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Old 12-03-2011 | 11:33 PM
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NowCorporate
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Brandon,

I'm not quite sure of your background...so here's some help (hopefully)

99% of the random info you get on pilot boards about corporations will be inaccurate. There just isn't 4000 pilots like an airline.

As stated, if you are curious to your fit why not apply? are they hiring? DO YOU KNOW PEOPLE THERE? (obviously not) How do you think most interviews are landed in corporate? Hint - often you know someone there who can vouch that you will fit in well.

Its pretty bold (clueless?) to ask about pay and QOL and "management" on a board just to see if you should consider working there. Its not a regional airline. All you may get is someone digging up a database of aircraft types...and even those get dated quick or often replacement plans are in the works.

Outside the airline world interviews are handled very different. I have news for you, in corporate you are management. There are no "pilot vs management" roles...and that attitude wont get you far. What makes you think they wont tell you the truth and that you will get better info on a random message board?

I have done many interviews in the past (Fortune 5 to 3 pilot departments) It was not unusual to spend 2-3+ hours with an individual. They not only met with department heads, but met one on one with pilots, alone. We encouraged them to ask EVERY AND ANY question they may have. Nothing was hidden. Silent people not concerned with lifestyle scared us. BELIEVE ME, nobody wants to sugar coat anything to try and lure you in.....and be stuck with you and your crappy attitude on 7-10 day trips.

Again, nobody here knows what you want out of life and career. Only you do. Go to the interview, bring ALL your questions. State your goals (you will be asked) Lose the "evil management" attitude, be qualifed and confident - but not cocky. Judge for yourself how you might fit in. Remember, you are looking at them just as hard (or harder) then they are looking at you.

If you cant make a decision on fit from the 1-3 interviews that you may attend at a corporation before an offer is had, then YOU need to work on your interview skills.

All the entire process will cost you is a pressed suit.

Good Luck!

Last edited by NowCorporate; 12-04-2011 at 12:00 AM.
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