Poor Great Lakes :(
08-31-2013, 01:32 PM
#101
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Originally Posted by 8out
Do us (professional pilots) and yourself a favor. Complete the interview with 100% effort, then decline the offer with sincerity. You will be better for it when the important interview comes. 
08-31-2013, 09:47 PM
#103
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Originally Posted by JetA Heartburn
Obviously I'm not going to lakes because they have not even called me. Must be the currency requirement. I have not flown since 2009. Just seems funny if they are hurting for pilots that they would drop the currency requirement and/or contract for training.
I have been contacted by many other regionals for interviews knowing that I'm way out of currency.
I have been contacted by many other regionals for interviews knowing that I'm way out of currency.
the only thing i can say its was just a great practice interview...
09-01-2013, 05:57 AM
#104
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Originally Posted by Turboprop
we are in the same boat, I did the interview... they never called me... I end up getting my ATP out of my wallet.. and the Regionals are calling now! I have to decide where to go now..plus the other regionals have put me on positive space for the interview.
the only thing i can say its was just a great practice interview...
the only thing i can say its was just a great practice interview...
09-01-2013, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by yimke
Why??.. they are desperate enough they will pay for ATP and type.
now I have many options to choose from.
09-01-2013, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Turboprop
they never called me, so I end up getting it on my own the ATP type... plus its tax deductible!
now I have many options to choose from.
now I have many options to choose from.
09-01-2013, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by yimke
Other regionals will hire you without an ATP type. IMHO it does not make you more marketable, unless you are targeting 135/corporate gigs. Oh well, too late now.
to bad they never called me!
09-01-2013, 08:56 PM
#108
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Originally Posted by Turboprop
yes, you are right.. but it just that I like more options, then no options at all..
to bad they never called me!
to bad they never called me!
As most might know, the mins have 'slightly' changed for those not military or Aviation Grads and for those it's 750/1000. So getting your ATP should NOT have made any difference. ZERO impact on the radar. However, getting to the ATP 'MINS' will get you an interview at most regionals. I can only assume that your apps did not reflect the met requirements for ATP and hence you received no calls prior. HOWEVER, as many have pointed out, some regionals are interviewing at as low as 1000 hours with conditional consideration upon reaching your new ATP mins.
Just wanted to clarify this so ppl don't go out getting their ATP ride when the company is going to be paying for it in initial.
09-01-2013, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by CptGSXR
Just want to take a step back here on this one. EVERY regional out there is only asking for ATP mins (ya some might have pref for ATP rating already but not a req)
As most might know, the mins have 'slightly' changed for those not military or Aviation Grads and for those it's 750/1000. So getting your ATP should NOT have made any difference. ZERO impact on the radar. However, getting to the ATP 'MINS' will get you an interview at most regionals. I can only assume that your apps did not reflect the met requirements for ATP and hence you received no calls prior. HOWEVER, as many have pointed out, some regionals are interviewing at as low as 1000 hours with conditional consideration upon reaching your new ATP mins.
Just wanted to clarify this so ppl don't go out getting their ATP ride when the company is going to be paying for it in initial.
As most might know, the mins have 'slightly' changed for those not military or Aviation Grads and for those it's 750/1000. So getting your ATP should NOT have made any difference. ZERO impact on the radar. However, getting to the ATP 'MINS' will get you an interview at most regionals. I can only assume that your apps did not reflect the met requirements for ATP and hence you received no calls prior. HOWEVER, as many have pointed out, some regionals are interviewing at as low as 1000 hours with conditional consideration upon reaching your new ATP mins.
Just wanted to clarify this so ppl don't go out getting their ATP ride when the company is going to be paying for it in initial.
yes, true Story....
09-02-2013, 06:04 AM
#110
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Originally Posted by Captain Tony
There's a reason why ALPA was the biggest proponent of the 1500 hour rule. Increase the barrier to entry and you instantly add value to the industry. The American Medical Association has been doing it for years by controlling entry into medical schools.
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