Originally Posted by
hoover
I agree with picking the best people for their airline who will fit in, but isn't this done to some degree at the start of the application process and job fairs? Also the 5000 applications on file are the same 5000 every airline has on file. I would like to think that my chances are better than 50% if called to an interview.
As far as people jumping ship to another airline that seems to be the problem many airlines except the big 3 are trying to solve. Increase 1st yr pay and it will help.
Your first paragraph you are dead WRONG! At a job fair or even application this individual who is applying may put on an act of sincerety and put one around a recruiter. The real test is getting around 9 interviewers and see if the candidate passes the sniff test. Maybe your chances are better than 50% depending on how confident you are? We can teach a Monkey to fly the Airbus. Most important is if you fit into our culture.
Second paragraph, if candidates are called to the Major three why would they not go? You are nuts if you do not entertain it especially being a new hire. I love my airline(not in its current state, management team blows!) but come on? Seriously going to stay put when its at least a million in total compensation difference we are talking about?
Now Hoover the question is are you good enough? If you think you are better than 50% then step up to the plate and take a shot at it! And if you have not been asked to interview then ask yourself why?