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Show time!!! WZZ CEO and his Airline under the EASA torch!!
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What exactly is atrocious about failing type rated people not being able to answer what green dot or CDL are?
I didn't know Wizz did assessments in KUL, but if people pass there despite these short comings, they won't make it far.
I didn't know Wizz did assessments in KUL, but if people pass there despite these short comings, they won't make it far.
Obviously about to be accused of old fogeydom but here goes….I have been involved with airline pilot recruitment at various times and the standard of tech knowledge is quite disturbingly low by some. Similarly the inability to fly a simple SID. To be fair some candidates stand out but others you can’t but help think have been duped of their 100 grand. As regards the above the excruciating use of ‘kinda’ does not indicate appropriate maturity.
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Obviously about to be accused of old fogeydom but here goes….I have been involved with airline pilot recruitment at various times and the standard of tech knowledge is quite disturbingly low by some. Similarly the inability to fly a simple SID. To be fair some candidates stand out but others you can’t but help think have been duped of their 100 grand. As regards the above the excruciating use of ‘kinda’ does not indicate appropriate maturity.
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I take it you are involved in the sim screen or Tech interviews at WZZ AUH?.Were your critical statements referring to rated or non rated candidates? Do they expect you to fly an unfamiliar aircraft SID manually raw data flying? Have you ever had to fly a SID on A320 raw data,? What is simple to an experienced SFI might not necessarily appear simple under examination/interview conditions I might add, especially considering the normal Airports used ate London or even Abu Dhabi. Any SID only simplifies ATC workload, not necessarily crew workload, especially in a single pilot operation simulation with raw data flying and having to pay attention to radio instructions as well as heed any lateral or vertical restrictions including Noise abatement rules. We hear that even experience Captains fail.What have you to say to that? Thank you for the new dodgy english term..FOGYDOM..it might help to translate it for those poor souls with a lesser ELP perhaps?
You post comes across as very defensive. How about we give the old fogey the benefit of the doubt and assume that if he is involved with recruitment sims, he knows when a guy can and can't fly, irrespective of the difficulty of the profile.
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Well your post comes across as very offensive and speak for yourself about dumbing down your Wnglish.I would rather keep mine standard, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
Am not advocating for poor sIm performance here, but if you have read this threads and other relevant forums you would see that there is some justice in looking at WZZ with critical eyes. You talk as though you are involved in their sim or interview process yet hou have no Airbus rating.
I merely took the trouble to provide info from latest feedback from a site that i have paid for to be privy to it but will not tolerate my post being poked at.That is why I tore it down
I have spent enough 2 cents on this exchange with you
Fogydom to you!
Am not advocating for poor sIm performance here, but if you have read this threads and other relevant forums you would see that there is some justice in looking at WZZ with critical eyes. You talk as though you are involved in their sim or interview process yet hou have no Airbus rating.
I merely took the trouble to provide info from latest feedback from a site that i have paid for to be privy to it but will not tolerate my post being poked at.That is why I tore it down
I have spent enough 2 cents on this exchange with you
Fogydom to you!
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Erm...spare us the extended morose mate. Your emotional sensors might need some cob web blowing.
All is fine here not perturbed at all. You dont judge emotions by text now do you?
I prefer a cool hug..temperatures hit 40s here!😁✌️
All is fine here not perturbed at all. You dont judge emotions by text now do you?
I prefer a cool hug..temperatures hit 40s here!😁✌️
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As is the way of the Internet assumptions are made and taking offence kicks in backed up by our old friends victimhood and grievance. For clarity Mrat I have nothing whatsoever to do with Wizz, not even flown with them as a passenger. I have however worked as a pilot for two well known airlines as a pilot recruiter and one I am still actively involved with. More inaccurate assumptions: I am very empathetic to the mainly young pilots that I interview and certainly want them to succeed. However, a large proportion cannot fly or find it incomprehensible to fathom a simple SID out of a U.K. airport. Regardless of the aeroplane type, an instrument rating is generic and to not understand the basics as an apparently IR qualified pilot in terms of vertical and lateral profile is truly disturbing. Let’s come on to technical questions. “So Bloggs, why do jet aeroplanes have swept wings?” Some of the answers are extraordinary including the world beating, “they are more efficient on the ground”. Other non sequiturs are available revealing almost zero understanding of basic aerodynamics. Go figure.
