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05-09-2016, 08:09 AM

#901

Flyingthomas

On Reserve

Joined APC: Sep 2015

Posts: 19

I'll be hitting minimums soon, and was wondering if they're hiring people with the min qualifications, or they're only hiring people with more time. I have time at a regional and now some TPIC at a 135 outfit.

05-09-2016, 12:49 PM

#902

dirtysidedown

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Dec 2011

Position: Left seat

Posts: 273

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingagain

Was hoping it might be quicker than that simply due to the pay cut I'd be taking in the short term. If you start on the Challenger are you able to "bid" for upgrade on the Citation? Or do they keep you on the same airframe to keep training costs lower?

You will stay on whatever aircraft you are hired onto, depends on need at time of being hired. But like i said, Citation is running a little over a year for upgrade. It is one of the best 135 companies i have worked for, very good quality of life on the road and great chief pilot office that has your back.

05-09-2016, 03:48 PM

#903

flyingagain

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Joined APC: Jan 2016

Posts: 102

Is there a list of approved airports for home basing or is there just a general rule like service by 3 or more carriers?

05-09-2016, 05:24 PM

#904

dirtysidedown

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Joined APC: Dec 2011

Position: Left seat

Posts: 273

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingagain

Is there a list of approved airports for home basing or is there just a general rule like service by 3 or more carriers?

No official list, but i do know they don't really hire out of the Northwest for some reason. Pretty much any major city with plenty of airline service, they shy away from smaller cities due to higher ticket prices involved and limited capacity.

05-09-2016, 05:35 PM

#905

flyingagain

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Joined APC: Jan 2016

Posts: 102

Thanks for the info. It's good to hear that you feel it's one of the better 135 companies. 8/6 is a good schedule for me and I'd like to get back to flying jets. Do you have to live within a certain distance from base? For me, if I'm only commuting a couple of times per month, I'd rather just drive 1.5 or 2 hours to get to a large airport as opposed to living near it.

05-09-2016, 06:09 PM

#906

Smooth at FL450

weekends off? Nope...

Joined APC: Apr 2014

Posts: 1,941

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingagain

That would be fine...we have several that do the same.

05-10-2016, 06:23 AM

#907

dirtysidedown

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Joined APC: Dec 2011

Position: Left seat

Posts: 273

Just need to catch your flight or grab a rental car if you need to drive to aircraft by the specified time given in your brief which you receive the evening before you start your rotation.

05-10-2016, 12:44 PM

#908

flyingagain

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Joined APC: Jan 2016

Posts: 102

Thanks Smooth and dirtysidedown!

XOJet really sounds like a good fit for me. Fingers crossed that I hear from HR.

05-11-2016, 06:56 AM

#909

rmcbear08

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Joined APC: Oct 2012

Position: Right Side Up

Posts: 192

Passed the technical and onto the in-person interview sometime this month. Heard it's pretty relaxed and mainly TMAAT questions. I'm assuming this is still the case? No sim ride, correct?

05-11-2016, 02:35 PM

#910

Onetaco

Line Holder

Joined APC: Jul 2013

Position: Airplane.

Posts: 67

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmcbear08

Passed the technical and onto the in-person interview sometime this month. Heard it's pretty relaxed and mainly TMAAT questions. I'm assuming this is still the case? No sim ride, correct?

I interviewed last summer and yes it was mostly TMAAT with HR. The last board of the day was with two line pilots, one 300 CA and one X CA. They asked if I had ever had an emergency and how I handled it. If you ever busted a ride etc.... Be yourself and you will be fine. Relax at dinner the night before and try to have some questions for the XO folks sitting around you. Have a beer not 10.

If you get in and have a good attitude you will love it at XO. Hands down the best 135 job I have ever had. Good luck!