Easyjet; where will they base me?
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Easyjet; where will they base me?
Got an interview with Easy soon. I have already been postponing it for some time, because the prospect of not knowing where they will base me until a month before start seems too unreasonable to me. Can tell anyone out there PLEASE tell me the following 3 things:
-which base are they most likely to give to newly recruited pilots, and is EMA as first choice still likely to be allocated?
-which bases have airport standbys?
-as an experienced 737 driver, are they desperate enough for type rated guys to allow any negotiating as far as base is concerned? If I dont like the base they give me, I may consider saying thanks but no thanks in the end as there are other jobs around for me.
Many thanks for all input
-which base are they most likely to give to newly recruited pilots, and is EMA as first choice still likely to be allocated?
-which bases have airport standbys?
-as an experienced 737 driver, are they desperate enough for type rated guys to allow any negotiating as far as base is concerned? If I dont like the base they give me, I may consider saying thanks but no thanks in the end as there are other jobs around for me.
Many thanks for all input
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Hi , I have the same feelings about it. I have a a job offer but no contract yet. I am not in a hurry to sign one, I think it unreasonable they wont give the base before signing. I got the impression EMA is open at the moment but so is BFS!
if I have a choice, I'll turn it down.
if I have a choice, I'll turn it down.
All new Commands are having to go to Belfast right now. And then agree to stay there for at least a year. After which pennance I presume most will return to the mainland thus perpetuating a spell in Belfast for new joiners and upgraders.
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New commands? Well, I would be joining as F/O, so it is not of great concern me yet where the skippers are going. So, if anyone would please update me on the base situation, that could help me a lot. Also, are they now bonding already type rated guys? Heard that was going to be a new rule in the new contracts.
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Have heard from a mate in easy that they will bond rated joiners for £6000 and pay you 90% salary for the first six months. Why the bond heaven knows, also they want too pay Capts £20.00 per sector and F/O's £12. If I was an F/O for easy i would stirke on that basis alone there is know grounds what so ever for paying different sector pay or hourly duty pay.
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EMA, being an ex Go base, is all, or predominately -300s. easyJet have been training new entrants on the -700 so it's inlikely that EMA would be an option for at least your first 6 months.
BFS is supposed to be full. I would say that LPL was a strong possibility, though.
There is a base transfer scheme which claims to work favourably, but it does rely on places being available at your preferred base, of course.
Newcastle is the latest base; no idea how numbers are stacking up for that one, though.
BFS is supposed to be full. I would say that LPL was a strong possibility, though.
There is a base transfer scheme which claims to work favourably, but it does rely on places being available at your preferred base, of course.
Newcastle is the latest base; no idea how numbers are stacking up for that one, though.
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A mate of mine has just started a course in Dibden and was told Newcastle as a base.
The trend seems to be that you are advised of your base on your induction or bonding day whatever they call it now...
There is still a major requirement for 73 rated guys but under new T&Cs they will be bonded for £6K so...
The trend seems to be that you are advised of your base on your induction or bonding day whatever they call it now...
There is still a major requirement for 73 rated guys but under new T&Cs they will be bonded for £6K so...
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Is there not just a hint of naivety about this thread ? 
Where your first base is will probably bear little resemblance to where you end up throughout your career with an airline. Some of the lo cost boys have relocation agreements which cost them (the company) NOTHING to re-base a pilot. Expect much movement, especially in the years to come, as our status and "union power (what's that ?)" decline.
As for "which bases do airport standby?" -- this ignores, or shows a lack of awareness, of the constantly shifting nature of the business. What applies today will change many times in the future.
I take your point that, by initially establishing yourself at the base of your choice, you're doing the best you can, but don't expect it to last !
Where your first base is will probably bear little resemblance to where you end up throughout your career with an airline. Some of the lo cost boys have relocation agreements which cost them (the company) NOTHING to re-base a pilot. Expect much movement, especially in the years to come, as our status and "union power (what's that ?)" decline.
As for "which bases do airport standby?" -- this ignores, or shows a lack of awareness, of the constantly shifting nature of the business. What applies today will change many times in the future.
I take your point that, by initially establishing yourself at the base of your choice, you're doing the best you can, but don't expect it to last !
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I find it hard to believe that an established airline expects guys to accept a job without knowing where they are going to be based.
Who in there right mind will hand notice in to an employer without a clue where they are going to live and work with the new employer.
This shows a distinct lack of regard for the future employee and his/her family.
Most people will not expect to move around the country every few years disrupting kids education, wives careers..etc, nor should they.
If this is how things are at the start it doesnt bode well for the future.
Who in there right mind will hand notice in to an employer without a clue where they are going to live and work with the new employer.
This shows a distinct lack of regard for the future employee and his/her family.
Most people will not expect to move around the country every few years disrupting kids education, wives careers..etc, nor should they.
If this is how things are at the start it doesnt bode well for the future.
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Had a mate offered a job a few months ago - was told only bases available were LGW and EDI...
He turned it down for family reasons as he lives in MAN...
He turned it down for family reasons as he lives in MAN...
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Many colleagues of mine have recently joined Easy, and all got EMA as base. Some straight away, others after a few months. So provided EMA is still expanding, there is hopefully no problem to get it as a base. I wouldn't mind moving once more, but only to get a command. Apart from all problems mentioned about being relocated, the most important things is the hassle and the cost. If you have to move several times working for one airline, all your hard earned money will be wiped away. BMI Baby is perhaps more attractive after all with no bond and an EMA basing option for sure. MORE INPUT welcome please, time is running out!!!
