Anyone else get a phone call from United today?

[D-Bo]

I guess I’m crazier then I thought. I received this email about 2 days after the psych test. it's back to the loony bin/mesa for the next 24 months for me.....


.......Thank you for your interest in the pilot position with United Airlines. At this time, we have other candidates who more closely meet our requirements. You are welcome to reapply for consideration 24 months from the date of this correspondence.

We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

Best regards,
Human Resources Department
United Airlines......

I'm sorry that happened. I can't believe this 24 month deal. Thanks for pointing it out. I'm sure some questions are going to get asked about this. The new hire department is still sort of a mystery to most here since it's completely different. The interviews are no longer in DEN. They're in ORD and I don't know anyone who could name one of the interview folks yet. If I hear anything official about the 24 month deal I'll post it here. That's crazy. To be pushed 24 months without an interview. I could see some sort of a short time limit after an interview but not in the app review process. Sorry.

 

[Figmo]

Yeah ZP, sure enough, I didn't think I would, but I got the "call us" email too. What am I getting myself into hear, lol???? Any good UAL gouge out there??? help!!

 

[Booker]

Seriously, two years?! Is UAL trying to get applicants for itself or for Delta?

 

[Capt. X]

Could the guys and gals that are getting the Psych Test and Phone calls could please post their general experience levels and wether or not they had internal recs? Thanks!

After filled out psych test got email regarding you will be notified for future openings. 2 days later call for 20 minute phone screen. Haven't called back yet to schedule it.

44 yrs, 13K CA narrow body jet, no internal recs

 

[ualdriver]

24 months? Geez. I think everyone is kind of in the blind here as to what the process is and I know I don't have any gouge. The company hasn't really said much about the process other than they have 12 interview Captains in training right now and that as of a few days ago, we have 900 applicants on file who are "well qualified" (thier words).

Good luck

 

[JetPilot_Mike]

I also got the email to call. Wondering what they are looking for during the call.

6100 TT
3000 PIC Turbine

Family member is UAL CA.

 

[Z_Pilot]

I also got the email to call. Wondering what they are looking for during the call.

6100 TT
3000 PIC Turbine

Family member is UAL CA.

...I am still wondering myself. Hopefully they're not too hard on us guinea pigs...

ZP

 

[Puck Mugger]

Apllied. 4 days later the email for personility assesment. Today I got the "we are closely assessing...." email.

Wonder where this is going.

7k Total
3k + PIC
5 Types
Check Airman
Civilian
Enlisted Military

 

[tim1wolf]

The email

Hi folks,

I got the email last Wed 7/25 for the online assessment, which I did that night. Sun I received email #2 to call and schedule a phone screening. I did that today, 7/30. No surprises, they walked through the basics of the online app to verify and clarify the responses.

Next was the daunting "We'll be in touch by email." I guess it's better than "Don't call us, we'll call you."

Anyone else further than this in the process?

Military--C17 Reserves
5800 Total time Multiengine Jet
C17/C141
ATP-737type

 

[Bigoober]

Guys,

It's moving faster than I thought, but who knows, it can always come to a screeching halt.

Filled in app Fri, 21 Jul
Sent link to personality questions on Tue, 24 Jul
Filled out questions on Wed, 25 Jul
Emailed by recruiter to send a good time for her to call to go over app on Frid, 27 Jul
Just got off phone with recruiter, Mon 30 Jul

Was told that she was confirming parts of the app and would zap it into cyberspace to move onto the next step. I was told that I would get a call (maybe she said email) in the next 48-72 hours to do another round of questions. By the way, the recruiter said she had a "soft" question at the end of our review of my hours. Talk about throwing me off guard.

Tim1Wolf, did they only go over your app or were there any questions at the end?

Good luck to all.

4000 TT all military
2250 PIC
GV type

 

[sligo1]

Applied got the email last Friday to fill out the assesment online. Email today that they were reviewing my qualifications. Who knows whats next if anything. Good luck to all that have applied at UAL.



Civ/Mil
6900TT
2900 PIC Turbine 121/135/91
B-737,CL-65,CE-560,CE-500

 

[Butafucco]

so has anyone actually scheduled an interview yet?

 

[Skippy]

this is the email i recd about a week ago. I think it's the "let down" letter.

Phone screening is just a confirmation of your flight times. My Soft question was :

What three words would you use to describe a good pilot, to which i responded, Safe, Competent, and patient.


and then i got the email ( which apparently was so important they reiterated it twice in the email)

I think they are hurting for people-- they havent gotten nearly the number of what they considered " qualified applicants- which fit their needs"


Oh well, good thing i didnt quit my day job.






Thank you for the opportunity to consider you for the pilot position. We are closely assessing your skills against our current needs. If we can offer you additional encouragement, we will contact you to advise you of the next steps.

Due to administrative constraints and the overwhelming interest in this position, we cannot respond to emails or phone calls regarding the status of your candidacy. We thank you for your patience and understanding while we assess your candidacy for a pilot position with United. Your application will remain on file for one year. If we can offer you encouragement during that time period, we will contact you.



Best regards,
Human Resources Department
United Airlines

 

[Bigoober]

Skippy, I don't think that is the letdown email. I received that exact email last week just a few hours before I received an email from the recruiter trying to set up the time to go over my application.

