I had 1500 TT, 640 Multi, 340 Turbine. Took my ATP written about two weeks before I got called.

The gouges are kind of accurate. The "written" test is really a computer test that you use a clicker for and the questions are up on a screen (like in college).

As far as the tech portion, it really depends who you get. All the interviews on the day I was there were very different. I was asked ZERO systems questions, but a lot on Iceing. Others were asked a lot on systems but nothing on WX.

I was the only one to sim. It sucks! I did horrible on the sim. And I mean BAD! I thought there was no way they'd hire me, but attitude goes a very long way with these guys.

In my debrief that was what they said. They seen I was a positive person with a good attitude.

I was by far the least experienced guy in my interview. Two guys were current airline guys and another worked in the training department at another place.

I had no internal recs, no letters of reccomendation. Just did the basic airline apps thing and got the call within two days to interview. I'm not sure what gets your stuff pulled.