Originally Posted by Jefferson

Its a bit of a buyers market out there for qualified pilots looking to get 121/135 flight time... beyond just upgrade time here are some things I would want to know before I picked a path.

1. How many pilots have you hired this year? How many have made it through training?
2. Of the pilots that did not complete training, how many left on their own accord?
3. Do you limit the number of OE hours/legs you will give a new give a new hire pilot? What is that number?
4. If you dont have an official limit on OE hours, what is the largest OE time investment you have made in an individual pilot?
5. Of the pilots that have made it to the line in the last 24 months, how many have left for non-major employment?
6. How many pilots awarded Captain positions with your company dont make it through upgrade training? (plus all the above questions in relation to upgrade)


You wont get straight answers on these questions from your interviewer.. . and quite frankly.. with people being offered jobs over the phone within hours of posting their resume online... you really dont get the chance to even ask them... however consider this...

Leaving during training after being hired... not finishing OE... being unable to upgrade .. or leaving on short notice to make a lateral step (IE.... This place sucks Im outta here)... are VERY difficult to overcome in a short period of time... If you're headed to a major.. at least right now.. they are still looking for a bit of a track record...

Go talk to line pilots at your prospective future employer before you accept those phone offers...