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Old 08-21-2021, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TexBubba View Post
As a nearly 9yr NK guy, I may look a little young, however I still get asked all the time by certain companies (gate agents/ops agents/FAs), “So do you have you’re app in, do you know we’re hiring?” I’m usually polite but with a little sarcastic twist, “So are we!” I usually say. I know they’re coming from decades of Koolaid drinking and just seemingly being polite, but it’s becoming a little ridiculous. I like where I am in all aspects! I keep up with all the hiring and industry news, does anyone have any similar experiences. Cheers.
LOL! Hilarious thread. This bothers you? Pretty sensitive.
And no, I don't ask jumpseaters if they have their app in; I don't care.
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Old 08-22-2021, 05:57 AM
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Had a captain say “got your app in? We’re hiring you know!” to an RJ captain on the jet bridge and I wanted to crawl in a hole and die.

God bless the RJ guy flying express for our mainline and he goes “oh yea? Who you with?”
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Old 08-22-2021, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Andy View Post
LOL! Hilarious thread. This bothers you? Pretty sensitive.
And no, I don't ask jumpseaters if they have their app in; I don't care.
man I agree, get over it. I would never be a smart a** to a crew that is giving me a free ride.

now when the tables are turned and they are your flight. You can be a smart a** to them if you want...but hopefully you take the high road and are nice to them.

I have always had a great experience riding on United (awesome pilots) and always appreciate the ride.
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Old 08-22-2021, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ShyGuy View Post
So they were right. You still left jetblue for the big 3. Why would you be offended if they said we’re hiring while you were jetblue?

It’s all about the delivery of the question, if a sincere question about wanting to work for Delta came up . and offered some advice , sure dif story .

it’s the common and often attitude that was expressed when asked . Everyone here knows what I am saying .

that being said , there are some fantastic guys at delta . This is just a blow to them . It’s a blow to the specific few .
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Old 08-22-2021, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ShyGuy View Post
So they were right. You still left jetblue for the big 3. Why would you be offended if they said we’re hiring while you were jetblue?
Maybe because he's had his app in at Delta, United, American, FedEx, and UPS for ELEVEN YEARS, updated it weekly, went to every WAI, OBAP, NGPA conference, spoke with recruiters, did extra work to keep his resume peaked, and hasn't heard anything.

Did you know we're hiring????? Did you know that? This is good news for you? We're hiring. I just want you to know. You should apply.
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Old 08-22-2021, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by fadec View Post
Maybe because he's had his app in at Delta, United, American, FedEx, and UPS for ELEVEN YEARS, updated it weekly, went to every WAI, OBAP, NGPA conference, spoke with recruiters, did extra work to keep his resume peaked, and hasn't heard anything.

Did you know we're hiring????? Did you know that? This is good news for you? We're hiring. I just want you to know. You should apply.
agree with you more than shyguy..... time to log out
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Old 08-23-2021, 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by fadec View Post
Maybe because he's had his app in at Delta, United, American, FedEx, and UPS for ELEVEN YEARS, updated it weekly, went to every WAI, OBAP, NGPA conference, spoke with recruiters, did extra work to keep his resume peaked, and hasn't heard anything.

Did you know we're hiring????? Did you know that? This is good news for you? We're hiring. I just want you to know. You should apply.
I remember as a new hire at my regional jump seating to work and being asked this question. It was like "no kidding"? Meanwhile, I wouldn't be at brand xxx if I had a choice.

After doing that commute for a while and talking to a lot of the crews, I don't think they realized that being directly hired at -insert major carrier here- isn't a thing unless you're coming from the military. And the old stigma that the regionals were just the idiots who couldn't get hired or drunks or whatever blemish that rendered them unhireable.
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Old 08-23-2021, 08:30 AM
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SWA captain asks me what I make as 7 year F9 captain. I told him..He then looks at the FO and says “oh wow he actually makes more than you do”….🙄
Just gotta laugh it off sometimes and be appreciative of the ride.
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Old 08-23-2021, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by singlepilot View Post
SWA captain asks me what I make as 7 year F9 captain. I told him..He then looks at the FO and says “oh wow he actually makes more than you do”….🙄
Just gotta laugh it off sometimes and be appreciative of the ride.
I don’t see what they really have to laugh about…..
The amount of debt these companies owe, and their questionable accounting for return to profit….
well everyone better be saving their pennies…
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Old 08-23-2021, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by singlepilot View Post
SWA captain asks me what I make as 7 year F9 captain. I told him..He then looks at the FO and says “oh wow he actually makes more than you do”….🙄
Just gotta laugh it off sometimes and be appreciative of the ride.
I have to say in 22 + years as an airline pilot, I have yet to have anyone ask me what I make with the exception of 1 family member…. I guess that’s lucky?
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