Omni Air Interview process

[jetjockey#1]

Does anybody know anything about Omni Air's interview process.

Thanks.

 

[stupidpilot]

Ya, If they call you for an interview and you actually show up, you're hired.

 

[Palmtree Pilot]

Ya, If they call you for an interview and you actually show up, you're hired.

Pretty much sums it up! Fill out another application apon arrival to HQ, get asked a couple of back ground questions by HR, sit and talk with fleet manager(very nice guy), he takes you to lunch and then you come back and fly the standard profile(T/O, RMI tracking, holding, ILS to landing) on a computer based DC-9 panel.

PtP

 

[stupidpilot]

Sorry, I forgot to mention that you actually had to be breathing too!

 

[On Your Six]

Pretty much sums it up! Fill out another application apon arrival to HQ, get asked a couple of back ground questions by HR, sit and talk with fleet manager(very nice guy), he takes you to lunch and then you come back and fly the standard profile(T/O, RMI tracking, holding, ILS to landing) on a computer based DC-9 panel.

PtP

Looks like you didn't take the job with your MD11 experience (either World or Gemini instead). Did they offer a choice of either the DC10 or the 757 or just one choice? What are the pilot domiciles?

 

[landlover]

dont forget that you have to buy your own ticket to the interview. its a home based operation.

 

[Palmtree Pilot]

dont forget that you have to buy your own ticket to the interview. its a home based operation.

Yes, you have to get there on your own, but they do give you a hotel room. No choice, but back then they were only hiring on the 10. Don't know if that has changed.

PtP

 

[OMNIDC10FO]

2 leased 757's going back to their owners so I'm 99.9% sure THEY are hiring for the dc-10. Resignations O'plenty! Hope you like Ireland. Best O' luck to ya!

 

[stupidpilot]

Looks like you didn't take the job with your MD11 experience (either World or Gemini instead). Did they offer a choice of either the DC10 or the 757 or just one choice? What are the pilot domiciles?

You're not actually thinking about trying to go there are you? I would hazard a guess that you are making about double what an Omni captain makes if you're flying the Global Ex.

 

[OMNIDC10FO]

That's right. We're home based, aren't we? I spent so much time drinking diet cokes at B-52's while sitting perpetual reserve that I almost forget that bit of information. Probably would be there right now if they hadn't closed up!

 

[On Your Six]

You're not actually thinking about trying to go there are you? I would hazard a guess that you are making about double what an Omni captain makes if you're flying the Global Ex.

No way. I have a friend who flies KC10s for the Air Force and it could be a possible avenue for him if he wants - although I am sure he will be picked up by Delta or SWA (his main choices). Yeah, I enjoy my Global gig too much to consider anything else.

 

[kingaira90]

With the people that are leaving with the 75's going away, any talk of doing a furlough? -kingaira90

 

[OMNIDC10FO]

just got letter today stating no furloughs. all displaced 757 pilots will be trained on the dc-10. with all the resignations going on, it is probably a good thing for the company to have a pool of people that they can train to keep the 10's in the air.

 

[titans10]

When is the vote? I would have voted yes if still there. Pollard told guys over in shannon no way for pay raises with a union or without. I hear alot of wash outs going on in the new hire classes. Guys are having trouble with the round dials.

 

[stupidpilot]

When is the vote? I would have voted yes if still there. Pollard told guys over in shannon no way for pay raises with a union or without. I hear alot of wash outs going on in the new hire classes. Guys are having trouble with the round dials.

Pollard is a class A prick! Looks like he's gonna have a little ol strike on his hands!

 

[IFollowRoads]

Ireland?? WTH is that all about?

I thought about Omni until they told me I'd be a F/E until Judgement Day.

 

[OMNIDC10FO]

Ireland = European tech stop/Home away from home!

F/E Forever? Who gave you that Info? They are usually needing FO's more than any other position. I got a friend hired with 2k+ hours with no jet time. The 10 was my first jet as well. The schedules are ricoculous, but the experience looks great on resumes and I don't believe there is any other place where you will upgrade to captain on a widebody quicker than OmNi. If you believe in paying your dues, 2 years at Omni will allow you to check that box!

 

[LandRoverNut]

Are they still looking for FO's. I have been think about sending my resume in for a year now. I am just not sure I would like being on the road for 18-21 days!

 

[OMNIDC10FO]

Thinking of sending them a resume for a year? Not sure I understand the logic. I assure you that you won't be gone 18-21 days in a row if you don't actually apply.

 

[fatazz]

I thought you are leaving for SWA.

 

[IFollowRoads]

On another forum I traded PM's with a fellow flying there who said the F/E's stay on the panel, and recommended I wait for a F/O slot. If things are different now I'll reconsider.

Ireland = European tech stop/Home away from home!

F/E Forever? Who gave you that Info? They are usually needing FO's more than any other position. I got a friend hired with 2k+ hours with no jet time. The 10 was my first jet as well. The schedules are ricoculous, but the experience looks great on resumes and I don't believe there is any other place where you will upgrade to captain on a widebody quicker than OmNi. If you believe in paying your dues, 2 years at Omni will allow you to check that box!

