Originally Posted by
snippercr
I know most places will at least give you an interview but in the end, the HR people can at least say "Well he has the hours, but woe be upon any crew that has to overnight with him." I mean, I thought that was the PURPOSE of the interview. To get to know the person. This process, this "fast track" doesnt even get a chance for the company to get to know the person. I am sure the person may be an excellent pilot but what if he is a stuck up, arrogant, jerk that no one could stand, let alone a 4 day trip.
That may be the purpose of the HR department and an interview but they aren't exactly batting 100% anyway. They might as well blindly hire, the quality of people would probably not get any better nor any worse than what current HR departments are hiring. Besides, Pinnacle made their bed now they have to lie in it. While Skywest is still able to hire the exact candidates with the qualifications they want, Pinnacle has to hire who ever they can get and hope they show up to class. Beggars can't be choosers and it is only going to get harder from here on out. In one year's time they are going to have to start offering hiring bonuses.