Egg320

Anybody at HAL know when they will re-open the window for pilot applications again?

All those who were interviewed now would you care to share your experience and thoughts going forward?

Whatisthe process like and are you still sent to the 330 or has the new TA changed all that on what equipment you get as a new hire?

leeaf7

They will be opening up the window again soon i am sure. We still have many new planes coming and we are at least 50+ souls short even after this hiring wave if the plane orders remain the same (so many blanks on the vacancy bid!). As a recent hire on 717, training experience here was very positive; at least that's how I feel personally. I am not sure if new guys like me on 717 will be able to move up to 330s right after the 2yr seat lock expires because two years later from now I assume movements associated with Neos will slow down.. However the majority of people here does not agree with my view. They simply say the growth and hiring is too big to slow down anytime soon. Nothing on the contract except the 2-yr seatlock stopping us from moving up to NEOs and 330s.

If you are financially concerned that you think you'd absolutely prefer to be on the big bus.. I guess you will feel similar as I do; loving the flying aspect but somewhat anxious about making ends meet. Besides the pay difference, my first impression of flying interisland is all positive. Multiple legs a day but each leg is so short that you don't really feel tired even after 7 leggers and the weather is generally so good that operational stress is almost non-existent. Overall very relaxed, fun environment to be in.

Good luck

kingairfun

This is one of the very positive benefits of flying with Hawaiian.

I've worked at my fair share of regionals, 135 and 91 outfits. The overall cockpit atmosphere and relaxed nature at Hawaiian is unmatched. The weather does help...

Jumpseat on Delta 10 times and Hawaiian 10 times.. all other things being equal, which pilot group do ya think gets along better on a 3 day international layover

Egg320

I have heard this before also. Part of the reason I would really like to join HAL. QOL and job satisfaction take precedence over money for me.

First year pay sucks but I have pretty good savings and happy to use some to help with first year living.

Does HAL still give you the option of A330 when you join or are all newbies sent straight to the 717 now.

If so I presume it is because of the pay rates on the new TA!

Egg320

Did any pilots who interviewed now for HAL get the TBNT letter?

What was the experience overall like and would youtry again?

leeaf7

It all depends. But it seems that almost always they have both aircraft assignments available for a class. A number of available spots varies. Some get 330 and others get 717 (and soon they'd get assigned to NEOs as well). Seniority determines who gets what. A guy with the smallest last-4 SSN digits becomes the most senior guy in his class (0001>9999).

Egg320

Thanks for the above info and posts, very helpful. Glad things working out at HAL for you, sounds like a good place to be.

Hopefully I get another crack of the whip soon with a spot at HAL.

Rowerpilot1111

I interviewed on the 5th and was offered the CJO about 3 days later. I am super excited that I was selected! The interview itself was not bad at all (for an interview). Showed up at 7:30 for an 8 o'clock interview. Got a short tour of the facility and then went to the holding room. The interview was staggered throughout the morning/afternoon. There were only 3 people who showed up at 8am but more showed up throughout the day (about 15 in total). Everyones schedule was a little different. I had the management interview first (want to get to know you and your background...tmaat questions). It was very layed back and everyone was super friendly. I next had a sim/crm session in a desktop computer based simulator. It was pretty straight forward. I then had a little break, had the line pilot interview (pretty similar to the management except a little more focused on tmmat questions). I had another break and finished with the cognitive test. Its kind of hard to study for it but a lot of people used luminosity to prepare. I found some sections pretty challenging and others were easy and kinda fun. After that everyone got together and had lunch and chatted with some line pilots as well as the VP of flight ops. I was out of there by about 1 or 1:30. Like I said the whole experience was very positive. I was selected to move on and have yet to do the second part of the interview process. They were nice enough to fly me out and back and provide 2 nights in a hotel in Waikiki as well as food vouches to 2 really good restaurants. I am looking forward to the next step and keeping my fingers crossed that I will get the full job offer soon!

Froggy

Does anyone how soon after the interview they are offering start dates? Thanks!

flyhawaii

May 8th


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