Jet2 Hold Pool
Joined: Oct 2016
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From: Cardiff
Received a call 2 weeks ago with a start date in January for the 737, non type rated FO. Did the sim and assessment in late August, so roughly 2 months in the pool. Been following this thread as of late, and bearing in mind the lack of positivity on this post regarding start dates, I was very surprised to receive a call with my first choice base, with the contract sent the following day.
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From: newbury
Joined: Dec 2018
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From: UK
Received a call 2 weeks ago with a start date in January for the 737, non type rated FO. Did the sim and assessment in late August, so roughly 2 months in the pool. Been following this thread as of late, and bearing in mind the lack of positivity on this post regarding start dates, I was very surprised to receive a call with my first choice base, with the contract sent the following day.
Do you mind me asking what base preferences you had?
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From: UK
Received a call 2 weeks ago with a start date in January for the 737, non type rated FO. Did the sim and assessment in late August, so roughly 2 months in the pool. Been following this thread as of late, and bearing in mind the lack of positivity on this post regarding start dates, I was very surprised to receive a call with my first choice base, with the contract sent the following day.
Joined: Dec 2024
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From: Leeds
New Entrant Training Costs
Hi all,
does anyone know where new entrants do the type rating with Jet2 and what’s paid for and what isn’t? Is the training and accommodation paid for? I’m going to apply to join them but info on costs paid for and what applicants pay for would be super helpful. Also info on other airlines for that matter. Thanks in advance. PB
does anyone know where new entrants do the type rating with Jet2 and what’s paid for and what isn’t? Is the training and accommodation paid for? I’m going to apply to join them but info on costs paid for and what applicants pay for would be super helpful. Also info on other airlines for that matter. Thanks in advance. PB
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From: Location, Location
Hi all,
does anyone know where new entrants do the type rating with Jet2 and what’s paid for and what isn’t? Is the training and accommodation paid for? I’m going to apply to join them but info on costs paid for and what applicants pay for would be super helpful. Also info on other airlines for that matter. Thanks in advance. PB
does anyone know where new entrants do the type rating with Jet2 and what’s paid for and what isn’t? Is the training and accommodation paid for? I’m going to apply to join them but info on costs paid for and what applicants pay for would be super helpful. Also info on other airlines for that matter. Thanks in advance. PB
There is no cost for training, only a bond that ties you to the company for 3 years.
Joined: Feb 2022
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From: London
Seems to have been somewhat of a hold pool emptying this last week. Many people I know and myself all given dates, largely Airbus but a few 737. Surprised as I thought most of their hiring was done for next year.
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From: London
apparently we are haemorrhaging pilots so need a lot more
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From: UK
perhaps….for the record, I’ve stated before that I’m very happy here and can see myself being so for the foreseeable…But I have no interest in long haul. The job market seems pretty great currently and for one who fancies long haul then it seems there are plenty of options to give it a go. Equally if easyJet are hiring and J2 guys on the Airbus want quality staff travel and a bit more variety in destinations then it’s a serious contender.
I’ve certainly never known of so many to be leaving as I have of late. I’ve also had friends who previously left pre covid and have decided to come back after giving long haul a go and for one reason or another didn’t like the idea of it for the long term.
anyway, choice is good…the more choice out there the better the T&Cs should become everywhere as companies compete to keep people etc
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From: In your head.
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From: Out of a bag
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From: West Sussex
At the risk of sounding like a broken record. Would anyone who has recently gone through the NTR FO assessment be able to offer a few nuggets of wisdom/insight.
Especially in regards to the A321 sim. It would be greatly apprenticed.
Happy New Year! 😊🎈
Especially in regards to the A321 sim. It would be greatly apprenticed.
Happy New Year! 😊🎈
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From: Earth
What dates were offered if you don’t mind me asking?
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From: Location, Location
Joined: Apr 2019
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From: Ireland
Applied early December and was told I would be contacted within 4 weeks for a short telephone interview initially, but never heard anything since, colleague applied same time as me, and has already completed his interview and sim assessment, seems to be a bit hit and miss.
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From: Utopia
It can be. It’s nothing personal, we need pilots, particularly Airbus rated. It helps if you know someone in the company already, ask them to chase up Will Strickland. He’s friendly but very busy and in demand. Failing that, get in touch with him via LinkedIn. He’s been posting recently on there for pilot recruitment, and they’re still running roadshows. As always, they will prioritise those who require the smallest training footprint, but clearly, they can’t fill all vacancies with experienced/rTed people. The recruitment team are friendly and helpful in my experience.
all the best!
all the best!