My sim eval was about a year and half ago (wow time flies) and it was a very positive experiance. (I got the job so it must have been good enough!).

The evaluators were very laid back and non-confrontational. (NJ) They give you about 1/2 hour so go over the profile by yourself and then they get you and take you to the sim. The guy in the right seat (you have a choice) gave me a few quick pointers on how to fly the sim. (Thrust lever angles, handling quirks etc) They told me they do not expect a perfect ride but they do expect that you make any errors you make to be corrected positively.

The sim ride went by very quickly and when it was over they took you down to KDs office to the handshake and "you'll hear from us". I went back to the airport and by the time I had gotten off the plane in EWR my sponsor knew and offered me the position.

If an applicant interviews at EWR, do they then go to Houston for the sim eval if successful in the initial screening, or is there now a sim at EWR? Just curious as to the latest process, as I head up there in a few weeks. I've been looking for a thread or site with recent gouge updates. Any input is appreciated.

Also, what type of time frame can new-hires later this year expect until upgrade? I know CAL was highly sought after due to retirements, I'm just wondering if they're still the one with the most hiring ahead...

No sim in EWR, only IAH.

Thanks, but that only confirmed what I stated. Does completing an interview in EWR mean a separate trip for a sim eval in Houston?

Yes,
You still have to go to IAH to do the sim ride. This is where they have the sims. You can do the it all at IAH or do the interview at EWR and then travel to IAH for the sim at a later date. I wanted to get all mine done in the same day. Hope this helps.

Sorry to sidetrack the thread, but is their CAL employee parking in EWR? If so, how much and does anyone know how long it takes to get from the terminal to the lot? Thank you.

There is the F Lot which is the quickest way to the terminal total time from parking your car to the terminal usually 10-15 minutes............ EWR airport employee, not necessarily CAL. there is SouthStreet which is supposed to be flightcrew only but I hear the bus only comes once every 30 minutes..........

There are three employee parking lots in EWR. South Street, Hayes, and F lot (felony lot). It's about 10-15 minutes on the employee bus depending on which lot and traffic. You must be an employee with a parking pass to use it. You'll get that info. from the Chief Pilot's Office.

thanks guys, and it's free? Would it be safer to park the Bentley or the Yugo?

Well the F "Felony" lot seems ok except every 4 day some jackass puts another dent in my s2000, very obnoxious...........