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01-24-2017 | 05:55 AM

#10531

MidLife

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From: Line holder, barely

We did not get a copy of the presentation. I didn't take notes either. I was planning to, and did, accept the job if offered so .... what use are notes....:-D
However, they were very open to questions and giving as much information as anyone needed. Taking notes would convey your seriousness and not detract in any way...

01-24-2017 | 06:06 AM

#10532

TXPILOT34

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Originally Posted by MidLife

Haha! You're right, getting the offer is the ultimate goal!!

01-24-2017 | 06:21 AM

#10533

60av8tor

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Originally Posted by TXPILOT34

Interview is coming up quick! I've spoke to some of you and I'm grateful for all the info. One last question (probably not my last), is taking notes during the presentation and QA portion of the interview okay? I'm a heavy note taker, no joke, but I don't want it to come off as rude or disrespectful. Thank you all!

I interviewed during an open house - was given an interview time that fell after the group presentation time. When I arrived I was given the written exam, then given a copy of the presentation to review while I waited to be called to interview. I jotted a few questions down on the presentation copy, and, at the end of the interview when asked if I had any questions, jotted the answers down. I don't think I've ever been in an interview, aviation or otherwise, where I haven't been asked if I had questions at some point.

01-24-2017 | 06:38 AM

#10534

MidLife

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From: Line holder, barely

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXPILOT34

Haha! You're right, getting the offer is the ultimate goal!!

Maybe - but the ultimate goal should be finding the right fit for you as you enter an industry that dies a thousand deaths every year, and you are on the pointy end all the time.

01-24-2017 | 09:10 AM

#10535

TheWrightStuff

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Originally Posted by mainlinesalad

As long as they are commutable! What are the typical start and end times?

Most jet lines seem fairly commutable. There are only a handful of lines that have early show times. Very few trips have late finishes that would leave you stuck in PHL. What remains to be seen is how lines will look once the AA schedule bulks back up in March.

01-25-2017 | 10:41 AM

#10536

AuxPumplow

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I had a question for anyone who transitioned from the dash to the jet. How did they find the training went? Overall, was it easier or harder than flying the dash?
Thinking about making the switch myself.

01-25-2017 | 04:35 PM

#10537

PDTFlyer

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I thought I read somewhere that Dash pilots were seat locked for the time being. Anyone else see that somewhere?

01-25-2017 | 05:03 PM

#10538

MidLife

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From: Line holder, barely

I think PDT is giving retention bonuses to Dash guys to stay in the Dash... generous retention (not that I know the details - pure hearsay)

01-25-2017 | 06:16 PM

#10539

flyviper

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Originally Posted by MidLife

I think PDT is giving retention bonuses to Dash guys to stay in the Dash... generous retention (not that I know the details - pure hearsay)

Yes, for those who opted in the program gets 1k extra a month and for captain, their pay goes to jet rate.

01-25-2017 | 07:07 PM

#10540

Pedro4President

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Originally Posted by flyviper

Yes, for those who opted in the program gets 1k extra a month and for captain, their pay goes to jet rate.

Is it worth it??

I'm never really opposed to pilots getting paid more but could one have a better QOL on the jet? Longer trips? Less time on reserve?