American interviews and class dates
#101
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Joined APC: May 2012
Posts: 344
There are a ton of high time military instructors and evaluators who are probably the best candidates right now, so Im guessing its very selective right now at AA. Talking to my active duty buddies, most of them are getting out in the next few months, so thats even more experienced instructors who should have no problems getting hired. I think once you see the pool of check airmen, and military IP's dry up, then things will open up.
#102
There are a ton of high time military instructors and evaluators who are probably the best candidates right now, so Im guessing its very selective right now at AA. Talking to my active duty buddies, most of them are getting out in the next few months, so thats even more experienced instructors who should have no problems getting hired. I think once you see the pool of check airmen, and military IP's dry up, then things will open up.
Sounds like you have the "right stuff" to be a DFW AA pilot. Attitude box checked off.
#103
On AA's application site, there's the Attatchment tab. I've uploaded my CV and resume, but noticed it has a selection for "certificate". Anyone upload their actual ATP ticket or any other document? I haven't noticed anywhere asking for copies of any specific docs other than a résumé or recs, but has anyone uploaded anything else?
#104
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Joined APC: Feb 2008
Posts: 51
Back in the 70's I would agree with you. However, since the regional boom and the two catastrophic events, 911 and the age 65 rule, there are extremely qualified applicants who fly in the airline system and has proven to be worthy to sit in a main line aircraft. Just because one is a pilot in the military does not make him more qualified then a regional pilot. It's just a different type of flying. I bet you could take the majority of regional pilots and train them in a f16 or whatever aircraft just as easy as a military pilot is trained in a 121 style flying. In fact most military pilots come out of service with less hours than a regional pilot flying for the same amount of years. When it comes down to it the regional pilot is more experienced than the military when it comes to 121. If you were going in the military type flying then the military pilot is more qualified. I will agree that management, non pilots, are conditioned to think the same as you when it comes to military but the fact is the regional pilot is more qualified.
#105
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Joined APC: Oct 2011
Posts: 201
Back in the 70's I would agree with you. However, since the regional boom and the two catastrophic events, 911 and the age 65 rule, there are extremely qualified applicants who fly in the airline system and has proven to be worthy to sit in a main line aircraft. Just because one is a pilot in the military does not make him more qualified then a regional pilot. It's just a different type of flying. I bet you could take the majority of regional pilots and train them in a f16 or whatever aircraft just as easy as a military pilot is trained in a 121 style flying. In fact most military pilots come out of service with less hours than a regional pilot flying for the same amount of years. When it comes down to it the regional pilot is more experienced than the military when it comes to 121. If you were going in the military type flying then the military pilot is more qualified. I will agree that management, non pilots, are conditioned to think the same as you when it comes to military but the fact is the regional pilot is more qualified.
#106
There are a ton of high time military instructors and evaluators who are probably the best candidates right now, so Im guessing its very selective right now at AA. Talking to my active duty buddies, most of them are getting out in the next few months, so thats even more experienced instructors who should have no problems getting hired. I think once you see the pool of check airmen, and military IP's dry up, then things will open up.
#107
Easiest way to get picked up? Run into a base chief pilot sitting at the bar in a restaurant. Have a bite to eat, a few drinks, talk to him and two other captains (LKA) all in the top 5 in base. He picks up the tab for everyone then tells you if you ever want a job at AA, just let him know. 6 months ago.
If I were just 10 years younger...
If I were just 10 years younger...
#108
Haha. Sorry, not intending to upset anyone. Everyone I know who got the call so far fits into that category. Im being realistic and optimistic at the same time, im hoping to get a call after all the IP's and check airmen
#109
American interviews and class dates
Additional information is needed in order for evaluation of your application to continue further. A new tab called 'Additional Info' has been activated in your profile. Please enter all of the requested data as soon as is convenient. Once complete, we will continue to evaluate your application. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Xxxx Xxxx
Director - Flight Administration
Above is the email that follows the video interview. The new tab doesn't initially display upon logging into your app. First, select a different tab on the left (i.e. Pilot Info, or Flight Hours, etc.). Then the tab titled 'Additional Info' will display below the 'References' tab. The extra info they wanted was SSN and DOB...that's it.
Sincerely,
Xxxx Xxxx
Director - Flight Administration
Above is the email that follows the video interview. The new tab doesn't initially display upon logging into your app. First, select a different tab on the left (i.e. Pilot Info, or Flight Hours, etc.). Then the tab titled 'Additional Info' will display below the 'References' tab. The extra info they wanted was SSN and DOB...that's it.
#110
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Joined APC: Dec 2005
Posts: 8,898
It is petty for one to compare oneself against someone who put their country before them and their career.
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