Question about class dates
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Question about class dates
Hey everyone, quick question about class dates. I am under contract with my current employer until the 4th quarter this year. Currently I am sitting at around 1900 hours TT, 900 multi, 800 multi turbine pic and growing, proud Marine vet, Arizona State graduate and new father. I have some friends that are at Compass, Skywest, and Piedmont. I was going to talk with them prior to talking to a recruiter, and talk with recruiters from other regionals that I do not have any contacts with. How soon before someone could attend a class date is it recommended they interview? If they pass the interview and are offered a position, how far out do training departments schedule class dates? Just trying to gauge when it is too soon to start talking/applying when I'm still at my current position until late this year. I welcome any advice and comments. Thanks!
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Hey everyone, quick question about class dates. I am under contract with my current employer until the 4th quarter this year. Currently I am sitting at around 1900 hours TT, 900 multi, 800 multi turbine pic and growing, proud Marine vet, Arizona State graduate and new father. I have some friends that are at Compass, Skywest, and Piedmont. I was going to talk with them prior to talking to a recruiter, and talk with recruiters from other regionals that I do not have any contacts with. How soon before someone could attend a class date is it recommended they interview? If they pass the interview and are offered a position, how far out do training departments schedule class dates? Just trying to gauge when it is too soon to start talking/applying when I'm still at my current position until late this year. I welcome any advice and comments. Thanks!
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Hey everyone, quick question about class dates. I am under contract with my current employer until the 4th quarter this year. Currently I am sitting at around 1900 hours TT, 900 multi, 800 multi turbine pic and growing, proud Marine vet, Arizona State graduate and new father. I have some friends that are at Compass, Skywest, and Piedmont. I was going to talk with them prior to talking to a recruiter, and talk with recruiters from other regionals that I do not have any contacts with. How soon before someone could attend a class date is it recommended they interview? If they pass the interview and are offered a position, how far out do training departments schedule class dates? Just trying to gauge when it is too soon to start talking/applying when I'm still at my current position until late this year. I welcome any advice and comments. Thanks!
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Thanks for the replies. It looks like so far I've heard 2.5-3 months out to interview. Just a hypothetical question, if I was to interview say 5 months out, does any regional schedule a class date that far out? I don't want to break the contract, in the unforeseen event of a major economic event and furlough I can always return and continue flying
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Depends on your availability
I interviewed on 3/11 and have a class date of 4/4. They had a couple of months worth of classes on the schedule sheet I saw, but they wanted sooner rather than later.
This may vary depending on the carrier. But I can see them wanting to not lose anyone to another carrier that might have a better offer. Be up-front and honest about your availability and they will likely work with you if they want you.
This may vary depending on the carrier. But I can see them wanting to not lose anyone to another carrier that might have a better offer. Be up-front and honest about your availability and they will likely work with you if they want you.
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Thanks for the replies. It looks like so far I've heard 2.5-3 months out to interview. Just a hypothetical question, if I was to interview say 5 months out, does any regional schedule a class date that far out? I don't want to break the contract, in the unforeseen event of a major economic event and furlough I can always return and continue flying
These signing bonus's at some companies are given outside of the union contract, the company arguing that they can give said bonus to a person because they are not an employee yet. In corporate America, companies do buy out non-compete agreements for employees who have them.
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My point in asking the question is that you could potentially try and get the regional airline to pay your training contract at your current employer in lieu of a signing bonus.
These signing bonus's at some companies are given outside of the union contract, the company arguing that they can give said bonus to a person because they are not an employee yet. In corporate America, companies do buy out non-compete agreements for employees who have them.
These signing bonus's at some companies are given outside of the union contract, the company arguing that they can give said bonus to a person because they are not an employee yet. In corporate America, companies do buy out non-compete agreements for employees who have them.
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