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From: Bangkok
Maybe because they were not suitable or good enough for an upgrade? I know personally many new captains upgraded in the last two years, good people definetly.
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From: Latvia
In the last two years, they had two runway excursions and two near CFIT incidents, so being good people isn't enough. Pilots who left, found jobs in much more reputable outfits. The ones who stayed, let's say that wasn't in their hands to leave. Furthermore, many of the pilots who were stuck in the right seat for 5-6 years in the Airbaltic, upgraded quickly in their new airline.
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From: UK
In the last two years, they had two runway excursions and two near CFIT incidents, so being good people isn't enough. Pilots who left, found jobs in much more reputable outfits. The ones who stayed, let's say that wasn't in their hands to leave. Furthermore, many of the pilots who were stuck in the right seat for 5-6 years in the Airbaltic, upgraded quickly in their new airline.
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From: Europe
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From: Europe
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From: UK
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From: Europe
Why the hate on small turboprop pilots? Did you guys get rejected while some of those guys got hired? Is that why you stick around in this thread hating on airBaltic in every post? Please enlighten us.
I'd take a L410 or Beech King Air pilot as an FO over a fresh cadet most days of the week
. Experience matters.
I'd take a L410 or Beech King Air pilot as an FO over a fresh cadet most days of the week
. Experience matters.
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From: EU
Why the hate on small turboprop pilots? Did you guys get rejected while some of those guys got hired? Is that why you stick around in this thread hating on airBaltic in every post? Please enlighten us.
I'd take a L410 or Beech King Air pilot as an FO over a fresh cadet most days of the week. Experience matters.
I'd take a L410 or Beech King Air pilot as an FO over a fresh cadet most days of the week
. Experience matters.Joined: Jun 2023
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From: EU
Originally Posted by Luray;[url=tel:11694131
11694131]They lowered FO minimum hours back to 300 CAT.
But 300 hours is weird, it’s usually 500 or 0 hours
Last edited by motardos; 13th July 2024 at 11:19.
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From: EU
I saw an advertisement for position in Spain. Are they making a base there or is it like Tampere base?
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From: UK
Why the hate on small turboprop pilots? Did you guys get rejected while some of those guys got hired? Is that why you stick around in this thread hating on airBaltic in every post? Please enlighten us.
I'd take a L410 or Beech King Air pilot as an FO over a fresh cadet most days of the week. Experience matters.
I'd take a L410 or Beech King Air pilot as an FO over a fresh cadet most days of the week
. Experience matters.This forum is called Professional Pilot Rumors. It's not an act of hate if you post that an airline is hiring people who don't meet the initial requirements. If I was flying for a German airline which requires B2 in German language, I would post it too if seeing people who got hired without speaking any German. This doesn't mean that I hate people who don't speak German.
I saw some posts of yours about AIS. Did you feel offended?
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From: Europe
You are guessing wrong.
This forum is called Professional Pilot Rumors. It's not an act of hate if you post that an airline is hiring people who don't meet the initial requirements. If I was flying for a German airline which requires B2 in German language, I would post it too if seeing people who got hired without speaking any German. This doesn't mean that I hate people who don't speak German.
I saw some posts of yours about AIS. Did you feel offended?
This forum is called Professional Pilot Rumors. It's not an act of hate if you post that an airline is hiring people who don't meet the initial requirements. If I was flying for a German airline which requires B2 in German language, I would post it too if seeing people who got hired without speaking any German. This doesn't mean that I hate people who don't speak German.
I saw some posts of yours about AIS. Did you feel offended?
I would say it does not really negatively affect anyone already employed in AB if you get some guys with actual commercial flying experience instead of cadets only? Anyway, carry on.
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From: Prague
Prestn T&C in Air Baltic
Hi Guys!
As I can see Air Baltic is hiring constantly for a lot of bases across Europe (NTR F/O position).
Is anybody here working for them as F/O?
Their T&C (especially those concerning salary) are not clear for me - so it would be easier to get some answers directly from somebody working there before applying.
1. How big salary can I expect there monthly net? In my current airline I can get approximately 3750 Euroes net per month and no other benefits except food on board and myid tickets. B2B of course, no permanent job contract, no any licence/medical insurance, terrible DT/FT ratio,
2. How is the general atmosphere? Instructors, captains, cabin crew and another people which we cooperate with daily?
3. What are the options for being upgraded to Cpt? Currently as FO on E-Jet family I have approximately 1500hrs and 2500hrs total.
Thank You so much Guys in advance for all the replies.
As I can see Air Baltic is hiring constantly for a lot of bases across Europe (NTR F/O position).
Is anybody here working for them as F/O?
Their T&C (especially those concerning salary) are not clear for me - so it would be easier to get some answers directly from somebody working there before applying.
1. How big salary can I expect there monthly net? In my current airline I can get approximately 3750 Euroes net per month and no other benefits except food on board and myid tickets. B2B of course, no permanent job contract, no any licence/medical insurance, terrible DT/FT ratio,
2. How is the general atmosphere? Instructors, captains, cabin crew and another people which we cooperate with daily?
3. What are the options for being upgraded to Cpt? Currently as FO on E-Jet family I have approximately 1500hrs and 2500hrs total.
Thank You so much Guys in advance for all the replies.