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Originally Posted by Daddy Fantastic
(Post 10296044)
Hows AB doing with their DEC on the Q400 with upgrades to A220 within 2 years according to latest adverts?
Originally Posted by Daddy Fantastic
(Post 10296044)
Any scheduling and roster improvements or new bidding system in the pipeline or already active?
We use jeppesen bidding system and it seems to give people what they want in most cases. |
Last pilot meeting brought upgraded promise of written guarantee 18months from Q400 line check to A220 Capt , joining as Q400 Capt . . . assuming other criteria are met for total hrs etc , and option of 5 4 5 3 roster. I would say it is as good a time as any to join as Q400 Capt if qualified. https://www.airbaltic.com/pilots/?ut...SAAEgKr_vD_BwE
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3 737's left at end of 2018, at least 5 of remaining 8 planned to be gone this year, so, I would guess not. There was a course of new 737 Capts towards the end of last year, but I would think that would be enough to cover the permanent guys jumping over to A220.
Better to contact HR Dept direct rather than an agency if you want the real story. Current 737 Contractors have been offered an option to fly Q400 for 18mths after finishing on Boeing, then onto A220 as Capt. Very few will accept, but, as a longer term offer it is not so bad. |
My experience with Air Baltic, they lie to you whatever they promise, it will not happen, do not believe anything concerning commuting friendly roster, they do not exist.
Management hates the pilotes, they told them "not to complain and be happy to have a job at all", Dont fool yourself and sign a contract if you have a family, you will have no chance to see them. People not living in RIX are always ending with a late duty and start again early. Expect Max duty and minimum rest. Thats what they do not tell you before you sign a contract. They will promise you "we are working on 20 on 10 off" but they say that since 2010 already! Do NOT believe it, it will never happen!!! |
The offer to transition from Q400 to A220 is a written one . And they have decided to offer 5 4 5 3 roster initially to new joiners because there aren't enough of them on the Q400.
They are well aware of the difficulty in attracting and retaining folk, at least they have decided to tackle it. |
Originally Posted by captplaystation
(Post 10362367)
The offer to transition from Q400 to A220 is a written one . And they have decided to offer 5 4 5 3 roster initially to new joiners because there aren't enough of them on the Q400.
They are well aware of the difficulty in attracting and retaining folk, at least they have decided to tackle it. Totally different rosters for the local guys of course. |
Have been told the same by friends working there, that it seems to be just another scheme to get people in, but that the actual rosters are quite terrible. I trust these people more than I'd trust the recruitment promises, so just be a bit wary would be my advice to people considering it. Get everything on paper.
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Todays new job opening for F/O on Dash reads like this:
Conditions for the job application:
No further questions about commuting options for new crew members..... |
That is because they don't, and never had, difficulty attracting FO's. The commuting offer was for new Q400 Commanders , as is the A220 offer, to get them in the door.
Dash FO's, if they stay the course, can anticipate Dash Command, followed by the same A220 offer after 18mths LHS on the Crash8 . |
Any idea whether the 5/4, 5/3 is mentioned in the work contract and what the plan is with that when people move to the A220?
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I would anticipate not, it will merely be an option on the Jepp bidding, open , initially, only to new entrants on LHS on Dash.
I would imagine, unless it becomes available to all, unlikely, as we are told it uses more resources, that the option will vanish concurrent with your time on the Dash, but the above is merely my speculation on both points. |
Applying for Cadet Pilot
I would like to ask for advice and opinions from everyone related.. just to let everyone know, I don’t mind paying to fly (pay for my own flying course), I don’t mind relocating to another country. im interested to apply for cadet pilot for this airline. Any chances for non-european like me? if i were accepted into the academy, how it is the life? Anymore feedback and opinion related to this, i would highly thanks for it. |
What do you expect from a company in which the management tells the pilots "not to complain and be happy to have a job at all".....
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Can you feel confident to apply for DEC Q400, even if you have plenty of hours on AIRBUS 320 as F/O?
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Pilot market already at bottom for years. 1140 Euros gross is disrespect to this profession. You can simply earn double of this money being bartender or waitress in most of the West European countries. I am not comparing or complaining but just sad about this conditions.
