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From: atop a high mountain.
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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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From: Aalborg
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??
Thanks
Jamie
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??
Thanks
Jamie
Last edited by Jamie2009; 23rd April 2018 at 18:51.
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From: United Kingdom
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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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.
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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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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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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From: DK
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?
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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