I interviewed at SWA and I think the SBI is almost exactly like the LOFT scenario SWA does. If I'm not mistaken SWA got the whole SBI thing from FedEx. The e-mail did say there will be some changes to it, so who knows.

 

10 years ago gouge (navy talk, best to know some) was it was kind of a CRM drill. Who knows what latest fad is perhaps they will emphasis "fuel sense".

 

I'd imagine if one had time in either of the above they would get something else?

Also, in regards to sim prep I did a search and the guys at
Emerald Coast Interview Consulting seem to have good reviews. But probably not a good idea to do it in a DC-10 sim, I would guess. To me the hardest would be the 727 as I haven't flown round dials in a long time.

 

Sim ride is in an Airbus FYI.

 

Anyone know a company that does sim prep in a A300?

Doesn't look like Emerald does as a rule, but I haven't got a hold of anyone there yet, but they say they can "can accommodate almost any request for training". Maybe with the new sim ride, etc. they'll get something set up. I'm sure I'm not the only one interested, or hoping!, to have a chance to use them to prep for the sim ride at FDX!

 

ID,

Many of us here on APC know the guy that owns Emerald Coast (he's a FedEx pilot). He's a great guy and has had success getting his clients hired at the airline of their choice. I recommend contacting him via his website. If that doesn't work, let us know and I'll contact him through company/union email (maybe a phone call?).

Hope this helps ...

Emerald Coast Interview Consulting


Mark

 

It's interesting that guys will hem and haw about spending $75 to prep for the FEX, but won't think twice about plunking down big bucks to take a practice (heavy metal) sim ride, in preparation for an interview that might or might not come, in an aircraft simulator that might or might not be the type that they actually get at interview time. I guess I just never understood the mentality. FedEx, and most other airlines are not interested in whether you can fly their simulator perfectly. What they are interested in, in my opinion, is: 1) whether you can follow instructions; 2) does your flying ability roughly validate your stated hours in your log book; 3) did you have a basic cross-check that allowed you to realize errors and make corrections; 4) how did you deal with deviations, both in your flying ability as well as your psychological ability to make mistakes and recover from them; and 5) how did you handle the stress of the sim ride itself.

I'm not saying that sim practice doesn't have its place, just that if you're currently flying and are proficient, you probably don't need another hour or two in the box. However, if you've not flown for a while, it's probably a good idea to get in there and shake some of the rust off your brain, in preparation for the sim ride. As far as FedEx goes, I can tell you, with no uncertainty, that the ride is a basic airwork ride, and that the guys who conduct those sims are first class and will make you feel at home, as much as is possible, with you knowing that if you blow it, you're probably not going to make the cut. That said, relax as best as you can and cross-check, cross-check, cross-check. And good luck, and remember, there's no crying in flying.

JJ

 

I did my prep with AJ in MEM in the DC 10 and did the interview eval in the Airbus, not a big deal. AJ can now prep you in either according to a recent email he sent out.

 

AJ=Emerald Coast=FedEx guy?

 

I couldn't disagree with you more JJ.

It's not 'just a sim ride', it's a sim ride to see if you are worthy for a multiple-million dollar career.

For me, I paid for prep in the DC10, I bought Microsoft Fly Sim DC10 add-on and flew the profile a couple times each day weeks before my interview, I had it memorized.

I did interview prep TWICE with two different companies.

For me, knowing the cockpit and having no surprises was half the battle. I didn't want to leave ANYTHING up to chance. I walked into sim and interview knowing I did EVERYTHING possible to ensure that if I didn't get the job, it wasn't my fault.

I was so relaxed I couldn't believe it. So, do not take this lightly and prep all you can, so you can look yourself in the mirror if it doesn't work out and say you did your best. This is not just another sim ride.....