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Old 05-28-2019, 02:53 AM
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Originally Posted by mdiepenbroek View Post
Any systems questions on previous aircraft flown?
Why would a King Air operator ask me systems questions on DC-9s, MD-80s, 737s or 777s? Or T-28s for that matter?
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Old 05-28-2019, 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Packrat View Post
Why would a King Air operator ask me systems questions on DC-9s, MD-80s, 737s or 777s? Or T-28s for that matter?
It happens, but probably not here.
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Old 05-28-2019, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Packrat View Post
Why would a King Air operator ask me systems questions on DC-9s, MD-80s, 737s or 777s? Or T-28s for that matter?
If they're wanting to assess your technical proficiency during an interview they would. Your most recent aircraft is usually fair game, because you're supposed to know it. It's not about the size of what you're moving out of/into, it's about seeing how sharp you are.
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Old 06-02-2019, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by CJflyer74 View Post
I’ve been thinking about applying for a FO position with WU. I certainly meet the mins (have an ATP and 500 multi-jet). I just wanted to get some feedback from the current pilots on something a little more subjective. How do you all like flying the King Air 350 on an eight day stretch? Are you counting the days until you are upgraded to the jet fleet, or are you enjoying it?

I think the King Air 350 looks like it would be a very fun airplane. I have some experience in the Pilatus PC-12 and really enjoyed it. A buddy of mine who is in jets recently remarked to me that flying a King Air that much (on an eight day schedule) would be awful (as compared to working in jets). I know you’re cruising lower and dealing with more weather, but that doesn’t really bother me. My eventual goal is not the major airlines, which is also why I don’t mind going from jets to props. Any thoughts on how you all do or don’t like the airplane? Thanks very much.
First off, you will be interviewed by Gama Aviation and if hired you will become a Gama Aviation pilot. WheelsUp does not employ pilots. I came with a lot of single engine PT6 time. I like the King Air and have no interest in flying the jets. I have flown jets and enjoy the take offs and landings but have no interest in the hours of boredom in between. My longest King Air flights are about 3 hours and most are :45 to 1:45 in length. There is no difference in pay between the King Air and either of the jets. At this point in my career I want to enjoy my job and make money. That’s happening to me right now at Gama Aviation.
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Old 06-02-2019, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Venkman View Post
If they're wanting to assess your technical proficiency during an interview they would. Your most recent aircraft is usually fair game, because you're supposed to know it. It's not about the size of what you're moving out of/into, it's about seeing how sharp you are.
Unless they're qualified in that airplane how would they know if I'm sharp or just a good BSer?
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Old 06-02-2019, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Packrat View Post
Unless they're qualified in that airplane how would they know if I'm sharp or just a good BSer?
They read body language and how you answer to determine if you are confident in your answers, IF they’ve never flown the aircraft.
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Old 06-03-2019, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by EMAW View Post
They read body language and how you answer to determine if you are confident in your answers, IF they’ve never flown the aircraft.
That would be a good trick in this day of Skype and phone interviews.
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Old 06-03-2019, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Packrat View Post
That would be a good trick in this day of Skype and phone interviews.
Well, you’ve got to fog a mirror. 😂 I was more talking about other companies’ interviews.
Someone who does it often can tell from a phone call that they’re being bull****ted, but that’s not really the point. It’s just another way to get to know them and their experience better before they assign them to a class in our training program.
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Old 06-03-2019, 06:02 PM
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How does Wheels Up view checkride unsatifactories.
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How does Wheels Up view checkride unsatifactories.
Someone else might be able field that question better. There are a lot of variables. But I can tell you, Wheels Up doesnt hire pilots, and if hired you do not work for Wheels Up.
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