COA Hiring

[onewithwings]

Continental has received approval to hire 8 new dispatchers. The posting is in the process of being put up if not already. If you know anyone that is qualified and interested please direct them to the "careers" page at Continental.com to apply. We expect to begin training in January.

Just in! This is an email from a friend who works in COA DX.

Go to COA website to apply. Be aware that they WILL be moving to the windy and blowy city of ORD to merge with UAL.

Good luck to all of you!

OWW~

 

[OneBadLT123]

whats the info on the place? Starting pay? Schedules? office quality? etc...

 

[homerjdispatch]

So what are the chances of getting furloughed when the move to ORD happens?

 

[homerjdispatch]

No, just curious...

 

[onewithwings]

So what are the chances of getting furloughed when the move to ORD happens?

According to them, THEY don't even know! COA admin. hasn't even addressed the move for DX'ers to ORD but have told them they will be moving.

They have had some atrition and some growth that will allow for the additional DX'ers.

For me, I'd rather live in IAH than ORD.

whats the info on the place? Starting pay? Schedules? office quality? etc...

You will be a full fledged DX'er not an ass't like most. Schedule is a good question. From what I know, they bid according to seniority. I'm guessing bottom feeders will get coverage/reserve lines or graveyard. I do know they have a generous trade day and day at a time vacation policy.

 

[BigFellor]

This is almost tempting ... I'd imagine commuting to IAH could get old real fast though. :erm:

 

[bcp7]

I would not expect any furloughs with the move to ORD. I know some of the CO dispatchers and the rumblings are that many of the senior CO dispatchers will retire rather than move out of the IAH area.
There are some other options in IAH as well. Universal and Colt International are both based there.

 

[dispatchguy]

Any news as far as # of resumes submitted, or when they are going to start calls?

 

[propsarebest]

I got a call today...

 

[clr4theapch]

I got a call today...

Good for you Props.. good news, maybe the love will spread to more of us..

 

[onewithwings]

I got a call today...

YAY!!! No use waiting around here for things to happen!

 

[OneBadLT123]

Any updates so far? Details people!

 

[propsarebest]

Info to be shared shortly...

 

[SierraPapa356]

Yes, the calls are going out to those who are being brought in.

 

[propsarebest]

OK, I interviewed on Thursday. I got an email today saying thanks but no thanks. The start date for this class is Jan 10th- not a lot of time to get your stuff in order before you start working.

The interview was pretty simple, a short test and some HR questions. Then I met with the manager, training manager and some other guy. They asked a couple of questions for a few minutes. The entire interview was just over an hour. Then I was shown the floor and got to sit with a dispatcher for about another hour.

Now here comes the interesting part... Morale in the office is VERY, VERY low. I didn't speak to one person who is excited or looking forward about the move to ORD. There is going to be alot of attrition because of the planned move. CO's IT situation is almost a joke. They are still using flight planning systems from Eastern Airlines. The plan I was told is to go with United's planning software.

Having said that, everyone that I met was great.

 

[deltabobo]

Props:

I interviewed with CO on Wednesday and I received the email last night from CR saying thanks but no thanks.

I agreed with the low morale. I was told by one of the chiefs there and they're expected half to walk out come '12 and the move to ORD. We'll see...

 

[OneBadLT123]

Geez I wonder what kind of people they are looking for. I know of another 2 guys who interviewed last week and got the thanks but no thanks letter today and they are both really sharp guys.

I guess you just never know. Better luck next time to you guys.

Also, I cant really blame the guys for the low morale. These guys are being forced to displace from a low tax, low stress, low cost of living, high economic and decent QOL city to everything that is opposite of Houston with Chicago.



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[RJAA]

Hired 3 load planners 15 plus years and 5 regional guys, 3 express (one is a family member in the SOCC), maybe there was one Skywest and Pinnacle.

Moral is low but the comment by the chief that half of disp will bail is way over the top.

Have to keep in mind United north has to move from Elk Grove to downtown as well. There is no shortage of moaning up there, their commute could easily double.

Chicago issue aside, I am actually looking forward to people bailing, so i can move faster to the top. If things are positive, can easily hire more in double digits to the bottom as seniors bail when this thing shakes, and that's is a good thing.

 

[Pull To Guns]

$3900 gross/month + Chicago = fail! I think I will stay here for awhile. The majors in the US don't seem hungry enough yet. There are only so many experienced, active dispatchers out there willing to pull up stakes and relocate. Combine that with the ones leaving the regionals for greener pastures and I see better times ahead.

 

[homerjdispatch]

Yeah one from SkyWest... He is a good guy, but the eyebrow ring... Well its interesting.. And dont try to feed him any pork products! Its like feeding gremlins after midnight