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Lindenberg 02-03-2012 03:23 PM

Great Lakes Cover Letter
 
I am currently working on an app for Great Lakes and was wondering if anybody knows who to address my cover letter too. I would really appreciate the help.

CaptainCarl 02-03-2012 04:31 PM


Originally Posted by Lindenberg (Post 1128735)
I am currently working on an app for Great Lakes and was wondering if anybody knows who to address my cover letter too. I would really appreciate the help.

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The Juice 02-03-2012 04:33 PM


Originally Posted by Lindenberg (Post 1128735)
I am currently working on an app for Great Lakes and was wondering if anybody knows who to address my cover letter too. I would really appreciate the help.


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Al Czervik 02-03-2012 04:36 PM

Rough crowd!

PSpence 02-03-2012 06:17 PM

Lindenberg: I don't think you need a cover letter. I applied without one and without any internal recs and they got back to me in 5 days with an invitation. I know that doesn't really answer your question, but hopefully it helps you realize you don't really need one.

Best of luck with the application.

JamesNoBrakes 02-03-2012 07:15 PM

I got offered an interview with no cover letter. I subsequently let them know what I thought of their company and got rejected quite promptly. You shouldn't have a problem unless you have any pride or self worth.

Machne722 02-04-2012 05:40 PM


Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes (Post 1128847)
I got offered an interview with no cover letter. I subsequently let them know what I thought of their company and got rejected quite promptly. You shouldn't have a problem unless you have any pride or self worth.

Why would you even apply then....

Machne722 02-04-2012 05:41 PM

Lindenberg just address it to the chief pilots office.

JamesNoBrakes 02-04-2012 06:06 PM


Originally Posted by Machne722 (Post 1129367)
Why would you even apply then....

Funsies...

brian434 02-05-2012 12:53 PM

I didn't believe the numbers posted online so I applied and was called back quickly. When I asked about pay I was told it was $15,300/yr pre-tax for first officers. I laughed and cut the phone call a little short.

Everyone wants turbine time but everyone also wants a dry place to sleep and food. Those last two are the reason why I didn't go to Great Lakes.

Moonwolf 02-05-2012 01:17 PM

everybody can't wait to get that sic turboprop time. man its so valuable that normal single pilot ops don't even require you to be there. As far as great lakes is concerned you are just an overpaid sack of potatoes.

UCLAbruins 02-05-2012 02:09 PM


Originally Posted by brian434 (Post 1129757)
. When I asked about pay I was told it was $15,300/yr pre-tax for first officers.

Everyone wants turbine time but everyone also wants a dry place to sleep and food. Those last two are the reason why I didn't go to Great Lakes.

$15,3000/yr for F/Os??? that is disgusting low. This industry is all upside down, I know corporate-jet flight attendants that make $70000+

brian434 02-05-2012 02:19 PM

I don't see how people do it. I am paying below market rent and it's still 12k.YR. 3K remaining for EVERYTHING else? Not going to happen.

Tzuk95 02-05-2012 03:54 PM

Why every thread has to turn into why you shouldn't work for some place instead of just answering the persons question is beyond me...

No cover letter needed. Just send it. Hope you get it. Good luck.

And since the topic was opened... Not everyone needs the money. Sometimes their circumstances are such that their career decisions are based on where that want to live or the type of flying they want to do. We all know regional pay is low. It doesn't need to be brought up in every freaking thread on this forum.

As a fellow pilot, If you want Great Lakes then I hope you get it...

PurdueFlyer 02-06-2012 08:16 AM

Any cover letter or resume written for Great Lakes should be sent on used toilet paper. Why give them the good stuff when they don't reciprocate with good pay?

brian434 02-06-2012 09:28 AM


Originally Posted by Tzuk95 (Post 1129826)
Why every thread has to turn into why you shouldn't work for some place instead of just answering the persons question is beyond me...

No cover letter needed. Just send it. Hope you get it. Good luck.

And since the topic was opened... Not everyone needs the money. Sometimes their circumstances are such that their career decisions are based on where that want to live or the type of flying they want to do. We all know regional pay is low. It doesn't need to be brought up in every freaking thread on this forum.

As a fellow pilot, If you want Great Lakes then I hope you get it...

Sure wish I could have been born into it too :cool:

Machne722 02-09-2012 06:11 AM

Yea 15,300 is horrible, nobody's gonna argue that. But when you upgrade in 10 months and your making $29/hour, I'd say that's worth it. Not only are you making enough to live on, but your also staking up that pic time that you wouldn't see for another 6 years at other regionals. To each their own, i know for some people 1st year pay is not livable, but for someone in their early 20's who doesn't have a whole lot, I'd say it's not a bad move. Nobody goes to lakes to stay for any amount of time. Lakes is a stepping stone that's going to get you to that job with a major faster than any other regional can. You can dog the place all you want, but let's talk ten years down the road and see how are careers have played out. That conversation will probably be taking place in the cockpit at some major, and guess who's more than likely going to be sitting on the left seat. Money isn't everything for some people, and if your picking your regional based on where you could make the most money, then good luck but I've got plans to move past the regionals and then I'll start worrying about my pay check.

Luv2Rotate 02-09-2012 02:02 PM


Originally Posted by Machne722 (Post 1131791)
Yea 15,300 is horrible, nobody's gonna argue that. But when you upgrade in 10 months and your making $29/hour, I'd say that's worth it. Not only are you making enough to live on, but your also staking up that pic time that you wouldn't see for another 6 years at other regionals. To each their own, i know for some people 1st year pay is not livable, but for someone in their early 20's who doesn't have a whole lot, I'd say it's not a bad move. Nobody goes to lakes to stay for any amount of time. Lakes is a stepping stone that's going to get you to that job with a major faster than any other regional can. You can dog the place all you want, but let's talk ten years down the road and see how are careers have played out. That conversation will probably be taking place in the cockpit at some major, and guess who's more than likely going to be sitting on the left seat. Money isn't everything for some people, and if your picking your regional based on where you could make the most money, then good luck but I've got plans to move past the regionals and then I'll start worrying about my pay check.

Let me know when your wet dream is over and reality sets in......

galaxy flyer 02-09-2012 03:37 PM

Actually, it is,

"to whom to send the cover letter.", but who cares, really.

GF

Al Czervik 02-09-2012 07:49 PM


Originally Posted by galaxy flyer (Post 1132206)
Actually, it is,

"to whom to send the cover letter.", but who cares, really.

GF

Punctuation error...slick.

JamesNoBrakes 02-10-2012 06:40 AM


Originally Posted by Machne722 (Post 1131791)
and guess who's more than likely going to be sitting on the left seat.

Some guy between the age of 55 and 63 that flew fighter jets in the air force.

Luv2Rotate 02-10-2012 06:58 AM


Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes (Post 1132574)
Some guy between the age of 55 and 63 that flew fighter jets in the air force.


That or an ex-regional guy.... Remember there are thousands of CRJ,ERJ, DCH captains out there compared to what, a few hundred of GLA?

Furthermore, most regionals 2nd year FO pay is much more than a GLA captain rate of 29.00hr. Therefore, the ability to pay down loan debts, buy a home and even have a girlfriend or wife become a real option. Not so much on a salary of 15,300. Not that there's viable options in Farmington anyway.

Cass 02-10-2012 03:54 PM

Ms. Bowers

gearcrankr 02-11-2012 05:02 AM


Originally Posted by Cass (Post 1132959)
Ms. Bowers

Any photos?


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