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Old 11-23-2015 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TrakTrak
If you get a video invite, remember, the job is yours to lose. Make sure you prepare because the hardest part of getting the job is getting the interview. If you prep and have yourself squared away, it's all down hill.

Besides, I need more cushion underneath me

And PAY for good prep.

I would go with a service which has as much intel as possible on the airline you are shooting for.

There is a "we prepare you for everyone" service. I think that is utter BS. Airlines all want to see you have prepared well-and part of that is reading all the gouge you can find. Airline interviews are never "just go in and be yourself" type situations. They simply aren't. Airlines all have their pet questions, scenarios, and situations.

You will learn how to handle "TMAAT you had a disagreement with a superior" and "tell me about the worst person you ever worked with" questions without looking bad.

And find out everything you can about that particular airline's process. There are also a couple of websites with gouge databanks. I like those as well.

Good luck! (And avoid Mr "I prepare you for everyone the same." That guy is an idiot.)
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Old 11-25-2015 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Not a Golfer
Just got my "additional info" email. Fingers crossed!
Awesome!

Congratulations!!!!!
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Old 11-25-2015 | 05:38 PM
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Once you get the request for more info email you essentially have the job. Now they want to bring you to Dallas to meet you face to face. The great majority of guys invited to interview get the job. The hard part is getting to that point. I'd recommend doing an interview prep. It helps reduce the nerves on the big day. Good luck.
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Old 11-26-2015 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Nottoobad7
Awesome!

Congratulations!!!!!
Thanks! Pretty psyched after applying 2 years ago.
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Old 11-26-2015 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by TrakTrak
I started out on the 80, but was able to hold 73I at DFW about 8 months later. I'm also one of the bottom guys. Like Slice mentioned, you get a seat in a base if you can hold it and if there is a vacancy. So, in reality, there is no true time frame IMO.
So just to be clear there is no seat lock for new hires at AA?
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Old 11-26-2015 | 11:53 AM
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The seat lock is 6 months for new hires. 2 year lock after that.


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Old 11-26-2015 | 12:16 PM
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I'm a fairly new hire and I was under the impression it was a 1 year seat lock. Never really done much research but that's what I remember.


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Old 11-26-2015 | 12:20 PM
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You may be right. It was 6 months for me. I Was hired in 2014 on AA side. Perhaps it changed with the new contract? Thanks!


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Old 11-26-2015 | 04:25 PM
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I think the seat lock in the JCBA hasn't been implemented yet. 6 months LAA, 1 year LUS.
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Old 11-26-2015 | 04:26 PM
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You can also break an existing lock-in for 'new equipment in a base'.

Normally not a player for junior guys but if Airbus in ORD goes junior enough it might be an opportunity for junior guys to break existing lock-ins.
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