24601

Does anyone have new information about the current interview process at flight safety?

AirBear

They check you for a pulse, then you're hired

As a NetJets Pilot I've done 3 initials and countless recurrents at FSI. They are really hurting for instructors right now, current ones are leaving in droves for airlines and corporate gigs. Often their students hook them up with a job at the student's company. The pay at these flying jobs is frequently double or more what FSI pays. If you're qualified to teach corporate jet level aircraft and you don't firmly insert your foot into your mouth at the interview you shouldn't have any problems getting hired.

Hopefully some current FSI instructors can give you the latest info. I'm sure there's some of them checking out flying jobs on this board.

If you haven't already check out the jobs list at the FSI Website:

https://careers.flightsafety.com/go/...-Jobs/3675500/

galaxy flyer

Have they ever manned the NJ FSI site at CMH? It’s been down manning and it’s impossible to get BBD slots at DFW.

GF

AirBear

Not sure about that. The old building will be shut down in less than a year, maybe a lot less than that. Sims are being moved to the new building across the street from NJA HQ. It's a bigger Sim bay with room to grow. But I don't know of any non-NetJets training that's done there. Doesn't mean there couldn't be some.

Bucknut

I interviewed two weeks ago. FSI had me give a ten minute presentation on GPS on Skype. The presentation was already made up. It is relatively easy and they really want you to stay with in the ten minute time frame. I was offered the job but turned it down because it involved moving to DFW and the pay was just ok for the cost of living in Dallas. Best of Luck!

JTwift

I’ll chime in. I started a few months ago and I’m really enjoying it. I will say, however, that your enjoyment of the job will really depend on the center you work and ALSO your program within that center.

Some are better than others (both center and programs).

Interview was phone first, then in-person. Give a briefing that was provided, though I made some major changes to make mine better than the stock version.

About an hour in the sim to make sure you can fly some basic maneuvers and approach. Then an office interview with three people (HR, Program Manager, and Director of Training).

The questions are about what you’d expect at an airline interview, honestly. Tell me about... Have you ever....etc

Pay ranges from 80-90k, depending on centers and if you have some background in glass, HUD, stuff like that. It varies on program.

It’s busy the first few months as you get typed and learn how to teach the stuff. After that it, again, varies. Some programs are busy some aren’t as busy.

I should mention that the pay just changed to where, on top of your salary, you can get extra pay depending on how much “face time” you get with clients. The face time hours requirements just dropped significantly, so you can definitely earn more. The extra pay I’m hearing is from about $8-20k additional. I think there will be other incentive pay soon since, as mentioned, the turnover is apparently fairly high and that’s just not sustainable.

People do get hired away. I think a good portion of that is the trickle down of the pilot shortage. Majors get their pick. Regionals are hurting. Corporate is dying (for pilots).

I really lucked out with my center and program, and im enjoying my time here. I’m home every day, my hours aren’t bad, i don’t have to live out of a bag, I like teaching, and it’s not really a tough gig. Couple this with my mil retirement and I’m fine. I won’t be a millionaire, but it works for me and my family.

To add, benefits are about in line with other places, I think (dental, etc...)

24601

Are you able to switch types, or get other types for free?

JTwift

2 year commitment with the type. You don't really get other types unless you're switching programs, which doesn't seem to happen too much, but it CAN (and does, occasionally) happen.

24601

does any one know how long from when you apply, to hear about an interview, to when you start? do they interview before the posting ends?

JTwift

Vastly different between the centers. It could be a couple weeks, it could be months. No way to really give a good answer, unfortunately.