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Systemized
I'm not one to make stereo types but I will say, the one GoJet pilot(former) I know is a very strange duck. A nice guy, down to earth dude and easy to get along but man, what a weirdo.
It appears this a trend among most GoJet pilots that probably stems from the GoJet hiring process.
From what I've heard, a GoJet interview consists mainly of whether they like you or not, nothing else. You wont see much of a cognitive, sim or technical evaluation...
A GoJet interview compared to a Skywest interview is similar to a private pilot stage check compared to a CFI checkride.
There are some different characters, no doubt. Some are very strange, but a majority are good people and easy to work with.
I jump sat on another regional carrier once and the captain put on a pair of white gloves before push back. The airline in question is irrelevant, but my point is - there are weirdos at all of them.
You're right with that interview comparison. When I interviewed it was nothing more than a conversation and a finger flown approach. I think I described a system from an aircraft I had experience in, but that was it.
I've been told Skywests interview is much more detailed. They also have a better training program and pass rate as well.