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Thank you for the replies guys, definitely food for thought. I was under the impression that things had improved at Wizz, better salaries, schedules, basing options etc.
Clearly I’m mistaken on this so thank you for the input. Yes commuting is an option which I do now but from Australia to wherever any of our planes may be anywhere in the world and it gets tiring real fast. 17 on and 13 off but I’m permanently jet lagged and as we fly a heavy crew always (4 pilots) we really struggle to get our take off and landings in due to long sectors and always planning around who is about to expire on their 3 take off and landings every 3 months.
On the plus side I literally fly all over the world and do get to see a lot. However there is something to be said for short haul flying which makes it better in my opinion and that is getting off the plane every couple hours, even if it’s for 10 min just to stretch your legs and get some fresh air. Plus your skills stay sharper due to flying a lot in terms of take off and approaches and landings.
Plus going home after work to see your family is nice if you have kids like me. I’m trying for Cargolux as well as they seem to be good with decent schedules but hard to get into and no hiring going on at present.
Not sure what Easyjet is like but Ryanair is a definite no. If anybody else has any good advice I’m all ears, thanks again for the input.
Clearly I’m mistaken on this so thank you for the input. Yes commuting is an option which I do now but from Australia to wherever any of our planes may be anywhere in the world and it gets tiring real fast. 17 on and 13 off but I’m permanently jet lagged and as we fly a heavy crew always (4 pilots) we really struggle to get our take off and landings in due to long sectors and always planning around who is about to expire on their 3 take off and landings every 3 months.
On the plus side I literally fly all over the world and do get to see a lot. However there is something to be said for short haul flying which makes it better in my opinion and that is getting off the plane every couple hours, even if it’s for 10 min just to stretch your legs and get some fresh air. Plus your skills stay sharper due to flying a lot in terms of take off and approaches and landings.
Plus going home after work to see your family is nice if you have kids like me. I’m trying for Cargolux as well as they seem to be good with decent schedules but hard to get into and no hiring going on at present.
Not sure what Easyjet is like but Ryanair is a definite no. If anybody else has any good advice I’m all ears, thanks again for the input.
Thank you for the replies guys, definitely food for thought. I was under the impression that things had improved at Wizz, better salaries, schedules, basing options etc.
Clearly I’m mistaken on this so thank you for the input. Yes commuting is an option which I do now but from Australia to wherever any of our planes may be anywhere in the world and it gets tiring real fast. 17 on and 13 off but I’m permanently jet lagged and as we fly a heavy crew always (4 pilots) we really struggle to get our take off and landings in due to long sectors and always planning around who is about to expire on their 3 take off and landings every 3 months.
On the plus side I literally fly all over the world and do get to see a lot. However there is something to be said for short haul flying which makes it better in my opinion and that is getting off the plane every couple hours, even if it’s for 10 min just to stretch your legs and get some fresh air. Plus your skills stay sharper due to flying a lot in terms of take off and approaches and landings.
Plus going home after work to see your family is nice if you have kids like me. I’m trying for Cargolux as well as they seem to be good with decent schedules but hard to get into and no hiring going on at present.
Not sure what Easyjet is like but Ryanair is a definite no. If anybody else has any good advice I’m all ears, thanks again for the input.
Clearly I’m mistaken on this so thank you for the input. Yes commuting is an option which I do now but from Australia to wherever any of our planes may be anywhere in the world and it gets tiring real fast. 17 on and 13 off but I’m permanently jet lagged and as we fly a heavy crew always (4 pilots) we really struggle to get our take off and landings in due to long sectors and always planning around who is about to expire on their 3 take off and landings every 3 months.
On the plus side I literally fly all over the world and do get to see a lot. However there is something to be said for short haul flying which makes it better in my opinion and that is getting off the plane every couple hours, even if it’s for 10 min just to stretch your legs and get some fresh air. Plus your skills stay sharper due to flying a lot in terms of take off and approaches and landings.
Plus going home after work to see your family is nice if you have kids like me. I’m trying for Cargolux as well as they seem to be good with decent schedules but hard to get into and no hiring going on at present.
Not sure what Easyjet is like but Ryanair is a definite no. If anybody else has any good advice I’m all ears, thanks again for the input.
