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#253
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.
#254
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No such thing as a FO position with WheelsUp
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.
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.
#255
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Unless they're qualified in that airplane how would they know if I'm sharp or just a good BSer?
#256
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#257
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#258
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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.
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.
#260
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