Interesting snippet in yesterday's Telegraph, saying that Virgin was having difficulty filling its pilots seats!

BristolScout,

Do you have a link to the article?

Interesting times ahead!

So where is this new recruitment campaign then lol?!

I too received an email - 5500TT, B744 TR and a little over 1000 on type. No Shuttle time here either...yet......

Thankfully no, only Brits and Europeans.

Same with V America, nationals only.

I would be amazed if this was 100% accurate.

More likely they would only recruit those who have indefinite rights to live and work in the base country (so EU nationals or those married to one or with some other form of permanent visa)

A few sample rosters:
MCO 1 night, UVF 2 night, JNB 2 night BGI 1 night. 63hrs Block
LAS 2 night, BGi 2 night, LAS 2 night, MCO 1 night LAS 2night. 75hr block
HAV 4 night, JNB 2 night, MCO 2 night, SFO 2 night .68hr block

Virgin Atlantic Pilot recruitment now open
 

I've just checked the Virging Atlantic career's page and they have now opened recruitment for the Pilot hold pool.
To be considered if your coming from a civil background - you need either a Airbus or a Boeing type rating and experience or if your from the military you need a minimum of 3000 hours, and 1500 hours either fast jet or heavy experience.

brgds

W.G

Why do you need a UK issued ATPL? What's the difference if it's any other JAA country? Can just transfer if you become employed?

That'll rule out 1000s of Ryanair F/O's then!! :ugh::ugh::ugh:

I am once again angry at my turbo-prop rating :*

I am once again angry at my (useless read Avro RJ) type rating.

Why is it OK to be ex-mil with 3000hrs and no airline experience but not OK to be civil with 3000hrs and years of airline experience.:ugh:

Does anyone foresee Virgin getting Embraer 145's in the near future?

Selection Process
 

Can any of the guys that went through the Airbus selection a couple of months ago shed some light on what to expect? Got a B744 Hold Pool interview, but it's only a 4 hour slot for the whole day....Obviously there are group exercises, but are there computer based aptitude tests?

Thanks

I am rather happy although 2950hrs total time!

B737 Type rated - 2300 hours on type.

UK issue ATPL

San Expiry

It's simply the case that to achieve 3000 hrs of military flying would take most people at least 10 years and involve a variety of roles and specialist flying whereas 3000 hrs civil flying can be gained in 3.5 years by following the 'magenta line!' - I'm sure you would agree that the levels of flying 'experience' are vastly different.

(this post is not meant to antagonise but is merely a statement as to how the airlines view it)

Just to clarify, is the 3000 hours requirement for all applications? Or just from military guys?

I thought the goalposts were at 2500 for Airbus rated guys a few months back... :confused:

Only as tugs.....

If coming from a commercial background you must have an Airbus or Boeing rating and experience with 3000 hours, 1000 on type.



If coming from a military background you will need to have 3000 hours which should include at least 1500 hours Fast Jet or heavy experience.


You must hold a current Class one Medical and a full JAA ATPL licence (UK issue).

You should be able to demonstrate a high level of fluency in English (ICAO level 6 English Proficiency).

Finally, you should be able to swim a minimum of 25 metres continuously, unaided.