Does anybody know how tax/social security deductions are handled, if living in France and working out of GVA, does it get complicated? I heard that Swiss tax is fairly low, any truth in this?

I've heard everyone living or working in CH has to have private health insurance, it's the same price for everyone regardless of their medical history. An insurance premium of 3600 euros per person per year :{

Health insurance cost in Switzerland depends on what level of cover you want. 500 CHF a month is pretty standard.

If you live in France you pay tax and social security in Switzerland, and private health insurance in France. Basic cover is about 80 euros a month. Good cover 150 euros a month.

If you live in France you can chose to file a Swiss tax return each year (to get deductions for pension, travel costs, house renovation etc), but you must file a tax return in France. It is pretty straightforward if your only income source is your salary. You get a letter back from the French authorities saying you owe no tax. It is simply a form filling exercise so that you are accounted for as a French resident.

The company is recruiting internally for people to conduct candidate interviews at the moment, so I imagine something will happen soon.

No idea what the requirements will be I'm afraid.

I received a PFO mail last week. I'm rated with 170 hours on type

Recruitment is over. New joiners to start in December. It seems only 1 FO is transferring from MAD (due to base closure), 9 have been hired. Minimum requirements were 500 hours Multicrew. Not sure how many flexicrew will join (on permanent contract)... To be continued...

In simple terms : lower-than-ever contracts for EZS.
Still very good for some, but once again in total alignment with their crew cost reduction (targetted 10% crew cost cut, as per Deep Dive in the UK... same applies here).

They won't touch the existing contracts (won't they ??? :} ......) so the only way to mitigate the costs is with new joiners. And with the TRTO arriving shortly, it will get even worse as you will have to pay the Swiss (i e horribly expensive, as anything in Switzerland) price to be rated on the 320, and you will receive the Swiss EZS new joiner new pay, which is not published yet.

Regarding the transfer protocol that was proudly announced by Full Left Rudder in August, well, we are still waiting... :ugh:

I hardly announced a new transfer protocol, let alone "proudly announced". I said hopefully a EZS to EZY transfer that was due to happen will set a precedent for the future.

Incidentally, that transfer did happen.

Time will tell if it sets a precedent, but it is at least being discussed.

No an EZS - EZY transfer did not happen, an EZY - EZS transfer happened. Brilliant. Not.

Some EZY-EZS transfers did happen, yes. Make of that what you will. But a EZS-EZY transfer most definitely did also happen.

Any idea when they most likely gonna hire some FO again?
Competetive chance with rating and >1000h on type?

There's no EZS-EZY transfer and as far as I'm concerned by that transfer no precedent was set.

McMax they're continually hiring - bonding even if rated. Helps if someone gives your profile a nod or, understandably and quite rightly you're Swiss. As I understand, direct CVs to the head honchos won't help.

@WhyByFlier:
thanks for information, but unfortunately I didn't found any application link online. Any hints for me?

Unfortunately if it's not there, it's temporarily closed. Just keep checking! They are definitely taking people throughout the year. Hello Airlines going bust probably won't help other's chances in my opinion. I.e. Plenty of A320 TR'd Swiss/ B permit people ready to go.

Thanks a lot!

Hi guys,

Any update/news about the new joiners contract ?

Thank you very much :)

Saw that they will soon be hiring again. Any truth to that and if so, will it be rated or non-rated people?

They will probably hire non type-rated people...
And they will train them with their own TRTO.

Massive preference for Swiss nationals.

Anybody on how to apply to EZS? Is all recruitment done via EZY in Luton or is EZS doing their own recruitment?

Thanks guys

I heard that they did not get permission to take cadets.

Meaning what? There are a plenty of people here who started as cadets including some of the latest joiners.

There is a selection in June so recruitment is on going. On to what terms and conditions I don't know but I believe (not know) it'll be a fixed term (1/2 year) contract.

Recruitment is done by EZS in GVA.

