Frustrated Regional Pilots
02-07-2017, 09:49 AM
#21
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Joined APC: Nov 2016
Posts: 50
Originally Posted by Wildcard90W
I do have a BS in Prof Aviation Flight Technology... All I heard in college back in '04-'06 is how PERFECTLY my/our timing was for this career. Then I continued to hear how PERFECT my timing was by all of the older mainline captains that would frequent my jumpseat during the 7 years I was stuck in the right seat. Something's not adding up.
I agree that there isn't a shortage at the majors whatsoever. The regionals are obviously feeling it now. Maybe in five more years, it will domino to the majors, but there will always be military guys for the majors to choose from, so then again maybe not.
I agree that there isn't a shortage at the majors whatsoever. The regionals are obviously feeling it now. Maybe in five more years, it will domino to the majors, but there will always be military guys for the majors to choose from, so then again maybe not.
They'll tell you anything to get your money.
Look on the bright side, with all the other pilots in your regional leaving for the majors, you'll a top dog in seniority a lot sooner than you originally thought.
02-07-2017, 10:11 AM
#22
Layover Master
Joined APC: Jan 2013
Position: Seated
Posts: 4,311
Originally Posted by Flatbiller
I wouldn't hire you based on that fact alone.
They'll tell you anything to get your money.
Look on the bright side, with all the other pilots in your regional leaving for the majors, you'll a top dog in seniority a lot sooner than you originally thought.
They'll tell you anything to get your money.
Look on the bright side, with all the other pilots in your regional leaving for the majors, you'll a top dog in seniority a lot sooner than you originally thought.
02-07-2017, 10:45 AM
#23
On Reserve
Joined APC: Jun 2012
Posts: 23
For those of you not "getting the call"... First thing is to "background check" yourself...HR departments will do this first thing... Big one is a credit check as it speaks volumes as to you're character. They will also check you out on the popular social media platforms...i.e. Did you post anything you regret on Facebook? They WILL see it. Many companies use outside agencies to do basic level checks before ever calling someone for an interview...once you are interviewed and moved forward in the process, more extensive background will be done. This is in addition to the PRIA stuff.
02-07-2017, 11:02 AM
#24
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2016
Posts: 602
Originally Posted by LotsaTypes
For those of you not "getting the call"... First thing is to "background check" yourself...HR departments will do this first thing... Big one is a credit check as it speaks volumes as to you're character. They will also check you out on the popular social media platforms...i.e. Did you post anything you regret on Facebook? They WILL see it. Many companies use outside agencies to do basic level checks before ever calling someone for an interview...once you are interviewed and moved forward in the process, more extensive background will be done. This is in addition to the PRIA stuff.
02-07-2017, 11:24 AM
#25
Layover Master
Joined APC: Jan 2013
Position: Seated
Posts: 4,311
Originally Posted by AboveMins
I don't think they can do an actual credit check without your consent...
02-07-2017, 07:31 PM
#30
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2014
Position: Retired from APC.
Posts: 507
Business insider had multiple articles about the trends companies were using to pre-screen potential candidates to include a review of social media activity. They were focusing on financial and tech companies but the broader implications suggested that it was (is) happening on a widespread basis. Best protocol: post neutral; support common core values.
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