AWAC Interview
12-31-2010 | 03:23 AM
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I interviewed there in 2007 and it was the biggest joke of an interview I've ever been to. Prepare, but don't work up a sweat over it. The hardest question I had was how much horsepower was in the 152 I was instructing in...I couldn't recall because I instructed in some with the engine mods. What an absolute joke of an interview.
Don't take the laid back interview to be indicative of how the training will be. Training is most definitely not a joke.
12-31-2010 | 05:43 AM
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From: Gear Slinger
No age limit. I've flown with guys who said they didn't find out their FO was under 21 until the overnight, when they went out to the bar to grab a drink. And just to be clear, I'm not bashing anybody for being young in this industry. If you can get your ratings, and your time in by the time your 20, more power to you. The military seems to trust 18 year old kids to fly for them, so I don't see any problem with it.
12-31-2010 | 05:51 AM
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No age limit. I've flown with guys who said they didn't find out their FO was under 21 until the overnight, when they went out to the bar to grab a drink. And just to be clear, I'm not bashing anybody for being young in this industry. If you can get your ratings, and your time in by the time your 20, more power to you. The military seems to trust 18 year old kids to fly for them, so I don't see any problem with it.
Does this happen in the Army with the WOFP? Otherwise - I'm pretty sure there aren't any 18 year olds 'FLYING' the aircraft, though there are some 18 year olds flying 'IN' aircraft. At least I certainly never ran across any 
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12-31-2010 | 07:18 AM
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Yes I'm 20 years old, but I am good at what I do. You can think of people my age as being immature and irresponsible, but I do not fit that category. I got my private in high school and started my instrument right after that. Got my CFI, CFII, MEI at 18 years old. I am just as qualified as most of the people out there. Well maybe not total time... I am working on my degree and will be finished in 2012. But either way, I love the job that I do and can not wait to move forward. I hate when people through the age thing out there... But on a better note, thanks for all the info guys, I really appreciate it!!
12-31-2010 | 07:29 AM
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I interviewed there in 2007 and it was the biggest joke of an interview I've ever been to. Prepare, but don't work up a sweat over it. The hardest question I had was how much horsepower was in the 152 I was instructing in...I couldn't recall because I instructed in some with the engine mods. What an absolute joke of an interview.
12-31-2010 | 07:55 AM
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Yes I'm 20 years old, but I am good at what I do. You can think of people my age as being immature and irresponsible, but I do not fit that category. I got my private in high school and started my instrument right after that. Got my CFI, CFII, MEI at 18 years old. I am just as qualified as most of the people out there. Well maybe not total time... I am working on my degree and will be finished in 2012. But either way, I love the job that I do and can not wait to move forward. I hate when people through the age thing out there... But on a better note, thanks for all the info guys, I really appreciate it!!
Congrats on acheiving so much along the road to professional aviation in such a short time.
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12-31-2010 | 09:46 AM
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The reason it may matter is due to the new ATP requirement rules. While I'm not entirely sure how long airlines will have to ensure all pilots have ATPs that may be go/no-go hiring issue. If they have 2 years to get all pilots to ATPs and he is just turning 20 anyone should be able to see the potential conflict....but we are talking about airline management
12-31-2010 | 09:57 AM
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People already in will be grandfathered in with the rules. As to the ATP, it's not that big a deal once you're in the airline for those who don't have it. It's not easy, but it's really not much harder than a regular sim check with a few more items included.
If (big IF) the new rules are actually implemented it will be a game changer. I'll believe it when I see it.
As for low time pilots? I've flown with a bunch of folks recently who are pretty low time (less than 1000 total) and they are terrific. Enthusiastic, well-trained, smart, etc. Just what they should be.
I pick on our company a lot, but they do a good job hiring new pilots.
If (big IF) the new rules are actually implemented it will be a game changer. I'll believe it when I see it.
As for low time pilots? I've flown with a bunch of folks recently who are pretty low time (less than 1000 total) and they are terrific. Enthusiastic, well-trained, smart, etc. Just what they should be.
I pick on our company a lot, but they do a good job hiring new pilots.
12-31-2010 | 10:31 AM
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People already in will be grandfathered in with the rules. As to the ATP, it's not that big a deal once you're in the airline for those who don't have it. It's not easy, but it's really not much harder than a regular sim check with a few more items included.
If (big IF) the new rules are actually implemented it will be a game changer. I'll believe it when I see it.
As for low time pilots? I've flown with a bunch of folks recently who are pretty low time (less than 1000 total) and they are terrific. Enthusiastic, well-trained, smart, etc. Just what they should be.
I pick on our company a lot, but they do a good job hiring new pilots.
If (big IF) the new rules are actually implemented it will be a game changer. I'll believe it when I see it.
As for low time pilots? I've flown with a bunch of folks recently who are pretty low time (less than 1000 total) and they are terrific. Enthusiastic, well-trained, smart, etc. Just what they should be.
I pick on our company a lot, but they do a good job hiring new pilots.
12-31-2010 | 11:38 AM
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From: Right Seat Gear Swinger
Just hit 800 hours. I applied before with about 750 and HR said they couldn't do anything less than 800 and to call back when I had the hours. I called and talked to HR and they will be in contact within a week or to conduct the phone screening. So times for me now at 800 total, 140 multi. CFI, CFII, MEI. I have been instructing for 2 years. Getting bored of instructing and can not wait to advance in the industry. I just turned 20 in Septmeber so I'm a youngin. Can't wait to hear back from them. Good luck!
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