Airways Interview

[MooneyPilot]

Hello,

Anyone have one recently? How did it go? PM any gouge or anything that would be useful would be appreciated!

 

[miaboeingcapt]

Latest Us Airways gouge: http://willflyforfood.com/pilot-interviews/198/US-Airways.html

 

[NoJoy]

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[bafanguy]

Latest Us Airways gouge: http://willflyforfood.com/pilot-interviews/198/US-Airways.html

So, in the first review of the interview process, the guy says USAir wants the interviewee in his company's uniform at the interview ? Is that what I saw ?

Maybe someone can explain the reason for that ?

Oh, and by the way, I understand it's USAir's game...they make up the rules so you play by them or aren't allowed in the game. That's not what I'm not asking about.

 

[stickler]

So, in the first review of the interview process, the guy says USAir wants the interviewee in his company's uniform at the interview ? Is that what I saw ?

Maybe someone can explain the reason for that ?


I was told that you should look your most professional when dressing up for a job interview. And, if you show up with a wrinkled shirt and shoes that need shining then that just shows them what they could expect that you would look like every day on the line.
If no uniform was required at previous job wear a suit.

 

[bafanguy]

I was told that you should look your most professional when dressing up for a job interview. And, if you show up with a wrinkled shirt and shoes that need shining then that just shows them what they could expect that you would look like every day on the line.

The same can't be demonstrated with a business suit & tie ?

Or maybe they want to see just how threadbare your current uniform really is...since you'd likely treat your USAir uniform the same way ? :laugh:

In that case, I guess I'd invest in a new uniform for the interview then if my current one wasn't "interview worthy", cuz if you're interviewing for a legacy carrier, you're playing the game for all the marbles.

 

[skywiz]

I think its a good idea to wear a uniform for the interview.

What if your uniform jacket doesn't fit right or is wrinkled?
What if the interviewee is wearing a sports lanyard for their id card?
What if your shoes are scuffed up or not shined?

I doubt the above will score u points.

Being able to see how u look in uniform gives them an idea of what they will see on the line IMHO. Too many pilots these days seem to lack personal pride when it comes to wearing their uniform.

 

[LearLove]

FWIW WRT the uniform: most of the guys I'm flying with are new hires and in the past year when the hiring/interview subject comes up it seems that they wore their uniform in the interview. Not that it is something I'm keeping track of but I do recall guys talking about wearing their current company uniform to the interview. I've also seen this at the training center in CLT.

 

[waveflyer]

I've never heard of this at any airline interview

Not that I disagree- not a half bad idea actually

 

[Bringupthebird]

And never, ever, EVER, take the hat off. Never! (Maybe investing in a new foam ring inside wouldn't hurt!) A nice little hand towel draped across your lap where the seat belts would lay is a nice touch too.

 

[redflyer65]

Remember to bring the Sporty's Flight Bag and kneeboard as well.

Come on guys. Wearing another companies uniform to an interview? Give it a try, but I'd stick with a sharp looking suit with matching accessories every time. Just my take.

 

[Dornier 335]

Wow! Hold on a sec ...

And make sure to let the crew flying you to the interview know to scream GUARD!!! on guard in order to keep up with the Guard Nazis!

 

[waveflyer]

Remember to bring the Sporty's Flight Bag and kneeboard as well.

Come on guys. Wearing another companies uniform to an interview? Give it a try, but I'd stick with a sharp looking suit with matching accessories every time. Just my take.

I would never do it if they didn't request it, but the way I'm understanding it- Airways is requesting that applicants wear their current uniform to the interview. Is that correct?

I don't think anyone's doing it on their own- if you are... Yeah- don't-
But if airways is asking that you do, I wouldn't show up with the suit.
It's a strange thing, to me. But keeping an open mind.

 

[Dan Roman]

Wow, I guess I'm a dinosaur! I am blown away that someone would wear a uniform to an interview. I'm sorry, that just seems weird. We've got lockers at Hawaiian, I wait till the last second to put my uniform on and the locker room is the first place I go after landing. In fact, often I'll meet the F/O in shorts and a t shirt, review the paperwork and talk to dispatch, then go change and head to the airplane. I guess we are different here (which makes us such a poor merger partner!!)

 

[waveflyer]

I'm with you dan-
Half the time I've got my duffle strapped to a bike of some kind - add it to the rollerbag, iron up, change up and get going

But I don't get your logic-
I wore the interview suit to my interview-navy blue, red tie. They asked us to wear it first day of class and I haven't worn that one since.
So what are you saying dan? That you interviewed in shorts and flips?

 

[Dan Roman]

I'm with you dan-
Half the time I've got my duffle strapped to a bike of some kind - add it to the rollerbag, iron up, change up and get going

But I don't get your logic-
I wore the interview suit to my interview-navy blue, red tie. They asked us to wear it first day of class and I haven't worn that one since.
So what are you saying dan? That you interviewed in shorts and flips?

