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Old 06-01-2014, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by wrxpilot View Post
I've been here long enough to be based on two different types, based in two different MX bases, and have flown the line at this place for over 3 years. I worked all over the industry as a pilot before coming here as well. That's long enough to see the warts, and more importantly it has given me the perspective to know what is worth getting uptight about.

As far as the post count, uh... You do realize I've been registered on this forum quite a bit longer than you have right?

Continue being negative, it's really not my problem. But I'm telling you it's not worth it. Change your situation, your job, your career, etc. I've been there myself, and it was horrible. I'm very thankful I was able to change my situation.

I sincerely hope you find improvement in your life - and I guarantee you the occasional MEL won't ruin your day ever again.



Stating that it's not right for dispatch to expect anyone to fly a 200 with 1 pack or no APU(on extremely hot days) is not negativity, it's caring about the passengers in the back. I refuse to endanger their health and well being. The 200's are already too hot in 90+ degree weather with everything working correctly. If you feel like letting passengers suffer heat stroke, go right ahead.

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Old 06-01-2014, 09:12 PM
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They want you to draw an aircraft carrier. All other landing fields have "approximate runways".








They want you to draw a taxiway for the Delta interview...
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Old 06-01-2014, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Canuck View Post
In the interview gouges it says candidates are asks to draw a "precision runway."

Maybe this is a dumb question but what exactly are they looking for? That I can draw the runway and the markings on it? Or are they looking for the approach lighting? or both?
Draw everything: runway markings, lighting, etc, including things like how the edge lights and centerline lights change color as the runway end draws nearer.

Hint: on your technical, you may be asked how you can determine if you have 2000 RVR or 2500 RVR...and when you know the distances from the threshold of the various distance markings on a precision runway, that question becomes a whole lot easier.
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Old 06-02-2014, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Paid2fly View Post
Stating that it's not right for dispatch to expect anyone to fly a 200 with 1 pack or no APU(on extremely hot days) is not negativity, it's caring about the passengers in the back. I refuse to endanger their health and well being. The 200's are already too hot in 90+ degree weather with everything working correctly. If you feel like letting passengers suffer heat stroke, go right ahead.
I agree, but never said otherwise.
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Old 06-02-2014, 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by kfahmi View Post
Draw everything: runway markings, lighting, etc, including things like how the edge lights and centerline lights change color as the runway end draws nearer.

Hint: on your technical, you may be asked how you can determine if you have 2000 RVR or 2500 RVR...and when you know the distances from the threshold of the various distance markings on a precision runway, that question becomes a whole lot easier.
That's a stupid question! Why some recruiters feel the need to ask these types of questions is beyond me.... When would you ever need to determine RVR yourself?!? RVR is a reported value and is only controlling when reported!
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Old 06-02-2014, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Jvw700 View Post
That's a stupid question! Why some recruiters feel the need to ask these types of questions is beyond me.... When would you ever need to determine RVR yourself?!? RVR is a reported value and is only controlling when reported!
Skywest has always been a "flight instructor" airline, having a CFI is really a minimum requirement to be hired. They only hire freight dogs et al under extreme duress.
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Old 06-02-2014, 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Jvw700 View Post
That's a stupid question! Why some recruiters feel the need to ask these types of questions is beyond me.... When would you ever need to determine RVR yourself?!? RVR is a reported value and is only controlling when reported!
Actually they didn't ask about RVR, they asked about inflight visibility. Sorry, typing too fast.
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Old 06-02-2014, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ClickClickBoom View Post
Skywest has always been a "flight instructor" airline, having a CFI is really a minimum requirement to be hired. They only hire freight dogs et al under extreme duress.
That's funny, because I sure have flown with a lot of former AMF and KL people.
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I assume they relate it to Flight Visibilty and it's impact on 91.175.
Yup. It was a good question, I thought...
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Old 06-02-2014, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by wrxpilot View Post
That's funny, because I sure have flown with a lot of former AMF and KL people.
and i guess they are REALLY screwed now... I'm not a CFI nor a freight dawg...........
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