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09-18-2016 | 04:02 PM
#881
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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.
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.
09-18-2016 | 05:56 PM
#882
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2 weeks, 1 day for me. They did mention that they were getting close to the levels they need.
09-19-2016 | 02:14 PM
#883
VW Bus Driver
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: ERJ145XR
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.
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.
09-19-2016 | 02:16 PM
#884
VW Bus Driver
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From: ERJ145XR
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.
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.
09-19-2016 | 05:19 PM
#888
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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.
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.
09-19-2016 | 07:53 PM
#889
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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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