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Old 02-23-2015, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Bugaboo View Post
I would imagine that, like anyplace, an internal rec will help you to the interview. Once you get the interview its all on you.
Internal Recs are only as good as the person recommending you.
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Old 02-23-2015, 10:02 AM
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I was recently emailed/called from Virgin for an interview. Was offered Feb 24th and March 10th. It was indicated, NOT FACT I'm only guessing, that March 10th was either the last one, or close to last date available.

I am an 8 year regional FO at ASA/ExpressJet. No PIC. Have a friend that works there that helped get me the interview.

Ive read some gouges from a couple years ago but nothing current. Any new help or info would be appreciated. Thanks, and good luck to everyone.
As MusicPilot said, gouge isn't really going to help, BUT preparation is important. Go through your logbooks to find all those memorable flights where something important happened. Then weave those flights into a story about a time you couldn't get a long with a crewmemeber/broke a reg/learned something etc. Have something ready to go for every TMAAT question in Cage's Checklist for Success.

I heard internal recs don't really matter to get the interview. Any truth to that, or does my buddy not like me? ;(
A lot of people have a hard time getting their friends noticed. I'm guessing your buddy experienced this problem.
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Old 02-23-2015, 10:07 AM
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Lets say hypothetically you are a 1.5 year spirit pilot who just got a knock on the door from Virgin. Thoughts?

I would be commuting either way, about the same distance.

My first thought is to stay put.

Love VA product but NK is growing so fast. Expecting PIC here within a year...

Ultimately I would like to end up at Delta.

Anyway, Im 95% sure I should just say no thanks, but just thought I ought to consider it before closing a door....
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Old 02-23-2015, 10:50 AM
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I'm not sure what an LCA is so no I havent. But if you mean a job fair, No I havent but plan to when I can. I'll be away the week of the WIA one.
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Old 02-23-2015, 11:01 AM
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LCA is Line Check Airman.
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Old 02-23-2015, 12:31 PM
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I heard that JFK was a pseudo base for VA, could someone elaborate? Is there any chance of a new FO hire getting it as their base? Thanks.
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Old 02-23-2015, 12:45 PM
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I heard that JFK was a pseudo base for VA, could someone elaborate? Is there any chance of a new FO hire getting it as their base? Thanks.
It's a base and chances are good. I know all slots have been filled but the newhires filling those slots may not want to be there.
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Old 02-23-2015, 02:02 PM
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Ah, check airman.....nope, I'm too dumb. but I'm more fun to fly with than a check airman! That's gotta count for something. Maybe I'll apply to be one.
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Old 02-23-2015, 03:40 PM
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VA would make an amazing career.
What makes you say that?
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Old 02-23-2015, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by MusicPilot View Post
Internal Recs are only as good as the person recommending you.
What does this mean? Are there current VX pilots who are blacklisted from recommending someone?
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