they're held about one a month, but once we get the magic number of about 100 total hired from that last window, they will open a new window and the process will start again, all prior Phase II's will have to re-apply.

Word from the last phase III was that Dr. Farkas is taking the month of December off for vacation. That probably means no phase III's till January.

Any idea if they are doing any initial (phase I) interviews in the near future from the last hiring window? Recieved the, your application will remain under further consideration email, then months later got the infamous, interview invite email, to only get the email 30 min later explaining that the invite email was a mistake. Just wondering if they are still doing phase I invites? Thanks.

Has anyone who interviewed Phase I and II with HAL the last six months, and subsequently received an email stating that you are still under consideration, then actually been called back in for Phase III? Seems that those that are called back for Phase III are usually called back right after they complete Phase I and II. All the people that I know have heard back within days (or less than a week) after Phase I and II.

Also, anyone who has experience in this: Those of us who have been waiting for 4 to 6 months to hear back, do we get any sort of special consideration towards the end of the window? Or will they keep calling in for the interviews and selecting the top point-getters until the end of the window?

It's been a long wait and some of us have put job searches on hold because of this. HAL is a premier carrier and top choice of mine. I would have a hard time going through the recommendation/interview/class/IOE etc... at another carrier only to quit if HAL calls. Burning the bridges of friends, colleagues and company HR reps along the way.

Thanks!

Keep the faith Walter. Even if you don't hear anything and have to reapply when the window opens again in 2013.....do it. As has been said many times here, a significant number of new hires have done just that. They'll probably hire another 75 or so during the last three quarters of 2013...you'll want to be at the front end of that hiring!

I fully agree with my colleague, stick to it.. keep your resume and apps out elsewhere in the meantime, but if you get the nod at HAL, few HR types will fault you for taking the job... in the end, you have to do what's best for you. HAL is a great company and worth it, trust me, so don't give up.

I also wanted to extend my welcome to the 11 new hires, I saw the list today... it's official! I imagine you're all processing into HR right about now... Gotta be excited! Let us know how the class breaks down when you get settled in... background would be nice for those looking to apply... as well as equipment assignments.

Again, welcome aboard!

Anyone know if there are phase III interviews planned for 2013 before they reset and open the window again? And if they open the window again does that mean guys who did phase I and II need to re-apply again? Thanks in advance! Congrats to the new 11! The future is bright for y'all!

Not sure about the first place part, wish I knew myself but as to the second part of your question you would have to reapply.

Absolutely, Welcome Aboard!!!

Hey CAT, not sure if you remember from the last bid, but weren't most of the available slots in the -76 and maybe some -17's?? I never looked to see if there was any substantial movements between aircraft. Just rememebr something about slightly too many 330 guys, and about 14 newhire slots for the 767....

In the end it doesn't matter, all 3 a/c are excellent.! Congrats

Yep. I also hear we're fat in 717 fo's. But there is something like 7 of us awarded A330 from there to consider.