Hiring to resume in earnest
10-17-2017 | 04:51 PM
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From NYC Council 5 update today.
Hiring Plan
Management has reportedly reevaluated their pilot manpower requirements for summer 2018 and 2019 and have decided to spool up pilot training and hiring. We are reluctant to raise our pilots’ expectations as previous estimates have fluctuated substantially, but here is the latest information:
The company is planning additional near-term vacancy bids and four new-hire classes for the rest of 2017. The first class is planned for 11/13/17 and would include 23 returning 'furloughees' in a class of approximately 75 total pilots. 3 more new-hire classes of approximately 50 pilots are planned for 2017.
According to senior management, based on their imminent acquisition of 30-40 used A319s & A320s they would need to hire an average 60/pilots per month or nearly 2,000 pilots over next 32 months based on their current 2019 block hour projection. This will require restarting interviewing pilots in December.
Please keep in mind of course, that this is subject to change and seems to do so often as the UA long term planning department meets daily.
Hiring Plan
Management has reportedly reevaluated their pilot manpower requirements for summer 2018 and 2019 and have decided to spool up pilot training and hiring. We are reluctant to raise our pilots’ expectations as previous estimates have fluctuated substantially, but here is the latest information:
The company is planning additional near-term vacancy bids and four new-hire classes for the rest of 2017. The first class is planned for 11/13/17 and would include 23 returning 'furloughees' in a class of approximately 75 total pilots. 3 more new-hire classes of approximately 50 pilots are planned for 2017.
According to senior management, based on their imminent acquisition of 30-40 used A319s & A320s they would need to hire an average 60/pilots per month or nearly 2,000 pilots over next 32 months based on their current 2019 block hour projection. This will require restarting interviewing pilots in December.
Please keep in mind of course, that this is subject to change and seems to do so often as the UA long term planning department meets daily.
10-22-2017 | 08:48 AM
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Hogan advice (just what this thread needs)
"I always" or "I never" questions should probably be answered with a NO. The test doesn't ask about high treason or murder, so you probably have done whatever they're asking about.
I read every question carefully and then answered honestly. I think thats the only way to be consistent. I was worried that a few answers weren't consistent IE
Do you enjoy the challenge of your job? YES
Do you want to be indepently wealthy? YES
Do you enjoy fiction and/or plays/movies YES
Would you like to be a successful actor NO
Would you like to be a successful writer YES
All true, so, thats what I answered
IMO:
I'd wager that the test is aiming to weed out less 10% of applicants. If you think you're values/behavior are in the general range of normal, just be honest. As it is, it weeds out more than 10% because people are not being completely truthful. Rumor has it that the base levels values/answers were formulated by anonymously testing upper level managers who had nothing to lose, therefore were quite honest. Food for thought
"I always" or "I never" questions should probably be answered with a NO. The test doesn't ask about high treason or murder, so you probably have done whatever they're asking about.
I read every question carefully and then answered honestly. I think thats the only way to be consistent. I was worried that a few answers weren't consistent IE
Do you enjoy the challenge of your job? YES
Do you want to be indepently wealthy? YES
Do you enjoy fiction and/or plays/movies YES
Would you like to be a successful actor NO
Would you like to be a successful writer YES
All true, so, thats what I answered
IMO:
I'd wager that the test is aiming to weed out less 10% of applicants. If you think you're values/behavior are in the general range of normal, just be honest. As it is, it weeds out more than 10% because people are not being completely truthful. Rumor has it that the base levels values/answers were formulated by anonymously testing upper level managers who had nothing to lose, therefore were quite honest. Food for thought
10-24-2017 | 05:44 AM
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The MEC has said that there will now be new hires in the Nov. 13th class, along with the returnees. The returnees have until 30 days before class starts to notify the company that they want to be in that class so calls (emails) will typically go out 29 days before class date for new hires. My guess is that people have already been notified for this class, but it was a last minute change so who knows.... but like I said I would guess people have been notified for the November 13th class. Word is that there will be at least one more before years end though. Good luck to all the poolies!
10-24-2017 | 07:46 AM
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10-24-2017 | 08:32 AM
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The MEC has said that there will now be new hires in the Nov. 13th class, along with the returnees. The returnees have until 30 days before class starts to notify the company that they want to be in that class so calls (emails) will typically go out 29 days before class date for new hires. My guess is that people have already been notified for this class, but it was a last minute change so who knows.... but like I said I would guess people have been notified for the November 13th class. Word is that there will be at least one more before years end though. Good luck to all the poolies!
10-24-2017 | 10:44 AM
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NOV 13th was always a class, albeit a 'closed' class originally for a select few leftovers from the MAY timeframe. They opened it up for as many returnees as possible ( I believe the last number count was up to 73). After this vacancy bid closes, there will be a lot of unfilled positions that will now go to the new hire/returnee classes. So probably here something by first week of NOV.
10-24-2017 | 11:01 AM
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NOV 13th was always a class, albeit a 'closed' class originally for a select few leftovers from the MAY timeframe. They opened it up for as many returnees as possible ( I believe the last number count was up to 73). After this vacancy bid closes, there will be a lot of unfilled positions that will now go to the new hire/returnee classes. So probably here something by first week of NOV.
10-24-2017 | 01:39 PM
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NOV 13th was always a class, albeit a 'closed' class originally for a select few leftovers from the MAY timeframe. They opened it up for as many returnees as possible ( I believe the last number count was up to 73). After this vacancy bid closes, there will be a lot of unfilled positions that will now go to the new hire/returnee classes. So probably here something by first week of NOV.
But for some, that 2 week notice of quitting thing can be kinda important. Depending on where they come from.
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