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JliderPilot 28th Feb 2016 18:47

Flybe
 
I know they are recruiting heavily. Any news from the front at Flybe, improved terms / conditions / possible pay rise?

Whispering Giant 28th Feb 2016 18:54

In a word, No / No and No, which is why people are leaving.

ALTSEL 1st Mar 2016 09:14

What news regarding Direct Entry Commands?? Are they on the horizon?

ETOPS 1st Mar 2016 09:36

According to their website..

Careers < Corporate | Flybe UK


Yes........

The Cleaner 1st Mar 2016 10:26

Any up to date info regarding f/o pay, roster, time to left seat etc. Would be appreciated. Ppjn seems a bit out of date.

vrb03kt 1st Mar 2016 12:14

PPJN isn't really that out of date at all.

Seems like some of the more vocal flybe contributors on here have left for pastures new.

The Cleaner 1st Mar 2016 17:52

That may be but you don't know what I'm coming from!? Just after any info that's all.

Reversethrustset 1st Mar 2016 20:14

Whilst Flybe might not seem that great to an outsider, it really isn't that bad an employer when compared to some outfits out there. Yes there are issues, but there are issues in every company is there not? Yes people are leaving, and I'm one of them, but I've had 9 good years at Flybe and I wouldn't change my time there. I've got a fantastic job which I love, but it's time for a change for personal reasons.

As for "don't touch with a barge pole", I don't think there's any credence in saying that at all, particularly if you've never worked there.

Direct entry commands are happening as we speak.

PPJN is about up to date with pay.
Roster - you'll be worked to EASA FTLs, it's a target, not a limitation.
Time to command - depends how many hours you have, but you generally need 500 with Flybe, and the command process has just got even harder. If you have 200hrs then expect just over three years.

Gabbers 2nd Mar 2016 08:48

What can a captain expect to take home each month on the pay slip?


Thanks

ALTSEL 9th Mar 2016 07:28

How would anybody describe a BHX lifestyle on the Dash in terms of routes, nightstops, days off , early to lates etc etc?? - would be helpful. An answer to Gabbers post above would be handy as well! Thanks

Reversethrustset 9th Mar 2016 07:45

The salaries are on PPJN, typically 3500.

Chesty Morgan 9th Mar 2016 09:11

That's because there is no such thing as minimum night stops despite what they say.

Deano777 9th Mar 2016 09:22

That's right, Chesty. This is the big misconception by alot of pilots. The minimum/normal/maximum nightstop preference is just that, it's a preference. "I would like minimum nightstops if you can, please", but with BHX being a base that supports alot of nightstopping it is virtually impossible to get your preference. It should improve once the Brussels contract is fully crewed locally.

jamestkirk 9th Mar 2016 11:59

What would manchester be like as a base?

What is the likelihood of progression like? i.e. onto jet etc.

Deano777 9th Mar 2016 12:27

Manchester is fine as a base. It's not the easiest as far as getting to the crew room but the base is good.

The jet is done purely on seniority. In the past people have waited 8 years, at the moment people are getting it with less than a year with the company. Everything depends on alot of factors which include attrition, future jet plans, where you bid and the like.

jamestkirk 9th Mar 2016 12:35

deano
 
thank you.

Deano777 9th Mar 2016 13:20

You're welcome :ok:

appleACE 9th Mar 2016 22:09


That's right, Chesty. This is the big misconception by alot of pilots. The minimum/normal/maximum nightstop preference is just that, it's a preference. "I would like minimum nightstops if you can, please", but with BHX being a base that supports alot of nightstopping it is virtually impossible to get your preference. It should improve once the Brussels contract is fully crewed locally.
Do you get paid extra for night stops? Otherwise why does anyone select maximum? Unless they really don't like their wife...

Deano777 9th Mar 2016 22:30

You get 24hr duty pay, that's it.
As for not liking your wife, you have to think a bit wider than that, for instance, alot of pilots spend alot of time on motorways commuting to work, so nightstops are a better option than spending 3 hours a day sat watching white lines, lorries and trees. Another reason is alot of pilots have been displaced from a closed base, this means they are paying accommodation to be at their current base, if the company nightstops them then they won't incur the costs; they're away from home anyway, so they may as well nightstop.

