They’ll always give you at least two hours but occasionally they ask if you can get there quicker. You’re not at all obliged to though.

Lots of ‘go now’ callouts. In fact, you’ll rarely get more than 2hrs notice as they like to ‘maintain operational flexibility’.
Often there will be something planned well in advance, but you’ll be the last to know.

There’s plenty of frustration with the standby call out system. Prior to EASA reg changes to FTLs there was a way of knowing that you were going to be called out. Now it’s 2 hours notification and due to summer schedule/roster disruption, standby call outs are increasing in my experience. That being said I have never had any issue with not being allocated the standard 2 hours to report point. Even when I’ve had a ‘get there asap’ call I’ve clarified that I have up to 2 hours, just incase something were to happen enroute. Never been an issue.

From what’s been said, this year to next will be the biggest training intake. Due to the nature of training requirements, rated guys and guys with the required level of jet experience are a priority I suppose. NTR with the maximum required sectors at line training will take most capacity in the system. I very much doubt they’ve forgotten about you. I’m told the training system is working at full tilt!

I think it’s 6 months.

Hi all,

im seeking some advice from Jet2 Pilots also. Currently a BA Captain who is looking to leave. I am very interested in Jet2 for a host of reasons... regional base etc.... My only concern is being able to pay for my family to live during the quieter months.. Input from current skippers would be most welcome!

With the new pay deal what sort of take home pay do you expect winter/summer? This paydeal I understand is an ‘interim’ deal.. Is there likely to be further increases over the next 12 months? Has there been any decisions on the profit share? Although I assume there are limited opportunities and/or desire to do so, but what is the availability and frequency of working days off? I appreciate there are variables to each of these questions...

Thanks very much

As an ex jet 2 er,
your fellow workforce are the best in the business,rosters based on 2018 loco ops,pay is fine,2 sector days, great.Also back to home almost every day,
Did I mention your colleagues in the flight deck to the crew in the cabin, the best!and of course engineering and ground crew
But if you have the unfortunate deployment to be confronted with the curry club, Be prepared to be faced with the renowned owners wrath,or maybe lucky enough to be confronted with the two comedians in charge of career development on the major fleet Tommy “cooper “ and “ Ali” Gee!
Pure joy?
But your fellow crews,Fantastic!!!!

An excellent post, never met Ali or Tommy but I hear dealing with Ali is better than Tommy........

Be glad to be out of the place tbh 6% just doesn’t beat a stable roster pattern and knowing what you’ll be doing, I agree a duty day is a duty day but here it’s a potential any duty in the 24hr day right up until you actually turn up to fly. The training backlog at Ryan at least means I’ll take the money and put my feet up for the winter leaving the trainers to fly before dodging next summers ‘roster’.

2020 I hear, now that really is a comedy one liner.

As you say, you now don’t work at Jet2 and this is proof indeed that you are so out of touch.

Thanks Johnny!
not out of touch at all, in fact in constant communication with good guys in the training department at j2,
I am afraid my comments must stand as these characters are doing more damage to the moral and development of crew,than if they were on an easy or Ryan payroll!
maybe you are too

There she blows

If you were ‘in touch’ then you would know that ‘Tommy’ left his position almost a year ago!

Just saying!

Hahahahaha, there she blows proved he’s really actually very out of touch. I didn’t like to state the reason, but Oceanic has done the job for me.

Curry club culture,there we have both comedy and intimidation,
keep up the ha ha ha boys

There she blows

No comedy or intimidation, and I’m definitely not in any curry club, just merely pointing out the facts. Unfortunately there are so many negative comments on here posted by people like yourself, who had a different experience of Jet2 than most, that sometimes you just have to point out the errors. Jet2 is not perfect but show me any airline that is? On overall balance, for me personally, it’s a good place to work with Ts and Cs continually improving (if rather slowly at times).

