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#141

Gallifrey , 07-07-2012 11:10 AM

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A couple people have left. The place is very stagnant in general

#142

newarkblows , 07-07-2012 01:14 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by saab2000

Places which intend to upgrade junior pilots will not be chomping at the bit to hire 23 year old newly minted ATPs. It is a piece of paper and no more. It means you have 1500 hours and can do an engine relight and a zero flap landing. Believe it or not, it has not been a feeding frenzy by legacies to hire qualified people to fly their airplanes. Most people who have been hired at majors/legacies over the past 5-6 years have known someone inside or done an internship there or had an uncle on the hiring board or whatever. Not many people without solid connections have been hired.

Just getting your ATP will not suddenly make the majority of SJS F/Os wildly marketable, especially if they don't know the difference between 'there' and 'their' and 'F/O's' and 'F/Os' and 'Slangin' and *** that means out there.

I agree 100% but people still line up for great lakes thinking 1000 TPIC is their golden ticket. No one is going anywhere unless you are an exceptional candidate or connected.

#143

DryMotorBoatin , 07-07-2012 03:53 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by newarkblows

I agree 100% but people still line up for great lakes thinking 1000 TPIC is their golden ticket. No one is going anywhere unless you are an exceptional candidate or connected.

I agree to a certain extent. With this upcoming "pilot shortage" Southwest, Delta, FedEx, UPS and the like probaly won't see the slightest decline whatsoever in resumes. It's the second tier non-regionals/cargo, Spirit, Southern Air, Allegiant, etc...those could hurt finding qualified applicants.

#144

12fly , 08-26-2012 06:43 PM

Line Holder

Can anyone tell me which base new hires are likely to do their IOE?
Also, where is the best place to go for a medical in Norfolk?
Thanks

#145

DryMotorBoatin , 08-27-2012 12:48 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 12fly

Can anyone tell me which base new hires are likely to do their IOE?
Also, where is the best place to go for a medical in Norfolk?
Thanks

No guarentees but you'll more than likely do your IOE out of wherever youre permanently based.

#146

BTpilot , 08-27-2012 03:35 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DryMotorBoatin

No guarentees but you'll more than likely do your IOE out of wherever youre permanently based.

Or at least get DH's at the front and back end.

oh and get out of ORF... terrible place.

#147

bravo45 , 08-27-2012 03:58 PM

On Reserve

Any word on classes anytime soon?? Just applied online a few days ago and a asked a friend of mine to recommend me. Think that must be done by now. Should I keep any hope from here?

#148

Nickthezone , 08-27-2012 04:31 PM

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I wouldn't, internal rec, 1950tt applied three months ago with no joy.

#149

ENCCFI , 08-27-2012 04:42 PM

On Reserve

Applied last May, they called and left voicemail I called and left two voicemails no response. Now my app is being reviewed for several months. They are using an email system which notified me of status. I believe they have stopped hiring since early summer.

#150

bravo45 , 08-27-2012 04:48 PM

On Reserve

Thanks guys, I have heard this before, but how do you find out if you app is being reviewed? I have tried looking various times over the last almost year I have had airlineapps.

I am not surprised they are not hiring. They had their mins lowered and were even showing up on career fair and still not calling anyone for interviews. Then they hired a number of people and I haven't heard much for a while. Good luck to all!!