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Hi guys
Can I suggest if you are not interested in coming to easy on the terms outlined on the website then you don't bother coming to the interview. You are only getting in the way of people who are genuinely interested in joining what is currently one of the more exciting opportunities in european aviation.
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Can I suggest if you are not interested in coming to easy on the terms outlined on the website then you don't bother coming to the interview. You are only getting in the way of people who are genuinely interested in joining what is currently one of the more exciting opportunities in european aviation.
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Engee 73, I agree the prospect of working for Easy is indeed exiting...Not knowing where you and yours will live and work from untill well after you have accepted the job..exitement I could do without.
If the airline really wants to get the best people available it should treat them with respect from the start. Accepting a job is a 2 way process..do they want you..do you want them...location is a big deal in that equation.
If the airline really wants to get the best people available it should treat them with respect from the start. Accepting a job is a 2 way process..do they want you..do you want them...location is a big deal in that equation.
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In a rapidly expanding airline, in a dynamic economic enviroment there are limitations as to what sort of forward planning is available to the recruitment dept. at easy. Given that promises have been broken in the past (due to the above), it was decided to be upfront about the situation and not make any promises that we sould not keep.
The reality is that most are transfered to their prefered base quickly but given the different sizes and need to fill bases as the arise (and the internal promotion demanded) it is not hard to see the sort of problems we are up against.
Therefore the company has tried to be as up front about this as possible and says in effect that we will try to give you your prefered base but if we can't do it immeadiatlely then you can (seniority free) join the line for your preference.
So far it has worked okay. It has not affected the quality of candidate whatsoever in fact there is a chance that it has sorted out the more suitable candidates.
If you do some research you will find that as most of the bases have not been around that long there is noone that has been really badly affected by this basing policy.
You know what the deal is, if you don't like it go somewhere else because there are some really good guys out there who are ready to take on the challenges that are offered by working for a short haul, low cost, pan european airline.
If the choice is yours you potentially have a great future.
good luck.
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PS what base are you after anyway?
The reality is that most are transfered to their prefered base quickly but given the different sizes and need to fill bases as the arise (and the internal promotion demanded) it is not hard to see the sort of problems we are up against.
Therefore the company has tried to be as up front about this as possible and says in effect that we will try to give you your prefered base but if we can't do it immeadiatlely then you can (seniority free) join the line for your preference.
So far it has worked okay. It has not affected the quality of candidate whatsoever in fact there is a chance that it has sorted out the more suitable candidates.
If you do some research you will find that as most of the bases have not been around that long there is noone that has been really badly affected by this basing policy.
You know what the deal is, if you don't like it go somewhere else because there are some really good guys out there who are ready to take on the challenges that are offered by working for a short haul, low cost, pan european airline.
If the choice is yours you potentially have a great future.
good luck.
NG (for now, A319 soon!)
PS what base are you after anyway?
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Eng73, I am after EMA initially, close to home. I admit that there are advantages of having multiple bases, offering more variety and choice in the future. But at first it can be a major cost and pain for the family.
Fair enough, I can understand the point about forward planning from an Easyjet point of view, but perhaps you can at least give me an idea of the CHANCES of getting EMA based on the most recent plans for that base as far as number of A/C are concerned. Any idea if ORY is going to be a base in the next year or so. That would be my first choice.
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Fair enough, I can understand the point about forward planning from an Easyjet point of view, but perhaps you can at least give me an idea of the CHANCES of getting EMA based on the most recent plans for that base as far as number of A/C are concerned. Any idea if ORY is going to be a base in the next year or so. That would be my first choice.
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In the medium term (without access to the figures) I would expect that your chances would be good. Keep in mind that every promotion in the base means a new FO slot.
Depending on your experience you might want to retain the flexibility to take a promotion at another base also.
There are plenty of guys being promoted at LTN at present so worst case might mean that you have to drive down there for a while.
If you are in it for the long term none of this should bother you too much.
As far as other bases go, it depends on commercial opportunity but I believe that Paris and LGW will expand as rapidly as slots allow.
Good luck with your decision, personally I don't think there is any!
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Depending on your experience you might want to retain the flexibility to take a promotion at another base also.
There are plenty of guys being promoted at LTN at present so worst case might mean that you have to drive down there for a while.
If you are in it for the long term none of this should bother you too much.
As far as other bases go, it depends on commercial opportunity but I believe that Paris and LGW will expand as rapidly as slots allow.
Good luck with your decision, personally I don't think there is any!
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Today, ezy are looking to base new entrants mainly at EMA, STN & LGW. This situation could of course change next week!
Initial base is notified one calender month before course starts.
Base transfer scheme works from date of putting name on list (it's about the only "seniority" based scheme in the company) and new joiners can get on the list immediately.
Of course it's nice to see type rated pilots, but they get no special treatment at the recruitment workshops.
About 200 pilots required this year, mainly all FO's; there may be a need for a few DEC's, but only a very few.
Courses, initial and refresher, running every month for the forseeable future.
This is all factual, unless you know otherwise!
Initial base is notified one calender month before course starts.
Base transfer scheme works from date of putting name on list (it's about the only "seniority" based scheme in the company) and new joiners can get on the list immediately.
Of course it's nice to see type rated pilots, but they get no special treatment at the recruitment workshops.
About 200 pilots required this year, mainly all FO's; there may be a need for a few DEC's, but only a very few.
Courses, initial and refresher, running every month for the forseeable future.
This is all factual, unless you know otherwise!
