He ain't wrong either!
Actually, it helps if you are keen on building a career in regional aviation, like the thought of hands on flying, flexibility and a company that makes money. Flybe are DESPERATE for folk who will work for them. Mainly because when they were paid to take on BACON, loads of the pilots who they expected to get, turned round and filled EasyJet's courses for the rest of the year! Best of luck, every one I've met from Flybe so far has been enthusiastic and friendly. |
Just tell them what they want to hear. You love regional flying, turboprops especially the Dash8, you've no intention of doing long haul ever and see yourself staying there for a long long time. You don't mind where they base you, and you like hard work. Good luck.
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Hello there!
could anybody confirm that FlyBe suspended F/O recruitment til next autumn, and focus on DEC and Fast Track F/O? Cheers, |
Thoughts about Flybe
Training bond doesn’t depreciate. 3+month leave notice 8 days off a month departing on time is more important than safety Its a good place to start but the bond is a bit much Not sure how long the company will last Lots of parked aircraft poor organization skills 3rd least best airline I have worked with I'm not trying to ruffle feathers but a future employee should know what it's like. |
Flat-tire:
Departing on time most definitely does not come before flight safety. What a silly comment on your behalf. For first officers starting out it ticks most the boxes: plenty of hours and not having to fork out for a type rating. To boot you will get experience on a 30t full EFIS aircraft. Among TP operators Flybe pay better than pretty much everyone else. sr |
speedrestriction
Sorry, I take that back, on time bonuses get in the way of safety. |
IMHO a very place to get started indeed.
Recruitement at the moment is purely DEC and Fast Track F/O. no chance to join as F/O and see all FlyBe's fleet in the air before this problem is solved in first place. |
5 RINGS
Where did you get your info from mate? |
FlyBe's HR.
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Flybe don't have on time bonuses.
Perhaps you have us confused with a shifty, flag of convenience type operator with a gobby CEO. |
Thanks mate
Their website is still accepting applications for F/Os :\ |
I know...they'll resume F/O recruitment as soon as they can, but still focussed on DEC and FT F/Os...sadly I don't meet either profile yet.
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Maude Charlee,
Ground handling get bonuses for on time departures. Ask them. |
More correctly, ground handling management get bonuses for on-time departures. That's why delay codes and block times are fiddled on a regular basis, so as to either make a delay disappear or place the blame elsewhere.
The handlers get bugger all. Been there, done that. Slightly disingenuous to imply BE flight deck put safety at risk by rushing for on time departures. And we certainly don't allow the handlers to dictate when we are good to go. |
Sorry flat-tire
I think you will find that the training bond does depreciate. As per new agreement it's a tapered bond. Correct me if I am wrong but I think there are some legal problems with non depreciating bonds therefore Flybe have renewed their agreement. Flybe operate to a set of SOPs and at no point in their SOPs does it read Departing on time is more important than safety. As for not sure how long the company will last What is that supposed to mean??????? Those not afraid of hard work to gain hours and experience should apply as a low hour FO what more could I ask for. I am not going to get far in aviation driving a van with only 8 days off a month am I. Rollerboy |
Rollerboy
Sorry to get you worked up. These are just my prescriptions from various people and there is no need for the red font. I'm glad to see that someone at the company cares. If safety was a big concern how come they use the FTL as a target instead of a limit? How come the A/C medical kit is so small? These are just a few. As for how long the company will last...Huge cash injection which could line some top managements pockets while they watch it crumble around them. Might happen or not. Who's to know. Flybe slumped to a £12.2 million pre-tax loss in its latest trading year. Also, I wasn't directing this post at low hour F/Os. If I wanted to do that I would have been in the wannabes forum. Either way, if you want to work hard and build time on a turbo-prop join Flybe. If you want to make some money and build time on a jet, join Ryanair. Enjoy your 12 hour days........ |
Flybe slumped to a £12.2 million pre-tax loss in its latest trading year. The profit/loss figures for the current trading year have yet to be released but expect it to be very good. Given the current size/scope of Flybe I would categorically say that they are no longer in any financial difficulties. They are now the 3rd largest pilot employer in the country, so I would imagine the job security with them are far better than in many of their competitors! |
Flat-tire, I would have expected you to get the hint before now. :ugh: However, I'm more than happy to clear up a few more of your ill concieved notions:
I am much happier working hard for a successful company than I would be working part time for a failing company. A/C medical kits meet the requirements. Given the nature of our operation we are normally no more than 15-20 mins from an airport should we need to land. And finally. most of my working days last about 8 hours. sr |
sr
Good luck and I wish you the best. Hopefully you are working hard for a successful airline. Only time will tell. Also, these are my opinions (thoughts) and no matter what you say can curve what I see. As for our epileptic passengers, it will only be 15 mins. or so for us to get on the ground so please be patient during your shock. Enjoy your "8" hour days.........Glad you're not my union Rep. |
First aid for convulsive epileptic seizures (tonic clonic or clonic - previously known as grand mal)
When the seizure has stopped:
Most seizures happen without warning, last only a short time and stop without any special treatment. Injuries can occur, but most people do not come to any harm in a seizure and do not usually need to go to hospital or see a doctor. When a person has a convulsive seizure it is possible that their regular breathing pattern will be affected and they may go blue. Although this can be frightening to witness, it does not mean it is a medical emergency. 15 minutes? Bargain! And as for leaving early - I'm normally having a fag at STD +5:} |
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