UAL interview
 

any one know how long or how they contact you after the interview.

All I know is they call you with the job offer...may take up to 10 days or so...no news is good news.

do you know how long the offer is valid?

Did not ask...just took the class date. I think they will work with you if you have something conflicting.

a friend of mine interviewed and was offered the next day...not sure if thats the norm though.

For those interested, does anyone know the posted min quals and the competitive min quals...I'm sure United is receiving many resumes.

Good Luck

FF

Here's what's posted. Don't know what is competitive however.

To be considered for the pilot position at United Airlines, you must possess the following minimum qualifications at the time of application. Those who do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered as applicants by United Airlines:

• 1500 hours Total Time - Fixed Wing.
• 1000 hours Multi-engine time (PIC) or Military fighter/trainer (PIC).
• 500 hours Turbine Time.
• 100 hours flown in the past year (Recency of experience).
• Current FCC license.
• Current valid passport.
• Current First Class Medical.
• Current ATP Certificate with Multi-engine land rating (AMEL).
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• A college degree from an accredited school is preferred.

Please note that PIC is defined as Captain/Aircraft Commander of record, not simply the sole manipulator of the controls. United only considers pilot time in fixed wing aircraft toward minimum qualifications.

hey blindspot, if you don't mind me asking, what do your times look like?

Couple of questions I just wanted to confirm from reading previous posts

1. Do you get paid during training?
2. Still pay for hotel during training?
3. Are you frozen on equipment for 3 years?
4. Any type of furlough protection , i.e. in event of merger/ aquisition

Thanks very much

you are paid 70 hrs per month during training. I think the hourly rate is around $32. No per diem. You pay for the hotel.

Don't know about the rest of your questions.

1. Yes, but not much. 70 hrs/ month at $31.66/hr. You do not get paid on days off
2. Yes, you pay for your own lodging. Avg Hotels within walking distance of the TK are around $60/night.
3. Yes, you are frozen on equipment for 3 years. All new hires go to the Bus or Guppy. Domiciles in the last few classes have been ORD, DCA, IAD, & LAX. Airbus bids are going to be less for the next few classes because they are trying to train a lot more Airbus PIs (Pilot instructors).
4. Furlough Protection? Your guess is as good as mine. Keep putting more irons in the fire if you have them.

Health care starts day 1. My Medical HMO monthly premium is $0, Dental is $23, and vision is about $22. UAL pays for uniforms which are 6 shirts, 2 pants, blazer, overcoat, 2 ties, and hat. I added it up it is about $900 worth of stuff. Of course, if I were paying, I wouldn't buy 6 shirts.

I think costs or new hire pilots even out in the end no matter which company you go with. You don't pay for hotel at CAL, but you pay for health care. You get 2 weeks of hotel paid for w/ DAL, but not after that and you pay a relatively high premium for health care. United doesn't pay for hotel, but you get lower health care and covered uniforms. So, what's my point? Don't make a career decision based off of initial and up-front costs. If you have to make a decision, look at all the factors.

Anyway, I hope this info helps. Good luck.

have a little over 2000hrs pic jet 2500 sic plus 500 turbo prop sic

I didn't think our premiums were high at all. In fact they just went down. Are we paying more than others?