There have been days when we've hired 5-6 out of 8 candidates. Other days, we've only hired 2-3. It all depends on the candidate.
As to minimums, the number is 3000 with an ATP. That's it. We've turned away folks with far more experience, for a variety of reasons. The quality of time is a factor, but if you've been invited for an interview, the job is yours to lose. Obviously turbojet is a plus, but not essential. Generally speaking, if you're background is turboprop, it should have ample PIC.
Also considered, FMS and experience with flight guidance systems. Again, we've hired pilots without it... No absolutes and the 'whole person' concept is weighed in. Like any interview, be yourself.
The interviewers will be representatives from HR, Chief Pilot, Training and line captains. HR and the CP are going to want to see a track record of consistancy and reliability. They don't want to hire a headache. If you've had a history of being absent, for whatever reason, have a police record, or have a lot of breaks in your flying career, it will come up.
The training folks are going to want to determine your trainability. They have a budget to manage and can't spend gobs of money on extra sim time and IOE. One, maybe 2 pinks in your career are not necessarily cause for concern, however a pattern of failures and or/ violations could be.
The line captains, among other things, are picturing themselves sitting in the cockpit with you for a month. Pretty small office... In addition to not wanting to get violated because of the actions of a weak FO, they actually get flack from other captains when they allow a weak candidate through the hiring process. For this reason, hiring captains like to see an internal rec on a resume; it gives them some assurances the candidate is solid. This is something a 45-minute interview will seldom allow.
Just some 'big picture' hiring stuff...again, no absolutes. A fun, enthusiatic, and outgoing personality will go a long way.
Hope this helps...
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As to minimums, the number is 3000 with an ATP. That's it. We've turned away folks with far more experience, for a variety of reasons. The quality of time is a factor, but if you've been invited for an interview, the job is yours to lose. Obviously turbojet is a plus, but not essential. Generally speaking, if you're background is turboprop, it should have ample PIC.
Also considered, FMS and experience with flight guidance systems. Again, we've hired pilots without it... No absolutes and the 'whole person' concept is weighed in. Like any interview, be yourself.
The interviewers will be representatives from HR, Chief Pilot, Training and line captains. HR and the CP are going to want to see a track record of consistancy and reliability. They don't want to hire a headache. If you've had a history of being absent, for whatever reason, have a police record, or have a lot of breaks in your flying career, it will come up.
The training folks are going to want to determine your trainability. They have a budget to manage and can't spend gobs of money on extra sim time and IOE. One, maybe 2 pinks in your career are not necessarily cause for concern, however a pattern of failures and or/ violations could be.
The line captains, among other things, are picturing themselves sitting in the cockpit with you for a month. Pretty small office... In addition to not wanting to get violated because of the actions of a weak FO, they actually get flack from other captains when they allow a weak candidate through the hiring process. For this reason, hiring captains like to see an internal rec on a resume; it gives them some assurances the candidate is solid. This is something a 45-minute interview will seldom allow.
Just some 'big picture' hiring stuff...again, no absolutes. A fun, enthusiatic, and outgoing personality will go a long way.
Hope this helps...
D1
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