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Originally Posted by UpWeGo (Post 2981525)

Hello all, new to the forums and exploring my options while also explaining my recent past,

Started a thread in the regional section titled ‘Options’. To summarize, I recently failed my first checkride ever and it was with a regional. The failure was totally on me, I put a lot of pressure on myself and I goofed. I failed the ride for the same reason I had to repeat a sim session over. They allowed me to resign and told me to reapply after 4months. Whether that was genuine or not, unsure. TBH before going to the regionals I did not do a whole lot of research and stayed off these forums as recommended by some retired airline friends.

To the point of this post now, now that I’m researching and finding out there are opportunities in the 135 world would DPJ or any other 135 companies that hire 1500 FO’s even look at me? This company and some others would be a lot better for my family and wife’s career since I could be home based and not worry about crash pads/moving.

Thoughts welcomed, appreciate the advice.

Welcome to aviation. The days of wine and roses is over. It is never what you figure it to be. Everyone stumbles, and gets to eat humble pie at some point.

Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and get back into the game. Keep putting in with different employers. There is a lot of people out there with tons of experience and squeaky clean records that have a stack of "TBNT", emails and letters. All you need is one company to say yes.

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Originally Posted by Diesel8 (Post 2981558)

Thanks, you’re correct. Worst thing that could happen is a “TBNT” and to keep trying until the “yes”.

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Originally Posted by Ovenmitts (Post 2977656)

I’ll jump in. Had a phone screen this past week. Interview this week in CVG. Can anyone add insight to the process? What is the feeling of things with the WU merger soon to complete? How is QOL of the 8/6? I have more than enough for Cpt mins...what is expected upgrade for high time guys? What is a typical line like?

No one is sure how the WU merger will go. There will be some losses (flight benefits) and hopefully some gains...too soon to tell.

8/6 is doable. Great if you’re flying with a good guy all week...tough if you don’t care for the guy next to you. Guarantees 2 weekends off per month and 1 week vacation is automatically 3 weeks off.

I’d expect about 18 months to upgrade as it stands right now.

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Originally Posted by UpWeGo (Post 2981568)

Thanks, you’re correct. Worst thing that could happen is a “TBNT” and to keep trying until the “yes”.

Like everyone else is saying, we all have our faults and are not perfect pilots. With that in mind, whether you apply for us or anywhere else, be ready to accept responsibility and explain what happened. At 1500, you meet our requirements, so at least apply!

If you have any questions, please feel free to PM this account.

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Originally Posted by DPJrecruiting (Post 2988639)

Back when Delta hired Leo Mullin to be CEO, and paid him millions to rebrand the company I thought, "Gee, they really are investing in their brand." Then I flew on Delta and thought, "Wow, these guys are really trying to build a better widget." Now I see this kind of low-ball behavior on your premium private product, and I think bad things. Cannibilizing a hard won brand is never a good sign, and if Delta Private is allowed to use the name to weaken the product then its the beginning of the end to your company's leadership. Or are you even Delta?

What is the nature of this company, and what are your intentions going forward? Why not just rebrand as Wheels Up or Gama or whatever?