Aer Lingus Flight Ops Officer Vacancy

Mickey_D

Hello,

Just about to apply for this position.

Can anyone rate this role with EI?
Also would it be possible to move onto a position on the flight deck after some time do you think with Aer Lingus?

My background:
I've worked in many roles in aviation including crew training, flight ops, dispatch etc. Currently flight planning a fleet of 80 bizjets worlwide.

Moving home for this position and climbing the ladder in EI is my main reasons for applying....

Appreciate any comments people.

Thx

DG

olive20

Go for it, 2 vacancies atm.
Moving to flying ha well No, I know of a case of somebody with long time service, frozen atpl etc and no movement so best not apply if you expect a flying job out of it. Different Jobs!

Snakes and Ladders comes to mind!

folbotcar

Well as you realise ops is often used as a stepping stone to the flight deck. I know several people who went from ops to flying. But I also know many who came in from other roles. So its no barrier. You don't mention if you are a pilot or not. Aer Lingus are alleged to prefer integrated training for it's pilots.

As ever no guarantees.

basill

Very few make the cross over these days, sadly. There was a long history of engineers and the odd ccm and ground staff getting onto the flight deck. It would appear that the devil you know counts for little these days in the "hr" driven world and their battery of tests. There are still ccm's who are licensed to thrill with excellent employment records with AL but they cannot shift into flight ops.

Jack1985

Unfortunately basill is spot on, however if you prove yourself you can never know what will happen - I'd definitely go for the job though, it's an exciting one if you have a passion for it.

Mickey_D

Hmm as expected - mixed feelings. I shall apply and bring the elephant in the room (fATPL - modular) up in the interview and see what happens from there, if i can even get the interview...

Anyone have any idea of the workload, shifts, team size, salary, benefits etc..?

The video on their careers site about ops is quite good but not too detailed...

omega man

Mickey_D wrote: »

Hmm as expected - mixed feelings. I shall apply and bring the elephant in the room (fATPL - modular) up in the interview and see what happens from there, if i can even get the interview...

Anyone have any idea of the workload, shifts, team size, salary, benefits etc..?

The video on their careers site about ops is quite good but not too detailed...

This is a role in their ops centre (IOC). It's a flight planning position. Bare in mind that in EI ops is not part of flight ops so you'll have limited dealings with the flight ops people (pilot ops) other then day to day flight planning issues with crew.

It's obviously a 24/7 365 role but I'm not sure on current roster patterns etc.
With the nature of role expect to be busy. Not sure on salary and could be dependent on your experience/qualifications. Expect region of 30-35k but that's an educated guess.

I suspect the benefit of having an ATPL could also work against you in that they'll know your a short term prospect who's looking to move on to other things at any time. I'll also agree with previous comments that moving into a flying career from within Aer Lingus is now almost non existent. If anything it seems to go against you for whatever reason.

If you're applying for the job I'd suggest researching the role in detail. It's effectively a "flight dispatcher" as known in the US. Do your homework on EI too. Fleet, routes and some knowledge on the commercial dealings would be a start.

Good luck.

Tenger

omega man wrote: »

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I suspect the benefit of having an ATPL could also work against you in that they'll know your a short term prospect who's looking to move on to other things at any time. I'll also agree with previous comments that moving into a flying career from within Aer Lingus is now almost non existent. If anything it seems to go against you for whatever reason......

I would agree with the above and other statements. EI do not have a culture of internal entry into Flight deck positions.
In fact if my memory serves. the last cadet scheme application info specifically stated that applications from internal EI staff emails would not be accepted.

TheBoss11

Hi, just wondering myself what exactly do the FOO do? What's the difference in them to a ATC? Is it stressful? And how do I become one? I just left school this year and want to become a pilot but to raise to money to train I want to work as something in the aviation industry. Thank you.