Thank you for your posts,
If you were to read my posts, I am sure you will understand that I enjoyed my line flights at jet 2, ie fantastic crews,pay is fine,2 sector days.But unlike you I will not hide the fact that the guys in charge of training and development need to move into this century.
I am not the first to point this fact out,they seem to take enjoyment out of undermining professional crews and their abilities, instead of developing and engaging with the guys and girls it is unfortunately a matter of whip them into shape.This is not as you say a negative point it is pointing out the facts as have been stated before.
If you choose to ignore or hide any aspect of our career, then you are deemed unprofessional by the authorities and a prat by your hardworking colleagues ����.
So back to the thread,Jet2 is a great job,Pay is fine, line flights 2sectors days with the best folk in the business, fantastic girls and guys,
But for anyone thinking about signing up,as you can see from the above responses, rethink AVIATE,NAVIGATE,COMMUNICATE to Arrogance,Negativity,Condescending.once or twice a year.
To all the jet2 employees your are fantastic,to all who want to join, you will enjoys your days out with your colleagues.
Keep it up��

At the risk of being flamed, it has been a hard summer (but they always seem that way!) and you will always hear from the vocal minority. This gets magnified and exaggerated and rumours like the 30% figure arise!

Most of us think it isn’t perfect, but it is a safe secure job in a growing company. Work itself is fun, some parts are annoying but it is slowly getting better. The intent is there to improve - albeit sometimes not immediately apparent. Overal taking into account the £££ and balancing that with what I want from life it is a great place.

No airline goes without its issues, but life is what you make of it. Most of us keep our heads down and get on with it. The reality is some people can not be pleased and like to vocalise to all those interested or not.

Paddington,
we all work hard for the airlines these days,and all companies as you say are saying they are intent on improving,albeit sometimes not immediately apparent!,
But what is apparent from yourself and a few others is that you find having an opinion or possible discussion on this forum is either too vocal or requires ha ha ha responses ie johnny fathead, joker,
Keeping your head down usually indicates something to hide,ignore or tolerate.Have you no voice.
I think professional pilots should daily ask questions,seek information gather as many opinions as possible in order to diagnose the correct response.
Does jet2 really keep you in fear that you must keep your head down.

Clear of the Tower,

Yes it does. Very few J2 pilots have the courage to stick their head above the parapet to criticise the company or management.

Paddington’s Wellies is right that the company is secure and growing but it is still being run as though it is a small flying club or even a school. That’s it, a school - Pilots are the pupils, base management the prefects, head office management the teachers and all under one head master!

Clear of the tower - Does jet2 really keep you in fear that you must keep your head down.

Not in the least bit. I can understand your confusion as rather than broadcastingy moans I actually try to take them forward and get them resolved.

From my experience the vocal minority skew the overall impression and have a habit of creating disillusion that doesn’t need to exist. My single biggest complaint would be the small minority of people who are so vocal, drain the life out of others but don’t actually do anything about it.

JFP is a marmite kind of character - however what you can not fault is that he is trying to make things better and certainly isn’t a yes man.

Actions oeak louder than words - either follow in JFP footsteps (although you might want to be upwind) and try to do something about the bits you don’t like. Or leave, there are no shortage of jobs out there.

ScouseGeordie,
great name tag,You have nothing to fear at jet2,you are a more accomplished pilot than any of the individuals in the higher ranks, I can assure you of that!The school scenario, flying club culture lies at the hands of King Phillip, and the many tiers of bullish management below,
But as you have posted concern that alone shows you have genuine concern for your future career, well done.
On a funny note maybe Paddington is seeking a position at the table of the curry club,Deriving a fellow crew member of the same rank for voicing concerns on that said culture alone shows he is indeed a yes man.But I agree being anywhere in the vascinity of Johnny ha ha fart bag is truly disgusting.Maybe you should follow me and do the 737 crews a favour and leave, or maybe grow a pair!

With you on the upwind!

I wouldn’t want to be in the “vascinity” of anything.

That’s my Hindu spelling

Let’s not make this thread an attack on my religion.
And try to see the big picture not focusing on smallest details!
Another curry club culture statement!!

White monk,I am afraid you are behind the times.
welcome to the **** and prat club

Ha ha ha,I got it wrong it IS the comedy club

It really is a shame that they can’t get the rostering and crewing system right as quickly as they could get the colour of the lanyards right. 2019 will be just as bad as 2018 IMO.

.......... where you can look forward to regular night DLM/RHO/TFS etc getting back at 0600h, winters out of base, deadheading, minibuses back to MAN from NCL after an overnight trip from the Caribbean etc.

No thanks.