I've heard of waiting times upwards of 5 years for BUD, VIE, WAW, LCA and other highly desirable bases.

They have introduced floating patterns from some of those bases.

Hi guys! Is there any recruiting at the moment on Wizz?
I've joined the cadet F/O application months ago but I still have no news. I know from a few friends that applied later last year that were mailed to visit Wizz. Any news on future processes being known?
Thanks in advance

Hi all

Do anyone knows if some interview dates are planned to appera in June evenmore for July please ? So long to not be able to apply for one from April now...

Cheers guys

Same situation for me. status is still "we are reviewing all the applications"

I checked my job application and it's listed as "invited to Assessment Day". However, I have not received any further emails. Do they reach out via email or is there a different process?

Any information about the interview process and level of difficulty compared to the past (which was reported being negative with low pass rate) any help would be appreciated.
Do they have any fast track program for NTR experienced FOs and what would be the time required for future upgrades?

Was there not too long ago. Same experience as reported. About 30 people show up, massive sales pitch by some jumped up guy who they made captain at 23 probably and thinks he's God's gift to aviation. A rushed tech interview where you can't finish your sentence before the next question. Only 25% make it to the sim. I didn't get the offer. Since then, I interviewed with 2 better companies and got two job offers. More pay, better rosters and much more friendly atmosphere.

You slogged your way though your atpl’s, only to be retested by a substandard airline.

what is the point of this?

to make sure you actually sat your exams? To see how impervious you are to abuse?

who needs that noise.

Adieu no-return policy. Must be desperate.

Indeed it's waived. I wouldn't go back, though...

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Sounds like a bit of a parent-child relationship at Wizz….

Laughable irony.
 

They are on their knees with almost zero applicants to fly their aircraft.

The waiving of the no return policy is a desperate, doomed, last ditch attempt to stave off the disaster that is looming - and shows an unwillingness (or inability) to move away from being the worst paid airline out there.

No significant numbers of returners will show up.

With the 535 million loss just reported for the fiscal year 2023 they are not in a position to raise. Something has to give though.

Any chance of getting in as DEC having now flown for 3 years? 10k+ TT, 6000 on type, 5500 command on type. UK licence.
Yes I am desperate.

Cheers

For the record I didn't mean the people looking for a job but the company.

100% agree.

I'm not trying to be the devil's advocate, far from it, really. Can't think of a reason to go back, however their massive attrition could be mitigated with very little to no financial impact, if that's what prevents it (highly doubt it - it's more like the spiteful minions in BUD). Examples: reinstate full and unlimited positive space travel for commuters, how about throwing it in for their immediate family members too and the list of cheap to no cost conveniences could go on and on. Making life bearable on the line, easing commuting, granting vacation in a reasonable due time goes a long way and might make some change their minds on leaving.

Market forces.. Lots of UK airlines hiring at the moment

Wishful thinking.

The phrase "once bitten, twice shy" comes to mind.

And is there any reason to believe they conduct their business WRT to their employees any better than they do to their customers? Can't see the UK branch lasting in it's present form, (although it might be a back door to easyJet, BA or anyone else who fancies a pre packaged presence at Gatwick and Luton?)

Why won’t it last? 🤷🏻‍♂️

I can understand Sick's logic of questioning if Wizzair UK will survive in it's present form, indeed I wonder how close they are to the point of no return. Wizzair Uk does not appear to be making money, rather they now have a strong reputation in the UK for being totally unreliable and should be avoided at all costs unless there is no alternative. When things go wrong their reputation seems sealed for being very difficult to impossible to deal with and get refunds (I have bitter experience of this and am still waiting many months for reimbursement for cancelled flights and will only book with them again under great duress as I consider them a bunch of thieves - they were the cheapest, most convenient option recently but I took my booking elsewhere). To add to this, they have huge employee retention problems, apparently the latest Jet2 pilot induction courses are only filled with WizzairUK pilots. Once a brand is trashed, it is very hard and expensive to recover the situation, but by being sold and rebranded, lots of the UK side of operations could;d perhaps start afresh?

Sign-on (10k) and retention (40k) bonuses announced for the less desirable bases: SKP, IAS, SCV and KUT. Not sure on the FO figures.

There you go, figures for both seats
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It's paid over a 3 yr period staying at the specific base. Oh, and it's gross, of course.

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Abu Dhabi
 

Hello, anybody have info regarding the latest payment and conditions for Abu Dhabi base ?

Is this accurate?
https://www.pilotjobsnetwork.com/jobs/Wizz_Air_UK

Is ppjn.com for wizz uk accurate?

Has anyone over 35 years old ever got selected as a low hour cadet?

Wizz Air cadetship
 

Go through their website. I don't think they have a limit.You will pay.

I know in theory they don't... But I am yet to hear of anyone over 35 ever be selected or even gone through to SIM assessment

PS: I mean second officer entry with fATPL, not a PPL under their cadet scheme.

Frozen ATPL does not count for much. It is not an ATPL till you get the necessary experience. You will have stiff competition from candidates with thousands of hours jet time. I think they do prefere younger but type rated. It is not tye best Airline option. Ryan Air,Esy Jet and Jet2 are better.

They are advertising for positions on their website though, as First Officer - Non-Type Rated - Cadet Level.

can you share the telegram group please

I have a frozen ATPL (Greek Licence) and I am a UK passport holder. I currently fly the 747 on my FAA ATP for a US cargo carrier but I am married to a Romanian woman who wishes to return to Europe.

I have 7000 hours of which 5000 are jet, a mixed bag of 747, 767, CRJ and E190 but I’m not A320 rated, I am also 50 years of age and would like to know if I would realistically stand a chancel or are they after all the young up and coming Eastern European pilots only?

I started late in aviation, well into my 30s and just wonder if they see a pilot like me not fitting in with the younger crowd.

Are you sure about leaving a 747 Cargo Job ($$) in the US to fly for a European ULCC?

I'm pretty sure you stand a chance, but I wouldn't do this...

Dont even think for a second to leave a safe US job to fly with the pink brigade man.
You would regret it forever.

Wizz would definitely be interested and your age won’t be a factor.

get a Divorce and you can pay it off faster by staying in the US . Jokes aside don’t do it please !
Or just take early retirement? Then move

You would be mad to give that up!!

Is commuting not an option? I reckon even if you went 50% at your current outfit you will still be on more than Wizz full time FO.
Or
OneAir?
Uk Cargo 747 start up. Not sure about your license issue but uk passport holder helps.