsetting 195 handbacks, but in any case any new joiners can effectively forget ever getting a jet command here within 10y as the seniority maths is compelling. In other words barring company failure or global economic apocalypse I wouldn’t worry about fleet consolidation squeezing jobs right now.
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Old 19th May 2018, 11:04
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Thank you kindly.
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Old 21st May 2018, 15:43
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Hi there, anyone done a flybe assessment recently? Whats the profile for a cadet entry, thanks very much!
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