AA Hiring update
10-01-2013 | 07:42 AM
#52
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Sounds like a very tedious and over complicated process to me - one that HR definitely had some say in. TMAT nonsense and how you went out of your way to help a customer is ridiculous when you are locked up in a cockpit for 16 hours a day. Pilots are not customer service despite what HR thinks.
10-01-2013 | 08:05 AM
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From: Babysitter
This looks crazy for the hiring process:
http://www.5bears.com/15535.pdf
We are pleased to announce that we will begin recruiting new pilots and will begin accepting pilot applications on Oct. 1, 2013 — the first time in more than 10 years.
We’ve been doing a lot of work behind the scenes to prepare for our newest team members, and we’ve shared some information along the way about the process. But now that we have finalized the details, we want to disclose the hiring process with you, so that you can be aware of the procedure and share this information with future recruits.
Phase I – Selecting the best
As you can imagine, since our last hiring phase, we’ve added some significant technology to our selection process in an effort to manage the anticipated volume of applicants, as well as help us identify those whose background and experience most closely align with our needs.
We will use state-of-the art software designed to evaluate applicants by virtue of the flight-related data they provide in their online application.
Additionally, candidates will complete an online assessment designed specifically for pilot selection. The criteria for this selection were designed using information gathered from dozens of current American Airlines pilots. Through their feedback, we developed a questionnaire that focuses on a candidate’s ability to assimilate well with both the Flight Department and the new American Airlines culture.
Phase II – Determining the best fit
Selected candidates are asked to complete a video interview. Through this interview, we can better determine their interpersonal and communication skills, along with their ability to think on their feet. The strongest candidates are invited to meet with our team in person. During this time, candidates will undergo a two-day assessment that combines technology and personalized interaction with our Flight team, which will give them insight into their potential new company and allow us to realistically gauge their fit within our group.
Day 1, we will conduct a Pilot Skills Test (PST). The PST is a new, computerized evaluation program that measures the critical skills necessary to become an American pilot. Day 2 is dedicated to a two-part, face-to-face interview conducted by Captains and First Officers from all of our crew bases and members of the Pilot Selection Department. The questions are behavioral-based, and our goal is to get an accurate picture of a candidate’s demeanor and decision-making skills by learning about actual situations they’ve encountered through their career.
Ultimately, this two-day assessment allows us the opportunity to learn more about our prospective new team member and for them to learn more about the Flight Department and American Airlines.
Phase III– Waiting for the call
Once we have a complete picture of the candidate, the final step is to have their file evaluated by the Pilot Selection Board — a panel made up of several members of the Flight Department, including Vice President of Flight, Captain John Hale and Chief Pilot Line Operations, Captain Bart Roberts. The approved candidates are then contacted by the Flight Department and given a conditional offer with American Airlines. We then schedule a medical exam and once the results are known, we will make the final call confirming our conditional offer.
We anticipate the entire process — from the point that someone is identified by the automated process until they show up for orientation and training — to be approximately two months.
We think we have a good process in place and we’re excited to be seeking out those individuals who not only possess the ability to do the job for which they interview, but who also possess a passionate desire to do it.
http://www.5bears.com/15535.pdf
We are pleased to announce that we will begin recruiting new pilots and will begin accepting pilot applications on Oct. 1, 2013 — the first time in more than 10 years.
We’ve been doing a lot of work behind the scenes to prepare for our newest team members, and we’ve shared some information along the way about the process. But now that we have finalized the details, we want to disclose the hiring process with you, so that you can be aware of the procedure and share this information with future recruits.
Phase I – Selecting the best
As you can imagine, since our last hiring phase, we’ve added some significant technology to our selection process in an effort to manage the anticipated volume of applicants, as well as help us identify those whose background and experience most closely align with our needs.
We will use state-of-the art software designed to evaluate applicants by virtue of the flight-related data they provide in their online application.
Additionally, candidates will complete an online assessment designed specifically for pilot selection. The criteria for this selection were designed using information gathered from dozens of current American Airlines pilots. Through their feedback, we developed a questionnaire that focuses on a candidate’s ability to assimilate well with both the Flight Department and the new American Airlines culture.
Phase II – Determining the best fit
Selected candidates are asked to complete a video interview. Through this interview, we can better determine their interpersonal and communication skills, along with their ability to think on their feet. The strongest candidates are invited to meet with our team in person. During this time, candidates will undergo a two-day assessment that combines technology and personalized interaction with our Flight team, which will give them insight into their potential new company and allow us to realistically gauge their fit within our group.
