Originally Posted by aviatorhi
(Post 2438140)
Actually, I don't think anyone here wanted to talk to you... see yaaaaa.
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FU509:
I have not checked recently, but some of the commuters were recently hiring direct entry captains. If they are, with your times that could be an option. Regardless of which seat, you will fly a lot more at a commuter; like about 3X more. You will be home more frequently, albeit for short stretches. Omni has its warts; no doubt about that, but every place does. The contract will eventually go through, so you can deal with different warts for better pay. The Omni lifestyle is not for everyone. If 18 on/12 off with home basing appeals to you more than 4 on/3 off with commuting if you live out of base, or if layovers in any random place in the world appeal to you more than in any random domestic city, then Omni might be worth a look. If your situation makes it complicated or difficult to spend up to 3 weeks away from home, the commuter route is best. The sim eval is in a full motion 767. IIRC, and someone please correct me if I am wrong, normal instrument departure, intercept a radial to a fix with a hold. Depart the hold to an ILS, missed approach with engine out. Nobody is looking to see if you can fly a 76, just looking to see if you can fly. Ultimately, the decision is yours. Don't listen to the haters or the KoolAid drinkers; neither are objective. Good luck with your job hunt. |
The SIM eval interview process has included the B737, MD80, and B767. An airplane is an airplane, so don't worry about not having experience in type. It depends on availability, Interview pilots, and location for what type of SIM. Since you experience is mainly Part91 I would recommend brushing up on Part121 OpSpecs. Be yourself and don't lie about your background. The training always finds the true ability of the airman in the end. I think you would be better off at a regional airline if your goal is a major airline.
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Originally Posted by Hetman
(Post 2438221)
FU509:
I have not checked recently, but some of the commuters were recently hiring direct entry captains. If they are, with your times that could be an option. Commuters are a better choice if your end goal is majors, but many people have gone from Omni to the whole slew of "better" places (including majors). If your priorities are relatively easy days (one leg to overnight type stuff), while wanting to see the world (as long as it's SNN and KWI), and getting all your days off in a row without having to worry about jumpseating, Omni can provide that. PS. If you do want to worry about jumpseating you can basically live anywhere in the world with Omni, have a few guys in the Caribbean and Asia who make it work (same goes for Atlas and Kalitta). |
Originally Posted by Rosebud10
(Post 2437930)
By the way you word your reply you apparently do not work for Omni, other than being a total juvenile A hole why would you give somebody that is genuinely looking for input an answer like that.
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Originally Posted by Hetman
(Post 2438221)
FU509:Ultimately, the decision is yours. Don't listen to the haters or the KoolAid drinkers; neither are objective. Good luck with your job hunt.
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Originally Posted by Hetman
(Post 2438221)
FU509:
I have not checked recently, but some of the commuters were recently hiring direct entry captains. If they are, with your times that could be an option. Regardless of which seat, you will fly a lot more at a commuter; like about 3X more. You will be home more frequently, albeit for short stretches. Omni has its warts; no doubt about that, but every place does. The contract will eventually go through, so you can deal with different warts for better pay. The Omni lifestyle is not for everyone. If 18 on/12 off with home basing appeals to you more than 4 on/3 off with commuting if you live out of base, or if layovers in any random place in the world appeal to you more than in any random domestic city, then Omni might be worth a look. If your situation makes it complicated or difficult to spend up to 3 weeks away from home, the commuter route is best. The sim eval is in a full motion 767. IIRC, and someone please correct me if I am wrong, normal instrument departure, intercept a radial to a fix with a hold. Depart the hold to an ILS, missed approach with engine out. Nobody is looking to see if you can fly a 76, just looking to see if you can fly. Ultimately, the decision is yours. Don't listen to the haters or the KoolAid drinkers; neither are objective. Good luck with your job hunt. |
Buh-bye now...
Originally Posted by Captain Spock
(Post 2438787)
You have to be a corporate robot to make a statement like that when there are so many other places to work that actually value your worth and actually are willing to put their money where their mouth is
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Follow this kids lead and the interview will be cake!
"Why do you want to work here at Omni air?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz5TGN7eUcM Substitute a few words and phrases. You get the picture. |
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