I see. But how does that work, I understood with this program you have a bond with Smartlynx! Can you just go and work for other airlines once you finnish the course? And also why don't the cadets want to work for Smartlynx? On the other thread I only found complaints about the school, nothing about the airlines...

Because I had the impression this academy had a preference for German speaking candidates, but I do not know much about the school tbh. Any insider info you could share?

Since I saw your location is Germany I thought you are German. I visit them before and and about school there is nothing much to discuss since it is initiative of Lufthansa group. I would say no fake selection process, no useless promises. Traditionally they choose only strong candidates. In my opinion I would only go there to experience their selection process. Yes about German language you might be correct but when I was there back then it wasn't a problem.

The selection process in BAA was made with the Compass Test, which I beleive to be a rather common selection tool... I mean, that did not seem fake to me :/ why do you say it is fake, due to the airline interview? And what about these empty promises, what exactly are you talking about?

Hey, actually this is not correct thread ( Terms and Endearment) to discuss this. If you ask your questions in correct thread I believe you will find an answer to your questions.

Alright, thanks!

Does anyone knows whether Smartlynx use their own pilots for winter Vietnam operations? Or planes flying there under dry lease agreement?

is SL recruiting then?

thank you for both for answer. If you know further about it how is the rooster looks like? How many duty weeks pilots are send to Vietnam and than how many days off to go back home country?

It's got feathers and a big red thing on its head!
Sorry couldn't resist

I would also add the price of the type rating versus the salary offered, specially in the beggining, and the fact that this airline can give you up to 2 months of unpaid leave per year. Finances must be considered carefully before joining, particularly if loans are involved, which is quite likely as the type rating must be paid upfront.

They pay everyday you are on duty, off days included. They don't pay if you are unpaid leave asked by yourself or by them. They promise at least 10 months of salary. So it means you can be at home during 2 months with no salary.(unpaid leave). The contract is for one year.

​I think avion express or get jet or even other acmi providers have much better deal with permanent contract and almost 10k€/m.
Smartlynx is I guess the worst offer at the moment.

No idea about the actual percentage, but they're always looking for FOs. 5/8 people from my TR were called, and I'm almost sure the 3 other guys will be called for the next OCC.

DEC can expect around 9000 Euros net of tax, bases can be at any major airport within Europe - business class on all majors on available basis. Roosters have improved a lot, as of lately, and the latest CoS now offers 5/4 on/off duty. The experience level of the F/Os and S/Os have increased as of lately, and you do not need to feel burdened with the higher work load no more. Nobody is really leaving this outfit anymore, as things are simply too good to be true. Anything else you'd like to know please do ask, I will be around here to answer. Also, I have a direct connection with the recruitment department with this awesome company, so I might be able to help. Best regards,

Capril.

Capril are you working in the management of smartlynx or for the agency in link with them?
As far as I know the conditions are :
The rate is 250 euros/d (not 9000 euros/month net). On this you can expect 2 months at home with no money during winter. On this you have to pay the tax and social security by your self.
Moreover you will not fly in business class during your travels, I don't know where you got this information. They book you a flight when they decide you to be transfered from one base to an other that's all. Ifyou want to go home during your day off the cost is for you and you have to take your luggage with you as the room at the hotel is not booked during your days off anymore.
At the moment my feeling is that smartlynx has the worst contract on the market.

The date in which Klimax made his post should ring a bell or two.

Indeed... 🔔

It's an April fool's joke

Aprils fool. For heavens sake!

Aprils FOOL mate. For heavens sake!

I wrote in other Smartlynx group but I will post it here too.

Anyone in the company (or having current information) and can tell what would be situation in Autumn 2019 and Winter 2020. They have type rating courses in October and November 2019 however what I read from above and willing to know whether starting line training would be possible before spring 2020 in case of contract offer after TR. How about yearly flying hours, is it too bad as it is stated above regarding to Winter months?

hello, just wondering if someone knows about their type rating programme and if it's possible to get hired after. thanks

I think your find they make money from those courses and sometimes they hire a few people. So its a bit hit and miss ...

If you hired its through agencies like mountain high. You don't get any benefits, need to cover your own taxes and you don't get paid when not flying. Might be okay for a few months to get 500 hours and then leave but nota place with a good reputation for taking care of employees.

Up ! I've been reading quite a lot about this airlines but couldn't find any info regarding their type rating course. Do they offer employment before starting the course, or is it easy to get a contract after it ? Are many trainees working for SL after the type rating ? Thanks !

Hey guys,

Anyone starting A320 type rating in October with SL?

Hello guys,
I'm considering to do a TR with them, does anyone have more up to date infos about the possibility to get recruited after ?
Any other plans if it doesn't go as expected ?

What's the deal with them? 30k for the type rating and then if you get recruited it's 100 euro a day? It's ACMI, so you might be living in different hotels for long periods. The problem is, will they recruit you or not?
They had an incident in Tallinn a couple of years ago during a base training exercise.

I can imagine, not the best place for sure, I was wondering the likelyhood to get hired after.
I'm open to everything, even not being paid for getting experience.

precisely the reason why terms and conditions are in the gutter

That's a good way to turn many future colleagues against you...

Chances to get hired after type rating depends on many circumstances. Now it is season end, many F/O's which are over 500 hrs or 1500hrs will go to better companies. Also, depends on airline's next season planning. This high season they reached their highest number of A/C ever it should be around 23/24. I don't know if they will ever go above this number. To me 24-25 A/C seems like ACMI operator maximum unless they got more long term wet lease businesses. Also this autumn and winter there will be cadets in TR which are trained for Smartlynx since the beginning of their ATPL. I think they will get priority to get hired over other TR students. However, I still believe that at least half of the TR people will be hired as F/O considering the data from previous years.

Anyone starting in November?

Hello everyone, I applied for SL, specifically for the option of the 19k + 500euros for the pre assessment with 3-year bond in case of successful pre-assesment. I will probably have the pre-assesment in January, does anyone have any helpful feedback or hint to help me pass them or get there more prepared? Also informations/fun facts about the company would be very appreciated :) Thank you in advance to everyone

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