Airnet Questions

[EWRJ0225]

i just got a phone interview today and I have a face to face interview on wednesday. i currently live in louisville, ky. Does anyone know the chances of getting IND or SDF as a base. I have no problem moving, but i have heard that you can usually bid a base relatively soon. Any idea on a time frame to bid IND or SDF once you make PIC? I dont mind moving for a while but would definately like to get to indy or lousiville. ANy help would be appreciated!

 

[Tonala2k]

jrellenbrand, are you really going in Tomorrow? I had a solid week and I'm still trying to get all the paper work together. I guess having moved between five different states nine times and even another country, I've got a lot of rehashing to do. Best to you.

 

[EWRJ0225]

no i have an interview next wednesday, august 2nd. They offered me one thursday of this week but I knew it would take quite a bit of time to get everything ready. I still have to fill out all the paperwork, but a new suit, study, and i am have to find a frasca 142 and practice A lot!.

 

[Tonala2k]

I'll sae you some $$$ the paper work says "tie not required" Now you can spend more money n the sim. called people from the frasca web site, but none of those schools returned my calls. I found another trainer, but didn't use the barron-58 because it was turbo chraged. We settled for some other IO-540 twin, I just can't remember which.

Make sure you read the entire packet tonight before even starting anything so nothing surprises you last minute. I'll keep you posted.

 

[MrPink1911]

no suits....

don't bother with the suit..... it says so in the packet, business casual. there was a guy at my interview with a suit on and i havent seen him since..... as far as what bases will be available when, if you wait long enough they will all be available at one point or another!!! just dont count on a quick transfer to whereever because you may be disappointed and waiting for a long time!!! good luck to you all, the sim eval is no cake walk, have a good scan and stay cool even when you mess up.... on my sim eval i was partial panel to the vor to hold and i messed up the entry, i advised ATC and my next trip to the vor worked out better.... if you make a mistake, dont bother trying to hide it, confess and fly your plane!!! just my $.02.... oh, and if you cant get to a sim beforehand, take advantage of using the airnet frasca the day before your interview.....

 

[ukaviator]

Sim

oh, and if you cant get to a sim beforehand, take advantage of using the airnet frasca the day before your interview.....

Airnet have only recently stopped offering this.
Its really difficult to find a Frasca 142 that works properly near where I live, and to find one that also has Ohio approaches to practice with, is near impossible.

I wish they were still offering this sim prep, if any airnet guys on here hear of this being offered again, feel free to post.

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[MrPink1911]

sorry, i wasn't aware that they had stopped doing the sim prep..... any touchy sim should be helpful tho.... anything to sharpen up the instrument scan....

 

[Tonala2k]

sorry, i wasn't aware that they had stopped doing the sim prep..... any touchy sim should be helpful tho.... anything to sharpen up the instrument scan....

I tried for a week, leaving messages at several schools. I just used a fancy PCATD. I really don't think there's much differance. Sim is sim. touchy and goofy.

Hay, is Bill really a super nice guy? He looks it. He did our HR. He played bad cop. Threw me way off my game (the point I'm sure). After each answer he would stare me down and I could feel that little boy "guilty" look on my face.

Not sure I 'interviewed' my best, but I believe I hav ewhat they're looking for. If my qualifications aren't competitive enough I'll definately reaply.

Best of luck

 

[landlover]

tonala2k, so when do you here if you got it?

 

[Tonala2k]

Landover, the word on the street is that it takes about a week. However, I'm still just under 1050TT and only 70hrs night. From what I understand, if they want me:
1. They will send me a letter asking me to let them know once I have 1050TT.
2. I will notify them once I have 1050TT
3. They'll put me in the hiring pool.
4. When something opens up they'll give me a class start date.

People there are way cool. No one acts like they're in competition with the others for a spot. Nor do they have the attitude of their job being beneath them. A very jovial group. Also, there is a sense of pride in the company. They're not just there doing a job and building time. Upper management must do a great job at letting their employees know they are valued.

 

[Tonala2k]

Got the letter...

Got the letter Today. Rejected! Didn't even say to "reapply when______." Now to rehash in my mind what went wrong.

Airnet pilots, I still want to work for Airnet. Do I continue updating my app? The letter sounds like a final farewell and I need to know if it's time to move on.

 

[airjake]

Keep building time toward 135 mins and reapply in 6 mos. Don't give up. No idea what happened? Some people forget the interview doesn't stop during lunch.

 

[Tonala2k]

My best idea is that after 27hrs of no sleep and counting, (Wake up Tuesday 5:00am, go to work. Get off work at 6:00pm. Get all the last minute details together. Arrive at the airport at 11:30pm. Arrive at Columbus Wednesday at 5:00am and for fear of oversleeping watch all those shows you thought were no longer around. Arrive for interview at 9:00am) I wasn't on the top of my game. I think that this, coupled with the laid back attitude at Airnet, I was just too relaxed and not professional enough.

Sim - my sim skills weren't always at PTS and I left my gearing down once. Ouch!
Written - No prop bob
Tech - Sailed on through
HR - I just didn't like how I was treated and gave up on trying to convince him I wanted the job when after every answer I was just stared at and indirectly accused of lying. Personal flaw of mine is that when someone tries to attack my character, gloves go off.

I want the job, and I'll jump through the hoops. I just hope they didn't bring on some shmoe in my place who doesn't really give a crap and just wants the first offer that comes. If you say there's a chance of reconsideration, I'll keep going for it.

 

[EWRJ0225]

i just got back from my interview an hour ago. First off Airnet is an amazing company that really takes care of their employees and they are very proud of the work they do, and take it very serious, thats why they are the best at it. I was very impressed by facilities and all the staff. Everything went pretty well except for the simride! I lost a lot of altitude here and there and turned about 50 degrees when they killed the engine on the ILS! oh well i did my best, that thing is way too sensitive. I have flown other frascas without as much trouble as that one. I couldnt look away for 1/3 second to tune frequencies and do a complete thourough approach briefing. I did maintain positive control at all times and the approaches went well but it could have been a lot better. I was so pissed off after the sim session that i barely spoke during lunch and the presentation. Craig and Bill were in arizona so Jason and Marshall did the interviews. They are both awesome people. Airnet is a great company, the people are nice, and the facility is great. I thought i really wanted to fly night cargo, but now I am not too sure about it. I went to school to get an education so I wouldnt have to work 3rd shift, sweat/freeze your ass off, and throw boxes. Dont get me wrong the flying seems like a blast and is the best experience you can get, but it would get old very quick. I would rather be above the weather, with the AC on, listening to my ipod reading a magazine. So i am waiting on a letter, either way i am not too concerned about it. I am just going to keep flight instructing and look for something with a better schedule and working conditions. Call it paying your dues or what you will but there are other career paths to achieve your goals and if you forget about the present, the future may let you down.