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Old 06-28-2010 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by FlyJSH
Other than the CFI initial, I think ALL busts will need to be explained.

A "couple" of busted 141 checkrides.....
Only went for the interview experience...
the Saab might have been a deal breaker....
that just sounds lovely for $21/hr....
logbook check was a long process....
both of the check airmen were younger.....

For someone who only went for the "interview experience", you sure sound bitter.



For everyone else thinking about interviewing, here are some facts:

You will be asked about failed checkrides.
Your logbook will be examined.
First year pay is $21/hour with 75 hours guaranteed.
You WILL be on reserve until you can hold a line (how long it will take to hold is line is anyone's guess).
Reserve is almost always 5 on 2 off (commuting is hard to impossible).
You will probably be assigned to the Saab.
Some of our pilots and check airmen are young.
Colgan (and probably all other regionals) don't have the time, money, or the need to help a new hire build character or struggle through his mistakes.


If those obvious things are deal breakers, don't waste your time on the interview.
Exactly! If you think you're better than the check airmen/ people conducting the interview....that's a sure sign the odds of you being hired are nil.
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