Horizon???
11-10-2010, 10:43 PM
#121
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Originally Posted by HAL39
it seems the best possibility for movement is at Horizon. I think QX has endured, quite possibly, its worst decade...just every other business in the economy. Maybe its time things begin to change
I hope ever new-hire will have a different experience then me!
Just remember: "Change" and "Growth" are words that are frowned upon in the "Puzzle-Palace", please refrain from using them during interviews.
11-11-2010, 08:34 AM
#122
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Joined APC: Aug 2005
Position: Jet Cpt.
Posts: 65
Don't do it!
If you are the type of guy that doesn't mind being an FO for eternity, this is the job for you.
Instead, get a job with some growth potential.
Get a job flying anything in the left seat.
Have some self respect. Getting out of the airplane after a long day as a captain of a Beech Baron is more rewarding than working for the air group.
Instead, get a job with some growth potential.
Get a job flying anything in the left seat.
Have some self respect. Getting out of the airplane after a long day as a captain of a Beech Baron is more rewarding than working for the air group.
11-12-2010, 08:08 AM
#123
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Position: 21°00'18.5"N 156°39'00.0"W
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For any new FO coming into QX, they already know (or at least they should if they've done their homework) that the upgrade time is 10+. Honestly, the way I see it is that things could not possibly get worse than they have been the last couple of years. If they do, then its probably because the company is on its way to the mojave desert, at which point, I'll look for a new job. If things get better though, working for QX is a much better alternative than working for any other regionals.
As far as being captain of a BE58, you're darn right that would be ideal...but the reality is, who has the money to pay you more than $50k / yr flying a baron? That's pretty much what I've been doing the last 2 years, is random flying all over portland. I was going to give up the whole airline career track to become a corporate pilot. The reality of that career track is much much MUCH worse than what we have going at QX, and that's why I'm coming back. Go complain to the Medevac pilots, who work 21 days / month, are based in The Dalles, OR, and make $21,000 / year flying a Turbo Commander. I have friends who have been at this gig for 5+ years, still the same pay, same days, same seniority. Even the guys flying learjets feel stuck.
QX is definitely the lesser of two evils, IMHO
As far as being captain of a BE58, you're darn right that would be ideal...but the reality is, who has the money to pay you more than $50k / yr flying a baron? That's pretty much what I've been doing the last 2 years, is random flying all over portland. I was going to give up the whole airline career track to become a corporate pilot. The reality of that career track is much much MUCH worse than what we have going at QX, and that's why I'm coming back. Go complain to the Medevac pilots, who work 21 days / month, are based in The Dalles, OR, and make $21,000 / year flying a Turbo Commander. I have friends who have been at this gig for 5+ years, still the same pay, same days, same seniority. Even the guys flying learjets feel stuck.
QX is definitely the lesser of two evils, IMHO
11-12-2010, 08:22 AM
#124
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Posts: 238
Was looking at some old interview gouge for Horizon.... the process looks like it was very challenging for a regional airline . NDB approaches DME arcs ?? Seems like NDB approaches are cake if you live in the east but does anyone in the east ever fly a DME arc ?? Input appreciated
11-12-2010, 10:53 AM
#125
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Posts: 366
Horizon has service to numerous cities in Western Canada, and NDB's are still all over the place up there. DME arcs are starting to go the way of the dodo, but the are still in use. I know that Yakima has a Localizer Backcourse approach with a DME arc, and Horizon flies into there. I guess they are probably making sure that you are proficient on instruments to the caliber they need based on the flying they do.
11-12-2010, 11:29 AM
#126
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Originally Posted by featheredprop
Was looking at some old interview gouge for Horizon.... the process looks like it was very challenging for a regional airline . NDB approaches DME arcs ?? Seems like NDB approaches are cake if you live in the east but does anyone in the east ever fly a DME arc ?? Input appreciated
I was given PUW - LWS on my interview.
11-12-2010, 11:51 AM
#127
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Originally Posted by HAL39
I have yet to hear of anyone who had to do an NDB approach in the sim portion of the interview. Usually it is a very short flight. Start with an ODP, 40 - 60 miles enroute at 220 knots indicated. Expect a DME arc to a VOR/DME approach (because the ILS is out of service). WX will probably be reported below minimums for the approach just before or after the FAF. Expect a missed approach then holding. ATC (instructor) will tell you the ILS is back in service, you fly via a transition route to the IAF, shoot the approach to straight in minimums. Taxi off the runway. Sim session is over. Don't forget to do flow checks for each phase of flight, and call them out. Pretty straight forward
I was given PUW - LWS on my interview.
I was given PUW - LWS on my interview.
If you have experience with the Garmin 430, the ride should be a piece of cake. I was allowed to use it to the level that I felt comfortable.
11-12-2010, 03:27 PM
#129
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If you can find a way to get some hours in the Frasca 142, that will help you immensely. It's a pretty sensitive sim. Tell the instructor to set the turbulence level to 5, that's about what the interviewer will set it at.
11-12-2010, 05:16 PM
#130
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Originally Posted by SurferLucas
My interview had an NDB approach: Depart GEG to COE via the DP. NDB 5 at COE, missed, hold at Post Falls and ILS 5 at COE.
If you have experience with the Garmin 430, the ride should be a piece of cake. I was allowed to use it to the level that I felt comfortable.
If you have experience with the Garmin 430, the ride should be a piece of cake. I was allowed to use it to the level that I felt comfortable.
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