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Thanks McBruce
The description under 767 rated pilots reads to suggest you would be based in Scandinavia for the winter, it doesn't mention commuting from the UK so what you say makes it a little better if it does apply to anyone joining too on the 76. I'm not 75 rated so was looking under the non rated job listing (which mentions recruitment onto 73/75/76). I take it they're looking for people on the 737 as well? I was keen to know what the winter months look like now on the 737? I know from a friend the summer can be hectic. I take it they're a lot busier over the winter as that forced ppy has been removed? |
Does Thomson try to get you to your base preference? Would new recruits have an option to get a London base? Whats a 737 roster like?
Also, whats the time to command like? Cheers |
In terms of commuting, there are a fair number of pilots who do so from all over Europe on the 737 fleet. I don't personally know any on the 787/756 who aren't part time but having seen the 787 rosters, yes it is possible. Generally 3 to 5 days off between trips. Perhaps a 78 driver can chip in here.
Winter on the 737 is very easy going. 200-250 hours over 6 months (November-end April). All Canaries or Cyprus, so really coming into work once a week sometimes less. Subject to change but nothing has been mentioned by the company about using the Thomson 737s in Scandi-land during the winter. So far the balancing of winter work is all done by the 767/787. Busy summers, but nothing harder than I did at my previous company. London basing is quite easy at the moment judging by the latest bid results. Very junior pilots moving south. LGW is to have 2 more 737s for Summer 18 too. Company will do their best for you, but it's all down to seniority and where they need people. Anyone thinking of jumping from an Irish LoCo will not regret it in the slightest. It's simply a brilliant company. |
How likely would it be for a new joiner to get BHX as a base ?
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I believe 95% of pilots are in their first base preference, and a good proportion of those who aren't are those that have left small, popular bases (EXT/BOH/BRS) for the command upgrade.
Time to command is hard to gauge. The latest upgrades are around 11-12 years in the company, however there was a six year gap in recruitment between 2007-13, so one assumes that time is going to come down significantly very shortly. |
Anyone able to give us an idea of a typical 75/6 roster? Any idea of how many pilots they are looking to take on this time around?
Cheers |
No idea on numbers, my May 75/76 roster is 7 short haul flights three days standby and a cape verde night stop. So effectively 13 days work, 17 off.
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Sounds not bad at all, thanks for the info!
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Any idea recall checked on if it's even Stevens recruitment for both 73 or 75 or majority 75? Just trying to gauge chances (if you passed!) that they'd offer 75 or 73. Although sounds like a cracking place to work the scandi thing wouldn't be at all for me so would be a non starter.
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Actually is it midnight the 24th the non rated application closes?
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Originally Posted by Jack the rabbit
(Post 9750032)
Any idea recall checked on if it's even Stevens recruitment for both 73 or 75 or majority 75? Just trying to gauge chances (if you passed!) that they'd offer 75 or 73. Although sounds like a cracking place to work the scandi thing wouldn't be at all for me so would be a non starter.
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Hi guys, I've just been invited for an assessment, any info about the interview process?
Hi Solenoid, Congratulations, we would like to invite you to attend an assessment day for the position of Thomson Airways Non Type Rated Pilot. What is an assessment day? Our assessment days are an opportunity for you to find out even more information about TUI Group and what its like to work for Thomson Airways as a Pilot. It also allows us to meet with you to assess if you are the person we are looking for, who can deliver exceptional service and go the extra smile. The assessment day will consist of 2 stages; in the morning there will be a group activity, case study and a technical test which will last from 08.00 until 13.00. Your scores will be collated from these 3 activities and if you have met the criteria then you will be progressed to the 2nd stage of the day. The 2nd stage of the day will consist of an individual competency based interview and will take place from 13.30 onwards, interviews are completed individually and so we anticipate all interviews being completed and the day finishing at 17.00. What do I need to bring to the assessment? To meet with our requirements we will need you to bring the following original items and photocopies to our assessment day: Valid EU or UK Passport & photocopy of the picture page Valid licence & photocopy Valid medical certificate & photocopy Log Book & photocopy of the last 3 pages Proof of residency in the UK & photocopy Proof of UK NI number & photocopy (if you already have this) Wet drill Certificate & photocopy (if relevant) In addition to the above there is 1 attachment on this email which you will need to print off, complete and bring along with you on the day: Reference form Please note that unfortunately we will be unable to assess you if you fail to bring any of the above documentation with you on the day. The dress code for the assessment day will be smart office wear. To book into your assessment day, click on the following link where you will be able to choose from the dates available, please note that should you be successful through both stages of the day that the assessment day will last until approximately 17.00, please note all timings are approximate. If you are unable to attend any of the dates listed please do not choose the option that states 'Sorry I am not available for the proposed dates' but instead please contact us on 0800 169 56 92 (Option 1) to find out what if any further dates we have available. We're looking forward to meeting you! Regards, Thomson Airways Recruitment Team |
Hello.
Can I ask you what is your profile? |
PFO for me this eve.
31yr old, ATPL 2450TT 1700 on old TP <10T 440 on EFIS TP >20T (current type) Remainder on piston. Ah well, I'm used to PFOs at this stage! EI, Thomson etc. It never ends! At least I'm still flying something! Good luck to all. |
Received an invite. I'm non-rated, 30, ATPL, 2200tt, 1900 Airbus.
