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11-04-2024 | 08:53 AM

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Chimpy

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Originally Posted by GPullR

If you got hired in last 4 years, nobody here wants to here it.

I got hired like a month ago, lol. I’m in class now. Colgan in 2005, XJT during the lost decade and at NK for the last 12 years. Happy to be here, been great so far, just hoping it isnt the end of the wave is all, calm down

11-04-2024 | 09:09 AM

#22

Nucflash

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Originally Posted by Chimpy

Welcome! I've been hearing NK captains are floating to the top of the pool out of a "predictable" date-of-interview order. Is that correct?

11-04-2024 | 09:12 AM

#23

Hedley

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Originally Posted by jerryleber

UAL reported a strong Q3 2024 and a rosy outlook for Q4 and beyond on the earnings call. UAL stock has doubled in three months.

The slowdown in aircraft deliveries was the best thing that could have happened to United. The rate of growth was unmanageable.

No kidding. We shouldn't be hiring 2,000 hour wonders with practically no jet time, much less forcing them into the left seat after one year on property. I'm all for growth, but I'd rather obtain it at a manageable rate.

11-04-2024 | 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Nucflash

Welcome! I've been hearing NK captains are floating to the top of the pool out of a "predictable" date-of-interview order. Is that correct?

Thanks! Been a real eye opener, wish I had left Nk sooner, every aspect of this place has blown away my expectations. (Well, except for the 737, the 320 is superior IMO &#128513

. I think ULCC CAs in general seem to be getting class dates sooner than others in the pool. There were a lot of lower time RJ F/Os in the pool from early 2024 that had to swim for quite a while after the JB/NK merger was blocked and a lot us finally decided to apply. The good news is, it seems like generally CJO to class date waits are trending down. I Also know of quite a few higher time NK CAs recently hired so good news is its somewhat currently competitive again and a lot of experienced guys and girls are headed over

11-04-2024 | 09:21 AM

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Nucflash

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Originally Posted by Chimpy

Thanks! Been a real eye opener, wish I had left Nk Sooner, every aspect of this place has blown away my expectations. (Well, except for the 737, the 320 is superior IMO 😁. I think ULCC CAs in general seem to be getting class dates sooner than others in the pool. There were a lot of lower time RJ F/Os in the pool from early 2024 that had to swim for quite a while after The JB/NK Merger was blocked and a lot us finally decided to apply. Good news is seems like generally CJO to Class dates sooner than for the time being is coming down.

I think the recruiters are smart to do that; the assumption has to be made that NK captains have irons in other fires and the sooner the class date, the less chance of them being lured away after the CJO is made.

11-04-2024 | 09:23 AM

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Agreed, especially with DELTA & AA picking back up this winter

11-04-2024 | 09:27 AM

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John Carr

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Originally Posted by Nucflash

Welcome! I've been hearing NK captains are floating to the top of the pool out of a "predictable" date-of-interview order. Is that correct?

Not sure if fact, but a few buddies of mine that interviewed in the spring just got class dates after some late summer interviews. So it's for sure not a FIFO.

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Originally Posted by Nucflash

For those of us that came up in the dark decade (and a half), that all makes sense.

To the HR/pilot selection mantra of this new hiring era, it must be blowing their minds and getting their knickers in a twist.

As long as you meet the mins, it doesn't matter.

Are you a IG "influencer"?
How many kittens rescued?
How many soup kitchens served in?
How many times did you kiss the ring at a job fair?

Last edited by John Carr; 11-04-2024 at 09:40 AM.

11-04-2024 | 10:51 AM

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From: Aircraft & Seat: old & hard

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nucflash

Welcome! I've been hearing NK captains are floating to the top of the pool out of a "predictable" date-of-interview order. Is that correct?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chimpy

Thanks! Been a real eye opener, wish I had left Nk sooner, every aspect of this place has blown away my expectations. (Well, except for the 737, the 320 is superior IMO &#128513

2013 NK too. Applied in Feb, interview + CJO April, Class August. Considering virtully no classes May/June/July I definitely feel very lucky. And Yeah, should have done it years ago, but after getting shot down hard in 2013 (with 8K TT/4K TPIC) I had given up hope....