Pan Pan Pan Netjets Interview In 3 Days.
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Pan Pan Pan Netjets Interview In 3 Days.
Hi All,
Well I got called last night for an Interview with Netjets in Gatwick early next week.
Anyone got any info on the interview?
It seems like things have been moving rather quickly for the last 2 months in the industry,maybe thanks to EasyJet,Ryan Air,Emirates etc..
I wish for all of you to keep faith,one day will come.
Thank you in advance,
M.85
Well I got called last night for an Interview with Netjets in Gatwick early next week.
Anyone got any info on the interview?
It seems like things have been moving rather quickly for the last 2 months in the industry,maybe thanks to EasyJet,Ryan Air,Emirates etc..
I wish for all of you to keep faith,one day will come.
Thank you in advance,
M.85
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hi there .85
i am interested in sending a cv to net jets, could you please tell me to what address and whom it is best to send one to.
also, if you could tell me how their rotors/shifts work.
many thanks.
i am interested in sending a cv to net jets, could you please tell me to what address and whom it is best to send one to.
also, if you could tell me how their rotors/shifts work.
many thanks.
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M.85 - WELL DONE! Would like to be there myself, but don't have a full ATPL (and won't for some time unfortunately) so I'll have to wait a bit.
Haven't done the interview myself, but did attend the open day at Gatwick a few weeks age. From what the boss said you'll be in the interview room with a panel of 3-4 and they'll have a fairly informal chat with you. They apparently base most of their decision on how they think you'll interact with the clients, i.e. how "customer focused" you are rather than how many hours you have and say that they've generally made up their mind within the first 15 minutes. If they like you, you'll do a sim ride.
Hopefully someone else might be able to provide some more detail.
Cheers,
Chips
Haven't done the interview myself, but did attend the open day at Gatwick a few weeks age. From what the boss said you'll be in the interview room with a panel of 3-4 and they'll have a fairly informal chat with you. They apparently base most of their decision on how they think you'll interact with the clients, i.e. how "customer focused" you are rather than how many hours you have and say that they've generally made up their mind within the first 15 minutes. If they like you, you'll do a sim ride.
Hopefully someone else might be able to provide some more detail.
Cheers,
Chips
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Hi,
Also off to 'Gatters'. Would also be pleased to receive any info on interview. Doesn't seem to be much written on the subject. Have never asked NJ pilots what they went through, as I didn't expect to be in this situation. Ta for any tips.
Also off to 'Gatters'. Would also be pleased to receive any info on interview. Doesn't seem to be much written on the subject. Have never asked NJ pilots what they went through, as I didn't expect to be in this situation. Ta for any tips.
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I can tell you about my interview with NJE, this was some time ago:
Company Briefing
Sim check
Application Paperwork
Interview
I think they now interview and offer a sim if you pass. The interview was pretty informal with a mix of tech questions and customer driven questions.
I passed so it can't be too tough.
Dogma
Yes, I have heard Britannia is an excellent airline from a fellow Netjets pilot. He left Britannia because he liked the Netjets roster (still 6 on 5 off), quickish time to command and variety of flying. Horses for courses.
Who do you fly for Dogma and what makes you the expert on Netjets?
Company Briefing
Sim check
Application Paperwork
Interview
I think they now interview and offer a sim if you pass. The interview was pretty informal with a mix of tech questions and customer driven questions.
I passed so it can't be too tough.
Dogma
Yes, I have heard Britannia is an excellent airline from a fellow Netjets pilot. He left Britannia because he liked the Netjets roster (still 6 on 5 off), quickish time to command and variety of flying. Horses for courses.
Who do you fly for Dogma and what makes you the expert on Netjets?
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Which aircraft are you "likely" to fly when you start for Netjets? How is your aircraft selection based - flight time/experience or need at the time? Also, which London airport seems to field the most Netjets flights?
Can someone give us an example of a typical trip? I'd love to hear about the countries visited on a typical trip. Can someone provide a glimpse into the life of a Netjets Europe pilot (e.g., UK to Ireland to France on first day. France to Belgium to Italy the second day...). I agree the potential variety of flying seems very appealing.
Can someone give us an example of a typical trip? I'd love to hear about the countries visited on a typical trip. Can someone provide a glimpse into the life of a Netjets Europe pilot (e.g., UK to Ireland to France on first day. France to Belgium to Italy the second day...). I agree the potential variety of flying seems very appealing.
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Hi M.85,
Interview is fair; just be yourself and be honoust.
Sim-check should be treated like your companies OPC or LPC. What is important : CRM, Pers. attitude and basic flying and IFR skills. Sim can be anything but in Gatwick probably the Hawker700.
A Netjets tour is normally 6 days and destinations depending on fleet.
Operation is very professional and aircraft are operated like airliners. You fly a business jet like you would fly your 737 for a national carrier.
Good luck.
Interview is fair; just be yourself and be honoust.
Sim-check should be treated like your companies OPC or LPC. What is important : CRM, Pers. attitude and basic flying and IFR skills. Sim can be anything but in Gatwick probably the Hawker700.
A Netjets tour is normally 6 days and destinations depending on fleet.
Operation is very professional and aircraft are operated like airliners. You fly a business jet like you would fly your 737 for a national carrier.
Good luck.
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To answer your questions as best I can whilst watching the rugby:
You will be placed on an aircraft type based on your experience and the need to balance experience across the fleets. You don't want all you high time pilots on the Falcon or GIV and just have the less experienced guys on the Cessna’s. Also the company needs pilots on types it's selling the most of e.g. the C560XL and C550B.
