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From: Schloss Neuschwanstein
RexBanner has actually done it and is probably the best person to speak about the pros and cons. I am a LGW-based trainer and have been there over 12 years now. I like it, but we are having a pretty tough summer. That said, other than a national carrier, this is probably as good as it gets. There are no perfect employers, and easyJet is no exception, but within the realm of airline jobs, it is better than most unless you get a job at BA. Good luck to one and all.
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From: Botswana
I very much enjoyed my time at easyJet but, as far as someone to speak to, my experience I would say was possibly atypical (not in terms of enjoyment but in rostering and pay terms) as I only spent my time on the Parc contract at LGW. I'd handed in my notice to become a Nigel at the point that it would have been permanent interview time. What I will say is that Gatwick has a great bunch of people to fly with, the Captains are more often than not of a high standard and good to get on with (especially the ex GB lot - if you see a GB staff number you know you're in for a good day out).
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From: Earth
Sorry to bring an old thread back to life...
Just got an offer for LGW Captain. Can anyone tell me what commuters do for lodging? Do pilots team up and share an apartment (aka crash pads in the US pilot world)? Are there enough night stops to limit hotels to a reasonable number of nights? Overall how much money would a commuter spend each month in LGW for food and lodging?
Much thanks!
Just got an offer for LGW Captain. Can anyone tell me what commuters do for lodging? Do pilots team up and share an apartment (aka crash pads in the US pilot world)? Are there enough night stops to limit hotels to a reasonable number of nights? Overall how much money would a commuter spend each month in LGW for food and lodging?
Much thanks!
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From: Uk
There are lots of nightstops which LGW Capts are always trying to get rid of. The commuters can quite often get two of these in a block of fixed pattern. It may grind you down after a while, but several of our ex MAD crew and commuters stay at the travelodge near the back of the North Terminal. I think costs are a sensitive issue to list, but the crew rate is no more than the pay for one sector. Walking distance to a huge Tesco and also a walk to a couple of pubs. If you get a few nightstops you will pay for easily less than ten nights a month. Cheaper, and for me neater than renting a room in Crawley, although maybe feels a bit nomadic. We need you here to do those nightstops for us!
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From: On cloud 9
NEDude:
I used to commute from LGW to CPH when i was based there, and it is very easy. LGW is one of the best places to commute from as there are so many flights to everywhere.
NAS is also on the route for very little money.
I used to commute from LGW to CPH when i was based there, and it is very easy. LGW is one of the best places to commute from as there are so many flights to everywhere.
NAS is also on the route for very little money.
Last edited by Cmon-PullUP; 5th November 2016 at 00:48.
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From: Earth
Thank you very much for the input guys.
A couple of more questions.
First off in the briefing I received it states that there is "Access to the commuter travel scheme". What does this mean?
Second, the briefing lists a salary for captains with the loan agreement. It has both the 60K scheme and 69K scheme. What is the loan agreement and does it apply to type rated captains?
Thanks again everyone!
A couple of more questions.
First off in the briefing I received it states that there is "Access to the commuter travel scheme". What does this mean?
Second, the briefing lists a salary for captains with the loan agreement. It has both the 60K scheme and 69K scheme. What is the loan agreement and does it apply to type rated captains?
Thanks again everyone!
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From: Uk
NE Dude,
First aspect is the staff travel system where you are expected to buy a staff travel rate ticket if there is space on the flight. These are cheap and firm, but only come up if the computer thinks the public won't buy them. In addition there is a facility to use commuter travel if you have evidence of having a house, family, bills elsewhere. This applies when there are no staff travel seats available to buy. You can get a commuter letter issued to allow you to travel on a specific route to get home/back to base before and after work blocks. You need to travel in uniform and turn up at the gate with your letter and jump seat or if any no shows, have a seat in the cabin. There is currently no charge for this!
As far as the contract is concerned, I have no idea about that and suggest you contact the company!
All the best.
First aspect is the staff travel system where you are expected to buy a staff travel rate ticket if there is space on the flight. These are cheap and firm, but only come up if the computer thinks the public won't buy them. In addition there is a facility to use commuter travel if you have evidence of having a house, family, bills elsewhere. This applies when there are no staff travel seats available to buy. You can get a commuter letter issued to allow you to travel on a specific route to get home/back to base before and after work blocks. You need to travel in uniform and turn up at the gate with your letter and jump seat or if any no shows, have a seat in the cabin. There is currently no charge for this!
As far as the contract is concerned, I have no idea about that and suggest you contact the company!
All the best.
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From: I wish I knew
My Son has started at NAS, he reckons on about £55 a night " average" for Hotac. Taxi From the airport is £10 plus , but if you book an external company to collect you its only £5.00. Buses are £2.20 a trip but don't run all night and lets face it, who wants to wait around. In summer the " crew rate" may not be available if Premier Inn/ Travel Lodge is booked up and ou could be looking at £120 a night but there are B+B in Horley close by at about £75 to 90 a night. His home is in Spain, on average he spends £600 a month on Hotac, only fly in ointment seems to be positioning flights not always reliable so coming night before an early or standby, or delay inbound means missing a flight home can add costs. Probably Easy are much more developed in this process.. one may think!
