Originally Posted by pilotgolfer

Thats a big box to have checked...right or wrong. Your numbers are in the ball park. I know plenty of guys that came from the 91/135 world. Justbe careful with the flight times if this applies. I have some NetJets / corporate friends that would try to make the argument that they were type rated so when they flew the empty legs in the left seat...they would log it as PIC. It could lead to awkward questions when they review your times.

Its never too early to start practice interviewing. Emerald Coast or similar services can get you thinking about your experiences and how to apply them to the interview. If you work at XO you probably have plenty to draw from relating to customer service and dealing with people, etc.

Best of luck...plan a vacation or some place you need to be. Thats usually when thye call for an interview.

Originally Posted by GoCats67

When you applied (or how long since) is completely irrelevant!

Every app is scored based on the secret formula that UA has. When they want to interview 20 applicants, the computer spits out the next 20 names!

Historically they had separate piles, but I don't think they have those now, or at least they aren't under any court order to do so. But even if they do have separate piles, I guarantee one of them is not "who applied the longest ago."

Apply and then update as frequently as you can. Nobody knows what specifically goes into the secret formula, but more flying, more aircraft types, more PIC, a 4 year degree, more instructor/management positions, recommendations, more this, more that, and more of the other thing will all get you more points.

How many for each thing I don't know, but keep flying and keep updating and then someday (hopefully sooner rather than later) UA will let you know when the secret formula has spit out your name.

Originally Posted by GoCats67

When you applied (or how long since) is completely irrelevant!

Every app is scored based on the secret formula that UA has. When they want to interview 20 applicants, the computer spits out the next 20 names!

Historically they had separate piles, but I don't think they have those now, or at least they aren't under any court order to do so. But even if they do have separate piles, I guarantee one of them is not "who applied the longest ago."

Apply and then update as frequently as you can. Nobody knows what specifically goes into the secret formula, but more flying, more aircraft types, more PIC, a 4 year degree, more instructor/management positions, recommendations, more this, more that, and more of the other thing will all get you more points.

How many for each thing I don't know, but keep flying and keep updating and then someday (hopefully sooner rather than later) UA will let you know when the secret formula has spit out your name.

Originally Posted by Xjrstreetcar

Are you saying HR doesn't have the discretion to pull and review a dusty, or fresh, application manually? Some recent UA new hires implied otherwise after successfully shaking the bushes.

Originally Posted by Aquaticus

As for the length of having your app in I don't think it matters. They do like to see letters of recommendation and they never expire. It looks good to have some older recs that shows them that you have wanted to work there for awhile.

Originally Posted by drivinghome

Did anyone attend who can offer insight? Helpful tips? News?
Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by 14bis

It was a pure "informational session." They took questions, but the answers were very generic in nature. The good news is UAL will continue to hire for the unforeseeable future, even through the summer.

I hope it helps and good luck to us all!