Jet2 Assessment- Sept 2013
 

Hi guys I'm a 738 rated pilot with approx 400hrs on type to date.

Jet2 have offered me an assessment. I did however go through one of their assessment days back in 2011 as a non rated low hour pilot (cadet). The aptitude tests were over the top in my opinion. Needless to say I didn't get in. So I'll try again! Now that I'm rated, is the process the exact same?! If anyone has recently been through it. Please share any useful info! Many thanks. :-)

Rumour has it that for Rated guys, they have dropped the tests.....this could be your lucky day! Good luck!

Yes I've heard this! But I might just have to go by what the website says. It's very general, but does indicate that there will be numerical and written assessments. I would have thought there would be more coverage on the matter!

Jet 2 interview?
 

Hi Poisee,

How did you hear from them, call or email and how much notice did you get please?

Anyone heard yet that applied for 2nd Officer position?

I heard through email. They gave me a list of dates, and I chose the dates I was free and heard nothing back over a week later. I then rang Jet2 and they said they'll be in touch with the final details of the assessment day and confirmed my date.

Has anyone had a rejection email/notification yet? My application still states "Application Received"?

application received
 

Hi Venkman,

Is that the e mail that says 'we are delighted you have applied for a position with Jet 2 ' etc. Then it says we will review your application and we will be in touch?

Also are you 737 rated?

Jimmy
 

Yes, I got the standard response email. I am referring to their careers website where you can track the progress of the application. But it would be interesting to hear if anyone has actually been rejected so far?

No, I am not rated on B737, unfortunately!

progress of application
 

Venkman

Thanks but how do I check the progress of the application on the Jet 2 website please.I will go try to find out in the meantime.

Looks like they may be flexible as our man above was type rated but had 400 hrs not the 500 they were asking for.

On the main page of careers webpage, there is a link to the right hand side where you can log in with email/password, you then can check the application status.

The job advert stated 500 commercial hours, I believe, so the 400 on type could be improved with another type on the application? Are you rated on 737?

Fingers crossed for us all!

Jimmy, if you log into the website, i presume you applied via the job portal, you will be able to track your progress.

recruitment
 

Antonio Montana

Thanks for the information and good luck.

Cheers Jimmy,
And best of luck to you and everyone else.

Type rating
 

Venkman

I am not rated but hope I will have a chance as I would love to work for Jet 2

I am ex Oxford Aviation College F/ATPL graduate. I have instructor background with 1000 hrs instructing and total 2000 hrs.Also 100 MEP time from air Taxi work. MCC and JOC LOFT/CRM around 100 hours in Boeing simulator 300, 400, 500, 800 variants.In recent flying practice.Don't know what else I could do really.I do consider I am experienced and when the chips are down I believe that it could be drawn upon. I am used to landing in crosswinds on limits or worse over limits when you have no choice! Many would lose it with only 200 hours I really believe that.(Go watch Terror in the Skies) episode 3 I think?!

I have heard that Jet 2 don't have a particular Pilot stereotyped candidate, but consider all levels of experience.My main concern is my age and I just hope they really do look at people of all age groups as I read last time on the notes about the SSTR scheme that one of the minimum requirements was must be under 62 years of age. (I am not that old by the way), Just hope I can have a shot at this.I am sure they are excellent company to work for.Good salary not just paid when flying like that Irish lot! Also with many benefits and good term and conditions.Seems they actually care about there employees and reward them for their efforts through various schemes.

Good luck to everyone who has applied.

I believe they are looking for people who have worked in airlines in a multi crew environment with standard SOP's as this is big thing for them. Also looking for people who will pass the type course and line training as many have fallen by they wayside with this, hence the required latest LPC'S and OPC records.

Hope this helps ( only what a can read into it all)

Requirements
 

Acepilotmurdoch

Don't think that the second officer positions reflect that.Surely that's aimed at Pilots who have never been type rated.Otherwise they would be applying for the first officer positions.Last time they ran the SSTR scheme the candidate had to find the money or enter into a loan arrangement.The risk is all on the candidate right to the end of the type rating just like with Ryanair.By the time you finish the type rating you will know all the SOP's anyway.

That might not have been the cleverest thing to have said here. Airline pilots are expected NOT to 'bust' any limits...

(Any recruiter, from any airline, will have worked out who you are quite easily from the info that you have given. Most companies, and not just in the flying business, have 'social media policies' now, so you could be seen as a future questionable risk there too. Just think before you post!)

Trossie - stop being an @rse
The guy's got himself in a great position to be taken by an 'airline' like Jet2 or otherwise. Believe me, the recruiters at Jet2 have better things to do than trawl here.

Any non type rated FO's heard anything yet or know anyone that has?

I fully agree that the guy's got himself into a great position for an airline job and for that I wish him all the best. Just don't go and foul it all up now with ill-advised postings!!

I have spoken to recruiters in other industries who say that they go straight to social media to see what else they can find out about candidates (and that it is often amazingly easy to find info on individuals). There is no reason why airlines should do things differently. Just post wisely.

JJP, from today stick to limits as limits, full stop. And good luck with the job hunting (it sounds like a good place to work!).