Thrust Hold

Got a buddy re-interviewing in October. It happens.

No major changes.

WheeledHamster

For my first post, allow me to take a brief moment of your time to say that I have been scheduled for an interview in early October. I applied in late May.

I have read all 297 pages of this thread as well as probably a couple thousand pages of other threads. Thanks for all of the info. Now the real work begins as I prepare for this interview.

If it helps anyone, my background is:

Worldwide Part 91 corporate (previously 121) - 6,900 hrs - 5,100 PIC - 6,000 jet - Lots of international experience - 2 internal references (no golden-ticket endorsements though) - Persistent updating of the profile

What I've done to prepare so far: I've read all of the gouges on various free and 1 paid site. I purchased ECIC and am a couple of hours deep into that system on day 2 of my tenure with them. I will soon purchase RST as well for good measure. Anything else I should be thinking about just yet? How important are letters of recommendation to turn in at the interview?

Also, how much value is there in making a (long) trip to do the in-person seminar with ECIC? There isn't one near my home city and I have no pass travel bennies. But if you guys think it is worth a trip, I will make it happen.

Thanks again, everyone. Your posts have been very helpful so far.

wrxpilot

I think you’re on the right path. I did all of the prep you mentioned, all via Skype. I felt more than prepared, and got the offer.

The biggest hurdle is definitely Day One. After that, I feel it’s overall pilot friendly.

Albief15

VERY interviewer dependent. I don't think there is much standardization in the approach, as some guys say it was "ho hum", others say "they were nice..." while some say "extremely hostile..."

I had a guy critique (anonymously via survey) our prep as way overboard, and that his interview was basically a stroll down his application with some questions. (we don't ask for specific questions--just "how did it go--what can we do better?" etc)

My warning is you may walk into an interview like I did with Warren Travis, where you feel like you are not only welcomed but they cannot wait to have you join THEIR company. I love those interviews, and wish that was the case for everyone. But it is not.

Delta also has outliers. Everyone needs to be ready for a hostile interview--just in case. I don't have a darn thing to do with the process, and I try to stay as far from HR as I can and let them do their thing. But you need to know not everyone gets a cookie and a hug in the process, and be ready if you are the unlucky SOB that gets a bad cop. I can't tell you WHY it happens, or how often it happens, but it DOES happen now and then.

penaltybox

Did they remove the spot to add references on the app? I swear it used to be there.

ThumbsUp

They did a few months ago.

Thrust Hold

Save your money on the in Air Travel/In Person. Just do the online Webinar over your iPad or Computer. Go ahead and setup your One on One Phone Top off for a week or so prior to your scheduled Interview.

penaltybox

Any way to add one? Maybe internally?

ThumbsUp

The only way to my knowledge is the via the PE.

aviatorpr

You can add one as an attachment, same spot where you can add your resume, cover letter, or any other documents you feel will help them when they review your application.