My bet is on social media presence.

Does mesa, of all airlines, really even look at that? They have enough trouble getting folks who are legal for an R-ATP and SIDA clearance.

I'd suggest you pay for an application review and interview prep course. Normally I'd say don't waste your money when applying to regionals, but getting turned down by Mesa makes me think there's something in your background check or application that needs fixing.

Something doesn’t add up. I have a feeling you are not telling the truth, that and never ever downplay anything. When you say you failed “just” your private. You are down playing it. Specifically saying 10% over you are downplaying it.

Saying you got pulled over 2 times in a very short period of time and got a ticket for 10% over I call bs. Maybe that’s what they wrote on the paper but very few places will stop for you for going 5-8 over and give you a ticket every time. Also same goes for a light. You must of really rubbed off wrong on the cops which is the same way you rub off on the interviewer.

pay for interview help to fix how you rub off on people

Believe it or not Mesa turns people away.

Social media presence? Well, that seals it, I'm lucky to be where I am! If Delta took one look at my FB, I'd be on a no-hire list.

Everyone talks about the pilot shortage, but as far as right now every regional is still not hiring everyone who applies.

I think you have a good point. I will remove anything from my application that even smells the slightest bit like a downplay, state everything as matter of fact and if asked about it in the interview, own up to it all. It is my fault at the end of the day after all.

And also take a good look at how I respond to questions with someone else. To me, I think I sound professional, but who knows, maybe there’s something I’m not seeing that someone else could point out before I go interview again.

Sorry to hear about your string of bad luck. I was skimming the replies, and noticed you failed your private. Have you been asked in the interview why you failed? If so, what was the story? Did you own up to it (even if luck wasn’t on your side that day?)

I’m surprised no one really brought this up..interviewers want to know the story and don’t want to hear excuses. They realize sometimes things are out of your control but want to hire someone that’s humble and can admit when they messed something up..

Also goes in line with the question about past emergencies, customer service stories (CFI your students are your customers), and incidences.. any questions like this come up? If so think about how exactly you responded. This also goes for how you responded to your speeding tickets.

Not saying I think this is the reason you weren’t hired, but it’s just another aspect to reflect on about your past interviews.

Anyways, good luck..everyone is hiring right now so keep updating your apps and applying-you’ll land a job somewhere

You really should consider having a professional resume/application reviewing company that specializes in these things give your stuff a look. It will cost a little bit of money but the peace of mind will be worth it. And besides, the cost is what? A single premium pay trip once you get that job you’re looking for. Well worth it.