Originally Posted by
Rightseat Ballast
I was fortunate enough to get an interview offer extended to me. Upon gathering my documentation for the interview, I have discovered my initial logbook (through receiving my multiengine rating) is not where it is supposed to be. I don't want to say it is lost, as it never has left my home in the last six years, but I fear I may not have it in time for my interview. I have an electronic log that has every flight documented accurately, but I do not have a copy of endorsements or sign offs received. I am in the process if obtaining training records from my university, but my private pilot endorsements will certainly be unrecoverable (flight school closed many moons ago). How screwed am I, honestly? Any suggestions for a quick recreation of information? Again, I have all of the times, by leg.
Thanks. Hoping that book turns up here soon...
I talked to an interview Captain a few years ago about stuff like this. He said showing up with all the required paperwork was part of the process. They have a lot of candidates, and he said it was amazing how many guys didn't show up with the correct paperwork.
It may not be a deal breaker, but it's not exactly starting off on the right foot either.
Also...I talked to a guy who had a bunch of small log books and he transferred the time to a large book. They asked if it was his original book, and he said "yes" meaning all the times were correct. Problem was he started flying in 1980 and the publish date on the log book was 1986.
They assumed he was being dishonest and did not hire him.
I don't mean to be a downer, and if you have a bunch of flight time it may not matter.