WIZZ AIR PILOT RECRUITMENT

CANDIDATE’S HANDBOOK

TABLE OF CONTENT

General event Information 2

How to sign in for the event 3
How to reschedule the event 4
How to cancel the event 5
How to decline the event 6
How to withdraw & resubmit application 7
Assessment overview 8
Document checklist 9
Frequently asked questions 10
Location and navigation 11
Travel restrictions 12
Enhanced Health and Safety Measures 13
Access and Security Instructions 14
Supplementary Information 15
Evacuation Plan 16

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GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION

Wizz Air Pilot Recruitment assessment events

are planned for months ahead.

Our intention is to give the possibility to

candidates to choose the most suitable slot in
the upcoming month or to be able to
reschedule the event within the given
upcoming month.
(see next pages)

Should you be unable to join us in the

assessment’s month you are invited for, please
decline the invitation (see next pages) and you
will be automatically considered for invitation
to the next available slot for maximum three
occasions.

In case you decline your attendance three

times (unable to choose any slots for three
months time), your application might be
reconsidered in line with our recruitment
needs.

In case you are unable or not willing to join our

events as per above, please withdraw your
application and re-submit once you are
available to make further steps with your
application.
(see next pages)

We provide limited slots for each event, should

you be unable to apply for one of them due to
an overbooking, we suggest that you return
and check the available slots within a few days
or wait until you get invited for the next
month’s assessments. These cases will not be
considered as declining the event.

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 HOW TO SIGN IN FOR THE EVENT
Proceed to Wizz Air’s Career Site, and sign in with the credentials you have used for
registration.

Once logged in, go to „MY INTERVIEWS” and you will see the number of available
recruitment events in the upcoming period, click on „SELECT” then a calendar will appear.
Here you can choose the first day of the suitable assessment at your convenience until
slots are available. The second day is on the next calendar day subject to successful
completion of the first day.

When you choose the slot, a pop-up window will appear and you can submit your
application with the „BOOK INTERVIEW” button. Your assessment will be confirmed at this
moment by an automatic e-mail.

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 HOW TO RESCHEDULE THE EVENT
Should you decide to reschedule the interview in the given month:
Navigate to the „MY INTERVIEWS” tab and click on the „RESCHEDULE” option. Now you
can choose between the available options. Once you finished, click on reschedule
interview.

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 HOW TO CANCEL THE EVENT

Should you decide to cancel the already booked interview:

Navigate to the „MY INTERVIEWS” tab and click on the „CANCEL INTERVIEW” option. In
the pop-up window you can send us the cancellation.

IMPORTANT: Once you cancelled the event, you will not be able to participate in any of
the published events in the same month. Should you wish to reschedule your
participation, please see the „HOW TO RESCHEDULE THE EVENT” page.

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 HOW TO DECLINE THE EVENT

In case none of the given assessment slots are suitable for you, before booking any of the
events, you have the possibility to decline the invitation for the given month, by clicking
on „DECLINE”.

IMPORTANT: Once you have declined the event, you will not be able to participate at
any of the published events in the same month.

You will be automatically considered for invitation to the next available slot for maximum
three occasions. In case you decline your attendance three times (unable to choose any
slots for three months time), your application might be reconsidered in line with our
recruitment needs.

It is your responsibility to check the latest travel and vaccination restrictions!

A visa invitation letter (if required) will be issued after you successfully booked an event.
Business Travel Certificate will be automatically sent to you by a member of our team

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 HOW TO WITHDRAW & RESUBMIT AN
APPLICATION
In case you are unable or not willing to join our events for the upcoming few months,
please withdraw your application and re-submit once you are available.

To withdraw your application, navigate to „JOB MANAGEMENT”.

Choose the drop down menu at „ACTIONS”, click on „WITHDRAW APPLICATION”.