For the sake of balance and as someone who can barely scrape by on schoolboy French although I can buy beer in many languages I am in complete awe of someone that can do our job in a language other than our own. I am sorry that a poor attempt at wit on a predominantly English speaking forum has fallen flat. A few top tips for the wannabes that read this from someone who actually sits on the other side of the table. Have a good understanding of high altitude aerodynamics, swept wings, Dutch roll. Mach tuck, jet engine theory etc. Nobody is expecting anything other than basic understanding. Also read the charts carefully and interpret SID tracking and altitude requirements.
As regards the outpourings of angst and emotional incontinence that prevails on pprune, I am not interested nor have the time for it. Also remember when you go to an airline pilot interview you need to impress at the HR interview as well. No point in being Chuck Yeager in the sim and arrogant and entitled in the interview (common). Otherwise I wish all aspirant pilots good luck but as the Boy Scouts would say, be prepared!
For the sake of balance and as someone who can barely scrape by on schoolboy French although I can buy beer in many languages I am in complete awe of someone that can do our job in a language other than our own. I am sorry that a poor attempt at wit on a predominantly English speaking forum has fallen flat. A few top tips for the wannabes that read this from someone who actually sits on the other side of the table. Have a good understanding of high altitude aerodynamics, swept wings, Dutch roll. Mach tuck, jet engine theory etc. Nobody is expecting anything other than basic understanding. Also read the charts carefully and interpret SID tracking and altitude requirements.
As regards the outpourings of angst and emotional incontinence that prevails on pprune, I am not interested nor have the time for it. Also remember when you go to an airline pilot interview you need to impress at the HR interview as well. No point in being Chuck Yeager in the sim and arrogant and entitled in the interview (common). Otherwise I wish all aspirant pilots good luck but as the Boy Scouts would say, be prepared!
Last edited by olster; 14th Jun 2022 at 17:31.
Oh and by the way, thanks Kenny. I have been in the business many years and I can indeed tell when a pilot can fly. It is often obvious within a short time. In the interests of perspective I see some stellar performances as well as the converse. However all one looks for is a reasonable enough standard combined with an old favourite, a good attitude. The ability to accept instruction and to work with colleagues both sides of the cockpit door and on the ground. Not rocket science. Cheers.
Last edited by olster; 13th Jun 2022 at 16:09.
Zero. They just closed it. But I am sure it will reopen when things calm down a bit.
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As is the way of the Internet assumptions are made and taking offence kicks in backed up by our old friends victimhood and grievance. For clarity Mrat I have nothing whatsoever to do with Wizz, not even flown with them as a passenger. I have however worked as a pilot for two well known airlines as a pilot recruiter and one I am still actively involved with. More inaccurate assumptions: I am very empathetic to the mainly young pilots that I interview and certainly want them to succeed. However, a large proportion cannot fly or find it incomprehensible to fathom a simple SID out of a U.K. airport. Regardless of the aeroplane type, an instrument rating is generic and to not understand the basics as an apparently IR qualified pilot in terms of vertical and lateral profile is truly disturbing. Let’s come on to technical questions. “So Bloggs, why do jet aeroplanes have swept wings?” Some of the answers are extraordinary including the world beating, “they are more efficient on the ground”. Other non sequiturs are available revealing almost zero understanding of basic aerodynamics. Go figure.
