Brussels Airlines T&C
Joined: Jul 2024
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From: Mainly in hotels
No info. But since their pilots go on strike every quarter of the year, I guess nothing much has changed. Or, the princesses may not used to working. Might be that as well.
Joined: May 2019
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From: Never home
To answer your question. I don't work there myself anymore, but I still have half my friends working there and I worked there for many years too. If you need more in depth information just send me a PM and I can get your questions answered from people in the company. AFAIK the rostering now works with CrewBids/InterBids so there is a way to give preferences. Pilot shortage as is the case everywhere leads to the requests not being super reliable probably. Strikes that happened were due to a multitude of factors (some legal issues as well with the company refusing to correctly pay its employees). They don't have a fixed roster system like ryanair 5 on 4/5 off, the most of the time you'd see a 4/5/6 on with 2/3/4 off on a 100% roster. Time to command is pretty short as I understand because of the huge outflow of experienced pilots to other companies (Sub 5 yrs). Let me know if you need more info
Joined: Oct 2000
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You get worked up real quick, looking at your insulting words and ***’s
Must be an experience to work with you, and goodness how you would react in a serious situation- rather not think about it.
Keep cool …
You get worked up real quick, looking at your insulting words and ***’s
Must be an experience to work with you, and goodness how you would react in a serious situation- rather not think about it.
Keep cool …
Joined: May 2019
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From: Never home
I'm 100% cool, all I did was (jokingly) insult someone (who insulted an entire crewroom) to set the example that you shouldn't, because things can turn around quickly. Also I tried to help the person who has raised a valid question. Rather strange to jump from a line of text, without any context, to a person's competence in his job. I'd say you're the one overreacting here, but that still doesn't tell me anything about how you do your work.
Joined: Jul 2024
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From: Mainly in hotels
The roster 'issues' you are referring to are indeed a fact, but are aswell a reality within airlines all across Europe. On top of that, when you're new to the company - perhaps a direct entry captain may be the only exception - you should not be expecting a fixed roster let alone to have your specific requested days off. Not even foreign contractors are getting these to spend some valuable time with their family at home.
On the other hand, the additional benefits are quite extensive. You take some, you lose some.
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 48
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From: earth
Hi everyone,
I recently came across an opportunity where Brussels Airlines is hiring A320 freelance Captains on a 1-year renewable contract. I’m curious to learn more about this role from those who might have experience or insights.
Specifically, I’d like to know:
I recently came across an opportunity where Brussels Airlines is hiring A320 freelance Captains on a 1-year renewable contract. I’m curious to learn more about this role from those who might have experience or insights.
Specifically, I’d like to know:
- What does the roster typically look like for a freelance Captain?
- How many days can you expect to work per month?
- Is it feasible to work only 4-5 days a month, or is a higher commitment required?
- Lastly, what’s the average gross monthly pay for a freelance Captain in this role?
Joined: Jun 2025
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First of all, I guess the management pilot to-be above here has issues with the legal right to strike.. No need to be difficult with these things and insult everyone.. See? Not fun right.
To answer your question. I don't work there myself anymore, but I still have half my friends working there and I worked there for many years too. If you need more in depth information just send me a PM and I can get your questions answered from people in the company. AFAIK the rostering now works with CrewBids/InterBids so there is a way to give preferences. Pilot shortage as is the case everywhere leads to the requests not being super reliable probably. Strikes that happened were due to a multitude of factors (some legal issues as well with the company refusing to correctly pay its employees). They don't have a fixed roster system like ryanair 5 on 4/5 off, the most of the time you'd see a 4/5/6 on with 2/3/4 off on a 100% roster. Time to command is pretty short as I understand because of the huge outflow of experienced pilots to other companies (Sub 5 yrs). Let me know if you need more info
To answer your question. I don't work there myself anymore, but I still have half my friends working there and I worked there for many years too. If you need more in depth information just send me a PM and I can get your questions answered from people in the company. AFAIK the rostering now works with CrewBids/InterBids so there is a way to give preferences. Pilot shortage as is the case everywhere leads to the requests not being super reliable probably. Strikes that happened were due to a multitude of factors (some legal issues as well with the company refusing to correctly pay its employees). They don't have a fixed roster system like ryanair 5 on 4/5 off, the most of the time you'd see a 4/5/6 on with 2/3/4 off on a 100% roster. Time to command is pretty short as I understand because of the huge outflow of experienced pilots to other companies (Sub 5 yrs). Let me know if you need more info
