A number of posts here, have mentioned Monarch being well known & respected for both the standard of their training & also their customer service. I agree totally with this in all respects & would suggest a positive outcome in the future for the company.

I would guess the flybe guys success is more a result of the high standards and quality of training that flybe guys possess, rather than which aircraft they fly.

My understanding is that they are going to take applications from people with turboprop experience now.
As others have said above, got some really good ex Flybe drivers here, think this is a sensible move to get some very experienced pilots on board.

That's very good news regarding non-type rated applicants.

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So is that to say recruitment is to open for Non rated experienced people or is there some sort of deal between Monarch and flybe?

You'd be surprised, some (not all of course) have moved to other airlines from other JEA/Flybe types and have struggled/failed. The Dash really does prepare one well for the move to jet types.

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Any further news regarding possible non rated recruitment at Monarch?

I am rated and experienced and have been in the interview hold pool for over 2 years! I was hopeful earlier this year when I heard that they were going to be badly short this summer due so many crew leaving! I have a couple of mates there so was quite hopeful but since then it's become apparent that the shortfall is being covered by Oxford cadets! In fact a few weeks ago I bumped into 2 such lucky cadets at CAE Fleming Way. They were doing a 320 rating!

Anyway, I managed to secure a job with another UK Airbus airline to start in a few weeks so I've now given up with Monarch.

Good luck to all.

Once again the cheapest option rules!

2 guys are exercising their right to return from BA.

Return from BA? Now that is unexpected!!!! Any reasons given?

Er - lifestyle, lifestyle, lifestyle?!!

Surely not....... :E

I wish them well, but that's pretty gutsy...

Wait till they've tried a summer EASA roster with airport standbys and minimum days off.

ZEB

What's the difference to being on Airport Standby and minimum days off at Monarch under CAP371 - Can you enlighten us please?

Not full blown EASA Regs though. Still got scheduling agreement and day off definition retained as well of course as the protections the UK Working Time Directive brings.
Mind you, even then EASA FTLs are scary enough. :{

Airport standbys and a reduction in days off, from 10 down to 8 are a new treat for us.

I assume the treat is better than zero days off had Monarch failed in the winter. If I was in your position I'd be more worried about the grim reaper coming again.....

Thank you for well informed opinion Twiglet. Helps a lot.