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Guys,
I am expecting an interview in 2 weeks, would You advise me what to expect? Any ideas about what kind of technical querstions are they asking? Thanks for any hint in advance! :ok: |
Originally Posted by thatscool
(Post 10413319)
Guys,
I am expecting an interview in 2 weeks, would You advise me what to expect? Any ideas about what kind of technical querstions are they asking? Thanks for any hint in advance! :ok: After this short interviews. Got result shortly after (think there was also a short) skype interview. Personally I really liked the atmosphere and the people. Due to changed circumstances, I decided to turn down the offer. Good Luck. |
Good decision, you could not believe a single word of all the things they promise you. Expect up to 7 days in a row and single off days. Do not plan any vacation, you will not know if its approved until 2 days before it starts, if you have a family do not expect to see them because you will end late on your last day and start early on your first day after the usual two days off, it will kill your social life.
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Originally Posted by Jabulani
(Post 10423124)
Good decision, you could not believe a single word of all the things they promise you. Expect up to 7 days in a row and single off days. Do not plan any vacation, you will not know if its approved until 2 days before it starts, if you have a family do not expect to see them because you will end late on your last day and start early on your first day after the usual two days off, it will kill your social life.
Would you stop spreading here your anger please, just because you have not got something that you expected or the things that you never been promised. All of your comments is an obvious emotions , and nothing else , just misleading information Airbaltic is not the best, but definitely is not the worst company indeed, overall it is a decent company with decent people . If it does not suit you, or your expectations simply just leave it and find the one that you would like to work for... |
Selection Process and Preparation
Dear Colleagues, I have an invitation vor the first Step of the recruiting process with airBaltic. Iˋd like to prepare myself to these stepps...what/ where is the best way to do this? There is a quite bit off different companies which offer the prep support. Do you have any hints or experience for me? The Stepps are.: 1. Online „Tripod IQ Test“ (how to prepare since there are different types of IQ tests) 2. HR. And Tech questions (Maybe sample questions to judge how deep in ATPL questions i have to Jump) 3. Sim Session...which Sim and what to expect? 4. Psych. what to expect and how to prepare 5. I red something about an „Skype Interview“... Appreciate your feedbacks and thanks in advance. Best Regards Hape |
A lot of mixed feelings here for sure.
I just sent my application for DEC on Q400 although I'm wondering if the requirements really can be correct. Can it be correct that they accept DEC captains without any CS25 PIC time? When I read the job application they only require 3000h total and 1500 on CS25. |
@ Flyer007, guess you are one of the local guys with the nice rosters, open your eyes, there is a second type of roster for the non-locals, all I share is the experiences I had, nothing more, nothing less.
You might have been at the same pilots meeting where the management told the pilots "not to complain and be happy to have a job at all". In how many airlines did you work so far? I can compare this company to some other and sorry to say if punctuality is ranked higher than safety then everythin is said... |
Is really safety that bad with them? Why I’m asking - they are flying for Lufthansa out of MUC and Lufthansa is pretty strict during their safety audits... |
Jabulani, unless the entire Dash training team has been abducted by aliens within the last two years, your talking rubbish. I know the Type Chief Pilot, and if your not up to scratch, then you not going to be flying in a Baltic aircraft for very long. What they didn’t tell you in the glossy brochures at flight school is that it’s hard work, especially on a Turboprop, and in a long Baltic winter it’s can be even tougher. Honestly it’s not a job that suits everyone.
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Hey guys,
I am looking to the Air Baltic Q400 DEC position. Who has experience living in Riga? Especially with kids? It looks like there are only a handful of International/ privat schools and they are crazy expensive. My kids already had to learn 3 languages so I don't want to put them through the pain of learning a 4th one which happens when going to a public school.. Thanks |
AB
Stay far away from this bs company !!!!! Worst in the industry !!!!
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Originally Posted by Capt Flinstone
(Post 10473232)
Stay far away from this bs company !!!!! Worst in the industry !!!!
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Have a look at all “ capt flinstone “, posts and you’ll see.......among loads of assessments he/ she appears to have been to is an air Baltic one.
