My contract with COPA has ended. Unfortunately as this time approached communication ended as well. I have tried numerous times to get updated info for all of you. If you have accepted other employment or are no longer interested you can stop here. For those of you still interested and/or are in the process here is what I know. I am sorry it is so limited but I have been unable to get a more definitive response.


Their hiring seems to be complete for the year. hey have indicated they will hire next year but I do not know when or how many.


For those of you that have seen their ad on at least one recruiting site now requiring Spanish speaking and 737 type ratings among the other qualifications I cannot get them to confirm these requirements or how (if correct) they will/would affect those of you already in the system.


Reference those of you (34) which have been waiting (some for several months) to get your applications approved in order to be invited to interview..............I was told repeatedly that their latest policy is to do reference checks before confirmation and that it was being done. It now seems that is untrue and that you are "on hold". Again I have been unable to learn exactly what that means.


For those of you (30+) that have had your applications already approved and are waiting for an interview date .................Again they will not respond reference your status or how/if the two new requirements will affect you. All I am able to say is that they have your information. I only learned the middle of October that NONE of my approved applicants would be offered an interview that month. All interview slots were given to applicants they found at various job fairs and a few local First Officer applicants. I know one for sure was also an applicant of mine.


In addition I have learned that 4 of you were hired for an October class and 1for November. I do not know who you are and would appreciate you identifying yourself to me so I can close out your applications.


I have received an offer to recruit for them in 2012 that I have not accepted at this time. I personally am very disappointed in COPA's handling of my applicants. I know all of you have entrusted your applications with me and I have not been allowed to have them processed in the way I think appropriate and professional. COPA has let both of us down. At this point I can only encourage you to seek employment elsewhere. Should I receive additional information I will let you know. I will gladly handle individual inquiries as long as it takes to get your issues resolved.



Most sincerely


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