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Old 07-29-2014 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Jpilot2
If I start the application process for United or any Airline, how handicapped am I by not having a degree? I have a HS diploma and one contact who retired from United. What do you think my chances are getting interviewed with all of the above plus ATP, 4000+ hours, Citation 500 series type rating, with about 1300 turbine pic?

I'm under contract till for about 6 more months at my current job and the next step I want to take is at a Major Airline. I'm curious what my chances are.

Thanks everyone!
I'll be blunt: without the degree, you have no chance. I was told this at two job fairs as well as by several involved while in class. A friend of mine who went to an instructor meeting that was attended by hiring folks said that they were even more forceful. No degree, no interview.

Delta has the same policy.
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Old 07-29-2014 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by PacNWflyer
you say they asked "TMAAT you lost credibility with a co-worker."

Did you mean to say "TMAAT a co worker lost credibility with you."?

It seems strange to tell a story in which you let down a co-worker. Thanks.
Not really. You may have done/said something stupid, and had to make amends or eat crow. I got this question, but I could honestly say that nobody had ever questioned my integrity or intent. That didn't mean that they didn't sometimes disagree with me (disagreement and debate are necessary and healthy), but they never had any reason to question my integrity, intent or character.
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Old 07-29-2014 | 07:51 AM
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Can anyone recommend a good interview prep course?
FAPA. Judy Tarver and Claudette Carol. I used Claudette, and she was great.
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Old 08-24-2014 | 11:04 AM
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Has anyone interviewed recently that can provide some updated information?

Besides the importance of interview and sim prep, is there anything else that guys are wishing they would have done prior to arriving in Denver?

Thanks and congrats to all those getting hired.


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Old 08-24-2014 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by GoSioux
Has anyone interviewed recently that can provide some updated information?

Besides the importance of interview and sim prep, is there anything else that guys are wishing they would have done prior to arriving in Denver?

Thanks and congrats to all those getting hired.


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Check out www.AirlineInterviews.com They'll be more likely to have current info.

Also, print out your application, and have someone else read it that isn't familiar with it. I went over mine dozens of times on my computer, and missed an obvious faux pas. They will give you a copy of it to review when you get there (that's when I found it), and you can make a change and initial the page...but, you'll feel better knowing it's right the first time. So, print it and review it, and have someone else do the same.

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Old 08-29-2014 | 06:43 AM
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Thanks, oncenterline. Good advice.

Has anyone who has interviewed in the last week or so be willing to share their experience? Some updated info would be appreciated. Thanks!


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Old 08-29-2014 | 09:39 AM
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Latest and greatest can be found here: United Airlines Pilot Interview Profiles
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Old 08-29-2014 | 03:58 PM
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A friend of mine interviewed this week. There have been no changes since at least last year (when I went through). The pool of questions has not changed, and they use multiple airports for the sim eval, but the profile and CRM process are unchanged.

One thing to keep in mind: they will try to tailor the questions to your particular background/experience. So, if you were a program manager, they will target the questions to that; if you spent a lot of time in the training department, you might get some questions addressing AQP; former chief pilots might get questions about disciplinary processes.

The interview is very straightforward, very relaxed, and may consist of as few as 6-8 questions. They give you a chance to explain any hiccups in your background, and understand that we all have at least part of a skeleton in our closet.
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Old 08-29-2014 | 08:48 PM
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I'm new to the forum. You mentioned the profile and CRM process are unchanged. Can you tell me what the profile and CRM process is?
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Old 09-02-2014 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by OnCenterline
Check out www.AirlineInterviews.com They'll be more likely to have current info.
I think you meant www.AviationInterviews.com AirlineInterviews has nothing. AviationInterviews is pretty good but only has one small United write-up in the last year and you'll have to pay a subscription fee to access their site. Not too expensive and they do have a lot of historical data. You can also check out a recent United interview write-up on www.AirlinePilotHiring.net It's a free website.

I also totally agree with OnCenterline's statement about interview prep. Gouge is of minimal use without some professional prep. Cage Consulting and Emerald Coast are two very professional services.
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