AviatorBoeing

I have an interview at Miami Air in mid-September. In searching for the latest gauges there really isn’t anything out there since 2006-2008. In speaking with the CP he told me the usual. HR, Pilot Panel, I think one on one with the CP, and a simulator evaluation either in the -800 or -300. There is also an ATP written exam. If anyone has more detail I would greatly appreciate.
In the profile section here it mentions no more than 7 days out but could be extended to 14 with crewmember permission. Any more insight on schedules and days off in a row would be of great help! I also see that the contract will be amended in June 2012. Any idea what the pilots are fighting for?
Any help is greatly appreciated!

zach141

I interviewed there in Spring '09. They interviewed 11 of us, because they thought they were gonna add a jet to their fleet. (They hired zero of us; the jet deal fell through.) It was a one-full-day interview deal, from like 0730L to 1530L. There was (to my recollection) no separate "HR" portion. The pilot panel felt like a friendly discussion with some of their Safety/Training captains. If they still have the same CP, he's a good dude. The written test was not that challenging; more like general knowledge. The sim portion was to fly a 737 from takeoff around the radar pattern and ILS full-stop, with a very helpful check airman in your right seat. The trip down to KMIA and the hotel stay were at my expense (as I recall). Their recommended hotel is walking distance to their place at the old PanAm building. They did provide a nice free lunch (and perhaps breakfast, as well).

Their co-pilot pay is low. All their trips originate from KMIA, even if the crew has to deadhead from there to the airplane/start point. Commuting was described as impossible (though I'd imagine some do it), due to their reserve callout deal.

Best wishes. From what I could gather, they seemed like a group of folks that I would not have minded working for/with.

captjns

Pay is abysmal and beware of the training bond. Other than that it’s a typical charter operation. When scheduling informs you of a two day trip... pack for two weeks.

Fairly decent training. Although Miami Air wants you to be able to build the jet blind folded. Most carriers nowadays subscribe to the "If you can't see, smell it, touch it" philosophy.

Those in the 119 positions are former military. They will have no issues about, shall we say, throwing the NONCOMS under the bus to protect their own skins when things go pear shaped and an issue with the FAA is looming.

There are better places to work down the street from them.

captaincaco

Who are you referring to Captjns? Better airlines at MIA to work for? Thanks.

captjns

Atlas Airlines?

BigGrecian

How many questions in total?

Any of those graph and long planning questions?

zach141

Sorry, I can't recall. It's been two years, and, as I said, it was not memorably challenging. Pretty sure they weren't making you figure anything out. I'd say take a look at your FARs, and you're pro'ly fine.

BigGrecian

How did you get on AviatorBoeing? They let you know by now?

AviatorBoeing

Rejected! Found out yesterday. Suprised because I thought the whole interview went very well.

BigGrecian

Sorry to hear that.

Did they take anyone? I've only heard they handed out no thank yous.