If I remember right, no one in my class had passed phase 2 at the time we were in training. There was never any official word that we eventually passed either...

 

Had the same experience. JB will staff the classes as needed . I think we were notified afew days before the checkride, "congratulations you've passed phase two". If they need bodies, you'll go to class phase two or not.

 

I didn't pass phase 2 until I was doing my observation rides on the line. Your mileage may vary.

 

Well, I felt that I did OK, but didn't knock the ball out of the park. Still, I didn't feel that it was really necessary to ace it, because no one is perfect, right? I figured I was friendly with everyone, seemed to have a good rapport with the interviewers, and definitely had a strong resume (prior military, current 121 FO, three internal recs). So I felt pretty good leaving the building. A couple of questions sort of through me off guard and I didn't really have a well rehearsed story to tell, so my answers didn't come out well and I didn't necessarily stick to the situation, action, response, lessons learned format. But I didn't really think this was as big a deal as it apparently is. I'm still having a hard time getting over this.

 

Sorry to hear this. You are literally graded on a point scale for all of your responses. The situation, action etc format is something they are really looking for. Something as simple as that can throw off your score just enough to miss the cut over the next guy. Everyone there was qualified but it's highly unlikely they'd hire everyone so even a small thing can make the difference.

If you interview again, or for those reading who may have an interview: call emerald interview consulting. They intimately know the questioning format and the type of answers they are looking for. They will work with you on many questions to find which one of your stories work best for that particular situation. Once you have the story they will work with you to tweak it the JB way ie change FA to crewmember, pax to customer, I to we etc. If you don't make phase II you get a refund.

Can you get hired without it, of course you can. This simply refines the process. Remember, they only ask you five questions so while not difficult, you have a limited time to shine.

 

I did work with Emerald Interview Consulting. While I though their information was helpful, a lot of good it ended up doing me.

 

Dude, if you have a degree and TPIC, you have nothing to worry about!


Get those apps out there!


JJ

 

Thanks. My apps are out there. Although I also got the "thanks but no thanks" email from Airways about the same time B6 invited me to interview. From what I understand, a lot of military guys have gotten the stiff-arm from Airways lately. I'm hoping United starts hiring soon, since the latest I've heard about Delta is not until next year.

 

What are your times?

 

Around 4000 total, 1500 PIC (all military).