cubanfiredawg

Hello Everyone,

I'm not sure of what beni's COPA has, but I can confirm they will be hiring. Just today I received an email from HR requesting that I confirm my total flight times. They went on to say that if they are correct that I can expect an interview date very soon in the US.
I am considered and expat, but my father was born in Panama. I've spent a lot of time in the country, and have traveled and lived in a lot of cities around the world. Panama is very nice. If you live in Panama City it is very European. The country side is beautiful, and people are friendly. I am sure that the beni's are not as good as a major carriers, but hey... it's central America, and it beats sitting at home watching the logbook collect dust. Beautiful people, cheap beer, and great beaches. Sounds like a great place to wait it out until the 65 rule guys start retiring in the next 18 months... I'll post more as I go through the process. And it does sound like they are looking to hire for the 73 NG's. I too have heard that they are going to begin retiring the RJ's.....
Feel free to PM me with any other questions or email me @ [email protected]

Ciao

gilz16

hello! is it true the minimums are 1000TT? (which I dont really have right now...) a job with COPA would be perfect for me since I have family in Costa Rica

atpcliff

Hi!

Sorry, I know almost 0 about COPA or what flying for them is like.

Any info would be a great help to me!

cliff
NBO

jet320

Then apply to LACSA

gilz16

100% dead hiring. They are not planning on hiring and if they were to hire it would be for the C-208 not a 737NG.
+quality of life, etc....

jet320

Gliz16 I really hate doing this but COPA recently didn't hired 3 Captains from Costa Rica. The youngest one of them has 9000 TT the older one 23500 TT I truly believe they are looking for Panamanian pilots. If you want, send me PM and I will send you Q/A summary.

Cheers

P.S Captain Upgraded in LACSA is running in about 3 years after you join the Jet fleet.

gilz16

yes thank you! I am new here and I dont know how to PM.... but you can write me to [email protected]

anthrfrlodguy

I don't have any ties to Panama or any latin american countries, but I do have more than enough time for their requirements. Could anyone give me an idea of my chances. I sent in all my stuff to them and received an email saying that they got it and I should hear something shortly. I don't know if this is there way of politely saying thanks but no thanks or is it legit.

cubanfiredawg

Ok... email. It's official, COPA is interviewing expats. I just received an email from HR asking me to come to Panama March 19th to start the selection process. From what I hear it is rather lengthy. Up to two weeks. They did give me the option to do part of the interview, then return in April to finish. I am going to bite the bullet and stay through the whole thing. Don't want to miss out on the opportunity. Especially in these times. Feel free to PM me or email me at the address in my prior with any questions you may have. I'll keep everyone posted as I continue along their selection process. Best of luck to anyone else who's in the running!

Ciao

Sioux115

Hey anthrfrlodguy,
Was it an automated response, or an actual email from pilot recruitment?