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04-15-2007 | 08:44 PM

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Lewisflyer83

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Originally Posted by PeanutButter

as for the interview, just study the profile on pearlaviation website, and you'll be fine (i didn't have the chance to do the simprep either, but i studied the profiles and did just fine). they are strong on CRM, so they will be studying your personality. most of the questions are HR, with maybe few on your ME. yes, right now you'll be seating reserve long time, but AWAC is a great company with a solid future and a very good contract. i'll rather be here than in most of the regionals out there. if you leave in the northeast it could be the right choice for you. and thigs will pick up here as well, with the major and everyboy else hiring. good luck with your interview!

Thanks for the advice everyone - I think right now reserve is not a problem for me, I just want to be hired and see where i go from that point on. Is the company itself doing well under the UsAirways flag? Just wondering. Do any of you know what the most junior base is right now? (Where would I end up?)

04-15-2007 | 08:45 PM

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Lewisflyer83

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getting sold after our Airways contract runs dry, or maybe just liquidation? I hope for the best, but seriously...

When is the contract up?

04-16-2007 | 04:57 AM

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When is the contract up?

There is like 8 years left on it man... plenty of time to get in, get out, and get on with life. Besides AWAC will find something else to do. If you're set on AWAC...come here, its a pretty good place to work!

04-16-2007 | 06:07 AM

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If you're set on AWAC...come here, its a pretty good place to work!

I think I pretty much have my hopes set for AWAC. We shall see what happens! Driving up there tonight!

04-16-2007 | 07:01 AM

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...If you're set on AWAC...come here, its a pretty good place to work!

It is a pretty good place to work, just don't make the mistake of having unrealistic expectations like I did... We would love to have ya though. Good Luck with the interview.

04-16-2007 | 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by groovinaviator

What are you smokin'? What is this solid future you speak of... getting sold after our Airways contract runs dry, or maybe just liquidation? I hope for the best, but seriously...

8 yrs left on the USAir contract is not solid enough for you??? Besides, I am sure something else will come up. Sorry to hear AWAC is not up to your standards, but if it is quick upgrade time you're looking for, then I'll suggest you start looking somewhere else. I suggest colgan....

04-16-2007 | 09:53 AM

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It is a pretty good place to work, just don't make the mistake of having unrealistic expectations like I did... We would love to have ya though. Good Luck with the interview.

Groovin, you off reserve yet?

04-16-2007 | 10:19 AM

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Groovin, you off reserve yet?

I was awarded a line from the last vacancy, but it does not take effect until July... so still another few months of reserve. However there are still guys senior to me in both PHL and DCA that were not awarded lines.

04-16-2007 | 12:12 PM

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AWAC is what it is. The best part of this company is the people who work here. We have lots of good pilots and more importantly, really fun, knowledgeable pilots.

The pilot group is the strength of this company. So from that perspective you will have a good time here. Things operationally are tough at the moment, but we lean on each other and even though I had a really, really, really cruddy day yesterday, I ended the last flight laughing all the way to the hotel. After a 15+ hour duty day.

04-17-2007 | 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by groovinaviator

just don't make the mistake of having unrealistic expectations like I did...

People need to read this quote a few times, then post it on their refrigerator.

And on their bathroom mirror.

And on their car dashboard.

In my interview I was told upgrades were 22 months...and I fully expected my upgrade to be at least double that. Current returns are not indicative of future results...