FEB 12 hiring update - Page 2 - Airline Pilot Central Forums

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HSLD , 02-12-2013 07:34 PM

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Highlights of United Airlines include:

Industry-leading loyalty program that provides more opportunities to earn and redeem miles worldwide

Is this really part of the pitch to recruit pilots?

"....Hey Bob, it's OK that the company can't board us crew meal as long as the guy in 7F can redeem his miles and get his upgrades...."

#12

bearcat , 02-12-2013 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HSLD

Is this really part of the pitch to recruit pilots?

"....Hey Bob, it's OK that the company can't board us crew meal as long as the guy in 7F can redeem his miles and get his upgrades...."

You accrue miles if you buy positive space tickets. 20% Off. So far, it has been one of the very few good things about the merger.

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SpecialTracking , 02-13-2013 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by HSLD

Is this really part of the pitch to recruit pilots?

"....Hey Bob, it's OK that the company can't board us crew meal as long as the guy in 7F can redeem his miles and get his upgrades...."

Actually yes. If the new hires buy the fact that Milage Plus is industry leading, they will subscribe to the belief that future instruments are industry leading. P.T. Barnum's friend for life.

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workingforfree , 02-13-2013 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Flyguppy

Hiring Update
February 2013
As the airline gears up for summer flying, we have begun to recall furloughed United pilots to the United subsidiary. We also continue to fill classes of 40-60 pilots per month at the Continental subsidiary with volunteer furloughed United pilots and with pilots who were hired by either subsidiary in 2008, but never started class. So far, about 500 of our 1437 furloughed L-UAL pilots have volunteered to fill available L-CAL class dates. Whether or not they are flying at the Continental subsidiary, all furloughed United pilots remain eligible for recall to the L-UAL seniority list and eventually to the combined seniority list, once the lists are integrated.

For now, we anticipate the number of volunteer and previously hired pilots to be insufficient to fill new training classes at the Continental subsidiary beyond the month of March 2013. To ensure our ability to fill these class dates, we plan to begin screening and selection of new-hire pilots in March of 2013.

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Pilot Hiring
Questions and Answers – February 2013
Is United planning to hire in 2013?
Yes. Until we have an integrated pilot seniority list, subsidiary Continental Airlines has a need for additional pilots. Class starts as early as April 2013 are presently available.
Does United still have pilots on furlough?
Yes. To date, 88 of 1437 pilots have been offered recall to the United seniority list. Another 500 (approximate) furloughed pilots have volunteered to fill new-hire classes at the Continental Airlines subsidiary, but retain recall rights to the United subsidiary seniority list. Once the United and Continental seniority lists are integrated, furloughed pilots will have recall rights to the combined list.
Whose contract and seniority list would I fall on?
All pilots hired before the seniority lists are integrated will work under the terms of the United Pilot Agreement (UPA) and will be placed on the Continental subsidiary seniority list.
What aircraft and bases can new hires expect?
We are filling vacancies on the 737 in Newark, Houston, Cleveland and Guam. We also are filling vacancies on the 757/767 fleet in Newark and Houston.
Could a new hire get assigned to Guam?
Yes. Our Pacific operation is an important part of our global network. Pilots staffed in Guam have a unique opportunity to fly throughout Micronesia and Asia. This is a 737 base only and could be assigned to any class.
Where do I apply for a position at United?
We are using AirlineApps.com as our application portal. Pilots who previously applied to the United Airlines subsidiary only will need to submit a new application to United Airlines through AirlinesApps.com.
I have a Continental application already on file with AirlineApps.com. Do I need to reapply?
No. All Continental applications have been converted to new United Airlines applications. The addendum section of your application should be checked to make sure you have answered new questions since this conversion occurred.
What will the hiring process look like for the new United?
We will be combining best practices from both legacy airlines in our new process. Qualified applicants will be invited to take an online job fit assessment and will participate in a brief telephone screening. Competitive applicants may be invited to
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participate in a skills assessment and a panel interview at one of our training centers located in Denver or Houston.
How much hiring are you planning to do?
Our numbers are dependent first on the decisions of the currently furloughed United pilots. They will always be given first preference for any class offering. Remaining positions will be filled by new-hire pilots from outside the company. As this number is unknown, we cannot project with certainty the total number of new hires. We are planning to fill at least 230 positions through May of 2013.
How will my seniority work if I am hired?
A pilot hired from outside of the company will be placed on the Continental subsidiary seniority list junior to any furloughed United pilot who accepts a class date regardless of when that furloughed United pilot comes to training.
What do retirements look like at United?
United will retire about 4,000 pilots in the next 10 years, and by 2026 will retire 50% of those currently on the seniority lists.
What are minimum qualifications?
Applicants must meet all FAA requirements for the ATP, including 1,000 hours of fixed wing turbine time. A college degree is preferred, as is additional experience that would be of value to United. For a complete list of minimum qualifications, please go to AirlineApps.com or United.jobs.
Why should I consider United Airlines?
United is the world’s leading airline and is focused on being the airline customers want to fly, the airline employees want to work for and the airline shareholders want to invest in.
Highlights of United Airlines include:
 World’s most comprehensive global route network, including world-class international gateways to Asia and Australia, Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East with non-stop or one-stop service from virtually anywhere in the United States
 A modern fleet which is the most fuel efficient (when adjusted for cabin size), and the best current aircraft order book among U.S. network carriers
 Industry-leading loyalty program that provides more opportunities to earn and redeem miles worldwide
 Optimal hub locations in 10 cities, including hubs in the four largest cities in the United States
 Rated the world’s most admired airline on FORTUNE magazine’s 2012 airline-industry list of the World’s Most Admired Companies

Thank you for posting!

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Dwane , 02-13-2013 08:16 AM

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Where was this hiring update originally posted?

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APC225 , 02-13-2013 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dwane

Where was this hiring update originally posted?

https://flyingtogether.ual.com/web/c...employment.jsp

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Dwane , 02-13-2013 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by APC225

https://flyingtogether.ual.com/web/c...employment.jsp

Ok, thanks!

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5ontheglide , 02-13-2013 09:10 AM

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When do the calls start going out to the average 7000/3000tpic white guy with a few solid internal recs?

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swamp , 02-13-2013 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 5ontheglide

When do the calls start going out to the average 7000/3000tpic white guy with a few solid internal recs?

It'll be awhile.

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Fluboy340 , 02-13-2013 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp

It'll be awhile.

How do you know how long it will be?