ASA Probationary Interview?
 

I just got a message saying I have to meet with the chief pilot for one of three probationary interviews. What goes on during a probationary interview? Thanks.

Shouldn't be anything to worry about. Just to be on the safe side, I'd bring some Astrolube, Kleenex and a burrito poncho. Should be routine:)

Is it just your 6 month or year mark shindig?

I guess it will be my six month. What is it all about? Just want to know what to expect.

I know it was a breeze back when RC was there. I don't know what to tell you now since he is gone. Make sure your Jepps and FOM are up to date.

Wrong, BSH932 is still on 1st year pay and astrolube is expensive! All you need is a rubber glove, popcorn butter, and a paper towel. All can be found just outside his office for free! Make the system work for you...:)

I did my 1st one in August. He looked at my Jepps and FOM and just asked how things were going and that was about it. I was told to come back every 3 months for the 1st year. I have my 2nd one at the end of November. What class were you in?

They just ask if you've had any problems, maybe check your manuals, review your FO evaluation you were supposed to have a captain fill out, and check your attendance/sick calls... it's basically a simple chat unless you've had some issues. If you're clean, don't sweat it.

Wow. You're right! Sorry I was being insensitive.

I went to my first one a while ago... a bunch of the chiefs had me play a practical joke on another one of the chiefs. They all laughed their asses off and said "nice work what's your name ok go home."

I haven't gotten an email for another one since then. I'm past a year now. Oh yeah and I figured I'd go in for a second one a couple months ago and the chief pilot couldn't pull up the database, so he said not to worry about it and sent me home.

In short, don't worry about it.

I am coming up on my anniversary date here in a week and a half and haven't been contacted at all for a probationary interview. Is it my responsibility to go do this? I would think if I can get by without ever going in there, I would be better off.

my class was told in ground school that we had to check in every 3 months or so for the first year with a CP. good times.... Does anybody know when our probationary period actually ends? Date of Hire, Checkride, IOE completion? I am just curious.

You should at least stop by the CP and let him know that you need an interview, and that you are closing in on the 1 year date. I'm sure he will respect you for coming by and reminding him of your need to be interviewed. Most of the time they are too busy to do it, but at least you made an effort, and put the ball in their court so to speak. If you don't make an effort, you may have to answer to that at a later date. Err on the conservative side.

It's a breeze unless you have had problems in the past with sick calls and such.

Lots of Luck!

Sorry to reply to this.:) just LMAO! Vodka makes this even funnier!

I've found a stack of unmarked cash typically makes these meetings go more smoothly, regardless of airline.:D

It depends. If you started class before the new contract was signed (11/20/07) then probation ends a year after your first day of indoc. If you started after the contract was signed, it's a year after you completed IOE. (pg. 170 of the contract).

Well then I guess that's a good thing for me then, since I started the day before the contract was signed!! :D

Ha, was just talking to a buddy of mine today in the lounge today about how I'd smoothly managed not doing an interview or check as far as probation goes. I'd fallin through the cracks, blah blah blah. So I'm all proud of myself for being ASA's newest rebel already, right? I'm not lying, guess who gets a probation line check on the next flight not 30-minutes later!!!! Ohh the irony!!! Not bad though, great guy, and it was easy and done with (only thing he commented about was that I should say "autopilot off" instead of "hold on to something") on final...

I just scream really loud when I kick it off.... I think that gets the point across. :)