I commuted from the US and while tolerable on a 10-5 schedule it wasn't awesome, and I am sure as we get older it doesn't get easier. Where are you now? And I have people at cargolux if you need an in or info. Don't think you will ever make as much there as here, and consider how social security would be affected if you leave the US. And you would still have to file for taxes in the us, but married you would be exempt for the first $200K. Lots of things I learned the hard (=spelling:"expensive") way ...
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Lots of Wizz bashing on here. Go in with your eyes open and you won’t then be disappointed.
Wizz has improved the salary and the offer to the pilots. bonus recently paid. Roster has also improved and further choices (incl part time option) are coming early next year. Tbh if you are happy with the location of the base then there is not much between Wizz and EasyJet. Both have their negatives, don’t get me wrong there are improvements to be made for sure.
plus as pilots are we ever really happy with the company 🤔
Wizz training is of a high standard with most of the simulator instructors being freelance and independent, in the U.K. anyway they are training EasyJet pilots as well. Two sector days are the norm being home every night. They do work you hard sometimes so I would suggest max 30min commute to the airport. Horses for courses.
happy flying guys.
Wizz has improved the salary and the offer to the pilots. bonus recently paid. Roster has also improved and further choices (incl part time option) are coming early next year. Tbh if you are happy with the location of the base then there is not much between Wizz and EasyJet. Both have their negatives, don’t get me wrong there are improvements to be made for sure.
plus as pilots are we ever really happy with the company 🤔
Wizz training is of a high standard with most of the simulator instructors being freelance and independent, in the U.K. anyway they are training EasyJet pilots as well. Two sector days are the norm being home every night. They do work you hard sometimes so I would suggest max 30min commute to the airport. Horses for courses.
happy flying guys.
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Norwegian also recently reopened recruitment!
one of the best airline to work with! The best you can find apart the majors!
Again...
Alis Cargo has been recently purchased by MSC which is huge and powerful group.
They announced huge expansion plan.
good luck
one of the best airline to work with! The best you can find apart the majors!
Again...
Alis Cargo has been recently purchased by MSC which is huge and powerful group.
They announced huge expansion plan.
good luck
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If you have some time before apply for united. Bid for the 777/787 as FO as quickly as possible and commute through frankfurt. Plenty of planes going direct daily there and one or two flights a day from FRA to SKP with good pay and decent time off could work for you.
Thank you for the replies guys, definitely food for thought. I was under the impression that things had improved at Wizz, better salaries, schedules, basing options etc.
Clearly I’m mistaken on this so thank you for the input. Yes commuting is an option which I do now but from Australia to wherever any of our planes may be anywhere in the world and it gets tiring real fast. 17 on and 13 off but I’m permanently jet lagged and as we fly a heavy crew always (4 pilots) we really struggle to get our take off and landings in due to long sectors and always planning around who is about to expire on their 3 take off and landings every 3 months.
On the plus side I literally fly all over the world and do get to see a lot. However there is something to be said for short haul flying which makes it better in my opinion and that is getting off the plane every couple hours, even if it’s for 10 min just to stretch your legs and get some fresh air. Plus your skills stay sharper due to flying a lot in terms of take off and approaches and landings.
Plus going home after work to see your family is nice if you have kids like me. I’m trying for Cargolux as well as they seem to be good with decent schedules but hard to get into and no hiring going on at present.
Not sure what Easyjet is like but Ryanair is a definite no. If anybody else has any good advice I’m all ears, thanks again for the input.
Clearly I’m mistaken on this so thank you for the input. Yes commuting is an option which I do now but from Australia to wherever any of our planes may be anywhere in the world and it gets tiring real fast. 17 on and 13 off but I’m permanently jet lagged and as we fly a heavy crew always (4 pilots) we really struggle to get our take off and landings in due to long sectors and always planning around who is about to expire on their 3 take off and landings every 3 months.
On the plus side I literally fly all over the world and do get to see a lot. However there is something to be said for short haul flying which makes it better in my opinion and that is getting off the plane every couple hours, even if it’s for 10 min just to stretch your legs and get some fresh air. Plus your skills stay sharper due to flying a lot in terms of take off and approaches and landings.
Plus going home after work to see your family is nice if you have kids like me. I’m trying for Cargolux as well as they seem to be good with decent schedules but hard to get into and no hiring going on at present.
Not sure what Easyjet is like but Ryanair is a definite no. If anybody else has any good advice I’m all ears, thanks again for the input.
