Have you applied somewhere else?
05-07-2007 | 07:27 PM
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Have you applied somewhere else?
How should one answer this question to major airlines. Since, most of them are concerned about UPS and FedEx. They don't want to hire people who plan to leave and go to those companies.
05-15-2007 | 04:06 PM
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
As far as anyone knows, airlines don't share application/interview info (unless they are wholly owned, ie AA & Eagle). They would really expose themselves legally if they shared this info without advance disclosure.
You have to decide this one for yourself...on one hand nobody wants to lie, but on the other hand they have no business whatsoever even asking you this question. Look out for your own interests...your employer probably won't.
05-15-2007 | 06:18 PM
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In my UPS interview, I disclosed that I interviewed with SWA(unsuccessfully), and that I had applied to FDX, World, etc. I got hired, so in my case I guess it was ok. They either want you or they don't. With the odds against you, I don't think any reasonable recruiter would hold it against you. YMMV.
05-16-2007 | 03:44 PM
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Rethinking this...Slice is totally typical of major airline applicants. If you tell them that you have NOT applied anywhere else they might think you're lying (they'd probably be right too).
BTW congrats on Brown. I though the Brown Viper thing meant you were getting a 12-month change of scenery to desert tan...
BTW congrats on Brown. I though the Brown Viper thing meant you were getting a 12-month change of scenery to desert tan...
05-16-2007 | 07:20 PM
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Rethinking this...Slice is totally typical of major airline applicants. If you tell them that you have NOT applied anywhere else they might think you're lying (they'd probably be right too).
BTW congrats on Brown. I though the Brown Viper thing meant you were getting a 12-month change of scenery to desert tan...
BTW congrats on Brown. I though the Brown Viper thing meant you were getting a 12-month change of scenery to desert tan...
05-17-2007 | 01:49 AM
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All airlines understand that pilots, in order to move ahead in their careers apply and reapply to more than one airline at one time. Depending on the size of the airline you are applying to, they already know their staff turnover rates and how long they expect to keep you. So always be honest, a recruiter or employer or HR person can spot a red flag a mile away, so if you have applied elsewhere then simply say yes, but be smart about it, if they then ask you who, then tell them, more importantly they want you to proove to them why you want to work for their airline so you must have thought this through specifically in regard to that employer and have credible reasons for your applications to others.
Hope that helps!
Hope that helps!
05-17-2007 | 05:46 AM
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If you answer factually and have been credible in your reasons for who you have applied to and why there is unlikely to be follow up questions. It is all about preparation doing all your thinking and decision making before the interview. Is that what you were getting at? I assist pilots in reaching their career goals and regularly deal with Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Dragonair, Jetstar, Virgin, REX, Emirates, Singapore airlines with 90%+ success rate. I joined this forum to offer some free advice.
05-26-2007 | 11:21 AM
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From: Retired UPS 767 Captain, SDF Z
"Of course I've applied at several airlines, just like you've decided to interview several people for this position."
I think they ask this question, because it is a difficult one to answer. Either you're an idiot, and put all of your eggs in one basket (theirs), or you admit to the truth (everyone applies to several airline jobs at once), or decide to mis-state the obvious truth.
In all honesty, I was very truthful when asked this question at my three airline interviews. I said "yes," and then one of the three asked "which airlines" and I told them. I ended up with job offers from two of them.
I ALWAYS say TELL THE TRUTH tactfully. Find a copy of "Airline Pilot Interviews" and read it. Knowledge is power.
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