Floppy Link 10th Mar 2016 09:11

How about EDI, GLA, BHD ...do they have the same amount of potential nightstops as a MAN or BHX?

Jwscud 10th Mar 2016 09:17

The rumour (heard in reliable local pubs) is this year they have been taking new FOs directly onto the jet but on Dash money as it cuts down on training as they are maxed out on training on the Dash.

Chesty Morgan 10th Mar 2016 09:42

It wouldn't be the first time.

speed_alive_rotate 10th Mar 2016 09:59

I am sure that is going down well with the boys and girls who have been waiting years to be transferred onto the jet!!

whitemonk 10th Mar 2016 11:50

It is going down exactly how you would expect it to.

Don't trust the managements BS (just look at the share price recently...), if you want to be based at one of there regional bases and don't have any better options then they are a reasonable choice, but bear the following in mind:

Cons:

The recruitment process is unpredictable and a mess
You are now joining approx 1 year too late as they have messed up the command process and added a bunch of numbers to the seniority list therefore slowing your progression.
You will fly 900 hours a year OR you will night-stop ALOT if your are based in BHX/MAN
Money is ok for a captain but below standard, below average and declining for an FO with these new DEFO ctc wage killers.
Expect 3 earlies followed by 2 six sector lates with only two days to recover, this is knackering, trust me. :{

Pros:

The dash is a great machine and lovely to fly
Very little late night flying
Very friendly and generally excellent crews however the level of experience has dropped massively in the last 18 months.
Opportunities to go part time once you become a captain, will only become a reality if they can crew the airline properly over the next 5 years
Excellent training standards which will get you a better job if you are willing to go and earn one. :ok:

From a recently departed. :cool:

RexBanner 10th Mar 2016 12:13

It certainly will be a bit of a pain for the long term servants. Flybe is not a career airline anymore (if indeed it ever was). All my ex colleagues who remain there have a long term plan that doesn't involve Flybe Birmingham or Flybe Southampton (ie an exit plan). Having the Embraer time makes anyone wanting to move on more "marketable" so clogging up the P2 Embraer list with CTC graduates inevitably delays the escape of anyone on the Dash.

I have the feeling that this suits management as, in a time where they are horrendously under crewed, the CTC lot are stuck with a bond and it makes it more difficult for the longer servants to move on (although absolutely not impossible I concede - Emirates have opened up to turboprop guys, although not many people actually want to go there anymore, which is why they've done it!).

vrb03kt 10th Mar 2016 12:54


I am sure that is going down well with the boys and girls who have been waiting years to be transferred onto the jet
These FOs don't really exist any more, they've all either got it or taken dash commands. Or they left. The jet P2 list goes quite junior these days, some got it after only about a year in the company.

RexBanner 10th Mar 2016 13:14

Vrb03kt you're probably correct. Of the guys who joined with me a few years back, a couple (including me) have left, two have their dash command, one is P2 on the Embraer and I've lost touch with the other couple but they're probably in the same boat.

BugSpeed 10th Mar 2016 14:24

Learn the ropes
 
Hi All,

To summarise for all those who are wondering about bases etc etc as I suspect there are a few newbies heading there:

1) There are fewer better places in the UK to cut your teeth, especially on the Dash. Good training, good routes and challenging aircraft

2) All bases are much of a muchness but BHX has by far the most varied network (and the best crew :ok:)

3) Arrive with an exit plan. Keep an eye on your career; nobody but YOU can manage your career and as has been mentioned already - BEE is not a career airline.

4) The Q400 is a ZFT qualifying type for future airlines

5) If you want to stay because you need to be in the regions: go part time ASAP as it is the only way to cope with the roster

6) Typical roster is 6 on 2 off starting on earlies finishing on lates, repeat. Repeat. Then a 5 day cycle.

7) Time to command: about a year if you are qualified at the moment so I hear.

