Accepting offer but delaying class?
04-08-2014 | 04:02 PM
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Accepting offer but delaying class?
How common is it for regional pilot applicants to accept an offer of employment but ask that their class date be deferred for a few months? Certain life events will probably prevent me from accepting a class until late September (assuming OO is still running new-hire classes by then.) Is that something that employers are usually willing to work with you on?
Someone mentioned that after 6 months goes by, you have to re-interview (which would not bother me in the slightest.) Can anyone speak to this?
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- A Noob
Someone mentioned that after 6 months goes by, you have to re-interview (which would not bother me in the slightest.) Can anyone speak to this?
Many thanks,
- A Noob
04-08-2014 | 04:10 PM
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Not sure what kind of policy Skywest would have on this but I would assume you would be ok. With as much trouble as the regionals are having finding pilots I'm sure they could set you up with a later class date.
04-08-2014 | 04:12 PM
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I highly suggest taking the first class offered. Seniority is everything. If there is any way that you can juggle your life events with this new job, then do it.
In this career, many life events will be conflicted with from here on out. Best get used to it right away.
Good luck.
In this career, many life events will be conflicted with from here on out. Best get used to it right away.
Good luck.
04-08-2014 | 04:19 PM
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I highly suggest taking the first class offered. Seniority is everything. If there is any way that you can juggle your life events with this new job, then do it.
In this career, many life events will be conflicted with from here on out. Best get used to it right away.
Good luck.
In this career, many life events will be conflicted with from here on out. Best get used to it right away.
Good luck.
Thanks to everyone for your answers, much appreciated.
04-08-2014 | 04:28 PM
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What did you put as your availability date? If this contract was in place and you chose to put a date prior to its expiration, you might have some explaining to do.
04-08-2014 | 04:32 PM
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I was never asked for an availability date. The contract also wasn't finalized until the day of my interview, actually. Got the word while sitting at the gate for my flight home.
04-08-2014 | 05:27 PM
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Short answer is yes! Some places let you defer a few class dates, I'm not sure about pushing it out 6 months. However, regionals need pilots pretty bad, so they would rather wait for a qualified applicant over not having one at all. Do what works for you, this crazy industry will still be here when you decide when you to take the leap. Good luck.
04-08-2014 | 05:41 PM
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There is a limit to how long any company will hold a spot for you. Six months is kinda long considering we are skilled labor (we don't bring intellectual skills to the game. In other words, a company might wait a lifetime for Einstein, but a back hoe operator, not so long)
That said, consider this: if the company won't respect you for fulfilling your obligation, do you think they are a company you want to work for?
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