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05-23-2017 | 08:08 AM
#7441
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I would guess about half the pilot group came directly from CFI-land. The older crowd almost all had 135/121/mil experience, anybody who's been here more than 15 years.
Yes attitude goes a very long way. Easier to work with a CFI who's on the weak side but has good attitude than a cocky dude who thinks his 300 hours of 91 turbine time makes him god's gift to RJs.
But bad attitude is relatively rare. The problem today seems to be more of a too relaxed attitude, folks will follow the rules/SOP for a while until it gets too inconvenient or boring for them, then whip out the phone and start texting while taxiing at ORD, or on short final.
Yes attitude goes a very long way. Easier to work with a CFI who's on the weak side but has good attitude than a cocky dude who thinks his 300 hours of 91 turbine time makes him god's gift to RJs.
But bad attitude is relatively rare. The problem today seems to be more of a too relaxed attitude, folks will follow the rules/SOP for a while until it gets too inconvenient or boring for them, then whip out the phone and start texting while taxiing at ORD, or on short final.
Agree with the above! I would much rather fly with a new CFI fresh off IOE, than a former military guy who thinks he knows everything and has a crap attitude because he has been "stuck" here longer than he wanted.
As to your second comment, agree as well. I have to place the blame on some of our CAs as well. Being "laid back" on SOP isn't helping anyone. The newer guys are like sponges, absorbing everything good or bad.
05-23-2017 | 08:37 AM
#7442
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I have to chime in.
I don't understand the attitude of these new hires. Do these young guys and gals have no lives (spouse, girl/boyfriend, kids, etc.)? Someone needs to show them some perspective. Life isn't all about flying. This is a job and if all you do is this, you'll look back later in life and see you never truly lived.
I was a young buck once wanting to build time fast, but I realized spending time with family and friends is what values my time, not spending time in a plane all day talking about contracts. This was all during a time when pay was low and pilots were in surplus. Now these guys have an insane amount of opportunities at hand AND better pay, and they're complaining about it. What's the fricking rush? Enjoy the now.
I don't understand the attitude of these new hires. Do these young guys and gals have no lives (spouse, girl/boyfriend, kids, etc.)? Someone needs to show them some perspective. Life isn't all about flying. This is a job and if all you do is this, you'll look back later in life and see you never truly lived.
I was a young buck once wanting to build time fast, but I realized spending time with family and friends is what values my time, not spending time in a plane all day talking about contracts. This was all during a time when pay was low and pilots were in surplus. Now these guys have an insane amount of opportunities at hand AND better pay, and they're complaining about it. What's the fricking rush? Enjoy the now.
Work to live, not the other way around.
05-23-2017 | 12:25 PM
#7443
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I like to get some info about what is the minimum total time I should have when submitting an application? I understand that new hires get simi time during CTP training that can be counted towards TT, is that correct?
Tks.
Tks.
05-23-2017 | 12:36 PM
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I came from that route and I haven't gotten flak about it. I think if you have a good attitude you won't run into problems. Most guys probably won't even care where you came from. I think they're just saying some of the bad apples tend to be from that side, which makes sense. Other 121 guys probably get it and don't come in entitled. Just my guess?
05-23-2017 | 12:45 PM
#7445
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I've heard the offer is valid for 1 year.. so you'd have that much time to get necessary hours. You may be able to get 50 hours sim, I've heard. Just to make up for multi time + total time. Just for the ATP. It doesn't count anywhere else, FYI.
05-23-2017 | 12:55 PM
#7446
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From: LAX ER
Any FFDO's here that can PM me? I have a couple questions.
05-23-2017 | 01:22 PM
#7447
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Is there anyone who has been through the interview process recently in SLC that is willing to PM me?
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05-23-2017 | 01:37 PM
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05-23-2017 | 02:11 PM
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Thanks for the info, I currently have all the times cover but the TT is all I need now, I should have nearly 1400 hrs or more by November.
05-23-2017 | 05:39 PM
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From: Cessna 172 CFI
I have been told by recruiting when you feel you are 2 to 3 months of shy of having the required total time is when they say to interview
I have 1250 total time and will be interviewing in Seattle June 29th.
I have 1250 total time and will be interviewing in Seattle June 29th.
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