Logbooks for regional interviews
 

Folks-

Just a couple questions on logbook etiquette for an interview with a regional carrier.

First off, a few months back I decided to go all electronic and solely use Flight Log Pro for logging. I've backlogged all of my flights into it and love all the features it offers. If I print off the entire thing, laminate, put in 3-ring binder, make it look nice, etc, would that be deemed acceptable? Obviously it does not have CFI signatures for dual received, but by virtue of the fact that I have the certificates I do, I figured that wouldn't be a problem. Has anyone gone with only computerized printouts? I'd really like to avoid having to go back and log hundreds of hours by hand that I already have in the computer.

Second, for the flights where I was acting as an instructor, in general all I have in the remarks section is the initials of my student. If something more noteworthy was given, I added it (signoff, BFR, etc) but the majority of flights just have initials in the remarks. Is this frowned upon? Will this present issues at an interview? I don't know how I could go back at this point and fill all of that out.

Any direction that could be provided would be greatly appreciated. Also, please note that I am not asking with regards to any specific interview, just in general for the future.

Thanks,

I could give you my opinion (sounds good to me!), but the best advice is to call the recruiting department of the airline you are interviewing and ask them.

Well that's the thing.. I don't have any interviews set up to even be able to ask. But when the time comes to actually interview, I'd like to avoid getting caught with my pants down. Thanks for your input, though!

If your computer logbook is incomplete (doesn't have endorsements, signoffs, etc) bring your paper logbook too. They probably say they want you to have "all logbooks"... that means everything. Unless your logbook has REPLACED everything in another, you still need it.

Okay, good enough in terms of endorsements, etc. but would the 12+ months I have in the electronic version only be deemed acceptable?

Your best bet is to ask the airline when they call. There really is no need to worry since they check your times the first day of class anyways. The interview is just formality. Plus I don't think I've ever been asked to show my log book during an interview anyways, you'd have to be pretty stupid to falsify your experience and I think they know that.:eek:

I am in the same situation. I have five paper logs and four years of electronic books. For my last two interviews, I brought the paper logs and the electronic print out (it included the carry forward of the paper logs). In both cases, the panels had no problem with my logs, and I got offers. Actually, I think they really liked the summary page I had as the cover sheet to the print out... all the totals were there. And my software let me put my flight time into some silly/fun formats: I included that I have been airborne for 9 months and distance traveled is equal to going to the moon and back. At least one guy got a kick out of that.

And with the exception of one or two corporate interviews, they went over my logs with a fine tooth comb and I have had probably 20-30 interviews.

Just be able to justify everything. Use common sense.

Some airlines will verify your endorsements. I know people that check to see if you have been endorsed more than once(for same license) to see if you have failed a check ride. This is a good way to catch if you have lied.

I would bring all hard copies and make sure your times all add up. If they dont add up be prepared to explain why.

Don't beat yourself up over it. I've had multiple regional interviews. Each company is a little different. My first employer collected the logbooks at the beginning of the day and scrutinized them all day long. They were returned to us at the end of the day. At other interviews, they took a quick glance, shut the book, and started asking other questions. As others have said, just make sure it's as neat, organized, and legible as possible. Part of the good 'first impression' thing.