that’s a turn up for the books! 👍🏿😀

I also had a 'thank you for your interest, we expect a further update in the next 3-4 weeks' email sent in September.

Also nice & relaxed :O just wondering what happens next and when!

still nothing here 🙂

No idea if it means anything but I just noticed they are no longer advertising for non rated Captains. Still advertising for rated…

There is a glut of type rated Captains and FOs available which vastly reduces the training burden on the airline. All about supply and demand.

Fuelled by a desire to get their name in the headlines perhaps as the first major airline to advertise direct entry hiring since the pandemic? .. it certainly got everyone talking about them!

So is there any hope for someone who applied as non rated back in June?!

I personally know someone, NTR FO who applied less than 3 months ago and started their course last week. The harsh fact is the pilots that were initially required have been recruited. As I stated in a previous post they wanted Instructors for A320 in LHS and FO’s. However recruitment is now all year around so I would encourage people who want to join Jet2 to apply. The process should now be looked at as a getting on there books, hold pool or whatever you want to call,it. It doesn’t necessarily mean recruitment for this winter. They have to keep it flexible due to the ever changing economic situation and aircraft purchases etc.

Seems to have been more of a who you know rather than what you know recruitment process? At least it's the only job application I've seen asking you who you knew within the company!

I didn’t know anyone and eventually got an invitation to an assessment about 2 weeks ago as a rated 737 FO …however, Jet2 took so long to get back to me that in the meantime, I’d managed to apply, undergo assessment for and be offered a position with two other airlines, so I withdrew my application.

I had multiple references from Jet 2 pilots, applied on the first day, have previous experience on 737 & 757 (but both TR expired), 14k total hrs 7k PIC on 777 and haven't heard a peep.

similar situation here

To be honest, I was very surprised they even opened up to NTR DEC.
With the current economic outlook, I wouldn't be surprised if the recruitment has or will be revised down.

Jet2 have always recruited type and none type rated. They like a mix of experience both civvy and military. The current course is made up of guys from RAF, AAC, Turbo prop, 777/787 etc. recruitment is only going one way and that’s up, given the aircraft orders.

just to confirm, they have started recruiting NTR DEC?

only when they need them. This will be the slowest if it happens at all due to the internal promotion ethos.

Does anyone know, if having been successful through the entire process and being informed as such - this will lead to being offered a position at Jet2, or this success merely adds you to a holding pool with no date of employment offer forthcoming? I'm hearing the holding pool option is now most likely?.

You certainly can’t put a time length on it. Many people pass the process but score less than others and aren’t called. It’s a harsh but true fact. I know several people that passed and never joined. If you do above average in the assessments and you are the right seat, base, aircraft, person you may be called.

So in short everyone who gets through joins the pile, hold pool or whatever you want to call it up to the day they get a call

Thanks mesh - so it does seem that perhaps its just a hold pool and a wait in some form, is what I get from your reply? :hmm:

yep that’s correct

Further email today from Jet2 following a June application for NTRFO, "to confirm that your application is still live and under consideration". Also stating that "we anticipate a very busy Summer ’23 season and continue our growth of both Boeing and Airbus Fleets of Aircraft, meaning there remain significant opportunities to join us as we grow

Here's hoping.

Nope, the salaries at Jet2 are transparent and all the same in rank/seat. The confusion may be that some newbies (FO) are offered 70% contracts and some 100%. The offer depends upon experience and other factors such as basing etc. history has shown that all that want it are put on 100% contract asap. 100% FO basic is circa £69,000. So 70% just over £43,000. captain £118,000 basic. Don’t know what second officer salary is or training supplements.

Glad to help. SFO requires 6 months post final line check service, >2000 factorised hours, grade 3 or above in all tech and non tech skills as displayed in previous 3 checks. Your base manager approves your application in terms of your personal conduct and your base TRE approves your application in terms of your professional grades. Very simple process once you get the scores on the doors in your sim checks and line checks.

I wouldn’t think there’s any sort of bonding, but don’t know

Anyone else joining? Threads gone quiet...

NTR CA application here.

the ad has been taken down but they sent an email in November saying I was still in contention. That’s it.

Any ideas if there will be any recruitment for us? Is there many guys leaving?

The Airbus order has been delayed (by Airbus) until April .
I believe priority was Training skippers - Experienced FOs - Captains
so I wouldn’t disregard just yet , hopefully you get some news soonish :)

Anyone actually got a joining date then?

I know of guys that joined in December, some guys joining on the 17th this month , and I am joining in February

I know some people joining end of Jan, they wanted to make contact with others on the same courses, but don't have an account here.

Very few leaving. If it’s ntr Fo then maybe. Think NTR DEC highly unlikely.

mesh is it possible to get SFO after 6 months service if you’ve only had 1 check in the company in that time or, can you only get it after a further 2 subsequent checks?

I’m an FO with 3,500 hour TR’d on the 737.

Hey guys. Anyone had a contract sent out recently? I interviewed in December and passed the assessment. Was told it wasn't a formal offer though and that I'd hear back in January. 737 rated.

Skyplod,

Nope, 3 checks minimum. LPC/OPC now once a year so I would say year and a half to 2 if you nail the checks

Filling April courses at moment but not sure if any 737. You will hear in time if your scores were enough.

really? Spaces on Feb and March courses is what I was told. But I suppose working to 3 months down the line from this moment in time makes more sense for most people.

Yep sorry should have been clearer. There are courses up to April being filled. 3 months notice sets the April. If you are on less than 3 months you may get an earlier slot.

Any idea of how many Airbus skippers have been offered a position since recruitment opened and how many potential positions remain? I appreciate it's always a moving target but a rough idea would be nice to hear. Cheers!

No unfortunately but we are recruiting all year around now. Recruitment will depend on aircraft delivery for the forseable now I would say but that’s just speculation. I know Airbus courses are being filled for mid April at the moment.