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11-10-2015 | 07:30 AM

#1641

ExAF

Get's Every Day Off

Joined: Oct 2006

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From: Retired

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nextlife

I ended up pushing my avail date in airlineapps, for all the airlines who haven't called, to this summer, so I don't have to turn down a potential interview until on the property at SWA. The first day I can start is 28 March, using all terminal leave and PTDY, and have to fly to Dallas on the 29th to start class on the 30th.

Easy decision once I received my class date. I would have to slip a class, and at least 25 seniority numbers, to interview at a "back-up airline". I use quotes for back-up because I'd be honored to work at any major, I just happened to get hired by my first choice first.

Just remember...you aren't really hired until you are actually on the property and in training. Feces occurs. Just don't burn any bridges or pass on another interview until then. Congrats!

11-10-2015 | 09:06 AM

#1642

Griff89

On Reserve

Joined: Feb 2015

Posts: 11

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Quote:

Originally Posted by beavf16

I got a CJO from United.
2100 TT
1100 F-16
800 T-38
SEFE, IP
I guarantee I would not have gotten an interview without the meeting I had at OBAP in August.

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Beavf16. What was your time line? Apps published, hogan email, interview invite etc.

Thanks

11-10-2015 | 09:29 AM

#1643

beavf16

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Joined: Sep 2008

Posts: 79

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From: T-38C SEFE

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griff89

Beavf16. What was your time line? Apps published, hogan email, interview invite etc.

Thanks

App 7 August
OBAP 12 August
Hogan 18 September
Interview 30 September
CJO 9 October

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11-10-2015 | 08:22 PM

#1644

Trent900

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Joined: Jun 2013

Posts: 88

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From: A320/ A321 CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airfix

I got mine January 2014. Not a peep since. At OBAP they didn't give me any insight to why either.

Airfix

I got my "fix it" email 14 months ago.

Still waiting.

Good luck.

Trent

11-12-2015 | 06:15 PM

#1645

Catboatsailor

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Joined: Oct 2013

Posts: 153

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Delta CJO
121 Regional 13 years
9k total time.
Turbo-Prop and Jet
Aviation Degree
Two WAI National Conventions.
12 internal LOR's

Used Aerocrew Solutions, worth every single penny. They were dead on.

11-16-2015 | 05:54 PM

#1646

iwannafly

I gets to fly

Joined: Jun 2015

Posts: 91

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From: 737 FO

I got a CJO from United.
4800 TT Military Cargo/Heavy
IP,EP, Masters Degree
1 yr at Regional 121
Used Emerald Coast (also dead on)

11-18-2015 | 11:16 AM

#1647

HERKMAN

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Joined: Nov 2012

Posts: 28

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From: 767 R

CJO SWA
3300 TT
1900 PIC AC-130
IP/EP Masters
All Mil
Interviewed Nov 3, called today
Retire Jan 2016
Cant wait to get started!

11-18-2015 | 04:47 PM

#1648

Ricky bobby

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Joined: Oct 2015

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CJO Southwest
7000 TT
4500 TPIC
Part 91 Captain BBJ, GV, Global Express, CL604
SkyWest Captain E120
Bachelors Degree, 4.0 GPA
Interviewed 10/22
No LCA or management background

I feel humbled and extremely fortunate for the opportunity!

11-18-2015 | 07:24 PM

#1649

f10a

Gets Weekends Off

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 613

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky bobby

Interesting background, and congrats, but curious... Wouldn't a captain on a BBJ GV or Global be a highly desirable position with an excellent salary to begin with? Assuming this isn't some gig for a ME outfit, I know a capt flying similar 91 making 225 + bonus with benefits and QOL most airlines can't touch, this making the switch to 121 a big step backwards.

11-18-2015 | 10:16 PM

#1650

LibertyPilot

Gets Weekends Off

Joined: May 2012

Posts: 250

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From: 737 FO

Quote:

Originally Posted by f10a

225k is extremely rare (sounds like a department manager salary, which comes with endless duties outside of flying on a daily basis), typically 150-165k would be the normal range for a Captain. Furthermore, knowing your schedule a month out and being able to turn your phone off or get out of town when you want is usually impossible part 91. Predictable schedules are rare as well, many times I was on a 3 day trip that would turn into 5 or 6. Or how about being on the road two weeks straight several times in my career. Even on days off there are other ancillary duties you must attend to so you are often working on something when not flying.

Also, I was employed at jobs that I thought would be retirement jobs only to have them yanked out from under me due to divorce, buyout, or lagging economy. So you may know someone in a good job today that can easily go away tomorrow. Also, there is no such thing as a seniority list or union protection. I've seen many times companies lay off out of seniority. So I think in the long run an airline career would be better. Especially in the current hiring situation. At least that is what I'm betting on!

So congrats Ricky Bobby, a huge step up. I'm sure you will have a great career and enjoy the freedom of having real days off!