True. And it only seems to affect a very, very small group. But it seems some can have a hard time understanding that this is a J-O-B. The people you spend 6-8 hours a day with for 1-(insert int'l trip here length) days with locked up in a room that's slightly larger than a bathroom stall are simply co-workers. Then you go home to YOUR family and make the most of THAT time.

One of the many many reasons why airline interview selection is more about personality than how many carrier traps one has, how many deployments, which F-teen/C-one super heavy/Stealth maga-hawk they flew, etc etc etc etc.

In the F2F, when they ask; "So, tell us, why Delta?" Try to not to say something like "cuz all my bros work here, and I NEED to be around all my bros".

To circle back around. There will be times when you finish a trip and you feel like your best friends with the guy you just flew with. Then there will be other times when you simply say "nice flying with you, see ya later. Good luck catching the commute/be safe on the drive out home", etc etc etc.

 

I understand completely. There is no way it could be that way with 12k pilots, but from what I hear and see most every pilot enjoys being there and gets along with their Captains/FO. That is all I hope for and no I won't be calling the Captain "bro" or using that in my interview. I think it got taken a little out of context.
Cheers

 

"Cuz Delta's bros and Southwest's hos, amirite?"

 

I think it may depend on the territory or geographic location. However, when using the word "bro", it may carry more weight or get you past more layers by adding either "-ski", or "-sef" on the end. This is the stuff they DON'T tell you in the interview prep.

 

I say "Amen Bro"

 

And they also got ya' covered like a jimmy-hat.

 

Got this email today! I've had the app in over two years without a word. Hopefully this means they are looking. Good luck to everyone!

Btw I'm Mil. For those Mil guys who didn't break up duty assignments, you may want to fix your app ASAP.

A review of your application reveals an unexplained gap or incomplete information in your employment history. If you were in the military, please LIST ALL ASSIGNMENTS SEPARATELY. ALL periods of time following high school graduation must be accounted for with either an education entry or an employment record. This information must be complete before your application can receive further consideration.

Thank you for your interest in a pilot position at Delta!

Sincerely,

The Delta Pilot Selection Team

 

Looking and scrutinizing I must say!

 

Have a good weweekend "bro":-D

 

Right on que. One of the people I would and have called "bro."

You, too! You working?