Getting an Airline pilot job

[no1pilot2000]

I know of a flight instructor who would like to apply for a job at a regional airline with the intention of some day becoming a pilot for a major airline such as Southwest or Airtran. Other than flying experience, what other traits or qualities do recruiters at the various airlines look for in an individual who applies to their airline?

 

[ReverseSensing]

Do you have any idea what a snake-pit you've just stumbled into?

 

[landlover]

Do you have any idea what a snake-pit you've just stumbled into?

thisis going to be awesome!

 

[rumpletumbler]

Subscribed to thread Captain!

 

[Airline Driver]

Tell your instructor to make sure that when he ties his tie that he needs to make a precise "Dimple" right below the knot in the center. When companies send their recruiters out to scout out new blood, one of the requirements for potential interviewees is that they must tie their tie to specific standards.

Sorry I could not resist!!!!

 

[rumpletumbler]

Airline training video.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=_3ttg4YJ1_Y

 

[rightseatjocky]

laughing. Ok here it is.. you want to be a major airline pilot like Air tran or Southwest. Ok the 2nd would work but Airtrash.... OMG PLEASE..
You want to get into the airline industry with your hours. hmm try Crapwater (chititaco,qua), they will take anyone with a heart beat. Hell you don't even need your ratings.. just go to them now and tell the chief pilot you will shine his shoes.. he will hire you today.

 

[Greg]

laughing. Ok here it is.. you want to be a major airline pilot like Air tran or Southwest. Ok the 2nd would work but Airtrash.... OMG PLEASE..
You want to get into the airline industry with your hours. hmm try Crapwater (chitauqua), the will take anyone with a heart beat. Hell you don't even need your ratings.. just go to them now and tell the chief pilot you will shine his shoes.. he will hire you today.

Another wonderful speller we have! Here at Chau-go-fak-your-mother-tapublic America we are hiring at about the same level everyone else is.

Oh, and thanks for letting us all know that you flew a 172 and a 182. Way to go Stud!

 

[John Pennekamp]

I know of a flight instructor who would like to apply for a job at a regional airline with the intention of some day becoming a pilot for a major airline such as Southwest or Airtran. Other than flying experience, what other traits or qualities do recruiters at the various airlines look for in an individual who applies to their airline?

"You know this pilot"? Why doesn't he just ask the question himself? Unless you're "the pilot".

I would suggest researching airlines on www.airlinepilotcentral.com

 

[Amish RakeFight]

Here's a serious answer:

A LARGE BANK ACCOUNT.

You'll work for peanuts the first few years. If you're lucky, this will repeat itself a few more times before they plant your pinebox in the ground.

 

[Tarzan]

Another wonderful speller we have! Here at Chau-go-fak-your-mother-tapublic America we are hiring at about the same level everyone else is.

Oh, and thanks for letting us all know that you flew a 172 and a 182. Way to go Stud!

Now that's some funny a$$ sh!t.


And for the last part.... Quit downing the guy. He flew the RG in both models. That qualifies!

 

[rightseatjocky]

laughing greg
35 posts, coming from someone that isn't established, I will be ok with that.
I guess from a tool like that it's ok for the forum..

 

[txpilot1974]

I know of a flight instructor who would like to apply for a job at a regional airline with the intention of some day becoming a pilot for a major airline such as Southwest or Airtran. Other than flying experience, what other traits or qualities do recruiters at the various airlines look for in an individual who applies to their airline?

Are you serious? This is either a joke or you are a raging homo. Either way you are FLAMING!!

 

[Friedaloo]

I know of a flight instructor who would like to apply for a job at a regional airline with the intention of some day becoming a pilot for a major airline such as Southwest or Airtran. Other than flying experience, what other traits or qualities do recruiters at the various airlines look for in an individual who applies to their airline?

