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How far out in advance would you suggest to start ECCC or another interview prep?
I've got 3 yrs until retirement and am starting the adventure now of seeking an airline position… It's my understanding that once I'm within exactly 12 months from my official retirement date, I can technically start the interviewing process but just mention that I won't be available for work/class until 02 Jan 17 (for example), the date after my official retirement date? So this gives me 2 yrs to prep? |
It wouldn't hurt to get ahead. In your case you don't need prep right away, and have the luxury of practicing ahead of time. If you use ECIC, they have a "customer for life" philosophy, so you can always attend and start fleshing out your skills, and as you get closer, you can audit a seminar and get "recurrent". If SWA is on your list and/or you don't have an ATP yet, now is the time to start lining those off the list of things to do.
I went to an Emerald Coast seminar the other day and it was a great learning experience. Good place to start networking too. |
Originally Posted by T6 Pilot
(Post 1533312)
How far out in advance would you suggest to start ECCC or another interview prep?
I've got 3 yrs until retirement and am starting the adventure now of seeking an airline position… It's my understanding that once I'm within exactly 12 months from my official retirement date, I can technically start the interviewing process but just mention that I won't be available for work/class until 02 Jan 17 (for example), the date after my official retirement date? So this gives me 2 yrs to prep? |
Grumble -- I found Albie's post (your tag) after my comment. Both have great info and are very much appreciated.
Huey -- working the ATP written as we speak, practical in mid-Jan. Will work with ECIC this summer - lines up with most advice I've read. |
Sounds like ECIC is the place to go.
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In a word, yes.
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I'll add that for those of you with applications in at the airlines, get some kind of prep ASAP. I went to ECIC last Tuesday without any real interviews lined up, and out of the blue, US Airways called three days later to schedule an interview right after the holidays (early January). I'm very glad I did the prep now, since it'll be tough to find interview prep from mid-December until the first week of January as many of them dial down to spend time with their families.
In a nutshell, do it now, you never know when the call will come and it could come at a very inconvenient moment and a short lead time. Good luck to all. |
Huey -- congrats on the call.
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I'll add that for those of you with applications in at the airlines, get some kind of prep ASAP. I went to ECIC last Tuesday without any real interviews lined up, and out of the blue, US Airways called three days later to schedule an interview right after the holidays (early January). I'm very glad I did the prep now, since it'll be tough to find interview prep from mid-December until the first week of January as many of them dial down to spend time with their families. In a nutshell, do it now, you never know when the call will come and it could come at a very inconvenient moment and a short lead time. Good luck to all. Gents, this is why it's never to early to start preparing. |
It is very easy to over-prep for things like a general knowledge test, cognitive test, etc, and lose focus on the most important part ... the interview portion. I used Emerald Coast and thought it was a great experience. As mentioned before, you can circle back to them for the different interviews you get for some refresher.
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