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Old 10-18-2006, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by careerpilot View Post
Eagle's mins I believe have been lowered to 500 and 100. We are desparate for pilots. I would encourage you apply online. Go to AA.com and click the American Eagle careers link. It will tell you how to apply.
This is what I see on AE's site today:

To be considered for an interview with American Eagle, Flight Officer applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

- Commercial Pilot Certification with Multi-engine and Instrument ratings
- Total fixed wing time to exceed 1000 hours*
- Multi-engine fixed wing time in excess of 100 hours*
- A current flying job (12 month experience)
- Current FAA First Class Medical
- IFR Currency
- FCC License
- Possess the ability to work in the US
- Possess the ability to travel in and out of the US to all cities/countries served by American Eagle
- Ability to relocate
- Ability to work weekends, nights, shifts, holidays, and overnight trips
- Minimum age 21

* Flight time requirements are commensurate with experience

Preferred Requirements: Because of the competitive nature of the pilot position, the following qualifications are common amongst Eagles most successful applicants:

- Actual instrument time to be 10% of total time
- Six months experience with a Part 121 or Part 135 operation
- ATP Certificate or successful completion of valid ATP written test
- Hours flown in most recent 12 months to exceed 500 hours
- Fixed wing multi-engine turboprop experience
- College Degree

Not to be offensive, but where did you get the 500/100 minimums? Also, I noticed this:

* Flight time requirements are commensurate with experience

What other "experience" are they talking about here? Thanks!
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Old 10-18-2006, 09:03 AM
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[QUOTE][* Flight time requirements are commensurate with experience

What other "experience" are they talking about here? Thanks!/QUOTE]

Type of flying (i.e. 121, 135) Type of equipment (E145, Baron's, 172's)

You get the picture! I actually know of a guy that got an interview at Eagle with reduced mins. 500 and 100.
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Old 10-18-2006, 09:14 AM
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Makes sense. Thanks for the response! Back to the drawing board...
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Old 10-18-2006, 09:30 AM
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I highly recommend job fairs; you'll meet recruiters, find out what carriers are hiring and what they're looking for, and you'll meet other pilots with whom you can network. Invaluable experience.

The most important commodity in this business is: INFORMATION. Current, accurate information. Use it wisely.
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Old 10-18-2006, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by buffalopilot View Post
with 800 TT and 150 ME is it OK to appraoch Eagle, Comutair, Comair do you think?

Most commuters will look at you with these times, They even hire with lower depending on Experience...Ie. Turbine is better than se flight instructing, Some type of structured training weighs heavily, such as a multi day crm course or Aviation program at a University, Etc.

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Old 10-18-2006, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Pilot_135 View Post
The list of companies isn't that big. Does it get better closer to the date?

More companies do show up as they get closer most wait to register to verify co. rep's schedule's, at least that's what we do!

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Old 10-18-2006, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by hatetobreakit2u View Post
they charge?
what a crock
i never paid for the one down i miami
dont go if they charge
Hate to break it to you,
Sometimes you have to pay to play, like it or not, if you want to meet certain reps, this may be the only way to meet and greet!

If it as the Aero Services Job fairs in MIA, I don't think they charge but they are banking on the idea that attendees will purchase training from them...Type, (or possibly sim prep) etc. Probably smart on their part.

Aviation Interviews and Airinc do charge. I've attended Airinc in MIA, Av.Int's has only done a couple of job fairs and I don't think they have done one in MIA ( I could be wrong).

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Old 10-18-2006, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777 View Post
I got my first airline interview at one in LAX. Bring current resumes, and dress for an interview. Some companies will give you an interview date, others have been known to actually do interviews on the spot.

There will be long lines to get to the recruiters, only approach the companies that are in your league. A 1200/100 CFI shouldn't waste 2 hours in the FEDEX line. If you are somewhat below minimums, that's OK. I was given an interview date and told to get my time up to the mins before the interview.

You might want to look at the list of companies attending...if you are not interested or remotely qualified for those companies you may not want to spend the dough.

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Good advice,
We have interviewed on the spot, may want to have your logbooks as well. Don't necessarily need to carry your flight bag, usually a Nylon briefcase/bag with resumes, work history and log books...Good stuff to have just in case they ask "would you like to interview today" I think World Airways did them in ATL as well.
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Old 10-18-2006, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by smoke View Post
it'll tell you to pay money to useless airline apps.
With an attitude like that, it's no surprise you don't have the job of your dreams. Good luck in the industry
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I think "useless" is an accurate adjective to use to describe Airline Apps..."pain in the arse" also comes to mind.
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