I had a friend apply at AirWis about a month ago. He met the minimums however he still hasn't heard from them. Anyone else apply or get hired with them lately or heard any news?

 

We just got a PIF (Pilot information file) about 11 FO vacancies. Things are moving. Not quick but continouosly for now. I speculation hiring through the first of the year. On the flip side there is NO open time in DCA this month.

 

Hey all, I just interviewed on the 10th and was assigned a spot in the 10/29 class.

Anyone else going to be there? What is a typical class size? The welcome letter spoke about Indoc and general subjects. What do we have to look for in general subjects?

Happy to be here.

 

We are more or less adequately staffed right now. Don't give up trying though because I think we can expect continuous hiring, albeit at a not-too-fast pace.

 

I was also hired after interviewing on the 10th!
What are your friends times???
maybe since hiring is slowing down they're getting picky on who they offer interviews to.
I'd noticed that on they day of our interview most of us had some turbine time, and even some jet time... a couple with 135 experience, and plenty of multi time.
I would just guess attrition and hiring will again pick up after the holidays.. so you should keep on trying.
just my guess

 

I was talking with the DCA Domicile Manager last week about hiring...and he told me..although the mins are still low...they are having people with 300+ multi time apply. He told me that they are gonna hire the high timers while they are still applying, then proceed down the list. Attrition has slowed down but its still happening.

If I can offer a tip....dont apply as soon as u hit the minimums...build your multi time....fly approaches as fast as you can....although the training program is being reconstructed, its still not an easy transition for low time guys. And although they will help you through if your willing to put forth the effort...they will tell you when your not doing well. And for alot of guys ive seen...negative critiques will cause a snowball effect.

Good luck to all the new hires and new hires to be!

 

IMO I thunk Appleton has a "knack" for looking at resumes. They never called a guy I know who had over 1500TT and 1000 121/multi turbine. And his resume was submitted by an AWAC pilot. Good guy no idea why but they never called evern though it was this summer and were "hiring" a lot.

Good luck to the new hires...look forward to seeing you, good place to work GREAT people to work with. Just take training very serious, dont just try to get by...a lot of washouts this summer.

 

Not the first time I hear somebody complaining about the same....
who knows what their reasoning might be......

 

I"m in indoc now and I can honestly say I really do like this place. Every single person I've come into contact with has been nothing but nice and caring. The instructors are first rate and the training program is great. I"m super happy to be here and look forward to being on the line.

 

Haha, you must have passed your first indoc test yesterday.