Sometimes when you are flying professionally it isn't about whether the employer is 'giving you enough time', it is about whether you can be trained in the amount of time they have allocated. It isn't YOU paying for the training anymore. It is YOU being able to absorb the information in a given amount of time. Not everyone can do it.

The 1900 is a big step up for some folks who've only flown light slow GA stuff. Inevitably some of these folks are going to have issues with the transition. But that doesn't mean that you are going to have issues. Go into training with a positive can do attitude, an open mind and a won't/can't fail confident mindset and you'll do fine. In the past I have been an instructor for a major airline. I could always work with a guy who was having troubles but had a positive attitude. I don't work well with a bad attitude. Most of the folks I've seen fail had no confidence and a poor attitude.

Anyone know when the hiring window will open up again?

I heard people are getting calls for interviews.

For the 121 or 135 side?

121 side. People are leaving from both sides though.

Regarding training at regionals, some are known to be filled with hardazzed instructors more than others. A freind of mine went Eagle almost ten years ago after flying boxes in Commanders at night in IFR for a yr, and they insulted and bad mouthed his flying all through the eval sim; then said, "we'll let you know". This sounds like military style training, but not sure. A month later they said yes, but he was at Comair by then--don't worry for him; he's at Delta now.

At XJT 10 yrs ago, an instructor told me they were having to retrain left and right, because the syllabus was based on transitioning from the ATR to the EMB-145, but most of the new hires had never even flown a turbo-prop. The instructors complained, but the company stance was to keep the syllabus short, BUT if you need some amount of extra training you got. At that time they really wanted you to succeed and if you had a good attitude, you were given a lot of leeway. 2006, I spoke to a guy who came over from another regional where new hires were just being recycled through until they passed. So it depends on the level of need at the airline. Of course this was prior to the 1500 hr rule.

DATE: ​​February 16, 2015

TO: ​​​All Qualified Applicants

RE: ​​​Second in Command (SIC aka First Officer)

CLOSING DATE:​Open Until Filled

This is a recruitment for Second in Command (SIC / First Officer) working with Ravn Alaska. These are benefit eligible positions upon successful completion of training period.

Minimum Responsibilities: The SIC is an integral part of the Flight Crew and will be actively operating the aircraft in a two-crew environment. The SIC reports directly to the PIC (Pilot in command) assigned to his/her flight; otherwise the SIC reports to the Chief Pilot. The SIC will be familiar with the contents of the General Operations Manual and the flight crew responsibilities as outlined therein. The SIC will assume all duties delegated to him/her by the PIC or as specified by company policies, and such procedures will be accomplished in a timely manner. Completion of these duties will be in compliance with all regulations and established procedures. The SIC will immediately inform the flight’s PIC of any actual or suspected deviation
from regulations or company procedures. In the event that the PIC becomes incapacitated during the flight, the SIC will assume command and fulfill all of the responsibilities and duties of the PIC and conduct the flight to a safe landing.

Minimum Qualifications:
BE1900D and BE1900C
• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP)
• Simulator and general aptitude evaluations as prescribed by the Chief Pilot prior to commencing flight training with the company
• No record of an FAA “Administrative Action” or “Certificate Action” within 24 months of initial
interview and 30 months prior to permanent assignment as company pilot

NOTE: All pilots are based in Anchorage, Alaska and must pass a drug test prior to the start of training and employment.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT AN EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION AS WELL AS A COMPLETE AND CURRENT RESUME TO: Troy Hennig, Chief Pilot [email protected]; fax 907-266-8414.

Ravn Alaska is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, or disability.

Calls for phone interviews have gone out on the 135 side. Not sure if it's too late to get a resume in for this cycle.

Heard about a possible signing bonus at Ravn since they really are having trouble finding pilots.