Day 1, we will conduct a Pilot Skills Test (PST). The PST is a new, computerized evaluation program that measures the critical skills necessary to become an American pilot. Day 2 is dedicated to a two-part, face-to-face interview conducted by Captains and First Officers from all of our crew bases and members of the Pilot Selection Department. The questions are behavioral-based, and our goal is to get an accurate picture of a candidate’s demeanor and decision-making skills by learning about actual situations they’ve encountered through their career.
Ultimately, this two-day assessment allows us the opportunity to learn more about our prospective new team member and for them to learn more about the Flight Department and American Airlines.
Phase III– Waiting for the call
Once we have a complete picture of the candidate, the final step is to have their file evaluated by the Pilot Selection Board — a panel made up of several members of the Flight Department, including Vice President of Flight, Captain John Hale and Chief Pilot Line Operations, Captain Bart Roberts. The approved candidates are then contacted by the Flight Department and given a conditional offer with American Airlines. We then schedule a medical exam and once the results are known, we will make the final call confirming our conditional offer.
We anticipate the entire process — from the point that someone is identified by the automated process until they show up for orientation and training — to be approximately two months.
We think we have a good process in place and we’re excited to be seeking out those individuals who not only possess the ability to do the job for which they interview, but who also possess a passionate desire to do it.
10-01-2013 | 09:00 AM
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Say that during your interview and tell me how it goes.
We're not always locked behind the door, and when we're not, we're the face of the airline - probably more so than any other employee. Yeah, I get paid to fly airplanes, but I understand why the company would be concerned about how I carry myself when not in the cockpit.
We're not always locked behind the door, and when we're not, we're the face of the airline - probably more so than any other employee. Yeah, I get paid to fly airplanes, but I understand why the company would be concerned about how I carry myself when not in the cockpit.
10-01-2013 | 09:17 AM
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10-01-2013 | 09:46 AM
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Application problem
Well, I already have a problem with the application. It appears to be somewhat buggy, although that could be me, but it asks for flight time information that I cannot reasonably supply. The question is:
"Enter your flight hours for all aircraft types. Enter hours for Pilot in Command (PIC), Second in Command (SIC), Flight Instructor, Flight Hours at night, Flight Hours in the last 12 and 24 months, the number of landings, and the last time date flown."
I cannot reasonbly answer this question accurately. I would have to go through 5 logbooks, and it would take weeks to accomplish, assuming I didn't have a job or any other responsibilities. Any advice?
"Enter your flight hours for all aircraft types. Enter hours for Pilot in Command (PIC), Second in Command (SIC), Flight Instructor, Flight Hours at night, Flight Hours in the last 12 and 24 months, the number of landings, and the last time date flown."
I cannot reasonbly answer this question accurately. I would have to go through 5 logbooks, and it would take weeks to accomplish, assuming I didn't have a job or any other responsibilities. Any advice?
10-01-2013 | 09:52 AM
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Well, I already have a problem with the application. It appears to be somewhat buggy, although that could be me, but it asks for flight time information that I cannot reasonably supply. The question is:
"Enter your flight hours for all aircraft types. Enter hours for Pilot in Command (PIC), Second in Command (SIC), Flight Instructor, Flight Hours at night, Flight Hours in the last 12 and 24 months, the number of landings, and the last time date flown."
I cannot reasonbly answer this question accurately. I would have to go through 5 logbooks, and it would take weeks to accomplish, assuming I didn't have a job or any other responsibilities. Any advice?
"Enter your flight hours for all aircraft types. Enter hours for Pilot in Command (PIC), Second in Command (SIC), Flight Instructor, Flight Hours at night, Flight Hours in the last 12 and 24 months, the number of landings, and the last time date flown."
I cannot reasonbly answer this question accurately. I would have to go through 5 logbooks, and it would take weeks to accomplish, assuming I didn't have a job or any other responsibilities. Any advice?
Advice? Sit down and go through the logbooks (or convert to electronic)
OR
https://hiringcenter.walmartstores.c...nitialPage.jsp
10-01-2013 | 09:53 AM
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system is buggy... every time I try to save ANYTHING it goes into error mode... have had to enter flight times multiple times and it only saved ONE aircraft type.... go figure. I will try back later.
oh....and for the above poster.... start calculating....
oh....and for the above poster.... start calculating....
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