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Old 08-08-2007, 07:23 PM
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JSTARS - can't help you with the sim - I had the MD-80 sim and did the prep with the clown that used to be in Dallas. However, I do believe you can now do the 737 sim prep on campus with Ray Brendle. Maybe some other folks can shed some light on this...

For the panel - I prepped with Albie Hagan @ emeraldcoastconsulting.com. Outstanding prep - it was a series of me listening to some prior prep's and then a 1 on 1 (STS) phone session for a few hours preparing all my answers. I'd say over 90% of the stuff we practiced was spot on for the panel. I was much more relaxed going into the interview as a whole. I scoff anyone who says you don't need prep with a professional. This is a career we're talking about.

Good luck - I've enjoyed it so far.
I haven't interviewed at CAL, but I got my type through Ray Brendle (crew pilot training). Those guys are AWESOME and I'd recommend them for sim prep.

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Old 08-08-2007, 07:40 PM
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Hey JSTARS, just curious, what equipment do you figure on getting? If given an option, what would you pick?
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Old 08-08-2007, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by JSTARSPILOT View Post
Is that an e-mail address. The website looks like a computer consulting firm.
http://www.emeraldcoastinterviewconsulting.com/

JSTARS, Scrapdog just left out the "interview" in the address... everything else he said is spot on. Aaron is a great dude and a professional at what he does. Well worth it.
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Old 08-09-2007, 05:44 AM
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JSTARS,

If you want you can PM me. I have some gouge and people you can talk to.
flybynuts: I would greatly appreciate the advanced CAL gouge also ... once I get to the PM threshold, I'll send you my email ... thanks
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Old 08-09-2007, 10:13 AM
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I dont have much of an equipment pref with CAL...all they fly are Boeing, since the MD80 is gone; which is great because I have been in the 707 for 5 years. I know I prefer the philosophy of Boeing to Airbus, so CAL will be a great match for me, any 737 will be great for me. I am also from Houston so the chance of making it back there someday is a huge deal for me.
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Old 08-09-2007, 10:22 AM
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Based off the last system bid there are vacancies as follows which would be filled with new hires:
737 EWR
756 EWR
737 IAH
737 CLE (very very few)
Obviously things change so there could be some other slots that appear but as a new hire I would plan on going to EWR in the 737 or 756 or IAH in the 737.
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Old 08-10-2007, 07:46 AM
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Is anyone going to Guam? My Wife and I would enjoy that alot.
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Old 08-10-2007, 01:09 PM
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Along those lines are there any Air Mike guys/gals who could share their take on the whole experience? I think I may consider it given some openings coming soon.
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Old 08-10-2007, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by JSTARSPILOT View Post
Is anyone going to Guam? My Wife and I would enjoy that alot.
I don't believe there were any vacancies after the last system bid which just closed. We do those roughly every 6 mos so the next one should be in the Feb timeframe. It is pretty rare lately for Guam to go in a new hire drop but it is possible. The only constant is change. If GUM is something you desire you can always try a base trade with someone or bid it on the system bid. However to have a shot at it you would have to take the 737 in initial. If you take the 756 you can't back bid for 2 years and there is no 756 flying based in Guam.
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Is anyone going to Guam? My Wife and I would enjoy that alot.
There was no GUM openings on the last system bid but like luv said you can try to base trade.
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