We all fly just about the same routes most of the time, with the bigger aircraft doing the odd long haul flight. We all work as hard as each other and in fact the Bravo crews probably work the hardest with no apu!
So to answer your question, the company will decide what you start on with the option to change fleets later. Why does it matter (apart from the pay!!) size doesn't matter that much.
The average tour doesn't exist. You will airline out of LHR to meet your aircraft and spent 6 days with it. You will fly from West Ireland to Russia and from Northern Finland to Africa and all point in between. Sometimes you find yourself doing the London Paris run a few times but every tour I end up at an airfield I have never been to before. I do spent quite some time on the Hoover and cleaning 'cause there is no one else to do it. You will have to go the extra mile to keep the owners happy and it is expected that you can solve your own catering problems/handing difficulties etc.
It is a great job and I love it. I work hard for the 6 days then I have 5 off and the phone doesn't go and I can spent some quality time off with my loved ones, the golf clubs!!
The company is changing, we are getting better but we are still growing and sometimes things fall between the cracks. If you are flexible and enjoy variety it is the job for you.
You will be placed on an aircraft type based on your experience and the need to balance experience across the fleets. You don't want all you high time pilots on the Falcon or GIV and just have the less experienced guys on the Cessna’s. Also the company needs pilots on types it's selling the most of e.g. the C560XL and C550B.
We all fly just about the same routes most of the time, with the bigger aircraft doing the odd long haul flight. We all work as hard as each other and in fact the Bravo crews probably work the hardest with no apu!
So to answer your question, the company will decide what you start on with the option to change fleets later. Why does it matter (apart from the pay!!) size doesn't matter that much.
The average tour doesn't exist. You will airline out of LHR to meet your aircraft and spent 6 days with it. You will fly from West Ireland to Russia and from Northern Finland to Africa and all point in between. Sometimes you find yourself doing the London Paris run a few times but every tour I end up at an airfield I have never been to before. I do spent quite some time on the Hoover and cleaning 'cause there is no one else to do it. You will have to go the extra mile to keep the owners happy and it is expected that you can solve your own catering problems/handing difficulties etc.
It is a great job and I love it. I work hard for the 6 days then I have 5 off and the phone doesn't go and I can spent some quality time off with my loved ones, the golf clubs!!
The company is changing, we are getting better but we are still growing and sometimes things fall between the cracks. If you are flexible and enjoy variety it is the job for you.
Just curious.....since I wold love an operation like NetJet's.
How many hours do you have to have to be taken into consideration?? And do they employ pilots without previous jet experience??
How many hours do you have to have to be taken into consideration?? And do they employ pilots without previous jet experience??
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Just for your information:
1500 hrs TT required, jet not needed but nice to have.
You can live anywhere in Europe (within an hour of a MAJOR international airport).
Money €40 - €50 thousand dependant on type + Per Diems.
Health insurance for you and the family.
Write to:
Pilot Recruitment
Netjets
Avenida Das Descobertas
Galerias Alto Da Barra Piso 4
2780 053
Oeiras
PORTUGAL
The company is trying to write to all applicants but this
is proving difficult and expensive so you may not get a response, no hard feelings just reality of running a busy operation. The company is looking for lots of pilots!! So if you fancy it send your CV!!
1500 hrs TT required, jet not needed but nice to have.
You can live anywhere in Europe (within an hour of a MAJOR international airport).
Money €40 - €50 thousand dependant on type + Per Diems.
Health insurance for you and the family.
Write to:
Pilot Recruitment
Netjets
Avenida Das Descobertas
Galerias Alto Da Barra Piso 4
2780 053
Oeiras
PORTUGAL
The company is trying to write to all applicants but this
is proving difficult and expensive so you may not get a response, no hard feelings just reality of running a busy operation. The company is looking for lots of pilots!! So if you fancy it send your CV!!
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Capt. Crash, is it worth applying if you are a couple hundred hours short of the 1500TT or is it an insurance requirement to have the minimum hours? Also is Netjets Europe directly linked to Netjets in the States?
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The 1500 hrs is an insurance figure and cannot be reduced, however if you're 50 hrs or so short apply and you may get called??
Yes, Netjets Europe is linked to Netjets in the US. We are both owned by the same company and the companies work very closely together.
Yes, Netjets Europe is linked to Netjets in the US. We are both owned by the same company and the companies work very closely together.
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Hi guys,
I have to say it's quite hard to get a response from netjets,
I've allready sent my application twice and I'm still waiting for an answer, Oh well...
Nevertheless I meet the basic requirements I have now 2100 hours which includes just under 500 hours on the B737 with the rest on the SD3-60....
Anyway where can you be based in France, is Nice an option?
I shall one more time send again my CV
See'ya....
N.
I have to say it's quite hard to get a response from netjets,
I've allready sent my application twice and I'm still waiting for an answer, Oh well...
Nevertheless I meet the basic requirements I have now 2100 hours which includes just under 500 hours on the B737 with the rest on the SD3-60....
Anyway where can you be based in France, is Nice an option?
I shall one more time send again my CV
See'ya....
N.
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I know 3 or 4 guys who live there. We don't have formed crews based anywhere, you will be airlined to you a/c and crew.
Good school (Brit) in Cannes but just too many people down there for me.
Good school (Brit) in Cannes but just too many people down there for me.