8) Worst bit: the roster. Best bit: the people

9) There are DEFINITELY worse places to work but there are also better rostering arrangements elsewhere.

10) Would I recommend the company to new pilots: absolutely. Would I recommend it to old-hands: yes, but only if you want to work at a regional airport and you are used to a LH lifestyle already.

I hope this helps!

BS

perceval 11th Mar 2016 04:09

Hello , Can anyone spare a few minutes to go through the CTC assessment day for Flybe DEC Q400 ? I have been selected , offered assessment dates , which are a bit too close for comfort really , and would like to prepare in the most efficient manner . If anyone's got tips about ' a short question and answer session' , ' a set of computer based aptitude tests ' and ' group exercises ' , I'd be delighted and happy to offer a pint of your choice of beverage for your trouble . Extra Question : Does anyone know if the Sim session is generally held around the same dates ( if successful at the interview level of course ) ? I have to travel quite a bit to get the UK and would rather not buy two tickets if I can help it . Thanks in advance :-)

A Very Civil Pilot 11th Mar 2016 07:21

I think Flybe might be surprised at how few people are out there. I recently received an email thanking me for my application, but to now enter it via a CTC site. This is despite the fact that my application was over 12 years ago! If their application database is so out of date, they might find there are few applicants (apart from recent CTC guys) to fill the seats.
Anecdotally my current employer is struggling to find and retain FOs to fill 737 and 757s.

Chirpy Pilot 11th Mar 2016 08:42

Rosters late again to be published, as cant find Piots to cover the schedule

wonder88 11th Mar 2016 18:44

Hi guys I'm just curious what background you current applicants have? The reason I ask is because I'm trying to build up a picture of what jobs are genuinely out there for low hours pilots and what's required to actually get the job. Any responses would be greatly appreciated :ok:

maxed-out 12th Mar 2016 08:07

A Very Civil Pilot,

You may be surprised to hear that Jo in recruitment has given a figure of 4000 applicants to several of my mates. Now whether that includes all the people that have since moved on, is anyone's guess.

I've had my application in for 5 years and also received the email from Flybe about CTC. I hope you are correct though and that there is truly a shortage of applicants. I'm not holding my breath though.

Does your company accept non rated? Cheeky request for a PM most welcome!

Mo

2 Whites 2 Reds 12th Mar 2016 08:30


Jo in recruitment has given a figure of 4000 applicants to several of my mates
hahaha......I needed a laugh this morning.

Deano777 12th Mar 2016 09:04

I've spoken to xx personally in the last 2 months and she told me from memory the figure was around 1300.

RexBanner 12th Mar 2016 09:10

I thought we weren't allowed to name people here on pprune? Several posts blowing that out of the water in the last couple of days! ;-)

maxed-out 12th Mar 2016 09:28

I always assumed that we only had to preserve the identity of pprune members. In other words not "out" their true identity. No one has linked a pprune alias to Jo.

Anyway, I have a copy of that email so possibly 4000 was used to justify Flybe getting involved with CTC and to simmer the frustration amongst the applicants. Deano777 obviously knows her personally so maybe 1300 is accurate. It's still a significant number of applicants.

RexBanner 12th Mar 2016 09:58

You're not allowed to refer to management figures by name nor anybody else who does not authorise it. It's got nothing to do with whether they are on pprune or not.

(I'm not trying to police anything, I just think it's bad form to be using an HR person's name on a public forum without their consent - and somebody has previously posted her surname too - which I suspect is why that particular post has disappeared indicating the mods take the same opinion as me).

maxed-out 12th Mar 2016 10:15

Okay. I'll wait to hear from the Mods or they can simply delete my post. In the BA forum a certain persons name has been mentioned consistently without anyone getting their knickers in a twist.

All the best.

RexBanner 12th Mar 2016 10:18

Look at it this way, if you were in charge of recruitment at an airline and already snowed under with work, would you then want your name and position advertised on pprune so every Tom, Dick and Harry can come searching for you? Granted a lot of people do already know this name but this just increases the pool even further. I would suggest you might not be happy with people doing this. That's not getting your knickers in a twist it's just common courtesy.


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