Getting Another Chance
09-21-2007 | 07:30 PM
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Getting Another Chance
I have a good friend who recently failed a training program with one of the upper tier regionals (i use the term "upper" loosely because we all know every regional is terrible but this was one of the better ones). What sort of options would you reccomend for them. How hard would it be to get another interview or even a job offer? Would you reccomend that they go back to there previous job for a while (cfi) or go do something like 135 frieght and then take the jump to a regional? I know there have to be alot of people who read this forum that have failed a training program with atleast one regional. If any of you have any input I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks
09-21-2007 | 07:37 PM
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Yeah, I say 135 freight would generally be better than going back to CFI. CFI time is great but 135 freight makes you a better stick and would look better to the next regional. I wouldn't think it would take long to get looked at again, in today's hiring enviornment.
09-21-2007 | 08:13 PM
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What was the problem? If it was lack of currency, or poor flying skills, I would suggest getting current through flight instructing or renting. If that wasn't the problem, tell him to give it another shot somewhere else.
I know two people who failed out of a training programs and were hired by another regional. They were having problems in their personal lives and didn't have the focus they needed. Both were successful the second time around and are now flying. The key for them getting hired was they were honest about what happened when asked during the interview. I would tell your friend to brush himself off, and get those resumes out. In this day and age, it's not the kiss of death it once was by any means.
I know two people who failed out of a training programs and were hired by another regional. They were having problems in their personal lives and didn't have the focus they needed. Both were successful the second time around and are now flying. The key for them getting hired was they were honest about what happened when asked during the interview. I would tell your friend to brush himself off, and get those resumes out. In this day and age, it's not the kiss of death it once was by any means.
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