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Been trying for awhile as well, and just trying to make some sense of it. In the end, it's basically a lottery, and was just trying to get some sense on how the draw works.

I think you have a handle on it. "Lottery" is a great description. There are lots of opinions about how the draw works, but there are plenty of counterexamples where "random" or "when the mood strikes" seems more accurate.

HostileCombover

08-03-2019 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Reactivity (Post 2864367)

I can attest to this, having applied at every window for the past 6 years. Attended WAI this time around and got the interview call last month. There is no method to the madness...

PSFT	08-03-2019 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HostileCombover (Post 2864400)

I can attest to this, having applied at every window for the past 6 years. Attended WAI this time around and got the interview call last month. There is no method to the madness...

Just curious, does AS call or email the invite for interview?

HostileCombover

08-03-2019 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PSFT (Post 2864423)

Just curious, does AS call or email the invite for interview?

Phone call, in my case at least.

PSFT	08-03-2019 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HostileCombover (Post 2864431)

Phone call, in my case at least.

Good to know. Thanks.

RNO Flyer

08-04-2019 03:11 PM

Any idea what the split of backgrounds for those who get the call are, between military/Horizon/street?

ShakyJake

08-08-2019 01:49 PM

At our interview a few weeks ago there were twelve of us. Six of us were street guys and the rest had military time. Interesting to me was the fact that there was only one Horizon guy there (but he also had prior military experience).

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ImperialxRat

08-11-2019 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by RNO Flyer (Post 2864793)

Any idea what the split of backgrounds for those who get the call are, between military/Horizon/street?

In a class of 12 pilots you’ll usually have 4 from Horizon, 2 military, 2 part 135, and the rest regionals. At least that’s kinda the formula I’ve seen

NewGuy01

08-11-2019 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by RNO Flyer (Post 2864793)

Any idea what the split of backgrounds for those who get the call are, between military/Horizon/street?

In my classes case it was 50% horizon but other than that, this.

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TalkTurkey

08-14-2019 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PSFT (Post 2864423)

Just curious, does AS call or email the invite for interview?

Phone call too. 206 area code. It will say Seattle, WA. So if that pops up on your phone, answer it.