Anybody know what's tested on the technical exam? |
Keep the faith Primary Governor
every interview is practice for the next one until it all comes together! |
Nothing heard
Has anyone else not heard anything back from Thomson yet?
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PFO
PFO for me too, but I wasn't expecting anything more, just trying my luck!
circa 900hrs A320, 23y/o. Good luck to those invited to the assessment day! |
PFO for me.
5000hrs 3800 jet 20+tons |
NTR 28yr old, 1700 hours ezy Airbus....
Anyone know what to expect during the assessment day? |
I've been invited to an assessment day.
RAF, 3500 TT, non type rated. |
Also got called. 1700tt. 400hr over 40t.
Would like to know time to command. What do FO's clear a month? Is the dual base just first year or every year? |
Don't join TOM if quick time to command is important. 2 years ago time to command was about 15 years. People getting their commands now have been in the company around 10 years. People getting their command in 2 years from now, may well have been in the company significantly less than 10 years. But who knows what is around the corner and these things can change overnight. Join the company you think you might be happy in and get your command when it comes around. Or join FR and a get a command pretty munch immediately.
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Originally Posted by mcdonnst2
(Post 9758902)
Also got called. 1700tt. 400hr over 40t.
Would like to know time to command. What do FO's clear a month? Is the dual base just first year or every year? |
Originally Posted by Boeing 7E7
(Post 9759061)
Don't join TOM if quick time to command is important. 2 years ago time to command was about 15 years. People getting their commands now have been in the company around 10 years. People getting their command in 2 years from now, may well have been in the company significantly less than 10 years. But who knows what is around the corner and these things can change overnight. Join the company you think you might be happy in and get your command when it comes around. Or join FR and a get a command pretty munch immediately.
Thanks for the pay info too. Any information on the dual base? |
Originally Posted by recall_checked
(Post 9759090)
The average of my last 6 pay slips has been just below 4.2k take home. Lowest FO pay scale, short haul and 3 days overtime over the 6 months. Expect a bit more in the summer.
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FO.
Recruitment for people to sit in the right seat. Rank depends on your hours. I think it's 1500 hours including 500 on a jet, but don't quote me on that. Remember to deduct £7k for the OCC costs for your first year. |
Is there a bonded TR?
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Still waiting
Anybody else waiting for a response for the NTR role? Cutting it a bit fine if the assessments are in a week or so.
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Send them an email...
Send them an email asap, my girlfriend applied at the same time as me.. I got a PFO, she got nothing... So she emailed them yesterday and today she got an invite to assessment...
Good luck.. Let me know how it goes.. |
I emailed them as I had herd nothing and I got an assessment, any idea on what the study areas should be for the tech exam , any information would be gratefully received
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Who did you email? airline.recruitment?
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Was wondering if someone could help me with a few questions.
- What are the chances of getting Gatwick as a base? - What kind of work does the 757/767 do? Is it mostly there and back shorthaul? - How long would it be until a successful 787 bid? - How does the bidding system work? Thanks |
- good
- mixture of long and short haul - depends; but there are some very junior FO bids that have been granted. - bidding system is a source of frustration. Think if it as purely a preferential system. Sometimes it delivers and sometimes it doesn't. But knowing just why it did or didn't delive remains a cause of frustration and confusion! |
Thomson
Got invited to an assessment day, type rated. Can anybody offer any insight to what happens on the day?
Thanks |
Thanks for that information.
What is the 73 roster in London like in winter and in summer? What are these gold and silver days on PJN? |
Boeing 7E7 - thanks for the information
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Gold and Silver days are not 'extra days off however are a way of fixing your days off from 3 months for Silver up to 12 months for Gold days. They can be booked in pairs (or blocks of 3 on the 787). I generally use them for birthdays or maybe a bank holiday weekend. They can also be tagged on to leave days meaning 7 days of leave can be bumped up to 11 days off using a couple of golds and the automatic free days off we get around leave.
All leave and Golds/silvers are done online. There are various leave bids from the A bid (most points) down to the open bid. The A, B and C bid is done by expressing preferences and the leave desk closed for a couple of days each time to grant bids depending on a points based system. Those with the highest points are those who have had christmas or popular holidays off in the past and obviously the lowest points are those who don't care much about August/July/Xmas etc etc. Then the bid is open on the C bid and what's left is cheap as chips point wise and if you are happy with weeks off outside of school holidays then there's usually plenty left so you can go online and get your leave. It's a live system so if it's there, it's confirmed instantly. Hope that helps. |
Thanks for that. And the normal roster pattern?
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The base bidding system is done by filling lots of boxes (or none if you are happy with your lot) and the bid is run periodically usually twice a year to fill in blanks in the basing. For example bid one might be 787 LGW so you would put a 1 in that box however you don't want to be based at LGW on the 73 so you might put a number 2 in the 787 MAN box. If after the bid you didn't get either of them and you would prefer to stay on your current fleet at your current base then the rest of the form would be left blank.
The bidding team sit down and chews over where the spaces are and fill them with the volunteers done solely on seniority order. It's done in strict order which has some benefits however the obvious draw back is that there have been cases where someone has been waiting for a base (EXT and BOH or example) which have been full for years but when a slot comes up, a more senior person could put a bid in the day before the bid and get the slot. This is pretty rare though and my last bid had 28 options as I was looking for a command and I got my first preference. In fact the vast majority got option 1. Clear as mud? |
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