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Lots of Wizz bashing on here. Go in with your eyes open and you won’t then be disappointed.
Wizz has improved the salary and the offer to the pilots. bonus recently paid. Roster has also improved and further choices (incl part time option) are coming early next year. Tbh if you are happy with the location of the base then there is not much between Wizz and EasyJet. Both have their negatives, don’t get me wrong there are improvements to be made for sure.
plus as pilots are we ever really happy with the company 🤔
Wizz training is of a high standard with most of the simulator instructors being freelance and independent, in the U.K. anyway they are training EasyJet pilots as well. Two sector days are the norm being home every night. They do work you hard sometimes so I would suggest max 30min commute to the airport. Horses for courses.
happy flying guys.
Wizz has improved the salary and the offer to the pilots. bonus recently paid. Roster has also improved and further choices (incl part time option) are coming early next year. Tbh if you are happy with the location of the base then there is not much between Wizz and EasyJet. Both have their negatives, don’t get me wrong there are improvements to be made for sure.
plus as pilots are we ever really happy with the company 🤔
Wizz training is of a high standard with most of the simulator instructors being freelance and independent, in the U.K. anyway they are training EasyJet pilots as well. Two sector days are the norm being home every night. They do work you hard sometimes so I would suggest max 30min commute to the airport. Horses for courses.
happy flying guys.
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How much can I expect to earn as Y1 Captain?
Is basic still at €45000?
In an average year how much is total variable pay?
I’ve heard that wizz also contribute towards your tax bill in some bases? Ie they pay an extra gross amount on your salary.
TIA
Is basic still at €45000?
In an average year how much is total variable pay?
I’ve heard that wizz also contribute towards your tax bill in some bases? Ie they pay an extra gross amount on your salary.
TIA
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You got it wrong. In Italy an expatriate you are entitled to be taxed only 30% (10% in South Italy) on your salary for a period of 5 years, but to be honest it is not 100% clear whether foreigners are entitled to it or not. The tax man may knock on your door one day.
Actually, the whole thing is not crystal clear for all of crew members working on aircraft and ships.
Actually, the whole thing is not crystal clear for all of crew members working on aircraft and ships.
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It's written right in application page:
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Hi guys,
Maybe this question has been posted many times, sorry to bother you again.
I will go soon for a Wizz assessments, and despite I know the demands of pilot is high (at least this is what I heard from wizz pilot), I would like to ask you how are the pass rates looking like at this time, and if I will be successful which are the most probable bases ?
Thank you I appreciate your replies.
Maybe this question has been posted many times, sorry to bother you again.
I will go soon for a Wizz assessments, and despite I know the demands of pilot is high (at least this is what I heard from wizz pilot), I would like to ask you how are the pass rates looking like at this time, and if I will be successful which are the most probable bases ?
Thank you I appreciate your replies.
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Is this an accurate salary estimate? GBP150k + for year 1 captains? If so, Wizz seems to have upped their pay significantly. Are Easy, Ryanair, Jet2, etc. similar?
https://www.flightdeckfriend.com/why...r-wizz-air-uk/
https://www.flightdeckfriend.com/why...r-wizz-air-uk/
Is this an accurate salary estimate? GBP150k + for year 1 captains? If so, Wizz seems to have upped their pay significantly. Are Easy, Ryanair, Jet2, etc. similar?
https://www.flightdeckfriend.com/why...r-wizz-air-uk/
https://www.flightdeckfriend.com/why...r-wizz-air-uk/
the previous monthly average was basic 5000GBP 40K km per month so that would be approx ~4700GBP and 30 sectors so ~2000GBP
so 140k gross for a year 1 captain and 5000 increase in base every 1000 hours in the operation. (It stops at 5000-10000 hours)
the money keeps going up but people keep leaving because the job is still crap in most respects.
Very low stability in rosters with many changes, they’ll expect you to go into discretion and you’ll spend your nights flying TLV, SSH, AMM return sectors on 14 hour days.
if you’re in the UK, go to J2or EZ over WUK.
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Wizzair update information 2023
Any news about this new flexible rosters , 15 on/15 off , signing bonus and so on? It seems like they are a pretty desperate to get pilots, is there any reliable source who can provide information what the current situation is in Wizzair and how much are salary with this new offers and which are those sekected bases they mentionon their ads?
