Got the call for my first ever Airline Interview!!
07-10-2007 | 10:22 AM
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Got the call for my first ever Airline Interview!!
Got the call to go down to ATL and interview with ASA on the 24th, and 25th...I have CRJ sim experience, so I am not worried about the sim ride, just a little nervous about the written, and tech...but should be fun none the less. I do have a concern though, if I make it through the entire process and they offer me a job on the spot but have other interviews lined up, what is the proper etiquette for delaying accepting an offer?
thanks
joe
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joe
07-10-2007 | 10:28 AM
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I'd say take the job, then if you find you don't want it and got a firm offer from another regional, then kindly deny it prior to the start of training. I don't work for ASA, so I don't know how long from interview to start of training is, but from what I hear they are a pretty good company (work rules/pay/low reserve time) to work for.
How many hours do you have, when applied with them? (just curious as I'm still getting all my ratings and time builts up)
How many hours do you have, when applied with them? (just curious as I'm still getting all my ratings and time builts up)
07-10-2007 | 12:46 PM
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yep...if a job is offered to you and you wouldn't "mind" working for the company (like people would mind gojet) then accept the job offer. Go interview wherever else you have coming up, and take whichever is offering you a job also...If you've got several wanting you, take the one that's the best. Nice thing and bad thing about this industry is that you know what you get well before you get out there. The information on every company is posted, your pay is posted, workrules can be found on the forums, along with quality of life...there really aren't many surprises coming towards you...best of luck with the interview.
07-10-2007 | 12:50 PM
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Yeah, take the job if it's the only offer you have at the time.
If the class date is before you find out about your other opportunities, you may be able to VERY CAREFULLY defer the class date. You really have to feel out the recruiter on this and come up with a good white lie (sister's wedding maybe, or a committment to finish a project at your current job). Ask for a later class date, but don't say that you MUST have a later date...they may just tell you "OK, have a nice life, bye!"
If the class date is before you find out about your other opportunities, you may be able to VERY CAREFULLY defer the class date. You really have to feel out the recruiter on this and come up with a good white lie (sister's wedding maybe, or a committment to finish a project at your current job). Ask for a later class date, but don't say that you MUST have a later date...they may just tell you "OK, have a nice life, bye!"
07-10-2007 | 01:43 PM
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Hello everyone, I've been a lurker for a while but I'm finally posting...
I would agree with everyone else here. As I understand it you are not hired until you show up for your class date, and beyond that you are not even really hired until you have completed training So you just accept their offer and then if you decide not to work for them don't show up to class. (correct me if I'm wrong on this)
I just got a call from ASA as well! My interview is scheduled for July 25th and 26th!
(Times are currently 510TT/106ME)
Does anyone have any suggestions on practicing for the SIM ride? I have no experience in a CRJ sim or similar, and I do not have access to one. Thanks.
Good luck whoareyou310!
I would agree with everyone else here. As I understand it you are not hired until you show up for your class date, and beyond that you are not even really hired until you have completed training So you just accept their offer and then if you decide not to work for them don't show up to class. (correct me if I'm wrong on this)
I just got a call from ASA as well! My interview is scheduled for July 25th and 26th!
(Times are currently 510TT/106ME) Does anyone have any suggestions on practicing for the SIM ride? I have no experience in a CRJ sim or similar, and I do not have access to one. Thanks.
Good luck whoareyou310!
07-10-2007 | 03:23 PM
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got the call with 602/67ME
the only thing that will save you with the CRJ sim at least is small control inputs while trying to keep a nice slow 100mph scan going. I like to use the VSI, though it is not in a good spot to help with any deviations that I need to correct for immediately. I have never flown the real thing nor one with full motion, but this is my 2 cents
the only thing that will save you with the CRJ sim at least is small control inputs while trying to keep a nice slow 100mph scan going. I like to use the VSI, though it is not in a good spot to help with any deviations that I need to correct for immediately. I have never flown the real thing nor one with full motion, but this is my 2 cents
07-10-2007 | 03:28 PM
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I have an interview with the the 30th and 31st. It was supposed to be yesterday and today, however they booked me as a an S3 Standby and Sunday and Monday out of BOS was crazy busy and there were no open seats so they rescheduled me. I currently have 475 TT and 110ME. Good luck!
07-10-2007 | 03:36 PM
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wow those are low hours for a king air FO...good for you for getting SIC turbine though. I have 800 and Im starting to feel high time around here. Good luck on your interviews, ill be joining you all soon. I am having a good time instructing though so I dont think im making the jump till closer to 135 mins.
Good luck..and mregan..not picking on you but that is a know someone who knows someone job to be in a kingair at those hours. Id be there if given the chance (providing it was not pft or working for minimum wage...i dont give away my services)
Good luck..and mregan..not picking on you but that is a know someone who knows someone job to be in a kingair at those hours. Id be there if given the chance (providing it was not pft or working for minimum wage...i dont give away my services)
07-10-2007 | 03:59 PM
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USMC-SGT, my buddy who flew for the company for a year got me the job after he got hired on at Eagle....I fly for them half the week and I have a full time career at another 135 company in their dispatch operations, not a bad gig, but I got very lucky. I got most of my total time flying a cherokee six right after college for a guy who owned a construction company rather than CFIing, because my full time job pays very well and it is in aviation, and the hours didnt allow me to CFI. So I work a 4 on 3 off and fly on my 3 days off. I take a day here and there and use vacation time to give myself a break when I need to.
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