I interviewed in the afternoon session..all three of us that interviewed then were given the offer. Have you heard anything from your background check/pee test yet?

Perfect thank you!

You probably wont.

After about 2-3 weeks, if everything is okay, they'll call you if they have an available class date. If they don't, they'll call you when they do have an available class date scheduled.

If everything's not okay, you'll probably get a phone call shortly there after giving you the "great" news that you've ****ed (literally) your life away.

He will be in the right seat at least until he is 23!

I was in the morning session and given the offer. Haven't really heard anything yet, just hoping to get a class date soon. I interviewed with 2 others but not sure if they got offers or not.

Any idea when the next round of interviews will be, application has been in just over 2 weeks and the waiting is killing me! I really hope to interview and at the least get a call!

I know that the background checkers called my current employer the other day..so I guess the ball is rolling on that at least

They are regularly holding interviews. Don't expect any kind of phone call or anything in less than a month, even with internal recommendations. They really are moving as fast as they can, but you have to realize that they get hundreds of applications. Some people get a call in a month, others have been waiting for 4 months now. Not to make it a bummer feeling, just that you can't compare any two people, everyone is different.

I got my background checks started the very next day. They are super fast and efficient. They want you on property as soon as possible and if anything comes up, they want to have plenty of time to review and figure out anything.

What to bring?
 

Question for you guys that interviewed. Want to be prepared with everything in case I get the call with short turnaround time. What items did they ask you to bring to the interview?

They send you an email with a bunch of papers to fill out (mostly release forms for your FAA records, driving records, etc) Other than that you just take two copies of your resume, your logbooks, and any rec. letters you might have. Oh, also copies of your licenses, medical, passport...stuff flike that

Unlike Eagle, they get the driving records..you don't have to take them..same with school transcripts

how many are they hiring this year?

Don't bomb the boards man.

Any chance of a new hire getting RDU?

They said they're planning on about 16/month through July, but they could take more if Cactus keeps giving them more hours.

From what I've heard from people already flying for them, RDU is pretty senior..most likely new hires will go to DCA or PHL..do know someone that go into ORF back in July/August and is already holding a line though.

I graduated college last May of 2010, and over the last few summers while in College got my licenses from a part 61 guy at my local airport. Cost me about 42k from start to finish, which I got from my Grandpas trust fund. I got a few flying gigs from people my instructor knew starting mid May of this year, I had about 300 hours, I now have 910 TTL, and about 130 ME. I have interviews coming up with AWAC, Eagle, ASA, Commutair, and Great Lakes. I am 22, any advice?

What do you think is the right place for you? Obviously there are a lot of factors that play into the decision....looks like there is a ton of info (on APC) about every regional hiring right now...good luck!

Be yourself, know basic IFR and a bit of Jepp charts can help, find the airline that has a good history and what works for you. If you can avoid commuting, that helps too.

Has anyone else heard any word on them doing the sim training for new hires in Phoenix?

Yeah...I believe they are sending a few people from the Jan 15 class there due to CLT getting backed up...maybe someone can confirm that

Boomed it beechbus

Shouldn't you be studying or something :D

Recent class of 16 got spread all around- guys got every base (Even LGA). Class after that all got ORF.

hey wingtips how did u get one with ASA arent they 1500tt?

anybody know what the schedule is like for each base?

I heard from a friend that LGA you end up being on rsv for a long time, but at somewhere like PHL or ORF you can hold a line much faster.

got the call for an interview today. Im going in on the 18th. This will be my first 121 interview. Really like the sounds of the company. Just concerned about the commute from the central US.

From what people tell me, it sucks. But good luck in the interview, do you have a gouge? PM me if you want one. Or you could probably find one on APC

Nice, how long has your stuff been in with them? I'm waiting on a call myself.

CommutAir or Lakes

I've had my stuff in for a while but just recently got the 100ME. Also have an internal rec from an FO there.

Does anybody know if AWAC does an FBI record check on the background?

