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Old 09-18-2016, 04:02 PM
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I just finished an IPC with a CFII who just got hired at BTQ. He is what he mentioned:

1. Having references within the company is huge.
2. Hours for FO position to be competitive is now at the 600-700 range.
3. Technical interview is very straightforward and focuses on IFR knowledge.
4. Upgrades are very fast, as soon as one crosses the 1200 hour mark, it will happen.
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Old 09-18-2016, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Holtzy822 View Post
anyone have an estimate on time between the HR interview and technical interview? Its been about 2 weeks and I'm starting to get nervous they forgot about me or couldnt get to me (no service in my apartment)
2 weeks, 1 day for me. They did mention that they were getting close to the levels they need.
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Old 09-19-2016, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by flydaho View Post
Googled it and found one article mentioning it. Very vague though, just said that once pilots meet service, performance, and flight hours they'll have the opportunity to fly for United. Any idea on your friends quals? Tough to imagine United hiring guys teaching in Bonanza's right into A-320's.
1 of the guys I know flew for GL for a year. BS degree, CFI at the school about 7 years.
The other guy has no 121 experience. BS degree, CFI only.

The United program is very similar to the Lufthansa program. They screen cadets, send them through the school. They then instruct at the school until they reach the minimums, then on to United....

Look at the Lufthansa program. It has worked for them for years.
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Old 09-19-2016, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by GauzeGuy View Post
I just finished an IPC with a CFII who just got hired at BTQ. He is what he mentioned:

1. Having references within the company is huge.
2. Hours for FO position to be competitive is now at the 600-700 range.
3. Technical interview is very straightforward and focuses on IFR knowledge.
4. Upgrades are very fast, as soon as one crosses the 1200 hour mark, it will happen.
That sounds about right.... At BTQ you'll be flying real IFR rules... Upgrades do happen right at 1200....
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Old 09-19-2016, 02:55 PM
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Can you guys drop a trip/day or trade days?
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Old 09-19-2016, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Lanesuzza View Post
At BTQ you'll be flying real IFR rules...
As opposed to the fake IFR rules?!?!
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Old 09-19-2016, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by fire2flyer View Post
Can you guys drop a trip/day or trade days?
Yes schedule is flexible if you can find another pilot to switch with you.
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Old 09-19-2016, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Lanesuzza View Post
1 of the guys I know flew for GL for a year. BS degree, CFI at the school about 7 years.
The other guy has no 121 experience. BS degree, CFI only.

The United program is very similar to the Lufthansa program. They screen cadets, send them through the school. They then instruct at the school until they reach the minimums, then on to United....

Look at the Lufthansa program. It has worked for them for years.
Where did the CFI only get his 1000 turbine PIC? As that's listed as a basic qual on their hiring page legally I don't think they can negate that regardless of the program. Not trying to call B/S, as if this is real it'd help this industry a ton. I know many foreign carriers have had tons of success with programs like this, be cool to have it over here.
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Old 09-19-2016, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by flydaho View Post
Where did the CFI only get his 1000 turbine PIC? As that's listed as a basic qual on their hiring page legally I don't think they can negate that regardless of the program. Not trying to call B/S, as if this is real it'd help this industry a ton. I know many foreign carriers have had tons of success with programs like this, be cool to have it over here.
United doesn't require 1000 turbine PIC. They have 1000 turbine fixed wing as a requirement.
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Old 09-20-2016, 08:33 AM
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United doesn't require 1000 turbine PIC. They have 1000 turbine fixed wing as a requirement.
Neat. So where do they get their 1000 turbine time?
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