Thomas Cook recruiting!
 

Type rated pilots only...

...which type?

A320 and 757/767 >500hrs on type
It for a fixed term contract until 31st Oct.

Closing date 19th Feb.

Hmm, better than nothing but TC 757's don't have much to do in winter so will it be Adios muchachos?

This year could see off a few airlines! Who knows!

It acutally starts getting busy for us from the 1st of March onward so all crews will be gearing up for the delights of the summer. So if you do get into TCX on any fleet you will be busy.

Does anyone know what the contract deal will be/ is?

Starting salary of between £38,000 - £48, 000 depending on experience. 757 positions at Glasgow and Newcastle, with A320 positions available at Cardiff, East Midlands, Manchester and Gatwick. Full time job, until 31st October.

Minimum requirements:

- Valid A320 / B757 type rating and in recent flying experience
- 1000 hours total time.
- >500 hours on A320/1 or B75/767
- Valid JAR ATPL Licence
- Valid JAR Medical
- Right to live and work in the UK

Are you interested, available immediately and do you meet our minimum requirements? If so, please apply at Thomas Cook Careers Website before the 19th Feb 09.

Full time until 3st October? Then what? surely thats a temp position - hardly a full-time job?

Seasonal contracts again...

Well that'll be why it's listed as a fixed term contract then. No it's not a perm position but for a lot of people it will keep the wolf from the door and get them inside a company that is actually expanding for once.

You'll work hard, but the remuneration aint bad!!

Pays your money, takes your choice!

I actually dont think anyone gets into TCX on a perm initially, not anymore anyway, the max is two six month temps hopefully followed by a perm. I also think that those who get the positions available will be kept on over the winter and have their contract confirmed as TCX is still hoping to do the Hajj this year with 75's out there operating feeder flight to the 330's. Also there is Skyservice and possibilities of TCX Scandinavia contract. It will be quiet but I dont think the temp pilots will get dropped.

Would be good for them if the Haj flights started. Trouble is there's a lot more players out there wanting that work too.
Hope the guys are kept on. Would be a bit of stability in the market and sends a signal to other airlines.
I was really tempted by TC and I know their 757 guys are a good bunch but I'd only be after a LGW base so sadly New or GLA is a no go for me :confused:
Mind you GLA is better than Manch or Leeds :}

Lucky you if you can afford to cherry pick positions depending on where the base is :ok: I see 737 isn't mentioned, I guess that is because you will be flying for Easy anyway on that fleet ? :hmm:

TCX recruitment website
 

Anyone had difficulties uploading word format CVs? Have tried both Firefox and Explorer web browsers with similar results.

If you managed to submit one did you get an email back confirming the application?

Thanks

Not sure why - we've had plenty so far :ok:. Try as a pdf.

Seasonal Contracts
 

Ed_boy .... you have an issue with seasonal contracts?

if your employed by thomas cook - think yourself lucky and get on with it plenty of pilots out there would swap places with you

if your not employed by thomas cook its quite simple - if you dont like it apply elsewhere

Shepper, maybe Ed Boy like a lot people would like full time contracts with a good airline like TC.
I would really love to work for TC. But the thought of having to find work for six months, most probably abroad in this economic climate makes me pee my pants with fear. That and turbulence! And ugly passengers :confused:

necessity
 

Hi Gents,
Is it possible to apply through TC website without National Insurance Number? I am an EU citizen but my CV :ugh:was rejected. Any ideas?

Thanks.

Yes, just make one up, format is
AA 12 34 56 A.