Originally Posted by
whooooooocares
My understanding is you must first be accepted into the CPP which then provides you with an interview. What I think he meant by that is the accepted rates for the program are very low and therefore the program is a joke, not the fact that all they do is give you an interview. If they gave everyone an interview then yes, it is yours to screw up, but the means in which they accept you or come to the conclusion that you will not be accepted onto the program may be a joke. Arbitrary conclusions similar to those made in the LCA program. Do you wear your hat, does ANYONE have a personal problem with you, attendance records......
Each individual CPP which United has is different and we'll have to wait and see what ours specifically entails.
I've talked to pilots who have failed and succeeded using the CPP program and from what I understand is, if you keep your nose clean at the company and you meet the requirements put forth by United then really the only obstacles are the Hogan and interview.
That's where I've heard people are having the biggest issues. Though the Hogan is the same whether you get hired off the street or through the CPP program. As far as the interview goes I've heard some people saying interview is no different, and some saying they intentionally make it more difficult.
Either way, if you're interested in joining United and you are not former military, a LCA or go to meet-and-greets with a type rating, then I have to assume that the CPP is the best chance for you to get an opportunity. Worse case scenario if the program is not to your liking, you get the time required to go to the LCCs, get a type and go from there.