 

[LandRoverNut]

Thinking of sending them a resume for a year? Not sure I understand the logic. I assure you that you won't be gone 18-21 days in a row if you don't actually apply.

Yes!!!!!!!!!! wasn't sure I wanted the Omni lifestyle. Your post didn't help me any. Does anyone have any Good words to share. As for Omnidc10FO thanks for nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[OMNIDC10FO]

My point was just get your stuff in. Think about whether or not you want the Omni lifestyle after they offer you a job. I'm sorry if I offended you , but your post reminded me of a guy who had a non flying job at brand X who wanted a flying job there. I listened to him for about a year telling anyone who would listen that the company wouldn't hire him. I went to management to find out why they wouldn't hire him and it was for one simple reason. HE NEVER APPLIED FOR THE JOB. They hired him almost immediately after he did apply if my memory serves me correctly. I didn't know if I wanted to fly freight but it didn't stop me from applying to UPS. If you want some NO BS advice, I would say if you believe your current job will ultimately get you where you want to be, just stay put! 18-22 days on the road is a really tough gig. If you think International wide-body experience will improve your resume and get you to your goal, well then maybe the sacrifice is worth it. Oh yeah, 2 more things. If you have kids, don't do it. If you are happily married and want to stay that way, DEFINITELY DON"T DO IT! Hope this is more help than my last post. Again, I apologize!

 

[IFollowRoads]

What if I just want something similar to what's posing in your avatar?

My point was just get your stuff in. Think about whether or not you want the Omni lifestyle after they offer you a job. I'm sorry if I offended you , but your post reminded me of a guy who had a non flying job at brand X who wanted a flying job there. I listened to him for about a year telling anyone who would listen that the company wouldn't hire him. I went to management to find out why they wouldn't hire him and it was for one simple reason. HE NEVER APPLIED FOR THE JOB. They hired him almost immediately after he did apply if my memory serves me correctly. I didn't know if I wanted to fly freight but it didn't stop me from applying to UPS. If you want some NO BS advice, I would say if you believe your current job will ultimately get you where you want to be, just stay put! 18-22 days on the road is a really tough gig. If you think International wide-body experience will improve your resume and get you to your goal, well then maybe the sacrifice is worth it. Oh yeah, 2 more things. If you have kids, don't do it. If you are happily married and want to stay that way, DEFINITELY DON"T DO IT! Hope this is more help than my last post. Again, I apologize!

 

[OMNIDC10FO]

I still have her on speed dial if you want her number!

 

[IFollowRoads]

Whoa... you served up the px way to quickly... Something tells me her chaste character may be in doubt...

I still have her on speed dial if you want her number!

 

[LandRoverNut]

My point was just get your stuff in. Think about whether or not you want the Omni lifestyle after they offer you a job. I'm sorry if I offended you , but your post reminded me of a guy who had a non flying job at brand X who wanted a flying job there. I listened to him for about a year telling anyone who would listen that the company wouldn't hire him. I went to management to find out why they wouldn't hire him and it was for one simple reason. HE NEVER APPLIED FOR THE JOB. They hired him almost immediately after he did apply if my memory serves me correctly. I didn't know if I wanted to fly freight but it didn't stop me from applying to UPS. If you want some NO BS advice, I would say if you believe your current job will ultimately get you where you want to be, just stay put! 18-22 days on the road is a really tough gig. If you think International wide-body experience will improve your resume and get you to your goal, well then maybe the sacrifice is worth it. Oh yeah, 2 more things. If you have kids, don't do it. If you are happily married and want to stay that way, DEFINITELY DON"T DO IT! Hope this is more help than my last post. Again, I apologize!

Thanks OmniDC10FO!! I have spoken to and called several Omni guys and they all have told me not to send in my stuff unless I am sure I want the Job.
They have told me all the bad and not a lot of good things about the lifestyle. They do keep telling me as you did, it may get me where I want to be alot quiker than my current flying job. I have lost 2 great woman because of this job so Omni does look that good in those regards. However it would only be for 2-3 years, I guess I should suck it up and apply!

 

[johnsonrod]

Any modern equipment on those DC-10s?

I know that most DC-10s are old and archaic (unless they are reconfigured MD10s like those at Fedex). Are the Omni DC-10s equipped with any "modern" equipment beyond TCAS like FMS or even some EFIS? I thought NWA added some nice glass to their DC-10s before disposing them.

 

[stupidpilot]

Most have the Honeywell HT9100 FMS with others having Litton 92's. The fleet is getting EADI's, and EHSI's as well as SATCOM. The EFB's are supposedly on their way as well. But I'll believe it when I see it.

 

[stupidpilot]

Fedex owns the MD-10 STC. So unless somebody else is willing to pay Fedex a crapload of money to get it, I doubt you'll see an MD-10 outside of Fedex.