Q & A

Is United planning to hire in 2012 and 2013?

Yes. Until a joint collective bargaining agreement (JCBA) and an integrated seniority list (ISL) are implemented, legacy Continental Airlines (L-CAL) has a need for additional pilots. Class starts as early as November of 2012 are presently available.

Does United still have pilots on furlough?

Yes. Legacy United Airlines (L-UAL) has not yet recalled any pilots who were furloughed in 2008. All pilots on this list have been offered class dates at L-CAL, however. It was their option to accept the position, and it remains their option to rejoin the hiring process at any time they wish.

Whose contract and seniority list would I fall on?

All pilots hired before the JCBA and ISL are implemented would work under the terms of the L-CAL collective bargaining agreement and would be placed on the L-CAL seniority list.

What aircraft and bases can new hires expect?

We are filling vacancies on the 737 in Newark, Houston, Cleveland and Guam. We also are filling vacancies on the 757/767 fleet in Newark and Houston.

Could a new hire get assigned to Guam?

Yes. Our Pacific operation is a critical element of our global network. Pilots staffed in Guam have a unique opportunity to fly throughout Micronesia and Asia. This is a 737 base only and could be assigned to any class.

I was hired by United or Continental in 2008, but never started class. Am I still eligible?

Yes. Pilots who received employment offers have been identified and will be contacted first for consideration with the new United Airlines.

I had an interview scheduled with United or Continental in 2008 that cancelled. Am I still eligible?

Pilots in this situation will be considered for processing based on the competitiveness of their qualifications by comparison to other applicants.

Where do I apply for a position at United?

We will be using AirlineApps.com going forward. Pilots who previously applied to United Airlines will need to reapply through AirlineApps.com.

I have a Continental application already on file with AirlineApps.com. Do I need to reapply?

No. We are updating portions of the application, and will communicate with you directly if you need to update a portion of your application.

What will the hiring process look like for the new United?

We will be combining best practices from both legacy airlines in our new process. Qualified applicants will be invited to take an online assessment first. Competitive applicants will then participate in a brief telephone screening. Applicants who continue to meet the desired criteria will then be invited to participate in a simulator evaluation and a panel interview at one of our training centers located in Denver or Houston.

What is the timeframe for hiring at United?

We will begin reviewing applications next week, and selecting candidates for interviews in the coming months to fill positions in 2012 and 2013.

How much hiring are you planning to do?

Our total numbers are dependent first on the decisions of the currently furloughed United pilots. They will always be given first preference for any class offering. Remaining positions will be filled by new-hire pilots from outside the company. As this number is unknown, we cannot project with certainty the total number of new hires. We are planning to fill 230 positions from January to May of 2013.

How will my seniority work if I am hired?

A pilot hired from outside of the company will be placed on the L-CAL seniority list junior to any furloughed United pilot who accepts a class date regardless of when that furloughed United pilot comes to training.

What do retirements look like at United?

United will retire almost 4,000 pilots in the next 10 years, and by 2026 will retire 50% of those currently on the seniority lists.

What are minimum qualifications?

Minimum qualifications are being evaluated and will be posted on AirlineApps.com when they are finalized. Our most competitive candidates will have a combination of experience and qualifications that best fits the needs of the world’s leading airline.

 

Thanks for posting the Q&A. Helpful. Thats great they aren't just flushing the pool. Its still a little vague though. "contacted first for consideration"
Wonder if its a 2nd interview process in some order of when classes were cancelled. either abbreviated version to recheck paperwork and make sure no new skeletons or full new thing .. once they decide what the new interview is going to be exactly.

 

Is the personality test "make or break," or is it used in conjunction with a face-to-face interview? It would be kind of frustrating if it was an online psych test that prevented one from moving through to the next step....

 

I believe it was a "make or break" for UAL last go-around. Just another loop to jump through.

Had to do it for Amtrak also.

If you don't "pass", you don't move on.

 

True. It's hoop #1, with no recourse if it doesn't go well.

 

How is seniority assigned in class by age, ssn, or looks?

 

CAL was age I think.

 

UAL was last 4 of SSN

 

It is age.

 

Does anyone know if internal recs through airline apps are done the same way as Delta's? For example, does it need to come from a United (if they even have one) email address for it to count as internal or will any email for a pilot work? Do they follow the same two paragraph format?