Thanks, I have talked to several successful new-hires and all have said how much this sim prep helped!

 

The best gouge on the net is at AviationInterviews.com. You can register for free at http://www.aviationinterviews.com/pilotregister.php
I higly recommend it, the gouge and simulator profile is spot on.
I did not regret it and neither will you.

Good luck.

 

I got hired for the April 18th class... The sim prep is invaulable, I went through Higher Power Aviation (the should pay me for a shameless plug).

They have the gouge down to exactly what to pitch to and what power settings to use and it works like a champ. The profile itself is pretty basic but I think what they are really looking for is the ability to "walk and chew gum". Meaning flying an unfamilar cockpit (especially when flying a glass airplane) while calling for check lists, getting configured, briefing and planning out a hold.

As for the actual sim ride.
The guys that ran the sim very very personable and helpful before hand. KD sits down with you before hand as kind of a "last interview" just informal chit chat but I am sure that he is making a decision during the conversation.

They give you the profile and then a 1/2 hour to study it, but they will not fly during the eval (like handing over controls to figure out the hold).

They really don't give you standards at which you are evaluated on, I stayed within ATP standards during the ride so I guess it worked. It may be on a sliding scale I.E. if you have a bunch of MD-80 time they might be harder on you than an guy who has been flying an RJ around.

Just my input-- PM me if you need any advice for the sim-interview

 

Anyone have any news on upcoming interviews. I have been told that I am on the short list and should be getting a call any day now. I heard some rumors saying the interviews would stop, and then heard from a very reliable source that it was intially planned that way, but there would be no slowdown. Also, those of you who have been called, what day of the week was it, and what time of day. Any info is greatly appreciated. Take care.

 

Does anyone know how long it usually takes from the time you do your interview until you do your sim ride?

 

Happy, they are done on the same day. I actually did the sim ride first.
The whole process takes about 3 to 4 hours depending on what times you get.

 

I did my panel interview in EWR so my sim ride was about 10 days later... KD called me the day after the interveiw.

 

Dirk, I got the call yesterday for an April 4th interview. They called sometime in the afternoon. They offered me the 4th and the 5th.

 

Thanks for the info and good luck for the interview. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I will get a call soon. I have been told that I am on the short list for quite sometime now. It seems as though most of the calls go out on Tuesdays. My sponsor has checked a few times, and they just seem to tell them that I am on the list. Once again, thanks and good luck.

 

To those of you who have been called for a CAL interview.. how long did you have your airlineapps completed until you got a call? Thanks