NimbusSurfer

Does anyone have any intel on the current interview process at Hawaiian? I got an email today for an interview in Sept. Thanks in advance!

skid

Have you interviewed before? If so I have heard it is all the same.

NimbusSurfer

Skid - I have not interviewed before. In fact, this will be my first airline interview.

atr42flyer

what are you quals? any ties to the island? I have been applying everytime for the last 3 years!

skid

I was told there would not be any new interviews through the HR dept till sometime in Oct. I guess that has already changed. I know they still have a bunch of people that have done phases 1 and 2 that could be used to fill remaining classes for the next couple of months.

Most people that have been getting calls have interviewed 2-4 other times. You are one of the few to get a call with nothing prior. I have been trying hard for several years but just cant seem to crack the code to get a chance. I sure wish I could get a chance to go through phase 1 so I could maybe get on the shorter list.

Good Luck!

kalyx522

Just curious, is that how they normally hire? Do u mean a multi-step interview or they literally give you 2-4 full, separate interviews over a long period of time? Is there anyone who got hired and started class after one good interview?

NimbusSurfer

atr -

a little over 3400 total, 2200 PIC turbine, 1350 instructor/evaluator, all military (heavy and trainers), one internal rec from an F/O. no ties to the islands.

bruddahgoose

Just interviewed last week for the 4th time. Yes I'm one those guys who interviewed every year but didn't get an invitation for phase 3. I really don't know how they select pilots...

captfurlough

Hawaiian has hired from many different backgrounds; they like diversity in all respects....young with minimal experience, older with substantial experience, military, etc. Many classes have some of each background and experience. One thing new hires almost always have is a strong connection to the islands, and internal recommendations. Many grew up there, some went to school there, some have wives or husbands from there. Island living isn't for everyone, it has it's own culture...and commuting is not something that's likely to work out for most people. Not everyone will like living in the islands....it is expensive, and somewhat isolated. That said, Hawaiian represents one of the best opportunities out there. If you think it might be right for you, don't be afraid of the process. Many qualified applicants have been through all or portions of the process two or even three times before they're hired.
Best of luck everyone!