Virgin America hiring pilots again, 2013
#321
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Even with conversion, I only come to almost 3800TT, VX doesn't count sim time and other time is worthless.
I have maybe, 30 hours GA time before I left for pilot training and 1 hour of "See What It's Like To Fly" in a C-152 before I applied to pilot training.
These things just have a way of working themselves out for the best. By my (and other military guys) not having 4000 hours, means that other guys have a shot at getting hired. Not saying I'm some sort of great pilot or that I would be taking a slot from someone more qualified than I, but if someone with no PIC time can get into VX and out of the regionals, all the better!! (man, that just came out egotistical, NOT at all how I meant it)
Good luck to all who apply, VX seems like a really cool place to be a part of.
Last edited by Lobaeux; 02-10-2013 at 09:21 PM. Reason: Stupid egotistical-sounding comment pointed out.
#322
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#323
Sorry for the thread hijack, but since we are talking VA and classes:
We were told in the interview that the company manuals, docs and training material are mainly made for Windows viewing. And that tech support would be very difficult with a Mac.
Just curious if any VA pilots use Mac for company stuff? Any problems? Should someone who might be in a future class be looking at buying a Windows laptop? Steer clear of a Mac?
Thanks!
Mr. White
We were told in the interview that the company manuals, docs and training material are mainly made for Windows viewing. And that tech support would be very difficult with a Mac.
Just curious if any VA pilots use Mac for company stuff? Any problems? Should someone who might be in a future class be looking at buying a Windows laptop? Steer clear of a Mac?
Thanks!
Mr. White
#324
Hahaha!!!
Even with conversion, I only come to almost 3800TT, VX doesn't count sim time and other time is worthless.
I have maybe, 30 hours GA time before I left for pilot training and 1 hour of "See What It's Like To Fly" in a C-152 before I applied to pilot training.
These things just have a way of working themselves out for the best. By my (and other military guys) not having 4000 hours, means that other guys have a shot at getting hired. Not saying I'm some sort of great pilot or that I would be taking a slot from someone more qualified than I, but if someone with no PIC time can get into VX and out of the regionals, all the better!! (man, that just came out egotistical, NOT at all how I meant it)
Good luck to all who apply, VX seems like a really cool place to be a part of.
Even with conversion, I only come to almost 3800TT, VX doesn't count sim time and other time is worthless.
I have maybe, 30 hours GA time before I left for pilot training and 1 hour of "See What It's Like To Fly" in a C-152 before I applied to pilot training.
These things just have a way of working themselves out for the best. By my (and other military guys) not having 4000 hours, means that other guys have a shot at getting hired. Not saying I'm some sort of great pilot or that I would be taking a slot from someone more qualified than I, but if someone with no PIC time can get into VX and out of the regionals, all the better!! (man, that just came out egotistical, NOT at all how I meant it)
Good luck to all who apply, VX seems like a really cool place to be a part of.
#325
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Position: Driving a Bus for Recreational Pleasure.
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That's the greatest news ever. I gotta get my app in at those places. Oh wait, SWA's not hiring and probably going to park their AT pilots, FDX needs super heavy time or know at least everyone to get on, maybe you get lucky without it, and UPS still hasn't recalled all of their furloughed pilots back (that's a good retirement plan). It's not the best pay or the worst pay in the industry, but your QOL is prob 10 times better than most.
#327
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Did anybody else feel as crappy as I did after taking that online assessment? Some of the questions were easy, and it seemed like there was a lot of irrelevant info added in just to determine if you could effectively sift information and get to what is relevant. But other questions...WOW. Complicated for a limited timeframe.
#328
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#329
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I got the questionnaire email.. I was curious how long is the wait between the questionnaire and the interview invite...
#330
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What was the time frame between completing the online assessment and receiving the questionnaire? That's the situation I find myself in.
Last edited by aviatorpr; 02-12-2013 at 07:52 PM.
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