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Old 08-09-2007, 12:47 PM
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hey guys, im a college senior lookin to intern with a major in the spring, but i can't decide which one. my top three are NWA, CAL, and AAL, any suggestions?
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Old 08-09-2007, 01:26 PM
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take the first one that accepts you. if all three take you, you know that CAL and NWA are hiring this second.
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Old 08-09-2007, 01:54 PM
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Great opportunity, I know ex-interns who got hired at CAL (at the minimums) and at NWA. I assume AA does the same.
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Old 08-09-2007, 04:24 PM
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Go for Delta Flight Ops, it's also paid.
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Old 08-09-2007, 05:17 PM
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Look into flying in the military - I can garauntee you much better than any internship deal any day of the week.
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Old 08-09-2007, 06:18 PM
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Which one do you want to work for in a few years as a pilot? That's the company that I would choose. If you don't forsee yourself ever working for any of the carriers, then I would find a different internship.
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Old 08-09-2007, 06:47 PM
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Hey Scrapdog,
I got a TCAS alert today from an F22 taking off from Hill AFB as I was on the visual for 16R into SLC. . . .It was a beautiful sight! Was that you? LOL
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Old 08-09-2007, 07:26 PM
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What kind of work do you do at a intern position for the airlines? Do you need a certain degree?
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Old 08-09-2007, 08:05 PM
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Just dont intern at a regjonal. I did and yes it helped me get my current job but I could have gotten that without the intership. If you do an internship make sure its with a Major you want to work for. If i did it all over again i would push for an internship with UPS. 2 cents worth
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Old 08-09-2007, 08:29 PM
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agree with above, you can intern at a regional and it may get you a JOB, intern at a major and it may get you a CAREER... this summer I am doing an NWA internship, actually done next friday. I was on the 757 fleet. Various tasks assigned to the aircraft/crews, attended indoc, groundschool, flew the sims, made some videos for the FAA and IP's, made some great contacts and a guaranteed interview with mesaba, have mine in april! Overall it has been a great experience, got my high alt. endorsement there as well. The only downside is they got rid of the jumpseat privliges which is a bummer, but replaced it with the guaranteed interview; so it is too bad. M-F, usually around 9am-2,3,4pm or kind of when I feel like showing up and going home. It is unpaid so they understand. You do get a non-rev for every 30 days you work. Any more questions PM me.
Sorry for spelling, it is late and I am too tired to re-read, lol
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