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03-27-2015, 01:58 PM
#6421
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and besides that...you can take a sharp 25 year old guy and a 60 year old doing the same test and you will see different results....
so tell me is the 60 year old dude not qualify for flying your family or mine around the country?... because his reaction time got slower by age? even though he has been a captain for 20 years?....
our profession is base in knowledge and also experience...
you cant replace experience...
so tell me is the 60 year old dude not qualify for flying your family or mine around the country?... because his reaction time got slower by age? even though he has been a captain for 20 years?....
our profession is base in knowledge and also experience...
you cant replace experience...
03-27-2015, 01:59 PM
#6422
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Originally Posted by papacharlie
because it looks like if somebody who does not pass the test shouldn't be a pilot...
is a idiotic statement
is a idiotic statement
I did say, I'm glad they do the tests, and glad they chose to uphold the standards. A benefit to those flying, and those riding in the back.
03-27-2015, 02:03 PM
#6423
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[QUOTE=papacharlie;1851133]because it looks like if somebody who does not pass the test shouldn't be a pilot...
is a idiotic statement[/QU
ExpressJet, skywest, compass all have testing to get hired....and obviously legacy companies do as well. Pass the tests if you want the job. That's all there is to it.No point arguing over whether you think its valid to have that as part of the process to get hired. Compass has been doing it that way for almost 8 years. It is what it is.
Good luck.
is a idiotic statement[/QU
ExpressJet, skywest, compass all have testing to get hired....and obviously legacy companies do as well. Pass the tests if you want the job. That's all there is to it.No point arguing over whether you think its valid to have that as part of the process to get hired. Compass has been doing it that way for almost 8 years. It is what it is.
Good luck.
03-27-2015, 02:08 PM
#6424
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Look I got it , ok that is good to have test at interviews but at the same time... they should look at the hole picture here.... have a 5 minutes talk to the candidate.. and ask him a few questions... and then make a decision ..no just like... you did not pass the test..bye
03-27-2015, 02:12 PM
#6425
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I have passed those test and I'm a pilot on one of those companies...and also I have passed one of the most difficult test in south america for LAN Airlines...
so I know one thing or two about passing test...
Im not blaming the company or the methods... Im just saying that if you have a pilot with previous 121 experience and had a bad day on the test , they should have a talk to him and see what can that person brings into the company.
so I know one thing or two about passing test...
Im not blaming the company or the methods... Im just saying that if you have a pilot with previous 121 experience and had a bad day on the test , they should have a talk to him and see what can that person brings into the company.
03-27-2015, 02:15 PM
#6426
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[QUOTE=GrassLandings;1851103]Source on the 25 leaving in just a weeks time??? Havent heard that one yet.
I know of 4 non flow pilots leaving in April. 2 captains and 2 FO's. If the other 20 are flows and there is another I haven't heard about that would make 25.
I know of 4 non flow pilots leaving in April. 2 captains and 2 FO's. If the other 20 are flows and there is another I haven't heard about that would make 25.
03-27-2015, 02:17 PM
#6427
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Originally Posted by papacharlie
Look I got it , ok that is good to have test at interviews but at the same time... they should look at the hole picture here.... have a 5 minutes talk to the candidate.. and ask him a few questions... and then make a decision ..no just like... you did not pass the test..bye
However, thats not the whole story, they do talk to you before and after. Its not like they dont socialize or get to know you first. In fact, u dont start the tests for a long time after you get there. So they do place a lot of value on your personality. But if you bomb a test, just like in college, a fail is a fail. Personality won't save anyone.
They really aren't much to worry about, I think people think everyone is failing these. I dont know what the standards are but the vast majority pass as far as I know
03-27-2015, 02:20 PM
#6428
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[QUOTE=madmax757;1851155]
Do you know where the other 4 are headed?
Originally Posted by GrassLandings
Source on the 25 leaving in just a weeks time??? Havent heard that one yet.
I know of 4 non flow pilots leaving in April. 2 captains and 2 FO's. If the other 20 are flows and there is another I haven't heard about that would make 25.
I know of 4 non flow pilots leaving in April. 2 captains and 2 FO's. If the other 20 are flows and there is another I haven't heard about that would make 25.
03-27-2015, 02:21 PM
#6429
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Originally Posted by papacharlie
well thats what the guy told us 25 check airmen so... and he is gone next week as well....
only 2 of us got an offer to come back in 2 weeks and take the test again..
only 2 of us got an offer to come back in 2 weeks and take the test again..
In the coming months most of the check airmen will be leaving but will be replaced at the same time. Not sure why you're panties are in such a bunch over this. We are, however, behind in new hired pilot training.
That "guy" who told you that sounds like he was being dramatic or didn't know what he was talking about.
03-27-2015, 02:26 PM
#6430
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Originally Posted by papacharlie
I have passed those test and I'm a pilot on one of those companies...and also I have passed one of the most difficult test in south america for LAN Airlines...
so I know one thing or two about passing test...
Im not blaming the company or the methods... Im just saying that if you have a pilot with previous 121 experience and had a bad day on the test , they should have a talk to him and see what can that person brings into the company.
so I know one thing or two about passing test...
Im not blaming the company or the methods... Im just saying that if you have a pilot with previous 121 experience and had a bad day on the test , they should have a talk to him and see what can that person brings into the company.
Good luck to you.
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