Once you are able to proceed with your application again, navigate to the same page and
choose „RESUBMIT APPLICATION”

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 ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW
DAY 1 – BOOKED BY CANDIDATE DAY 2 – NEXT CALENDAR DAY

Company Pilot Technical Simulator Psychometric

Presentation Interview Evaulation Test
Documentation Personal HR

Stage Three
Stage One

Stage Two

Stage Four
Check Interview
Pilot Technical
Test
Group Exercise
EACH STAGE IS SUBJECT TO SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE PREVIOUS STAGE.
CANDIDATES SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL DAY LONG ON BOTH DAYS.
Company presentation – 8am Simulator
Introduction of Wizz Air and One hour assessment, where
employment terms and conditions candidates are paired and both Pilot
(approx. 1 hour). This is the time for your Flying and Pilot Monitoring role
questions SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY!! combined.
Documentation check
Credential’s review; for the full list of The scenario will be adjusted to your
required documents check „DOCUMENT experience and the position you are
CHECKLIST” applying for:
Pilot Technical Test
• Airbus experienced and Captain
Multiple-choice computer test based on
applicants to complete LOFT
theorethical knowledge.
• First Officer applicants without
Math, ATPL and Airbus questions for TR
Airbus experience are to complete
candidates, no calculators are allowed,
basic IR flight
only a pen and paper.

Group exercise
Problem solving exercise with other
candidates under time pressure. Psychometrical Assessment
Computer based assessment
Personal HR & Technical Interview
designed by psychologists to identify
Joint interview, with specialised
specific aspects of the psyche as well
accessors.
as personality or behavioral traits. It is
The level and content of your technical
based on EASA regulatory
assessment will be adjusted to your
requirement to guarantee a safe flight
aviation background and the position
deck environment.
you are applying for.

NO FEEDBACK TO THE CANDIDATE IS PRESENTED

DURING THE WHOLE PROCESS
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 DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST
You are required to bring the following documentation with you. Please keep in
mind, if you come without proper and original documentation it will result the
cancellation of your assessment.
We recommend you to complete this checklist before departing for your selection.

Document Requirement details Checked

Logbook(s) Paper: All logbooks, from your first logbook to your last
logbook, signed and summarized pages. In case of missing
logbooks you must provide us with a certified copy of your
missing hours.
Digital: from 0 hours and summarized, valid format in PDF
version. Printing not required in case you hand over your
device to our team.
Passport or Original, valid
National ID

Pilot Licence Original, valid and signed.

Relevant IR to be valid (e.g. A320 if applied as Type Rated
candidate or B737/ME-IR if applied as Non-Type Rated
candidate.)
Only EASA/UK/GCAA Middle East Licenses are accepted
Medical Original, valid and signed
Certificate Only EASA/UK/GCAA Middle East Medicals are accepted

ATPL Theory Necessary, unless it is entered in your Pilot License, or you

Certificate have obtained an ATPL License

MCC Certificate Necessary if you have not flown with Multi-Crew-Aircraft

before

JOC Certificate Necessary if you have not flown with Jet-Aircraft before

UPRT Certificate Necessary if you have not completed type rating on complex
aircraft (e.g. A320, B737)
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In case you have any doubts or uncertainty regarding your documentation, please clarify it before your interview!
 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We are actively HIRING, therefore those pilots who successfully

Employment complete the selection process can expect starting dates in the
foreseen future which are to be confirmed after the Pilot Assessment
start date Event.

Wizz Air Group currently has a number of AOCs with more than 40
operating bases in total.

We RECRUIT for all bases across our network and base allocation amongst
successful candidates will be done just before offering employment taking
into consideration:

Suitability: Due to different legal requirements, some candidates may or

Base may not be suitable for a particular AOC / Base assignment
(e.g.: Work & Residence permit for different citizens, Flight Crew License
allocation issuing authority, etc.).
You will be considered for all AOC’s / Bases where legally possible.

Preference: Your AOC / Base preference will be further discussed during

your interview and kept on record.

All your preferences, matching suitability, will be considered during base

allocation before making an employment offer prior to you joining.

Our compensation package is designed to provide the same conditions for the pilot
community all around our network considering the differences between the cost of
Compensation living and taxation amongst bases. Detailed, exact information is going to be shared
during the company presentation on the first day of your assessment.

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 LOCATION AND NAVIGATION
LOCATION
Wizz Air Simulator & Training Center
H-1182 Budapest, Üllői Street 807/A

NAVIGATION
The Training Center is accessible by road by car.

The route between BUD International Airport and the building is

depicted on the map below.