As for how to apply - if you wait for an application online you'll probably be too late.

Hi everybody

Probably you are right about the work permits.......

And as i understood they have their own TRTO in switzerland,correct?

But easyJet Switzerland is not sponsoring the rating anymore, it must be self-sponsored,correct?
-the right question is how much is the cost?
"type rating + line training i suppose"?:{

Then easyJet Switzerland will only offer fixed term contracts through a flight crew leasing agency in Switzerland.
-do you know the NAME of the agency?
-do you know the terms of this new contract?
-what can we expect ?
salary,work condition "duty,rest time,vacation"
and how long is the fixed contract ?

Finally at the end of the contract .....?

thank you , happy landing

The agency is called 'Resource Consulting AG' based in Zug. Permanent contracts will apparently be offered, subject to performance, when new Ts and Cs are negotiated with our union.

As for how much the TR will be - probably in the region of at least 30000 CHFs but that is a guess. Expect to be based in GVA with the potential to transfer to BSL. Expect to work a lot in the summer and potentially (almost certainly in my opinion) be stood down in the winter.

Yes I work for them but this new contract stuff is......new - and not much info has been issued regarding it.

Thanks a lot byflier

But what is the purpose for them to have pilots via a flight crew leasing agency "Switzerland" , comparing with before.?

What about :
the salary
Additional Duty Pay or Per Diems
day off "min 12 for EASYJET SWISS PILOT" , holidays
the Pension....
i suppose at least 10% LESS for the salary comparing with an easyjet
swiss contract.

And during the winter,if i am stood down ,who will pay me"the agency???"
and how much less."at least 20% according the swiss law if 80% paid by the agency ",i hope.:\

I have to take care because it a self-sponsored TR , so a least 2 years and then an easyjet swiss contract, if i am optimist.

It must be a win win , no only in one way.:ok:

I know there is not a lot infos at that time , but it would be great to have an overview......

Don't tell me that , it's a self-sponsored TR and during winter time i have to hibernate and anything at all 0+0=0ch:ugh:

What about the unemployment benefit , we should have something ,non?

Everybody has to paid a rent ,earning a minimum salary to live normally and i don't speak about the healthy insurance in switzerland.

really pity if you are right:yuk:

I'd suggest you research the easyjet flexi Crew deals outlined elsewhere on the forum. It will be similar.

This kind of contract had to find its way to Switzerland one day...

84chf per scheduled hour, no minimum income guaranteed, 200chf for a SBY...

Good luck to the new guys, GVA is not the cheapest place on earth. I am offering a brand new caravan if 5 or 6 of you want a place to sleep on the car park (which you might have to pay by yourselves, BTW).

Recruitment expected over the next few weeks.
Requirements are:

500hrs A320
Or
500hrs Multipilot and self fund TR
Or
Cadets from CTC, Oxford or CAE and self fund TR

It mainly works through internal recomendations.

Contract is as detailed above, paid hourly for planned block hours

Good luck

How can I apply?

Dear all

After few weeks without any news :{ , i would like rekindle the post.

Maybe they already found an agreement with their unions for this new pilot contract?
How many pilot are they looking and when they should start their training ?

Except 84ch/h as mentioned before , what are the real conditions , if you already know more then before?
Don't hesitate to give some others infos.....:mad:

Good luck

Recruitment?
 

Hi All,

Does anyone have any information on Easy Swiss recruitment?
Are they hiring?
How does one apply?

Thank you.

Did they hire anyone?

They are recruiting - 36K CHF for a type rating, paid by the hour. If you're already rated I think you're bonded for, or in fact perhaps have to pay, 15K CHFs. Still paid by the hour. You'll all do what you want to do and if you don't someone else will. Tough choice.

Hi there,

Where do you find the recruitment you're saying, on the internet EZY career page nothing there.. Only for non TR cadet guys or agencies?

The answer is on the page above. Agency only. Gotta do your time.

I see WBF, thanks and sorry for that:ok:.