Aer Lingus Hold Pool
 

Just would like to know how many others out there are in a hold pool for Aer Lingus. Interested in LGW really but other bases as well i guess..

The answer is lots of you and the reason is that you are being used in a company political battle with the Irish pilots union.

If only that were true. :rolleyes:

Im in, no idea how many others etc though. Im under the impression interviews have stopped now? Interesting to know the mix of 320 TR / non 320 TR...

Are you all talking about Fo or DEC. I did an interview for DEC at LGW and haven't heard a thing.

Dermot Mannion Resigns this am
 

Dermot is away with immediate effect,First week of LGW,which is his baby,stange.

Some info I am hearing,

1.Dermot is going to Emirates(back to)
2.There are 28 F/Os in the hold pool.
3.DEC is recruitment frozen indefinitely.
4.Sold a ton of seats ex LGW,but not going to make any cash
at least initally due cheap fares,and wet leasing.
5.Lots of political issues in Dublin re shares etc are having a bad
effect on new bases.
6.There is no 6.

Its PPrune,so I could be wrong on all of these,or some,but thought you
might like to hear them.
Im in the Hold pool too,but Im not expecting the phone to ring anytime soon,
Its filed in the back of my mind.Luckily I am still flying elsewhere,I know others in the pool who are out of work,and that must be hell.
Heres hoping byt the end of the year maybe?...

So whats with the 3 year training bond? Even being type rated......

Just to clarify a few things. There aren't any wet leases as far as I know nor would IALPA sit idly by without a huge bunfight given the obvious impact this has on everyones livelihoods. The a/c are being flown by AL pilots at LGW. Two new a/c came online in the last few weeks to assist with flying the LGW schedule. Another 2 DUB a/c are being used to make up the 4 needed to kick things off. How they get the 8 by the end of the year is anyones guess and is probably subject to change depending on demand in anycase. If you look at the latest press releases it says they "expect" to have up to 8 a/c by the end of the year. Doesn't say "will" or even which year they are working to so you can read as little or as much into that as you want. Also in terms of crewing some previously DUB based flight crew have moved to LGW whilst the rest overnight so whilst a few people have joined there hasn't been the influx previously envisaged. Probably a good thing for the company as a whole given the market conditions we are facing to tread softly softly but understandably not so good for someone trying to get in.

Hey guys thanks for the info i'm in the same pos. as jetfella just thought i'd see who was about as it has gone very very quiet from the Lingus HR dept. at BMI for the hold pool they are at lest sending us an email every month with the never changing update.

agreed,

was a time when you would be fully in the loop regards your

position,unfortunately it seems these courtesies have gone by the wayside in

these days of recession.Pity for an organisation such as Aer Lingus.

Still hope to work there though!

I would expect that sort of treatment from Ryanair, but I expected a little more from Aer Lingus. It's over a month since I did my interview and have recieved nada.:confused:

The HR department has many other issues to deal with, not just impatient, uninformed egocentrics seeking gratification.

Wow! That explains everything.

Hmmm! Sounds like someone is in need of a shag.....

Yeah charming!- that's the attitude of our morass of mediocrity that passes for "HR" in EI.!! (and that's being charitable). Don't be put off though, people you encounter on the line are nice to work with.

Tad rude there... not really needed now was it???

Impatient?? Well i was put in a hold pool over two months ago and suggested to not take another job offer as i would be required in very sort notice and could be very soon, although granted I was informed it may also be a while.

Uninformed?? Well i couldn't agree more and I do think you will find that was the point that was being made.

Egocentrics seeking gratification?? Just rude, think before you speak next time as you clearly have no idea. I honestly hope you never are put in the position when you career that you worked very, very hard for is pulled out from under you leaving you with no income out of the blue.

Thanks for your input :ok:

Dont hold your breath as Iberworld are being hired in to reduce the risk factor.Sorry.

Todders, why don't you try ringing the company. I'm sure they will be more forthcoming in giving you information rather than speculation on this website by those who can't really give you an answer. By the way there is no mention of Iberworld coming in. Perhaps those informing you Yoland are the same as those who on the 1st of March told you:

I applied but never heard from them. I went for the chief pilots job. So you reckon I should hear soon? P.S I don't have an Airbus rating

Yoland, your post is incorrect. There has never been a suggestion on those lines.