VA Interviews

[ABXDC9]

I understand VA held interviews last week. Anyone have info on how many more interview sessions will be held and how many pilots will be hired?

 

[b82rez]

3 more sessions this year. No numbers on hiring until DOT report and fleet plans are determined.

 

[JAB31]

I assume they are mostly interviewing guys with the Airbus type...lord knows there are enough guys on the street with one.

 

[Ralph Cramden]

A320 type not required, and you will go through a full initial A320 class even if you have one. About 60 interviews scheduled out of about 4K qualified applicants, so I would assume an internal recommendation would help just a little. Good luck!

 

[dirkdigler]

I've read somewhere that they're getting 5-6 more airplanes but as many as 10. So, deducing from that, anywhere from 60 to 120 pilots?? Just guessing.

 

[HalinTexas]

A320 type not required, and you will go through a full initial A320 class even if you have one. About 60 interviews scheduled out of about 4K qualified applicants, so I would assume an internal recommendation would help just a little. Good luck!

I have four. No luck here. No Bus experience. Haven't flown since April, though. Could be a factor.

 

[Splert]

3 more sessions this year. No numbers on hiring until DOT report and fleet plans are determined.

Is there a flow though to Virgin Galactic?

I hope so.

 

[Splert]

I guess so.

 

[Metro752]

Watch that come true in the next 20 years.

LoL!

 

[Splert]

Watch that come true in the next 20 years.

LoL!

I wonder if Workers Compensation covers being burnt to oblivion during re-entry.

 

[CaptSeth]

I wonder if Workers Compensation covers being burnt to oblivion during re-entry.

Might not matter if the guy is FLAMING to begin with..

 

[Splert]

Might not matter if the guy is FLAMING to begin with..

I forgot that all VA pilots are single.

 

[hyflyin]

3 more sessions this year. No numbers on hiring until DOT report and fleet plans are determined.

Any word on when class dates might be?

 

[Tomct]

Most likely after the first of the year. Good luck to those that interviewed!

 

[hyflyin]

Most likely after the first of the year. Good luck to those that interviewed!

LOL! Jan or Dec, big difference.

 

[Tomct]

My guess would be Jan. Not very many training dpts want to be doing training through the Holidays. Good Luck! ;-)

 

[rjpilot7667]

how the heck do I get an interview?! I filled out the app a year ago.

 

[LaGarbage Man]

Do you have a someone on the inside to give you a rec.?
Even if you do the competition is fierce. I have heard of some with four recs. and no call while others have one rec. and get the call.

 

[rjpilot7667]

Do you have a someone on the inside to give you a rec.?
Even if you do the competition is fierce. I have heard of some with four recs. and no call while others have one rec. and get the call.

Na, No Rec. I wish.

 

[johnsonrod]

how the heck do I get an interview?! I filled out the app a year ago.

Sorry, but you need to be a virgin to apply (geeks/nerds have a real advantage).