I haven't followed the cadet program too much but believe it is pretty much an ab initio (no hours) program. Priorities are locals (results not so good), internal applicants . then external.

 

But with the amounts of furloughs and the high hours of new applicants it will be harder to get in.

 

Offered an A320 assessment in late July. Anybody know of any good books to prep for the tech interview?
5000 TT, about 2500 as ERJ F/O and 400 on A320's. Possible furlough looming at current job, so guess its time to look for new horizons.
EYBusdriver, nice posts. Thanks for all input.

Cheers

 

I found the following books helpful, especially since I had not interviewed on over twenty years and was a bit out of date with the ATP type knowledge. When my previous company was "letting us go" we formed study groups and practiced mock interviews. As soon as any of the guys came back from the UAE, which included Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways they briefed us on the interview process and the subject matter on the tech exam.
Some of the stuff is also region specific, so be familiar with the route structure and capital cities of the region.
I believe our preparation worked because we had close to a 100% hiring rate when overall about half the other applicants got through.
Read Pprune for the unfiltered info (lots of garbage there though)

Airline Pilot Technical Interview by Ronald McElroy.
Ace the Pilot Technical Interview by Gary Bristow.
Airline Pilot Interviews: How You Can Succeed in Getting Hired by Irv Jasinki.
Handling the Big Jets by David P Davies.
There was a book on passing the Emirates interview which was helpful but a bit dated.

 

Eybusdriver,

I have an interview with EY coming up soon and was wondering what books you think are worth reviewing? I fly the bus now however; I do not travel across the pond... any advise?

 

Actually, I just read your post on the books recommended. My wife and I are looking forward to the interview... besides not accepting the Mussafa accomodations what else do you "not like" about living there and the company? I'm not furloughed yet... yet being the operative word.. just looking for stability.

Thanks..

 

I am enjoying myself here. There are pubs, clubs, good restaurants. Except during Ramadan and the very hot months lots of activities such as sporting events, exhibitions and concerts going on. This time of the year, Ramadan, the driving is borderline dangerous, see pprune about the driving during Ramadan.
Most families return to their respective home countries during the summer as the temp here reaches 49 deg C, thats when the pubs are full of the temporary bachelors hanging with their buddies.
Read up on MNPS, ETOPS, RVSM. If you can get your hands on an international division ops manual that would help in the interview.

 

I appreciate the info.. I am looking forward to the interview.. I broke out my study material and such.. so who knows.

As far as the work schedule.. what can I expect?

Thanks..

Mike

 

On 330/340 you'll get between eight and ten days off, some early arrivals or late starts which are not off days but allows you time at home to do stuff. One or two ULRs, two or three European (insert South Africa, Beijing, Singapore and Brisbane in the mix) layovers and about three regional trips (Pakistan, India, Middle East), generally my flying has been a good mix.

 

Its a good company, better than any US Major..