AA New Hires in Dec

[aa73]

How senior is LAX? Is there an equip lock initially? Thanks for all the good info.

Pretty senior, ever since SFO closed... however, SFO opened back up as a satellite base so maybe LAX will get a little more junior.

Equip lock is 2 years, I believe.

 

[Carl_Spackler]

From AA job description:

Ability to learn and work with PEDs. The only thing that comes to mind is Performance Enhancing Drugs.

 

[CL300Pilot]

Personal Electronic Devices (PED) I.e iPads.

From AA job description:

Ability to learn and work with PEDs. The only thing that comes to mind is Performance Enhancing Drugs.

 

[i fly boxes]

Well, Eagle guys get half so 750 out of 1500, street hires have a better chance of winning the lotto

Just like the real lottery, you don't win unless you buy a ticket. I want a ticket for the first class

 

[Bushhatesyou]

Anybody want to venture what the medical exam portion will be like?

 

[goahead]

Anybody want to venture what the medical exam portion will be like?

Can't be any worse than my 12 years at ASA

 

[HalinTexas]

Worked some 2.5 hours on the application. Still not finished.

Funniest part?

In the "demographics" section, it asked the usual (optional) birth, gender and race questions, but then it asked if I was a fighter pilot? Had to laugh. Probably just checking to see if even read that part of the app.

 

[Iflyamouse]

Interesting that there is no mention of flight time or education requirements. We'll all be anxious to see what types of quals it takes to get the first round of interviews.

We are looking for great people that can:
? Set a high standard for providing our customers safe and reliable travel
? Handle a wide variety of situations while working with other team members and our customers
? Work independently or as part of a team with limited supervision
? Ensure the safety and comfort of our customers
? Provide leadership by responding to a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations
? Work in climates and locations across the globe and work variable shifts

Qualifications
Here is what it takes to be a successful pilot at American:
? Excellent communication skills and quick and accurate decision making
? Close attention to detail
? Minimum age of 23
? Ability to work varying hours of the day or night, on weekends and holidays
? Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or Customs security badges
? Fulfillment of FAA criminal background checks
? Ability to learn and work with PEDs
? Distance vision corrected to 20/20 and near vision corrected to 20/40 or better in each eye
? Current Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) rating (multi-engine) or a valid ATP written test
? Valid FCC Restricted Radio Telephone Operator permit
? Valid First Class Medical Certificate
? Flight time in accordance with all FAA requirements
? Must be able to fluently speak and understand English
? Must have the right to work in the United States
? Additionally, we require all of our pilots to have a valid passport and documentation allowing for entry into the United States after an international flight.

 

[Iflyamouse]

Phase I:

We will use state-of-the art software designed to evaluate applicants by virtue of the flight-related data they provide in their online application. Additionally, candidates will complete an online assessment designed specifically for pilot selection.

Phase II:
Selected candidates are asked to complete a video interview. Through this interview, we can better determine their interpersonal and communication skills, along with their ability to think on their feet. The strongest candidates are invited to meet with our team in person. During this time, candidates will undergo a two-day assessment.

On day 1, we will conduct a Pilot Skills Test (PST). The PST is a new, computerized evaluation program that measures the critical skills necessary to become an American pilot. Day 2 is dedicated to a two-part, face-to-face interview conducted by Captains and First Officers from all of our crew bases and members of the Pilot Selection Department. The questions are behavioral-based, and our goal is to get an accurate picture of a candidate's demeanor and decision-making skills by learning about actual situations they've encountered through their career.

Phase III
Once we have a complete picture of the candidate, the final step is to have their file evaluated by the Pilot Selection Board, a panel made up of several members of the Flight Department, including Vice President of Flight, Captain John Hale and Chief Pilot Line Operations, Captain Bart Roberts. The approved candidates are then contacted by the Flight Department and given a conditional offer with American Airlines. We then schedule a medical exam and once the results are known, we will make the final call confirming our conditional offer.

 

[SVA_402]

We then schedule a medical exam and once the results are known, we will make the final call confirming our conditional offer.

I'm super curious what's on the medical exam or what they look for.