Hi, been NTR hold pool since mid Oct and know guys who have since mid Sept, all heard nothing as yet.

I'm not aware of anyone joining direct as an SFO but then again I am here just over a year so not saying it hasn't happened. It is 2000 hrs factored, not 1500 but otherwise it is as Z states. Takes about 3 months to hear back after applying too from what I have seen, but that probably depends on who you know and when you apply.

Hi folks

Made it through selection; nice day out. Many thanks to the forum for your input. Now sitting it out in the NTR holding pool.

Does an entry date to a holding pool give you "seniority"? Or do they cherry pick from the list?

Any news on movement from the pool guys. I think if winter 2017 training is to be planned, dates should be issued imminently, no? Fingers crossed and good luck to all in the pool!

Know a few in the hold pool but alas nothing so far.

I understand a few type rated FO's have got start dates for Sep 17. Nothing I think as yet for LHS. Still doing roadshows and recruiting into the pool although I think a lot have been languishing for the best part of a year.

See they are doing a road show in Dubai, trying to steal ntr expat captains away from the sand pit

Why go to jet 2 when you could go to thomson

Because Thomsons application window is closed. And quick command with Jet2 being a tempt? Would that be short sighted with J2? I don't know. I don't know what they're like to work for

Where you would be at the bottom of a loooong seniority list contemplating the next downturn where Thomson have a habit of having a cull of those at the bottom of the list.

Plus there's DEC options at Jet2. I think it's pretty obvious why people want to go to Jet2 and asking why they don't simply go to Thomson instead is a stupid question for many reasons.

I've been in both and I prefer Jet2. Thomson are living on past glories. Britannia Airways imho was one of the best airlines in the U.K. If not arguably the best. Thomson is not Britannia. The old school of paternalistic management and genuine concern for the pilots / employees is long gone.

How many pilots have moved from Thomson to Jet2 recently?

I've been with (Air2000-First Choice-Thomson) for over 20 years. I worked for five airlines previous to joining Air 2000. On the whole I can't fault them. I love it. I've gone through some medical issues etc. in my time and they stuck by me no questions asked. No complaints, I'll be here til I retire. There really are some great people at the airline.

Sorry but many of us here in Thomson disagree and having worked for a few airlines over the last 20 years I know which airline I prefer...

I guess if he couldn't spell the name of the airline it was never going to work out for him. :cool:
I'd say half of our hiring comes from Ryanair. But like you said, each to his own. :ok:

err brains, it's not his mis spelling is it?

Btw story is true, due appalling Thomson roster

I guess sarcasm isn't your forte, or irony? :}

Don't want to hijack the thread, good luck with everyone's choices and everyone's careers. I'm outta here!

What a load of garbage! The short haul charter Business model has pilots home almost every night. Unless you have exercised your choice to fly the B787 which operates longhaul - then you will be away from home. Typically 2 nights away and then 3 days off. But it may be longer if you go eastbound. At present there is a list as long as your arm to get on the 787, so anyone who really doesn't like being away can easily transfer back onto the 737/757 and be at home most nights.