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Originally Posted by Meester proach
(Post 10476533)
Have a look at all “ capt flinstone “, posts and you’ll see.......among loads of assessments he/ she appears to have been to is an air Baltic one.
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Maybe capt flinstone belong to a 500h P2F hours bought in Airbaltic and is trying to keep everybody far away from this company, hoping that no one will relieve his seat before his contract will expire and hoping that he will be extended. |
IQ Test
Hi, Has anyone some info on the first assessment step, the IQ Test they talk about? thanks |
Originally Posted by philipB737NG
(Post 10479005)
Hi, Has anyone some info on the first assessment step, the IQ Test they talk about? thanks Not that difficult. |
Originally Posted by Jabulani
(Post 10470217)
@ Flyer007, guess you are one of the local guys with the nice rosters, open your eyes, there is a second type of roster for the non-locals, all I share is the experiences I had, nothing more, nothing less.
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Originally Posted by Jabulani
(Post 10470217)
@ Flyer007, guess you are one of the local guys with the nice rosters, open your eyes, there is a second type of roster for the non-locals, all I share is the experiences I had, nothing more, nothing less.
You might have been at the same pilots meeting where the management told the pilots "not to complain and be happy to have a job at all". In how many airlines did you work so far? I can compare this company to some other and sorry to say if punctuality is ranked higher than safety then everythin is said... Maybe the problem is not in the particular company or companies, but simply something is wrong with your expectation and attitude....... Anyway, have a nice day and I hope that one day you will find an airline that perfectly suits you ..... :) |
Originally Posted by unknownpilot
(Post 10486857)
Was wondering if anybody could provide me with an email address for the people in charge of recruitment. I dont want to apply with the automated system without getting a bit of further knowledge, hence why I wish to contact them.
PM please with the email address Regards |
Originally Posted by unknownpilot
(Post 10486857)
Was wondering if anybody could provide me with an email address for the people in charge of recruitment. I dont want to apply with the automated system without getting a bit of further knowledge, hence why I wish to contact them.
PM please with the email address Regards |
Hi guys, I've seen a lot of posts, but none specific on the AIR BALTIC INTERVIEW process.
Can anyone help people to understand how is the TECH interview? About the IQ test just look into several online test and choose among the most difficult ones, it will be fine. SIM assessment is quite obvious and everybody should know what to expect and HR is too personal to prepare for it. Would the ACE publication be enough for the interview? THX. |
Originally Posted by nenepilot
(Post 10489895)
Hi guys, I've seen a lot of posts, but none specific on the AIR BALTIC INTERVIEW process.
Can anyone help people to understand how is the TECH interview? About the IQ test just look into several online test and choose among the most difficult ones, it will be fine. SIM assessment is quite obvious and everybody should know what to expect and HR is too personal to prepare for it. Would the ACE publication be enough for the interview? THX. It was a very relaxed atmosphere. The tempo in the sim was crazy though. Make sure you know the profiles perfectly and to TRIM. In 30 min I did takeoff, maneuvers, 3 approaches 2 engines and OEI, 2 go arounds (1 OEI) and landing. |
Originally Posted by unknownpilot
(Post 10488306)
Thanks, appreciate the input. I don't expect positive outcome though. Not because of my lack of experience, however my lack of EASA Atpl. I have an ICAO ATPL, and can't seem to find any reasonable conversion process short of sitting all 14 exams and a flight test.
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Air Baltic interview
Originally Posted by drsd
(Post 10490573)
I was asked some technical questions about my current type and de-icing fluids. The others I was with got asked about RVSM and MSA except for stuff about their current type. Do the prep at latespilotjobs and you'll be fine.
It was a very relaxed atmosphere. The tempo in the sim was crazy though. Make sure you know the profiles perfectly and to TRIM. In 30 min I did takeoff, maneuvers, 3 approaches 2 engines and OEI, 2 go arounds (1 OEI) and landing. can you be more specific on the type oriented question? what kind of tech spec they are looking for? i already have done the IQ. many thx for your reply, it’s useful. |
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