For the sake of balance and as someone who can barely scrape buy on schoolboy French although I can buy beer in many languages I am in complete awe of someone that can do our job in a language other than our own. I am sorry that a poor attempt at wit on a predominantly English speaking forum has fallen flat. A few top tips for the wannabes that read this from someone who actually sits on the other side of the table. Have a good understanding of high altitude aerodynamics, swept wings, Dutch roll. Mach tuck, jet engine theory etc. Nobody is expecting anything other than basic understanding. Also read the charts carefully and interpret SID tracking and altitude requirements.
As regards the outpourings of angst and emotional incontinence that prevails on pprune, I am not interested nor have the time for it. Also remember when you go to an airline pilot interview you need to impress at the HR interview as well. No point in being Chuck Yeager in the sim and arrogant and entitled in the interview (common). Otherwise I wish all aspirant pilots good luck but as the Boy Scouts would say, be prepared!
For the sake of balance and as someone who can barely scrape buy on schoolboy French although I can buy beer in many languages I am in complete awe of someone that can do our job in a language other than our own. I am sorry that a poor attempt at wit on a predominantly English speaking forum has fallen flat. A few top tips for the wannabes that read this from someone who actually sits on the other side of the table. Have a good understanding of high altitude aerodynamics, swept wings, Dutch roll. Mach tuck, jet engine theory etc. Nobody is expecting anything other than basic understanding. Also read the charts carefully and interpret SID tracking and altitude requirements.
As regards the outpourings of angst and emotional incontinence that prevails on pprune, I am not interested nor have the time for it. Also remember when you go to an airline pilot interview you need to impress at the HR interview as well. No point in being Chuck Yeager in the sim and arrogant and entitled in the interview (common). Otherwise I wish all aspirant pilots good luck but as the Boy Scouts would say, be prepared!
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Hi all,
Sorry if this is a really daft question but how long post assessment is it normal to receive an outcome? Completed all four stages. I've heard a number of different figures given but wondered if anyone had a clue. In my case assessment was just over two weeks ago for NTR experienced FO, Wizz UK. Still waiting and not enjoying the lack of knowing, as I would suspect most can imagine. My profile says they're reviewing my assessment results.
Cheers.
Sorry if this is a really daft question but how long post assessment is it normal to receive an outcome? Completed all four stages. I've heard a number of different figures given but wondered if anyone had a clue. In my case assessment was just over two weeks ago for NTR experienced FO, Wizz UK. Still waiting and not enjoying the lack of knowing, as I would suspect most can imagine. My profile says they're reviewing my assessment results.
Cheers.
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Hi all,
Sorry if this is a really daft question but how long post assessment is it normal to receive an outcome? Completed all four stages. I've heard a number of different figures given but wondered if anyone had a clue. In my case assessment was just over two weeks ago for NTR experienced FO, Wizz UK. Still waiting and not enjoying the lack of knowing, as I would suspect most can imagine. My profile says they're reviewing my assessment results.
Cheers.
Sorry if this is a really daft question but how long post assessment is it normal to receive an outcome? Completed all four stages. I've heard a number of different figures given but wondered if anyone had a clue. In my case assessment was just over two weeks ago for NTR experienced FO, Wizz UK. Still waiting and not enjoying the lack of knowing, as I would suspect most can imagine. My profile says they're reviewing my assessment results.
Cheers.
I got the email around three weeks after completing the assessment informing me I was successful and would be placed in the hold pool.
Was swimming for about 24 hours.
Got the email the day after giving me a start date.
Don't fret!
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Hello all,
I got the email almost 2 weeks ago that I passed the assessment. I would like to know how long you have to wait in the Holding Pool to get a start date, contract etc. and how long the type rating and line training takes?
I would be very happy to receive a reply
Thanks in advance
I got the email almost 2 weeks ago that I passed the assessment. I would like to know how long you have to wait in the Holding Pool to get a start date, contract etc. and how long the type rating and line training takes?
I would be very happy to receive a reply
Thanks in advance