No, I would do it if that was what was required, I'm just saying I think it's odd.

 

[waveflyer]

Yeah, a little bit right?

 

[bafanguy]

I asked the original question about the uniform because the guy who wrote the interview gouge made it sound as if the uniform thing wasn't a "suggestion" or "recommendation" but rather an imperative.

I guess I've been out of the game so long (my last interview was 1972) that the Kabuki dance people do at an interview these days is astonishing to me. I agree with the people who say the uniform thing is, uuuh, ummm, odd.

Here's another question I'd have about the gouge on the USAir process: the guy said to get a LOR from your current CP. I understand LORs are normal...but from your current CP ?

How does that work ? You go to the CP and say what amounts to: "I can barely stand this cesspool and am hell bent on fleeing ASAP so howz 'bout a LOR to help me escape ?" Is that a prudent thing to do ? I ask because I don't know but it seems risky. The only LOR I got from the boss was in 1970 as the company was shutting down.

It's a tough world you folks live in out there.

 

[camyz125]

US asks you to wear your current airline uniform to the interview. Wear your current airline uniform.

Get LOR's from people who know you and can honestly attest to your character. Don't get a LOR from someone who doesn't know you. Do you know the CP? I don't.

What's so complicated here?

 

[Bringupthebird]

You don't suppose the guy writing the "gouge" is trying to reduce the hiring pool a little to give themselves a better statistical chance? An interview is a place to make a good impression and give a face to your credentials. A calm and polite demeanor and obvious preparation are key. The folks doing the interviewing can spot a mile away some round peg that tried to square himself off for the interview.

Let them know you know they're not stupid.

 

[bafanguy]

US asks you to wear your current airline uniform to the interview. Wear your current airline uniform.

Get LOR's from people who know you and can honestly attest to your character. Don't get a LOR from someone who doesn't know you. Do you know the CP? I don't.

What's so complicated here?

Thanks for your wise counsel.

Just trying to understand the reasoning behind what's been advised by someone who seems to have recently been there/done that.

...idle curiosity is all...

 

[dollacrackho]

What's the difference between wearing an fbi suit with your red delta tie or a freakin uniform ? Who cares? To be honest its a relief you don't have to spend any time thinking about what tie and shirt to wear. I'm guessing if you're still wearing the same uniform from 10 years ago and a tie with coffee stains on it you'll probably get a check in the nay column.

 

[zasca]

Wear the damn uniform. Get the damn letters. Get the damn job. Pretty simple

 

[Bringupthebird]

Why not send a copy of you standing up in front of a group of pilots at a union meeting saying what a bunch of so-and-so's management is? They want to see what you'll look like in 3 years or so, right?

 

[Smoke Toliet]

Probably wanna leave the ALPA lanyard with matching pin at home as well.

 

[JumpersAway]

I was asked to wear my current airline uniform to the interview at USAirways. Bought new pants, tie, shirt, and made sure my blazer was good to go. I also wore my hat, and made sure my boots were polished to a sharp shine. I also wore my company I.D. and lanyard. I looked sharp, but put forth a relaxed, competent demeanor. Wore the hat during the walk around of the training center, but took it off for the H.R. and Tech interviews. Also, I took my jacked off for the H.R., since it was offered. No tricks, no sneaky stuff that they look for with a double meaning. Just do the interview, be honest, and polite. At least that worked for me. I got the job offer.

Do what is asked. If you are asked to wear the uniform, then wear it- but present it well and illustrate the image of what you think a professional airline pilot should look like. Not doing as asked, right off the bat, isn't going to start your interview off well.

Best of luck to you!

 

[drinksonme]

As others have said it's not hard to understand/follow their instructions if you are called to interview. It's not a mystery either, they send an email packet telling you what you need to bring/wear. Honestly this being way over blown....this uniform debate. Airways interview is a gentleman's process. Two hours, no sim, no psych test, no written test garbage, no in house medical, no uploading a video (really AA?). It's just two separate panels, HR and tech, and you talk about your experiences. They took out all the BS to find pilots, except maybe the uniform thing but it is not a big deal.

The funniest ones are the people who show up in their leather jacket in PHX during the summer cause they do not own a blazer. Not saying it blows their chance at the job just funny to see. BTW, you can wear a regular suit IF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY A CARRIER THAT REQUIRES A UNIFORM. This is Military, Corporate in some cases, and furloughed pilots. Ever think that's how they can see diversity.....not dumb.

 

[jws717]

Wow, I guess I'm a dinosaur! I am blown away that someone would wear a uniform to an interview. I'm sorry, that just seems weird. We've got lockers at Hawaiian, I wait till the last second to put my uniform on and the locker room is the first place I go after landing. In fact, often I'll meet the F/O in shorts and a t shirt, review the paperwork and talk to dispatch, then go change and head to the airplane. I guess we are different here (which makes us such a poor merger partner!!)

Man thats awesome, I hate uniform pants!!!!!

 

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