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Really? Class of ten? That's pretty big, I did not realize we were that short. I know planes were sitting but thought maybe they were in for inspection.

Man, I wish our management would let us know when we were hiring. It's just info that I think our pilots would like to know. It lets us know where our company stands for the future, a little bit.
 
Thats good news I guess... Make sure everyone knows what they are getting into. ie drinking, upgrades, yada yada yada
 
Anybody have the current gouge on the interview process? I understand there is a phone interview, panel interview, sim session, and even perhaps a written test now.....anybody have the low down? Interview questions, sim profile, or anything else you can think of would be great!

How many guys ended up being hired on the last go around?
 
Anybody have the current gouge on the interview process? I understand there is a phone interview, panel interview, sim session, and even perhaps a written test now.....anybody have the low down? Interview questions, sim profile, or anything else you can think of would be great!

How many guys ended up being hired on the last go around?

I think not. Last I had heard the interview process involved a one on one Interview with the chief pilot or director of training. A few technical questions, but mostly a "get to know you" interview.

The last class of guys was about 10. They are still looking for more, as a request for "referrals" emailed to employees.

The newhires are to replace a number of people who are fed up with the change to the 15 and 13 schedule. Its tough, especially with 1st year pay being 45K. They did have to hire a couple of "street captains" in the past because of our ARGUS requirements for PIC time in type... just too many new guys with low time.. but that seems to be fix now. All upgrades appear to be internal now. Upgrade pay Starts at 65k in the beechjet a little more in the hawker a little less in the SII.
 
I know somebody that ended up getting hired there recently. The new process is pretty much just as I spelled it out. Phone interview, panel interview, written test, and then sim session at a local (maybe not so local) college. I understand this just started in 2010. I believe I heard 9 were hired in the January class and 4 (only 2 have a Beechjet type rating) in the February class and they start indoc on Monday. From what I understand they are done hiring until new aircraft show up or more folks quit.
 
More openings

More hiring.... if your up for another dissapointing company come on in the water is cold... It's a junker co. Run away, the rest of us are!!
 
More hiring.... if your up for another dissapointing company come on in the water is cold... It's a junker co. Run away, the rest of us are!!

How sure are you that they are hiring? I have a buddy that applied there a couple years ago and found work elsewhere but is now once again unemployed. Typed and current in the 400 and ready to work. Should I give him the green light to call em up?
 
Do you want to keep your friend?

How sure are you that they are hiring? I have a buddy that applied there a couple years ago and found work elsewhere but is now once again unemployed. Typed and current in the 400 and ready to work. Should I give him the green light to call em up?

I would not recomend this place to a friend!
 
Bummed

It is unfourtunate, as once there was a time I tried to like this Co. and advocated for them, However time as with all things has shown their true nature. I brought friends into this company and now find myself offering apologies to them for doing so. It is managed by the inexperienced which has also become embarassing. Yes they are hiring, turn over is simply increasing by the week, good people are leaving in this economy! Due to being treated terribly. Trouble is not comming it is allready here!
 
I know somebody that has been there for 4 rotations now and they are pretty happy. I understand the biggest problem is the schedule and it really is only the guys that were there when it was the old way that are having the biggest issue. Don't get me wrong, 2 on 2 off has to be hard when you have a family. I once heard somebody say that this business is for younger people and that is pretty spot on. Other then that maintenance is good, the pilot group for the most part is a good group of guys, training at FSI, and pay is respectable for light jets. Also,the other sour spots could be the low per diem ($40 a day) with no international override and the fact that uniforms are not free. You have to return your uniform when you quit or get fired.....on your own dime, else they deduct $300 from your last paycheck. So when they start handing out uniforms, don't do a sniff test, just send it straight to the cleaners. Other then that they are working on the other (small) issues. For instance, there is now a flow through program for the Beechjet Captains to move to the Hawker with no loss of pay.

I will say this though, they don't seem to mind firing people. I get the feeling that the GM is a bit of a hot head. If you don't mind taking that chance and think it's acceptable to fire somebody via email, then go for it. If you pass training the first time, show up for work on time, keep your mouth shut, and don't piss off the passengers or the brokers, then you will do just fine.
 

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