The Training Center is also accessible by public transport:

Bus: 193E, 236, 236A, 266

Bus stop: “Kupeczky Janos utca”

PARKING
Car parking places are available next to the building without prior
request or card for the period of your recruitment process.

Cars left in the parking for several nights will be transported away at the cost of the
owner of the car.

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 TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
INFORMATION
Please kindly note, it is your responsibility to keep yourself up to date
and be aware of travel restrictions into/from Hungary.

You may find official information here:

LINK TO THE HUNGARIAN CONSULAR SERVICE WEBSITE

LINK TO BUDAPEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WEBSITE

A Business Travel Certificate will automatically be issued and sent

to you the latest 48 hours before the commencement of the
assessment. We suggest you color print the certificate in three
copies for an ability to hand over to Police Officer at the border upon
your arrival and departure.

Please kindly note, in case you need visa to enter Hungary, you will
need to confirm the booked assessment first, then we will be able to
issue a visa invitation letter for you for the specific date.

Please be advised, should you reschedule yourself to an event within 2

business days prior to the event start, we might not be able to
guarantee your certificate issued on time.

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ENHANCED HEALTH & SAFETY
MEASURES
In order to further mitigate the risks caused by the
pandemic there are special procedures in force:

• Upon entry a body temperature check will be carried

out by the security staff. In case it is above 38 degrees
Celsius, the person will not be allowed to enter the
building.

• All individuals entering are required to sanitize their

hands. Sanitizer unit is available at the entrance.

• All persons are required to wear a face mask

continuously while they are in common areas in the
training center. The presence of the mask is checked by
the security staff upon entry.

• Candidates are required to fill in and sign a Covid

Declaration Form upon arrival. The collection box is
located at the reception where the forms are also
found.

• Vending machines are operative, however they accept

contactless payment only (no coins accepted).
Before using a vending machine, candidates are
required to sanitize their hands. The sanitizer unit is
located nearby.

• A standardized cleaning procedure has been

developed: Candidates using computers for exam
purposes are responsible for cleaning before and
after the exam session.

• Certified sanitizer tissues are available in the

examination rooms. These can be applied on all
keyboards / switches / knobs / buttons and on
headsets as well. We encourage all candidates to use
own headsets equipped with USB or jack connector.

• All candidates are required to keep social distancing.

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 ACCESS & SECURITY
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCESS

There is a driveway and a pedestrian gate

available - open during office hours. Outside
of office hours please use the intercom to
gain access.

All candidates will be given with temporary

ID upon presenting their passport or
national ID card at the reception.

By the time of arrival, candidates are kindly

asked to comply with body temperature
check procedure, then proceed to reception
for registration and temporary ID card
allocation, including filling health declaration
forms.

Once holding the temporary ID, candidates

are also required to wait in the main foyer
area of the building before passing security
gates.

SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS

As an external guest of the building, pilot recruitment

candidates are not allowed to leave the lobby area and
pass through security gates without escort by any of the
pilot recruitment team representatives.

Candidates are strictly not allowed to enter any offices, simulator

or emergency trainer area or proceed to the upper levels of the
building unless otherwise instructed and escorted.

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 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

There is a lobby in the building on the ground floor, where you can
spend your time in between the activities.

Free of charge Wi-Fi is available in the building.

FOOD AND REFRESHMENT OPTIONS

Several vending machines are available in the

building, providing fresh water, coffee, snacks
and sandwiches. The machines are equipped
with PayPass paying options.

On the ground floor, there is a dining area equipped with chairs

and tables, vending machines as well as a kitchen corner with
refrigerators and microwaves.

As a basic courtesy, may we kindly ask you to leave all equipment as

clean as you have found, properly stowed.

EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

Wizz Air Simulator and Training Centre has an automatic alarm

system throughout the whole building.

In case of emergency, all candidates are required to follow the

instructions of the representatives of Wizz Air. Evacuation plan is
also part of this material, kindly examine it prior to the event.

Should be there any emergency exercise planned for the day of the
event, candidates will be informed verbally before starting the
recruitment process.

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EVACUATION PLAN FOR GROUND FLOOR

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EVACUATION PLAN FOR 1ST & 2ND FLOOR

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