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Joined: Apr 2025
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From: Europe
Based on the information I was able to gather from this thread and other sources it usually takes between 4 to 9 months before being called from the holding pool. In some exceptions people were called straight away. A lot of variables come in play we have idea about. I wish I could help you more. Did the assessors by any chance mention any time frame when you should be expecting to start?
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: USA/GERMANY
Hi.Anyone have a rough update what to expect on the 1 day in Rome . DEC Captain A320 rated 600 PIC 7000TT. just an insight im aware its tough but maybe one was there so im always open for some helpful hints and tricks and other magic ...thank you and you all a freaky Halloween !!!
Joined: Dec 2017
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From: Anz
Hi.Anyone have a rough update what to expect on the 1 day in Rome . DEC Captain A320 rated 600 PIC 7000TT. just an insight im aware its tough but maybe one was there so im always open for some helpful hints and tricks and other magic ...thank you and you all a freaky Halloween !!!
Thanks.
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Charlotte, NC, USA
For those at Wizzair UK, how do the London bases work? Are you responsible for both airports if on standby? Or are you just married to one airport? And can you swap a Luton trip for a Gatwick trip and vice versa?
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From: Al tube.
It is two hours between LTN and LGW so you only have to report to your one designated base airport for standby (although you could then in theory end up in a taxi to the other). Personally unless you have no other options, I would look elsewhere.
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Charlotte, NC, USA
It seems like Wizz is reducing LGW for LTN. Are they selling their slots - are there slots in LGW? I read converting +35 XLRs to 321 NEO. I guess that these are good, proactive measures. What is the general feeling?
Joined: Nov 2015
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From: Bangkok
Hi Gumps!
The only feedback I can offer is from my interview back in 2019, so it may have changed significantly since then.
The initial day consists of a group exercise (google einstein house puzzle) where they want to see you interact and adapt to other guys opinions. Usual stuff.
The second part will be a technical assessment in front of a panel where they'll ask you system/atpl/what-if situation questions.
If you pass through this, you will be invited to the sim the next day. Fairly straightforward, problem+ecam+dodar= great success.
I have a pdf file with some atpl questions they may throw at your way (they did with me, but I was non-rated).
Good luck!
The only feedback I can offer is from my interview back in 2019, so it may have changed significantly since then.
The initial day consists of a group exercise (google einstein house puzzle) where they want to see you interact and adapt to other guys opinions. Usual stuff.
The second part will be a technical assessment in front of a panel where they'll ask you system/atpl/what-if situation questions.
If you pass through this, you will be invited to the sim the next day. Fairly straightforward, problem+ecam+dodar= great success.
I have a pdf file with some atpl questions they may throw at your way (they did with me, but I was non-rated).
Good luck!
Joined: Nov 2025
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From: Warsaw
Hi, does anyone know what the current situation is with FO NTR recruitment at Wizz Air ? Are they currently inviting people to apply? I've been waiting since September and no response.
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From: Europe
I am in the same situation. They told me that they expect to take Cadet assesments in 2026 again..
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From: Europe
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From: Neither here or there
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From: Italy
If you mean recruitment events, yes. If you mean placement directly into Italian bases forget it. It can take up to two years to get a base transfer in Italy at the moment depending on your rank, base expansion and people moving/leaving.
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From: Europe
I don't know if there is any difference between recruitment time frame. Probably more or less the same. However, think about where your target base is, if you have one. If you don't have a target base, think about which base(s) would be best for commuting to where ever you live. Anyway unless you get based in one of the larger bases like OTP or WAW, commuting will be pretty bad. Usually involving two flights and lots of waiting around in airports to get home.
In general Wizz Malta pays significantly more, because you pay less tax. Pay in KUT is also good, which is WAH.
So if you have no preference, I'd choose Wizz Malta.
In general Wizz Malta pays significantly more, because you pay less tax. Pay in KUT is also good, which is WAH.
So if you have no preference, I'd choose Wizz Malta.
Thanks Pedro! Then I will wait for WAM to call me, although it takes quite long..
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From: FL450
It doesn't really matter how they are treating you this week, because they will treat you as badly as they can whilst maintaining operations. That sums up the whole method of doing business. If the market shifts and there are less opportunities for pilots, the 'not contractually guaranteed' roster patterns above will be gone and you'll receive an email with the exact words: "thank you for your understanding".