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LBA
I’m interested in a NTR DEC position at LBA, what are my chances of getting an LBA basing? I have all the requirements, I’m just interested to find out if my base request would get accepted? OMAA |
Very high chances. Not too many people are banging down the door to be based in LBA, the only slight complication you may have is this winter the 757 guys are all transfering onto the 737 which could create some training backlog but ultimately if that's what you want you will get it.
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Originally Posted by Whitemonk Returns
(Post 10593444)
Very high chances. Not too many people are banging down the door to be based in LBA, the only slight complication you may have is this winter the 757 guys are all transfering onto the 737 which could create some training backlog but ultimately if that's what you want you will get it.
OMAA |
I think you need to live relatively local to LBA due to the airports position with traffic etc and most likely will be from the area to have a desire to be based there long term. In comparison to MAN which has a much bigger catchment area and attracts people from further south. For example most internal 737 upgrades from MAN this winter will spend at least 6 months in LBA, before getting transferred back. Hence why I think LBA DEC will be available, subject to the training program mentioned above.
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Jet2
I dont know what they are thinking at this point....
But I was widely open to their biggest bases across Uk; but still on the pool.... I hope they dont give priority to the TCX people; like them; they have to make a new TR also. But the bad point here is they started to put on the emails that: A position in our Pilot Hold Pool does not guarantee a job offer. Then... I dont know why they want to spend time with people at the pool if they are going to take then into account.... It is waste of time and sometimes money for people... Jason |
The TCX guys will get priority, and they won't need a new type rating... Scrambling to have an Airbus fleet up and running by March,, acquisition of 14 aircraft ongoing
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Originally Posted by Whitemonk Returns
(Post 10598154)
The TCX guys will get priority, and they won't need a new type rating... Scrambling to have an Airbus fleet up and running by March,, acquisition of 14 aircraft ongoing
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Originally Posted by strobelighton
(Post 10598278)
What is the source of these rumours? Where will the aircraft be based? I have searched high and low and there is no information even hinting at this. I can't see why they would/should prioritise the TCX guys when they have a hold pool full of people equally qualified (and some with type ratings on airbus... hence the application for non TR), who are also available to start at short notice.
I have no insider knowledge by the way. I’m just stating one reason why TCX crews may be prioritised over others. |
This is already happening.
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Jet2 are in a holding position. There is no available 737 in the market. No one has any idea as to when the MAX will fly again and so the squeeze on aircraft is getting tighter. The wet lease of Airbus is a pretty standard proposition to cover their schedules. At this moment everything is on hold. Not the only guys in the business to be reacting this way, |
Maybe those TCX pilots can write a coherent sentence in English using correct grammar. |
Originally Posted by rotorwills
(Post 10598419)
Jet2 are in a holding position. There is no available 737 in the market. No one has any idea as to when the MAX will fly again and so the squeeze on aircraft is getting tighter. The wet lease of Airbus is a pretty standard proposition to cover their schedules. At this moment everything is on hold. Not the only guys in the business to be reacting this way, |
Cpt Jason, are you employed at this moment in time? If so, what is your notice period? Thanks. |
Yes. Working as a FO.
Notice is 92 days (3 months period) Jason |
Originally Posted by Cpt.Jason
(Post 10598523)
Yes. Working as a FO.
Notice is 92 days (3 months period) Jason I understand that it is very frustrating for anybody in the hold pool but consider yourself lucky that you have a job. The TCX pilots have no idea when they find a job or if they can provide food on the table for their families. It is very fortunate that you haven’t got the same issues ad the TCX pilots are facing at the moment. It something you only truly appreciate when you have been made redundant. I have been there 2 years ago and I am very grateful that some companies gave priority to us. I know that you probably disagree with me but I am glad that the Jet2 management agrees. |
Originally Posted by 763 jock
(Post 10598472)
You are talking rubbish. Some folks already have start dates for the Airbus on a Jet2 contract.
If you say so Mike then that's fine, as you certainly nailed the TC happenings we see. |
Jet2
Originally Posted by CEJM
(Post 10598555)
Good, then maybe you should show a bit of sympathy towards the TCX pilots. I see that you have removed your previous post in which you called them “these people”. Just be aware that the TCX pilots lost their jobs through no fault of their own. That a company gives them priority over other pilots who are in the hold pool but who are employed is good. I understand that it is very frustrating for anybody in the hold pool but consider yourself lucky that you have a job. The TCX pilots have no idea when they find a job or if they can provide food on the table for their families. It is very fortunate that you haven’t got the same issues ad the TCX pilots are facing at the moment. It something you only truly appreciate when you have been made redundant. I have been there 2 years ago and I am very grateful that some companies gave priority to us. I know that you probably disagree with me but I am glad that the Jet2 management agrees. Yes. I completely disagree. You dont know my situation; or even if I had the same situation as the Tcx before. When I said "these people" I didnt make it in a bad way. But; If the company have a pool... Why they have to give them priority? And yes; I was also in a company that closed allmost one year ago..... |
So lets get this straight,
Jet 2 have purchased some Airbus's, but not bothered to make it public. They are currently recruiting for type rated Airbus Crew, but not bothered to make it public. Are they using the power of telepathy? or hoping pprune will do the job for them? I see on the Airlines forum, there is confirmation that Jet 2 have bought some Airbus's, because there are seat maps in Airbus config, disregarding the small truth of Wet Leasing from Titan, Air Europa etc over the years. They don't call this a Rumour Network for nothing |
jet2
From my point of view, I think this is unfair with people we are at the pool....
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Originally Posted by Cpt.Jason
(Post 10598923)
From my point of view, I think this is unfair with people we are at the pool....
