Originally Posted by cni187

They did that to me as well before I received an email to interview. Good luck.

Originally Posted by TOGAANG

Do new hires have to wait 6 months before getting insurance or do they get it right from the start? .

Originally Posted by DLpilot

I have a family of four and use the Gold HRA plan. It is $286 per month for medical and dental. The vision plan is an extra $20 a month for a family of four. The provider is United Healthcare.

Originally Posted by hockeypilot44

That plan is a high deductible plan. I have the contractual plan and pay $400 this year per month just for medical going up to $480 next year. Our medical prices are rising about 20 percent per year right now. Unfortunately, our salaries are only increasing 3 percent per year. Thanks 68 percenters. The gold plan is great if you don't use your benefits.

Originally Posted by Indy

Everything I could!!

I read the Delta web page, quarterly report, WFFF reports (not those from unsuccessful candidates), Aero for Naval Aviators, AIM, FARs, Lengel's "Everything Explained ..." Book, AFI 11-217 & 11-203, NTSB Rejected Takeoff analyses/report, Mental Math for Pilots, several Jet engine fundamental books, ATP test prep books, and all the trip reports from years past that I could get my hands on. I did all that while working my butt off as an active duty Squadron Commander then Deputy Ops Group Commander! ... I still thought I busted the knowledge test!!

I read the Cogscreen website and watched the examples. Very helpful!

Most successful candidates do some sort of prep. Whether it's Emerald Coast, Aero Crew Solutions, FAPA (Judy Tarver's team), etc...it's critical. I've heard great things about and know people who benefited from each of them. Interviewing well is an aquired skill...they teach you.

A friend and I gave each other 3 mock interviews, and we critiqued the hell out of ourselves. I recorded myself telling my stories and sample TMAAT or WWYD scenario responses in my iPhone as I drove to work. Didn't realize how lame I sounded at times and figured out ways to fix it. Another friend (who successfully interviewed the day before me) and I did mock interviews over the phone.

I picked my mentors' brains. They're sick of me.

What's funny is I never got a chance to do the polished story wrap ups I practiced because the panel always interrupted with follow up question or I forgot. Still, when the many unanticipated questions arose, I sifted through my mental Rolodex for solid responses.

Interview day was one of the most stressful things I've ever done...and I've done a lot! The hard work paid off in the end. A very professional United friend told me tonight to be very glad I'm going to Delta instead of UAL! The process is intended to be very difficult for a reason! Delta knows what it is looking for in it's pilots...it's more than just flying ability.

It was brutal watching the two guys in Tuesday's group go away empty handed. Great dudes, both. That final wait period after all is said and done is punishing.

Hope you get your shot!

Indy

Originally Posted by crocodile

Indy, you mentioned you read the Cogscreen website and watched examples. Do you have a URL for that site? Thanks.

Originally Posted by kingairip

Here you go, amigo...

CogScreen « Cognitive Research Corp.

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Originally Posted by kingairip

Do you think ATL will remain an option for new hires in the early part of next year? What would be better, the 71 or the 88? I see the 88 pays a little more (after year 1) and, I imagine, the 71 is a little nicer/more enjoyable to sit in. How might the trips compare? Thanks!

Originally Posted by Hillbilly

If you are interested in ATL, the 717 or the MD88 will work out just fine even if you don't get ATL initially. Which is better would be a personal choice. I think the trips will be relatively comparable when it's all said and done. Even if you were based somewhere other than ATL on either aircraft, the one year category freeze for new-hires would not prevent you from bidding to the same seat in a different base since it would not require qualification training. (DTW 717 B to ATL 717 B for example)