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08-29-2008 | 03:10 PM

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nwaf16dude

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I don't have any inside knowledge, but I would be extremely surprised if NWA hired any more pilots. The leadership at NWA has been trimming us down to absolute minimum manning in anticipation of this merger for a long time. We had over 6000 pilots at one point. I think we are down to less than 5000 active now. There are several on-going programs at NWA to reduce surplus manning. They are offering short-term (> one month) leaves, partial month leaves, and early retirements. Doesn't bode well for anyone trying to get hired.

08-29-2008 | 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KC10 FATboy

Whats the latest that someone interviewed with NWA and was brought onboard? How many people in the pool (if there is one)?

Thanks

I interviewed Jan 31 and was offered a May 5 class. Mine was the second class canceled.

08-29-2008 | 03:45 PM

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Considering the tone of your post I can't imagine what the problem is. Keep your chin up, stay current and keep applying - thats all anyone can do - but lose the attitude it won't help.

Scoop

I really don't think I have a bad attitude. I feel that the result of my interview was bad timing. I had the feeling that they didn't intend to hire anyone that showed up to Atlanta that day.

I wish you all the best of luck during the merger. It sounds like both sides have their stuff together.

08-29-2008 | 03:51 PM

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KC10 FATboy

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I interviewed Jan 31 and was offered a May 5 class. Mine was the second class canceled.

Man, that really blows. Maybe you guys will get merged in with everyone once the merger happens.

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DAL didn't fly you down to ATL, pay for you to stay in a hotel room, and wasted their time interviewing you because they didn't intend on hiring you. I can understand you having a little grudge, but at least be honest with yourself.

08-29-2008 | 05:03 PM

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The timing just sounds fishy. They announce on 3/26 that they are suspending hiring. Of 6 six of us, 2 got hired. Of the 2 interview rooms, no one that went into the same room I did got hired. In talking with all the candidates, we all seemed very sharp. It just seems a little too coincidental. But, it's what helps me sleep at night.

And they didn't pay for me to stay in a hotel room. I covered that on my own dime.

08-29-2008 | 05:10 PM

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What do you mean coincidental or fishy? Lots of people got hired and some people did not. When I interviewed, 2 of 8 made the cut. All 7 of the people that interviewed with me were nice people ... but that doesn't mean they are the material that DAL was looking for. Only the HR people know exactly why you didn't get hired.

At least admit to yourself that perhaps YOU had something to do with not getting hired, not some stupid conspiracy plan you've devised to help make yourself feel better. Good grief.

If you keep thinking like that and do not learn from your situation, you're going to be flying those ERJs a mighty long time.

08-29-2008 | 07:11 PM

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At least admit to yourself that perhaps YOU had something to do with not getting hired, not some stupid conspiracy plan you've devised to help make yourself feel better. Good grief.

It is quite possible he is on to something. I interviewed at a regional eleven years ago. It was a pretty safe bet I was NOT going to get the job when the person giving the interview threw his pencil across the desk at me. No joke. He missed, thank God. In retrospect I should have gathered my things and walked out, but hindsight is BETTER than 20/20.

Maybe EMBflyer was on his A game, and was looked over for whatever reason. We will never know. Good luck, EMBflyer.

08-30-2008 | 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by NGINEWHOISWHAT

It is quite possible he is on to something. I interviewed at a regional eleven years ago. It was a pretty safe bet I was NOT going to get the job when the person giving the interview threw his pencil across the desk at me. No joke. He missed, thank God. In retrospect I should have gathered my things and walked out, but hindsight is BETTER than 20/20.

Maybe EMBflyer was on his A game, and was looked over for whatever reason. We will never know. Good luck, EMBflyer.

Now that is too funny. I had the same thing happen to me except that I got a job offer and he actually hit me with it. He didn't like my answer and chucked it at me. I wonder if it was the same lunatic.

08-30-2008 | 08:23 AM

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I interviewed at a regional eleven years ago. It was a pretty safe bet I was NOT going to get the job when the person giving the interview threw his pencil across the desk at me. .

Sounds like the CoTex interview.