If the mount goes on the chart holder, where do you write down your clearances?
I can't pinpoint a good spot now to leave scratch paper for taxi clearances, route amendments, holding instructions etc.

You're supposed to bring your kneeboard.

Seriously? There are tons of places....scratch pad, rams horn clip, center console...etc....


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What are guys typically using for a kneeboard? I've been wanting to get my Sporty's Flightgear kneeboard out again... Also, how well will the crew meal tray fit on said kneeboard?

I have the sporty's trifold kneeboard. I bought it when I started flying in my 135 gig. A Delta captain on the 777 told me that was pretty much the standard in the 121 world. I would recommend it. The side pockets are useful for stowing extra VFR sectionals.

I have never once seen a 121 guy with a kneeboard

You haven't been flying with the cool people then :-D

7 years of flying 121 and I've NEVER seen a pilot use a kneeboard. Feel free if you want to, I'd expect some funny looks though

^this^
Never enough things to make fun of your coworkers about!

Personally, I've gone the way of a padded dinner tray. I'm able to spread out my enroute charts and still eat a full crew meal on it. All while keeping the top of my thighs comfortable.

http://images.esellerpro.com/2276/I/...e_lap_tray.jpg

I think someone's sarcasm detector is inop.

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view5/241...detector-o.gif

What's a guy have to do to get noticed by Compass? I have received invites by just about everyone else but honestly, just interested in Compass since I live on the W. Coast. And, isn't QOL what we all say is the priority? I'm 1 1/2 from LAX and could sit on reserve until whenever if I had to until my turn. And I notice that candidates with both less and more experience are getting picked up. Without beating up an old man too bad, what's the secret? Thanks in advance.

You're hand? The instrument panel with a sharpee?

:)

Go to a job fair and meet them in person. There is a chief pilot there, and one or two of the interview pilots. Are you current? Do you know anyone at Compass? I believe they will be at the next job fair April 23 - LAS - Go to it.

I saw Aerocrew too in April and Women in Aviation.

I am current, I don't know anyone at Compass. Was hoping to make something happen a little sooner but I will consider the LAS fair. Thank you!

1) do you have any check ride failures?
2) do you have a 4 year degree?
3) Is your criminal history clear over the past 10 years?
4) is all your info up to date on your application? Such as a your medical, passport, etc all having the correct date and year input on file. You would be surprised how many people have the wrong year listed.

A problem with number 3 or 4 could easily disqualify you.
Having a check ride failure or no degree by itself will not disqualify you, however both will.

I believe criminal history goes back indefinitely, in the DOJ/FBI database. What types of convictions would bar an applicant from compass, aside from the TSA dicsqualifiers?

1) do you have any check ride failures? Yes, in 1992. ME-ATP, Passed in 2000 with a CE500 Type
2) do you have a 4 year degree?-Yes
3) Is your criminal history clear over the past 10 years?-Yes
4) is all your info up to date on your application?-Yes, as of yesterday

You should be good to go, assuming you have recent flight experience in the past 6 months. The only thing I can say is be as patient as possible. I would also do a complete review of your application, to ensure there are no errors, and that every section is completed correctly. Other than that, there is not much else I can tell you. You would most likely have the qualifications to be hired, which is why I would double check your online application for errors.

They will be at women in aviation in 2 weeks also...


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I'm a guy. Does that matter?

Nope they welcome money from all genders.

No, lots and lots of guys go to it.

As others have said.....not at all...more guys than girls there anyways


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Pilots can even turn a female-centric event into a sausage fest.

Hmm, Interview with benefits..

If/WHEN Seattle opens up as a crew base do you guys think it will go senior or junior?

Probably Junior, but not as Junior as LAX. I imagine SEA would come from moving some of the LAX DAL operation up to SEA, since DAL is moving 717's on to some of those LAX routes.

Then again Junior/senior is relative depending on where you sit on the seniority list. I'm sure if you live in or near Seattle you are most likely LAX based already.

A new hire FO today will be moving up the list about 6-7% every month.

He's already here and I would bet SEA goes SR.

Lots of Denver captains will probably go there since we'll be doing that route in a couple of months. A handful of PNW commuters and people that will just move there vs. continuing to live in socal. I bet not as senior as MSP, but way more than LAX.

I'll be one of the ones moving there.

Looks like the 717 is going to be doing flying out of Seattle.

http://news.delta.com/2015-02-23-Delta-Adds-Kona-Flight-and-More-Leisure-Service-From-Seattle

It's just a matter of time before we see those 717s flying in and out of all of the Delta hubs including Seattle, LAX and SLC. They are a good sized airplane for low and high load times of the year. During the low time you'll see us replace them and the smaller 737s (example is Fairbanks). We will also compliment their service on some of the smaller, yet up and coming, markets I assume.

Has anyone stayed at the Courtyard Marriott next to the training center in MSP. I noticed it doesn't come with breakfast. Does anyone know if its possible to sweet talk the front desk personal into getting it for free? Staying there for training and this would save a decent amount of money.

That's where I stayed during training. I had the crew rate each night which included breakfast each day.

You sure all your sims are in MSP? A lot of new hires are now going to STL or DFW now for sim training which is helping them out with a hotel and per diem. But I suppose you would still need the hotel in MSP during ground school and IPT training...

I've been hearing the Compass hiring pool is drying up fast and we still need plenty of guys this year. I hope TSH can come to their senses and at least start offering hotel/per diem and guarantee pay day 1 for new hires

I talked to JK the other day and she said the pool isn't drying up but did say there were less 121 guys applying. Still plenty of guys interested in flying here. Once the pool really does start drying up you'll probably see hotels paid for and per diem.

Compass just announced KSEA as a crew base for delta connection flying.