Well ASSuming this isn't a joke post (probably the wrong move on my part)I guess I will try to answer it. First get the regional job. Lots of those out there, go to the previously mentioned www.airlinepilotcentral.com to get the low down on each airline. After the regional job is in hand, fly a lot and have no life, the pain may be over faster that way. Although only if there isn't another big economic dump around the corner, then you will be stuck in the job you will grow to hate for quite some time. Upgrade as quick as possible. Get lots of jet pic. Hopefully college is already done, it helps a lot to have that box checked. Then once the competive mins are in hand for that sweet Airtran or Southwest gig, submit your resume and wait. Also make nice with all of you captains early on, know your stuff and do your job without a huge sense of entitlement. That will help you to get those letters of Rec for you chosen job, since who you know counts just as much or more than the quals. Lastly, sell soul.
Ta Ta -Friedaloo

 

[Greg]

laughing greg
35 posts, coming from someone that isn't established, I will be ok with that.
I guess from a tool like that it's ok for the forum..

I don't understand your post at all. Am I a tool for only posting in the double digits? I was hoping not being an avid web poster made me less of a tool.

Guess not in C182RG land.

 

[LearLove]

double post, see below

 

[LearLove]

I know of a flight instructor who would like to apply for a job at a regional airline with the intention of some day becoming a pilot for a major airline such as Southwest or Airtran.

O these kiddies these days......

 

[JohnnyP]

....

This might be the roughest, most brutal bunch of humans on the internet today.

 

[norskman2]

I know of a flight instructor who would like to apply for a job at a regional airline with the intention of some day becoming a pilot for a major airline such as Southwest or Airtran. Other than flying experience, what other traits or qualities do recruiters at the various airlines look for in an individual who applies to their airline?

Assuming your posted flight time is correct and you're a newbie student pilot, I will further assume this post is not a joke.

In which case, welcome to the wild and woolly world of aviation.

Both you and your instructor friend would be well served to check out jetcareers.com, where you'll find the answers to that and other questions without all the flaming that passes for sport on this board.

Best of luck in your flying!

 

[ultrarunner]

thisis going to be awesome!

10 pages...minimum...get your 12 pack at the ready!!

 

[Way2Broke]

Airline training video.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=_3ttg4YJ1_Y

This is required watching. Cane is a good guy. I hope the writers strike ends so the man can go back to work.

 

[time builder]

Man, these threads can be brutal. I remember posting a few honest questions when I started FI, and they called me a flamer along with a few other things. What can I say, I learned some things from it.

I don't see a minimum experience level for posting, and I could see myself asking a similar question a few yeas ago. So I'll respond seriously.

I'll agree airlinepilotcentral has some good tips. Especially that you should know the airline you're applying for. With multicrew and passengers, its very important to have a personality that people can get along with, with single pilot cargo, that might not be so important.

One airline interview I screwed up by not knowing enough about them. I thought they had a domicile/hub where I was living, turns out they just had a lot of overnighters parked there and a lot of flights throughout the day, but no hub. They seemed kind of turned off at my assumption. Bottom line, knowing who you're applying for shows preparedness, and preparedness is a key issue.

By asking questions on FI, you're showing that you are looking for this kind of information, and I really wish people would stop bashing on people for showing their inexperience.

 

[pilotyip]

It will take you approximately 10 years to get to a job that will allow you to start making QOL a goal in your job search. Pilots get hired at good places because they have Turbine PIC, you must build turbine PIC to have control over your career. You have to go wherever that job is that gets you turbine PIC. You stay in that job until you can get another job that gives you better turbine PIC, i.e. Bigger airplanes, Turbojet, 121, etc. It is called paying your dues everyone must do it. Some do it in the military, some do it at the regionals, and some do in the on-demand business. Everyone pays his or her dues.

 

[no1pilot2000]

Crap answers

I am trying to get some answers and all I get is **************************************** who can't give an honest answers.

 

[say again]

I am trying to get some answers and all I get is **************************************** who can't give an honest answers.

I know they do not like profanity!!!:beer:

 

[FirstMate]

This might be the roughest, most brutal bunch of humans on the internet today.

And sexually frustrated.

 

[John Pennekamp]

And sexually frustrated.

Not all of us...

 

[Future Furlough]

And sexually frustrated.

That's what the knee pads and lube is for. Oh wait, that's a different thread.:laugh:

 

[Amish RakeFight]

...were you the number 1 pilot in the year 2000? :erm:

 

[Amish RakeFight]

Here's your answer:

How an Airline Captain Should Look and Act.