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Old 06-21-2015, 05:08 AM
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My class was 86% military (lots of Vipers, U2, B2, fighter weapons school top guns types with fancy call signs) 14% civilian - all former check airmen, chief pilots, directors of training, etc. average flight time for the civilians was in the 9000-10,000 neighborhood. Most, but not all, did an interview prep. Most civilians were on interview #2 when they got the nod. Mil guys all on their first interview. A handful of the Navy guys had to go to regionals for a few months or a year before they got an interview, but I suspect that was more timing than anything. They were all Astronauts and water walkers. Very intimidating group. Don't know how I slipped through the cracks.
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Old 06-21-2015, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Spark View Post
When did you interview?

Thanks for the info!

April 2014, started class June 2014.

I am happy to see the hiring machine churning up for what looks to be like a good long time. Looking forward to maybe having a Saturday off one of these days.
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Old 06-21-2015, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan View Post
My class was 86% military (lots of Vipers, U2, B2, fighter weapons school top guns types with fancy call signs) 14% civilian - all former check airmen, chief pilots, directors of training, etc. average flight time for the civilians was in the 9000-10,000 neighborhood. Most, but not all, did an interview prep. Most civilians were on interview #2 when they got the nod. Mil guys all on their first interview. A handful of the Navy guys had to go to regionals for a few months or a year before they got an interview, but I suspect that was more timing than anything. They were all Astronauts and water walkers. Very intimidating group. Don't know how I slipped through the cracks.

Funny you mention that, because my sim partner was a civilian guy and I thought similar things about him. Those water walkers that you speak of don't know boo about flying in the airlines. My sim partner, a republic guy, carried me on his back through the sims. Stepping into the cockpit of an airliner is the great equalizer. Believe it.
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Old 06-21-2015, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Aeronut2003 View Post
CJO email and called and offered 22 July class date today. Interviewed May 5th, DB 9 June (got a call that night from the CP).
Anyone know how big the July 22nd class is? Also, how many classes in August?
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Old 06-21-2015, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by NoDeskJob View Post
Anyone know how big the July 22nd class is? Also, how many classes in August?
We were told they are planning 24 in each class.
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Old 06-21-2015, 12:18 PM
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Was told today by management 288 new hires this year, 400 next year. Two classes a month for the rest of the year. Hope it helps.
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Old 06-21-2015, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan View Post
My class was 86% military (lots of Vipers, U2, B2, fighter weapons school top guns types with fancy call signs) 14% civilian - all former check airmen, chief pilots, directors of training, etc. average flight time for the civilians was in the 9000-10,000 neighborhood. Most, but not all, did an interview prep. Most civilians were on interview #2 when they got the nod. Mil guys all on their first interview. A handful of the Navy guys had to go to regionals for a few months or a year before they got an interview, but I suspect that was more timing than anything. They were all Astronauts and water walkers. Very intimidating group. Don't know how I slipped through the cracks.
Please, please don't let these military frat rats intimidate you. I assure you, you are MORE than equal to the job. I will leave it at that, lest I get flamed on this thread.

As for their call signs (i.e. pledge names they give themselves) nothing will irritate them more than simply calling them the name their mothers gave them. To give you a preview of what you can expect, we actually have a real life, "Maverick" at SWA. It is just an embarrassment.

Some of my other favorites are when they try to impress you with the plane they flew in the military, for example the F-16, just be sure to respond with something like, "That one has two engines right?" You will see the tops of their ears start to turn red.

Finally, don't let these "rugged, conservative, self made individuals" ever forget that they are or were government employees, whose paycheck and benefits are funded by the taxpayer. Their government "pensions" are taxpayer funded, and their government health insurance is single-payer, socialized medicine.

I've been here five years, and I am tired of putting up with it in the cockpit. For those in the know, you know exactly were I am based.
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Old 06-21-2015, 02:07 PM
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Military guys have it a little tougher in the year adjusting to the airline life, especially the dudes still flying in the reserve.

After a year or two though, they're all the same.

The only way you can tell them apart is that some civilian dudes still hate military guys.

Get over it JD.
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Old 06-21-2015, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Seat 1Engine View Post
Military guys have it a little tougher in the year adjusting to the airline life, especially the dudes still flying in the reserve.

After a year or two though, they're all the same.

The only way you can tell them apart is that some civilian dudes still hate military guys.

Get over it JD.
I'd say he picked the wrong squadron.
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Old 06-21-2015, 04:07 PM
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My bid avoidance list is 50/50 civilian and military.

Whatever. I don't think it has anything to do with where your from. Maladjusted narcissists are hated regardless of where they received their training.
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