Now Airlines - Simulator
 

Did my interview with Now Airlines at luton the other day, very nice professional bunch I felt. Office full of people all very pleasant and welcomming. Got my simulator assessment next week at Heathrow. Anyone know what the assessment consists of? Is it in a 737?

Has anyone now done their simulator?

some info on Now at ........

http://www.now-airlines.com/

cheers .....

Dirty Harry....why didn't you ask them that in the interview?:confused:

Start date has been earmarked as 28 July but I think this will be pushing it.

Idunno,

I did ask what the simulator would consist of, but they were not giving much away. I understand cabin crew selection is about to start.

I don't see what is "strange" about the response you have received, seems clear enough to me. Hope I don't get a similar one though !

They are now only accepting pilot applications from those who have a current 737 type rating. If you're not current on the 737, forget it.

Well, I don't think they can afford to only accept type rated guys who are recent. There must be very few of them about looking for jobs. I am rated and current, but the salary is not exactly competitive I feel, so I am off to somewhere else. Jet2 had quite a few problems getting the rated people, let alone current ones!! Wish them luck.

I am not sure about the terms and conditions:

Is £34500 the going rate for a 737 FO?

Should there be a large slug of sector pay on top of this?

I am having my doubts to be honest......

Considering that GSS start a 744 F/O on £32000 it seems more than generous or is it GSS that is being less than generous?

easyJet start on £36000 plus flight pay.....at the same airport on the same type.....

Just wondering, or were eJ terms worse once upon a time?

Not looking for a 73 job are you Tailscrape...:D
Whats happened to your trusty steed???...lol

And for what its worth there best be a reasonable sector pay check with that offer....

Has anyone been offered a job and start date yet?

The website still says they are planning to take bookings in May but there are still no bookings on offer.

I think bookings have been delayed slightly, probably not starting until mid June, with first flights around the middle of August.

I've been away for a few days, but waiting on the doormat on my return was a PFO from now dated 22 May - 3 days after my sim assessment. Amongst other things 'there were other candidates who more closely matched our rigourous criteria'.

I suppose that there must stillbe alot of 737 pilots out there looking for a job.

What is sector pay, as apart from hourly or straight salary?

A Very Civil Pilot,

....most of easyJet are looking for jobs at the moment- you can bet your bottom dollar most of these people will have have crossed the road at Luton to join Now.

Dirty Harry
 

Have been watching the postings about Now with interest. Have you been given a contract or start date yet?

I don't think anyone has seen a contract yet.....

No contract, but a jolly nice letter. They give an impression of having a very pleasant culture.

Still a waiting game alas.

Contract
 

My friend has heard from Now and she is accepted for the training course for Cabin Crew in September, contract will follow soon the letter says, so things are getting there.

letter
 

I have received a nice letter as well. Hope to get some more info in the next few weeks. I m B737 type rated and current.

I heard 2 easyjet senior captain are joining the Now team in management. Any body can confirm?

Does anybody know who is backing Now financially?
I presume a lot of money is needed to start an airline (as any company) and even the CAA shud be asking for some financial background

Come on guys.....share the wealth....tell us all about the interview

interview pretty straight forward
what is your background
what is your flying experience
what do you know about B737
Here is a few info about Now Airline
We ll get in touch in a few weeks

Then Sim assessment on Bac 111 in Crankbank, to give everybody same chances...
Then a nice promising letter (not a contract) or a "thanks but no thanks"

NOW-thats what i call sim
 

Ta cocolo. sounds like it wasnt all that bad. Will let u know how the whole show progresses.....maybe see you in luton soon.


cheers

VHF1
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