Based on the information I was able to gather from this thread and other sources it usually takes between 4 to 9 months before being called from the holding pool. In some exceptions people were called straight away. A lot of variables come in play we have idea about. I wish I could help you more. Did the assessors by any chance mention any time frame when you should be expecting to start?

Hi.Anyone have a rough update what to expect on the 1 day in Rome . DEC Captain A320 rated 600 PIC 7000TT. just an insight im aware its tough but maybe one was there so im always open for some helpful hints and tricks and other magic ...thank you and you all a freaky Halloween !!!

Interested too.

Thanks.

For those at Wizzair UK, how do the London bases work? Are you responsible for both airports if on standby? Or are you just married to one airport? And can you swap a Luton trip for a Gatwick trip and vice versa?

It is two hours between LTN and LGW so you only have to report to your one designated base airport for standby (although you could then in theory end up in a taxi to the other). Personally unless you have no other options, I would look elsewhere.

It seems like Wizz is reducing LGW for LTN. Are they selling their slots - are there slots in LGW? I read converting +35 XLRs to 321 NEO. I guess that these are good, proactive measures. What is the general feeling?

Hi Gumps!
The only feedback I can offer is from my interview back in 2019, so it may have changed significantly since then.
The initial day consists of a group exercise (google einstein house puzzle) where they want to see you interact and adapt to other guys opinions. Usual stuff.
The second part will be a technical assessment in front of a panel where they'll ask you system/atpl/what-if situation questions.

If you pass through this, you will be invited to the sim the next day. Fairly straightforward, problem+ecam+dodar= great success.

I have a pdf file with some atpl questions they may throw at your way (they did with me, but I was non-rated).

Good luck!

Hi, does anyone know what the current situation is with FO NTR recruitment at Wizz Air ? Are they currently inviting people to apply? I've been waiting since September and no response.

Historically, waiting times for NTR FOs have been around 6 months, have patience :)

I am in the same situation. They told me that they expect to take Cadet assesments in 2026 again..

Is the 14/14 thing real? Alistair is reaching out via LinkedIn offering it but I don't trust WizzAir to honour such a thing long term.

Absolutely real, but it is not contractually guaranteed, and has been taken away during COVID but restored a couple years later.

Thanks. Any ideas how many hours people are flying in that period?

Does Wizzair is still opened to recruitment in Italy ?

If you mean recruitment events, yes. If you mean placement directly into Italian bases forget it. It can take up to two years to get a base transfer in Italy at the moment depending on your rank, base expansion and people moving/leaving.

Is there any difference between applying to WAM or WAH as a NTR cadet? I don't mind which AOC I work in. Is there one of the two faster in terms of selection, assessment, holding pools?

Thanks Pedro! Then I will wait for WAM to call me, although it takes quite long..

how is the situation in WUK for anyone working there right now, how is the rosters and pay, overall morale?

Hey guys. Any recent holding pool activations? I’ve been waiting since september as experienced non-type rated FO for WAH

edit: added AOC

It doesn't really matter how they are treating you this week, because they will treat you as badly as they can whilst maintaining operations. That sums up the whole method of doing business. If the market shifts and there are less opportunities for pilots, the 'not contractually guaranteed' roster patterns above will be gone and you'll receive an email with the exact words: "thank you for your understanding".

After WAPA, what base would be ideal to apply for, if my focus is to maximise my hours and earnings?

Can anyone please share information (PM is fine) on the assessment process for Experienced Non Rated FO for Wizz UK please? Thanks

A320 DEC
 

Seeking advice on preparing for a direct entry captain assessment! Any software or platforms that can help? Heard it was tough during COVID, is it still as challenging?

Hello,

No brainer investment.

https://pilotassessments.com/wizz-air-pilot-assessment/

Good luck!

Cheers

unless things have changed 14/14 was a horrible deal as they’d just work you as close to 90 hours in your 14 on days they could while you took 50% off your base salary

Ex WUK
 

WUK Pilot honest thoughts

Pros:

1) Just about acceptable pay as SFO onwards. As FO’s only benefit was that Type Rating was bonded* and paid for, but doesn’t justify the lowest basic salary for an A320 FO in the UK.

2) Mostly 2 sector days with occasional Jeddah / Medinah night stops if you’re LGW based.

3) Day off payments are good

4) Staff travel gives confirmed seats and bags.

5) Colleagues were generally all good, flight deck always very chilled out.

6) Uniform, medical renewal expenses, and crew meals (well..) were all provided.

7) Training department generally really good, and of course they had to be with the volume of cadets coming through.

Cons:

1) Constant roster changes - 15 roster changes in 3 days. Your month that you first saw rostered is NEVER the month you fly. Their excuse was “operational requirements” every month.

2) Excessively relying on variable pay. Distance & landing pay means pressure to try and fly the longest days, fit or unfit, fatigued or well rested. Any roster changes that takes you off your long flight and puts you on standby (unpaid), or short sectors, you just see money down the drain.

3) Fatigue management system. “There will be consequences” or words to that effect when i (and many others) called in to duty manager to report fatigue. With this too, extremely fatiguing rosters are highly likely. Think of a 6 day block, with a Larnaca return trip as day 4 out of 6, which finishes at 2am local time. On the same day, This is then followed by days 5 and 6 as through the night red eye Istanbul turnaround flights landing at around 8/9 am each morning. Care to raise a fatigue concern? Good luck! 😉

4) Job security? Yeah, one of Europes fastest growing airlines but colleagues flying 20-30 hours a month. Paired with a low basic salary & reliance on variable pay - not good!

5) Progression? It’s there. But note that it’s a revolving door and that’s the reason for the fast progression. Young Captains mainly because they generally tried to go other legacy carriers / better low cost airlines and weren’t successful. Golden handcuffs keep them in left seat.

6) Part time roster? Part time pay with full time work.

7) Pension? Not worth the paper it’s written on.

8) Crew meals? Yeah… No ovens. No glamour of china plates and cups here. Visualise a semi cooked, lukewarm pot noodle at 2 in the morning with 6 hours of flying left to go. Yum.

9) Subtle Fear Culture.
No union recognition. Management often said “chat before investigation” and we know where this goes.
A lot of pilots not comfortable to speak out against fatiguing rosters, poor sick pay policies, and generally some Captains who are too company minded and let commercial overtake safety led decision making.
No collective agreements. Some “tick the box” level internal company council group who put concerns forward. Keep your head below the radar, do the job, get the hours and go to your desired airline.

Overall ?

A great choice for the first few years of your career to get some good flying experience, or the last few years of your career winding down after flying for proper airlines. Certainly shouldn’t be in a rush to apply if you’re flying for a proper airline. Jet2 / EZY are much better options for a low cost airline life in the UK.


all views my own, and surely someone will get offended by them! :)

Might want to google their balance sheet and look at debt situation and obligations. To have a full picture is important