Corporate flight interviews
#21
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I also agree with "Go to the interview." You've never worked in a corporate atmosphere; this will give an opportunity to briefly see what it is like. Within 15 minutes you may discover you really like this company, or you do not. Don't miss that opportunity though. One of the great abilities you have in the corporate side is you can sell yourself, make them see why they need you, and how you will help their flight department. From there you can ask about the compensation, explain the relocation, explain that you want to work there and if there is any room for discussion.
If they come back with, no, well at least you asked. If yes, there you go, work from there.
For me, this is a no-brainer to interview. Try to enjoy it and learn something.
#22
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The pro pilot survey isn't all that accurate. People will submit their salary way higher than what it really is, just to bring the survey back to their bosses asking for a raise because others in the same position are making x amount more. When in reality that may not be the case.
To the OP: This job sounds like crap. Can it hurt to interview? No...It's experience and education. But $35k in the N.E., interview on your own dime is a giant flag to me. Questions I would be asking are...Rental cars. Hotels. Expense account etc...
A guy with 6,000 hours (hopefully some PIC?) should be able to do better then this, even in a down market.
Goodluck, let us know how it works out.
#23
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Thanks all... I figure with gas, food, hotel its gonna cost me about 200$. I havent been on an interview in about 7 years so maybe its worth getting my feet wet again. I personally cant believe Im saying that, because I can think of pently of things these days 200$ would be better spent on. The job is basically flying an executive home for the weekend and back to work on Monday. The executive is fairly well known. So its not an "on call" job (or so they say now) but it would have a hard 3 days off a week.
I ask this again because I dont know... Do you really think I should ask if they will provide hotels while on the road? I never thought of this, but wow.
The interview is Friday so Ill drop a line (if anyone cares to read) with the details.
Thanks again
I ask this again because I dont know... Do you really think I should ask if they will provide hotels while on the road? I never thought of this, but wow.
The interview is Friday so Ill drop a line (if anyone cares to read) with the details.
Thanks again
#24
Originally Posted by PCLCREW
I ask this again because I dont know... Do you really think I should ask if they will provide hotels while on the road? I never thought of this, but wow.
For example,
"Is there a company credit card for expenses?"
and later
"Do you typically stay at Hilton or Marriott properties on the road?"
You should also ask about meal policy; some places have dollars limits for meals, others say act like its your own money and use best judgement depending on location, some have no guidance at all.
#25
Thanks all... I figure with gas, food, hotel its gonna cost me about 200$. I havent been on an interview in about 7 years so maybe its worth getting my feet wet again. I personally cant believe Im saying that, because I can think of pently of things these days 200$ would be better spent on. The job is basically flying an executive home for the weekend and back to work on Monday. The executive is fairly well known. So its not an "on call" job (or so they say now) but it would have a hard 3 days off a week.
I ask this again because I dont know... Do you really think I should ask if they will provide hotels while on the road? I never thought of this, but wow.
The interview is Friday so Ill drop a line (if anyone cares to read) with the details.
Thanks again
I ask this again because I dont know... Do you really think I should ask if they will provide hotels while on the road? I never thought of this, but wow.
The interview is Friday so Ill drop a line (if anyone cares to read) with the details.
Thanks again
Best of luck.
#27
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Thanks all... I figure with gas, food, hotel its gonna cost me about 200$. I havent been on an interview in about 7 years so maybe its worth getting my feet wet again. I personally cant believe Im saying that, because I can think of pently of things these days 200$ would be better spent on. The job is basically flying an executive home for the weekend and back to work on Monday. The executive is fairly well known. So its not an "on call" job (or so they say now) but it would have a hard 3 days off a week.
I ask this again because I dont know... Do you really think I should ask if they will provide hotels while on the road? I never thought of this, but wow.
The interview is Friday so Ill drop a line (if anyone cares to read) with the details.
Thanks again
I ask this again because I dont know... Do you really think I should ask if they will provide hotels while on the road? I never thought of this, but wow.
The interview is Friday so Ill drop a line (if anyone cares to read) with the details.
Thanks again
#30
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I've been away from the corporate scene for a number of years so perhaps the current crew of corporate guys could chime in. There was a recent post on one of these forums where the guy had to take his initial flight physical at the Mayo clinic for his new job.
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