:eek: Wow, this is my only post since I joined in DEC. '09? Holy cow, I'm sorry everyone...I'm such a lurker...:(

Yes, it's a TSA requirement for you to be issued your crew badge I believe. AWAC also does their own backround investigation as well.

Where are said gouges, best I can find

Is from My Pilot Career site,

Technical Questions

* In a demo of Vmc, what does lowering the landing gear do?
* State the differences between class B and D airspace
* What is the speed for fist notch of flaps on the airplane you fly?
* What is the horsepower of the engines?
* What would you do if you put the gear down and nothing happened?
* You do the emergency gear extension and on the nose gear light comes on, what do you do?
* What makes a cockpit uncomfortable?
* What is Vne?
* What speed can you put the gear/flaps down?
* What is the service ceiling on the aircraft you currently fly?
* what is the max takeoff weight on the aircraft you currently fly?
* what is the max operating speed on the aircraft you currently fly?
* what is the max thrust on the aircraft you currently fly?
* What type of engine does your current aircraft have?
* What are 3 factors that affect Vmc? Pick one of them and explain it.
* What is an FFDO?
* What would you do if your captain was an FFDO and was handling their weapon inappropriately?
* Descent planning questions (example) you are at FL290 with a crossing restriction of 14,000', how far out will you start your descent?
* What is the max speed in Class B airspace below 10,000'?
* What is the procedure for engine failure after V1 on your airplane?
* Brief a Jepps approach plate
* Answer symbology questions from Jepps airport diagram
* How are the engines on your airplane cooled?
* What is the maximum airspeed in class C airspace?
* Part 121, can you takeoff if the airport is below landing minimums?
* Can you continue an ILS approach if the weather goes below mins outside the FAF? Inside the FAF?
* How do you know if you have required flight visibility at the MDA?
* From approach plate- what are the missed approach instructions?
* From approach plate- how would you enter the missed holding pattern?
* What is required to descend below DA?
* What does "BR" mean in a METAR?
* Read a TAF

Human Resource Questions

* Why Air Wisconsin?
* Why did you leave your past company?
* Why do you wnat to leave your current job?
* What are your greatest weaknesses and strenghts?
* TMAAT you were given security information and how did you handle it when someone asked you about that information?
* Have you ever had a flight where safety become an issue?
* why will you be successful in training?
* what is your proudest career moment?
* How will you handle training?
* Have you ever been fired?
* Which domicile would you prefer?
* Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
* What is your leadership style?
* What would your boss say about you?
* What are 3 things you can bring to Air Wisconsin?
* What do you want from a company?
* what were your grades in school
* what is the toughest decision you ever had to make?
* what is the worst weather you have ever flown in?
* what is my greatest accomplishment
* what is something that gave you job satisfaction
* have you ever had an emergency and how did you handle it?
* have you ever had a conflict with another crew member, scheduler, or chief pilot?
* if we called your former chief pilot, what would he say about you
* why should we chose you over anyone else?
* asked if any check ride failures
* Have you ever failed to complete a training program.
* Is there anything negative in your background?
* Have you ever had a DUI
* What was your proudest moment in life?
* Ever been scared in an airplane?
* Captain wants to land with weather below minimums, what do you do?
* What do you do as a pilot to go above and beyond?
* One word to describe what you expect from a Captain
* TMAAT you didn't get along with a Captain
* TMAA stressful time in your career
* What can Air Wisconsin offer you?
* Why should we choose you over the other applicants today?
* What makes a good airline pilot?
* What would someone you have flown with say is your greatest weakness?
* What will your biggest challenge during training?
* What would you do if the Captain smelled of alcohol?
* How would you deal with a passenger who was irate about lost luggage?
* What do you find most challenging when dealing with passengers at your current airline?
* What would you do if a Captain didn't follow SOP's?
* Have you ever had to call for a go around when the Captain was flying?

Is that close?

Just had ground school this month. The best interview advice right now is to know systems, specifically the fuel system. One big question they are asking is dealing with ejector pumps, scavenge pumps, etc.