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Old 01-28-2013, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by LadyDriver View Post
Chances are you won't be surrounded by CFI's. The competition is still stiff on the Corporate side of things. Most companies only want somebody typed in the airplane already. Lots of lowballing in pay is still going on.
I agree, in this job market they will have plenty of applicants above the CFI level.

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.
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Old 01-28-2013, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Gjn290 View Post
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.
What are you management at a bad company or something? I completely disagree. I don't know a single professional pilot who doesn't take the surveys worth a damn, ie- NBAA seriously. If you work for a place crappy enough that "average" pay is a fight, inflating the pay a couple thousand isn't going to do you any good.


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.
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Old 01-29-2013, 04:17 AM
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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.

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Old 01-29-2013, 04:20 AM
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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.
Yes...but subtlety.

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.
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Old 01-29-2013, 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by PCLCREW View Post
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'm interested PCL. I hope you go and at least give it a shot - listen andd learn. It is nice to interview when you don't NEED the job. From your other posts it sounds like you might enjoy a change in the scenary. It could take you down a whole different path.
Best of luck.
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Old 01-29-2013, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by BoilerUP View Post
Yes...but subtlety.


"Do you typically stay at Hilton or Marriott properties on the road?"

Answer: Yes, the boss does, but you will be staying at the Best Western.
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Old 01-29-2013, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by PCLCREW View Post
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
Have fun with the interview! And yes, the company by all means should pay for your hotel when you are on the road. And meal expenses via a company card or reimbursement if you use your own card. You may want to ask how they handle expenses while traveling instead of asking if they are gonna pay for your hotels and meals.
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Old 01-30-2013, 09:06 AM
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Default The trouble with a corporate job is.....

They may send you to a specified AME or a specialized clinic for an ASTRONAUT physical.

It seems like 121 outfits nowadays let you pick any AME you want.
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Old 01-30-2013, 09:09 AM
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They may send you to a specified AME or a specialized clinic for an ASTRONAUT physical.
You mean kind of like American used to?

Who does that today?
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Old 01-30-2013, 09:18 AM
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You mean kind of like American used to?

Who does that today?
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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