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Old 02-24-2006 | 06:19 AM
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cloudkicker1981
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Originally Posted by iflyjets4food
I just wondered because I saw on aviationinterviews that in December a couple people said they were interviewing lots of people for very few slots. I just hope that they are interviewing 24 people because they need that many instead of interviewing 24 to fill 5 slots.
I was hired by Colgan in June 05. For the most part the tech. part of the interview was relatively easy. What the Colgan's are looking for are positive people that want to work and not bi$ch and moan to crew scheduling. So go in smiling and dont be arrogant, if you dont know the answer to a question dont start reciting the FAR's just give them your best answer and if its wrong admit you dont really know. I fly with a Captain this month who interviewed applicants last month and he told me this is what he's looking for, somebody who he can fly with that will listen to suggestions, not a know it all. you will be just fine. Tell them you are more interested in sticking around to upgrade and moving on to a major rather than staying six months and heading off to an RJ carrier. The Colgans know that their airline is just a stepping stone for us as pilots but dont want to through money down the drain either. Your probably looking at a good 4-5yrs in a turboprop before your competitive enough to move on so they want to know you'll be here. I wouldnt be surprized if there are only 10 spots or so, right now even though there is a lot of hiring going on at the regionals there are plenty of applicants and even Colgan can afford to be pickey. Chuck Colgan is one of a few children of Sen. Colgan's and his main job is hiring so I think he likes to interview, it makes him feel important, but he really is a nice guy. I've seen you post a lot about Colgan so I can tell you really want to be here, let them know that. Make eye contact and talk to all the interviews not just one in particular.Well good look and thought i just try to help if I could.
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