BA had people in the pool and then kicked them out and made them re-apply a few years back. At least you are earning, I was close to loosing my house during the last recession as my mortgage protection insurance was about to end before I got fished out by the above mentioned freight operator. |
Originally Posted by Cpt.Jason
(Post 10598923)
From my point of view, I think this is unfair with people we are at the pool....
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The tcx pilots getting called first is completely fair. A hold pool is not a first in first served situation. Assuming they dip their toes in the pool and are called up straight away is because they have the skills and experience J2 need now. They will not call a low timer over a seasoned Captain. That is fair. (Unless specifically thats what they need) If someone has similar/same experience ratings etc as another and is called after a shorter time thats where you complain. Just because you filled in the application sooner than another does not make you a better candidate. that being said jason I know its horrible waiting, hang in there. This is all complete speculation tbh at the moment. |
From my point of view, I think this is unfair with people we are at the pool.... By the same method above it is also true to say that if the situation is felt to be that unfair - maybe to be congruent with ones-self it may be better to remove the application from the hold pool and move your efforts to another employer?. Because this is a business there should never be any loyalty to one company alone i would suggest (which may sound harsh). Why? of course we have to remember that in any downturn there is no reciprocal feeling from an employer - they will shed employees as quickly as possible without any feeling of remorse. |
Jet2
From the others Jet2 forum here
A321’s for next summer Ground crew for Jet2 have just received an internal communication which mentions 7x A321’s for next year based at BHX and MAN. I’m sure there will be a statement soon from the company 7 Airbus 321 initially..... And more comming maybe |
Originally Posted by Cpt.Jason
(Post 10601024)
From the others Jet2 forum here
A321’s for next summer Ground crew for Jet2 have just received an internal communication which mentions 7x A321’s for next year based at BHX and MAN. I’m sure there will be a statement soon from the company 7 Airbus 321 initially..... And more comming maybe OMAA |
British carrier Jet2.com in summer 2020 season plans to introduce Airbus A321 aircraft on additional routes, replacing 737-800. As of 11OCT19, planned additional A321 service as follows.
Birmingham – Kos eff 04MAY20 1 weekly (Overall 2 weekly) London Stansted – Corfu 22JUL20 – 26AUG20 1 weekly (Overall 5 weekly) London Stansted – Kefallinia 27MAY20 – 16SEP20 1 weekly (Overall 2 weekly) British carrier Jet2.com earlier this month begin Airbus A321 operations at Manchester, currently scheduled for the month of October 2019. In summer 2020, the A321 will be operating various routes on regular basis, including the following. Manchester – Antalya eff 30APR20 1 weekly (2 weekly from 26MAY20, 4 weekly 01JUL20 – 25SEP20) Manchester – Bodrum eff 02OCT20 1 weekly Manchester – Gran Canaria/Las Palmas eff 06JUL20 1 weekly Manchester – Kos 26JUN20 – 25SEP20 1 weekly Manchester – Lanzarote eff 29SEP20 1 weekly Manchester – Reus 26JUN20 – 21SEP20 1 weekly Manchester – Rhodes eff 04JUL20 1 weekly |
Any news on the pool???
Still no information (email) regarding the pool since first week of September..... |
Originally Posted by Cpt.Jason
(Post 10603647)
Any news on the pool???
Still no information (email) regarding the pool since first week of September..... Don’t take it personally. If you’re not rated on B737 or A320 you probably won’t be a priority due to the fact that you’ll take up more capacity in the sim and on line training. Just hang in there and your time will come. Expansion won’t stop for a few years so there’ll be opportunities still. |
Please can someone remind me, didn't the Thomas Cook pilots vote against direct entry commands?
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Really?
They made that vote before? Well... we have to wait, I know.... but the waiting period without information is the worst thing someone can have.... Time is running Thanks anyway¡¡ |
Originally Posted by student88
(Post 10604120)
Please can someone remind me, didn't the Thomas Cook pilots vote against direct entry commands?
The question of direct entry commands at Thomas Cook never arose as there were always both sufficient high quality SFOs ready for promotion and training capacity to promote from within, in the required timescale. |
Some companies do them ( mainly in massive expansion ), some don’t.
Obviously any FO/ SFO already in a company will be displeased.....but airlines exist to try and make money, they don’t give a damn about your career path |
Obviously any FO/ SFO already in a company will be displeased.....but airlines exist to try and make money, they don’t give a damn about your career path |
Originally Posted by Johnny F@rt Pants
(Post 10604962)
Jet2 have always needed to take DEC’s, however promotion from within is always prioritised. Any SFO who has the required experience and has put themselves forward will be given their opportunity before a DEC. |
Not so. I know this is not always the case. |
Originally Posted by Cpt.Jason
(Post 10604857)
Sufficient high quality SFOs
I hope you were trying to say high QUALIFIED SFO...... not qualiTy FO. If not, I dont knwo WHY they, EX-Tcx, must have "HELP" to find a new Job if they are SOOOOOO good pilots and they had Sooooo high quality..... Why they need help and they need Direct Entry jobs??? Your sentence is amazing |
Originally Posted by Cpt.Jason
(Post 10604857)
Sufficient high quality SFOs
I hope you were trying to say high QUALIFIED SFO...... not qualiTy FO. If not, I dont knwo WHY they, EX-Tcx, must have "HELP" to find a new Job if they are SOOOOOO good pilots and they had Sooooo high quality..... Why they need help and they need Direct Entry jobs??? Your sentence is amazing |
Don't feed the Troll:=
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Originally Posted by 2 Whites 2 Reds
(Post 10605162)
Were you pissed when you wrote this utter garbage?
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This comment reminds me of something a nurse said to me once while I was having an injection. It went along the lines of “just a little.....” |
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