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That’s assuming there are enough. Doesn’t sound to me like there is enough currently. Spread those applications across the three U.K. airlines currently hiring and I suspect there may be a lack of pilots who currently hold a full U.K. ATPL.
Some good rumours coming out of Jet2 is that over half the applications they received currently don’t meet their requirements.
Some good rumours coming out of Jet2 is that over half the applications they received currently don’t meet their requirements.
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That’s assuming there are enough. Doesn’t sound to me like there is enough currently. Spread those applications across the three U.K. airlines currently hiring and I suspect there may be a lack of pilots who currently hold a full U.K. ATPL.
Some good rumours coming out of Jet2 is that over half the applications they received currently don’t meet their requirements.
Some good rumours coming out of Jet2 is that over half the applications they received currently don’t meet their requirements.
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1,500 is still not a lot. Jet2 want circa 200, Virgin have announced they need over 250, BA sounds like it’s going to be at least a few hundred. (200 to start, 200 for a hold pool) DHL have and continue to take on quite a few Pilots too.
Spread over the next 12-24 months.
that is before EZY, FR and the rest of the U.K. market opens up. (we aren’t sure about TUI right now) and the start of the ME3 coming to your nearest airport selling the expat dream.
it’s going to get a little tight around the waist I suspect. Jet2 were pretty much the first ones to come knocking but since then things have progressed very slowly whilst the likes of Virgin have already started phases 2 & 3.
I think we have to be quite real and admit that since those 1,500 applications went in to jet2, they have slipped down the list of priority for many individuals who may now have noticed BA, Virgin, Emirates ect walk in to the bar.
not all, but many.
Spread over the next 12-24 months.
that is before EZY, FR and the rest of the U.K. market opens up. (we aren’t sure about TUI right now) and the start of the ME3 coming to your nearest airport selling the expat dream.
it’s going to get a little tight around the waist I suspect. Jet2 were pretty much the first ones to come knocking but since then things have progressed very slowly whilst the likes of Virgin have already started phases 2 & 3.
I think we have to be quite real and admit that since those 1,500 applications went in to jet2, they have slipped down the list of priority for many individuals who may now have noticed BA, Virgin, Emirates ect walk in to the bar.
not all, but many.
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1,500 is still not a lot. Jet2 want circa 200, Virgin have announced they need over 250, BA sounds like it’s going to be at least a few hundred. (200 to start, 200 for a hold pool) DHL have and continue to take on quite a few Pilots too.
Spread over the next 12-24 months.
that is before EZY, FR and the rest of the U.K. market opens up. (we aren’t sure about TUI right now) and the start of the ME3 coming to your nearest airport selling the expat dream.
it’s going to get a little tight around the waist I suspect. Jet2 were pretty much the first ones to come knocking but since then things have progressed very slowly whilst the likes of Virgin have already started phases 2 & 3.
I think we have to be quite real and admit that since those 1,500 applications went in to jet2, they have slipped down the list of priority for many individuals who may now have noticed BA, Virgin, Emirates ect walk in to the bar.
not all, but many.
Spread over the next 12-24 months.
that is before EZY, FR and the rest of the U.K. market opens up. (we aren’t sure about TUI right now) and the start of the ME3 coming to your nearest airport selling the expat dream.
it’s going to get a little tight around the waist I suspect. Jet2 were pretty much the first ones to come knocking but since then things have progressed very slowly whilst the likes of Virgin have already started phases 2 & 3.
I think we have to be quite real and admit that since those 1,500 applications went in to jet2, they have slipped down the list of priority for many individuals who may now have noticed BA, Virgin, Emirates ect walk in to the bar.
not all, but many.
However with the current and projected cost of living and a very real possibility of a recession on the cards, it’s worth a think about where you’d really like to go, and which is likely to be the safest berth in a storm.
Having said that, none of us has a crystal ball, and I don’t have the accounts for any of those companies in my hands!
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I think Jet2 have woken up to the (probable) looming shortage of experienced U.K. CAA Licenced Pilots, who also have the right to live and work in the U.K. Those two factors will have a big impact on the amount of viable applications going forward.
Out of interest, and slightly off topic, how are easyJet dealing with the post Brexit situation? How are they rostering between U.K. licensed and EASA licensed crew, and between the G and OE registered aircraft?
Out of interest, and slightly off topic, how are easyJet dealing with the post Brexit situation? How are they rostering between U.K. licensed and EASA licensed crew, and between the G and OE registered aircraft?
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very evident DHL will be a very secure employer for the next few years. Air Cargo has done well, and will continue to do well even during a looming global recession.
Am I correct in saying DHL never laid off a Pilot in 2008 or during the pandemic (of course!)
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Correct. No redundancies, furlough, pay reductions. Seemed very strange to keep working normally all the way through COVID in very quiet skies. Well, as normal as not being sure where the next meal could be sourced, multiple tests, knowledge of many national requirements allow for. Also while being well aware of how the rest of our industry was being torn to shreds.
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Correct. No redundancies, furlough, pay reductions. Seemed very strange to keep working normally all the way through COVID in very quiet skies. Well, as normal as not being sure where the next meal could be sourced, multiple tests, knowledge of many national requirements allow for. Also while being well aware of how the rest of our industry was being torn to shreds.
J2 won't be taking in 200, maybe 150, most they ever trained pre Covid was approx 120 and that nearly killed the line trainers and they haven't significantly increased the size of the training department since. Not to mention the amount of Airbus courses they need to get through this winter internally.
Interesting to hear people talk about recessions etc and say Virgin or BA or Emirates would be higher on people's wish list now than an offer from J2... Really? Would anyone prefer to be bottom of the seniority lists on any of those three because I certainly wouldn't even if I believe that they are all great jobs for experienced pilots, or they certainly used to be.
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I was counting full TR courses so yes the number would be much higher for those already rated but from memory (and I'll admit it gets fuzzier as I age) that was the number back in 18-19 not counting those already TR
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There have been/will be a small number of quick upgrades but I wouldn’t plan on it - plenty of existing talent too. Anyone joining now will be at the bottom of a rapidly growing DoJ list. Pay broadly similar to J2 I’d guess but not knowing all the details quite hard to compare. More FDP probably because trips are longer and fewer.
DHK is now a medium/long haul airline and the days of multiple short night sectors round Europe have gone. 767 is West to USA, East to BAH, BKK, HKG
DHK is now a medium/long haul airline and the days of multiple short night sectors round Europe have gone. 767 is West to USA, East to BAH, BKK, HKG
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This forum is pretty quiet. I personally welcome any discussion. Check out some of the American forums and you will see pilots discussing and comparing different contracts, the exact opposite of here. In the UK finding terms and conditions of operators is pretty hard.
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So we should embrace the anarchy of other forums and just discuss everything, everywhere? Let's just have 1 big group messageboard whilst we're at it.
It's very easy to find terms and conditions if you know where to look, use a search function, or just ask someone.
Check out some of the American forums