Same soft question at the end though. I used patience also.

 

[Skippy]

patience is a virtue.

I say its the let down letter because this is the email i rec'd a day AFTER i did the phone screening and havent rec'd an email for an interview invitation as they said i would if chosen within 72 hours.

life goes on.

 

[Figmo]

Skippy, If it means anything, I got that same email AFTER the psyc test, but before the "call us" email. Who knows what's up with that email??? I haven't called them yet though...I'm sure they have a few apps to go through. I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[tim1wolf]

same letter

Hey guys,

I got the same email after the assessment, but before the "call us" email. I think it was just an auto reply, saying to not bother them.

 

[halfbank]

Did the psych test and all that. Waiting for the rest. B747 Captain looking for some quality of life. Doing a type at the United training facility and overheard an a guy stating there was plans of a class in September. Who knows... Good luck to all!

 

[hyeflyin]

Hey guys, after you first finished the app, did you get the email stating the following. Just wondering if everyone gets the same message? Thanks.

"Thank you for applying for the position of Pilot-DEN901XXXX. We have received your application and will be reviewing your experience and qualifications. Please click here if you would like to update your candidate application. The most competitive candidates will be contacted by a representative of the Human Resources Department. We thank you for your interest.

 

[Bigoober]

Yep, same auto email. Few days later the personality trait email came in with the link.

 

[inthewind]

Just got an email from HR asking me to call LaserGrade and schedule a "proctored assessment, whatever that is.


Congratulations! We spoke with you regarding your qualifications for a pilot position with United Airlines. We are interested in considering you further and would like to invite you to take a proctored assessment which is the next step of our process.

Please call Lasergrade, United’s vendor who is administering the assessment on our behalf, to schedule an appointment for your session. Lasergrade is available to schedule your appointment upon receipt of this notification. Testing is available to begin on or after August 2, 2007. Lasergrade’s contact number is 800-211-2754. The scheduling department is available Mon-Fri 0900-2000ET; Sat 0900-1700ET. To locate a facility near you, visit Lasergrade at www.lasergrade.com for a list of centers.

For planning purposes, the session will take approximately 40 minutes to complete. We ask that you take this assessment in the next 5 business days but not before August 2, 2007. If you are unable to fit this into your schedule in the next 5 days, please contact our office at [email protected].

Should transportation to the Lasergrade facility be an obstacle for you please schedule your appointment and contact us at 847-700-4472 to make flight arrangements.

If we do not hear from you or receive notification from Lasergrade that you have completed the assessment, we will assume you are withdrawing from consideration. Candidates who withdraw from consideration are eligible to reapply one year from the date of this notification.

Best of luck to you on your next step toward becoming a United Airlines pilot.



Best regards,
Human Resources Department
United Airlines



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[Lear70]

WTF, are these guys SERIOUS??!!

Man, talk about jumping through hoops. Makes their late 90's process look like the epitome of airline hiring.

Can't wait to see what's next.

"We're pleased you made it through the technical aptitude testing. Please schedule your flight physical by calling 1-800-FLY-NASA."

 

[inthewind]

WTF, are these guys SERIOUS??!!

Man, talk about jumping through hoops. Makes their late 90's process look like the epitome of airline hiring.

Can't wait to see what's next.

"We're pleased you made it through the technical aptitude testing. Please schedule your flight physical by calling 1-800-FLY-NASA."

If that's the case I'll be bringing my own lube!

 

[Lear70]

If that's the case I'll be bringing my own lube!

LOL... good luck, buddy!

 

[Z_Pilot]

Just got an email from HR asking me to call LaserGrade and schedule a "proctored assessment, whatever that is.


Congratulations! We spoke with you regarding your qualifications for a pilot position with United Airlines. We are interested in considering you further and would like to invite you to take a proctored assessment which is the next step of our process.

Please call Lasergrade, United’s vendor who is administering the assessment on our behalf, to schedule an appointment for your session. Lasergrade is available to schedule your appointment upon receipt of this notification. Testing is available to begin on or after August 2, 2007. Lasergrade’s contact number is 800-211-2754. The scheduling department is available Mon-Fri 0900-2000ET; Sat 0900-1700ET. To locate a facility near you, visit Lasergrade at www.lasergrade.com for a list of centers.

For planning purposes, the session will take approximately 40 minutes to complete. We ask that you take this assessment in the next 5 business days but not before August 2, 2007. If you are unable to fit this into your schedule in the next 5 days, please contact our office at [email protected].

Should transportation to the Lasergrade facility be an obstacle for you please schedule your appointment and contact us at 847-700-4472 to make flight arrangements.

If we do not hear from you or receive notification from Lasergrade that you have completed the assessment, we will assume you are withdrawing from consideration. Candidates who withdraw from consideration are eligible to reapply one year from the date of this notification.

Best of luck to you on your next step toward becoming a United Airlines pilot.



Best regards,
Human Resources Department
United Airlines



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Thanks for the updates!

I am about a week behind you in the process.

Please keep us posted.


ZP








BTW- Should we assume this "Lasergrade" assessment is a multiple-choice technical test....something like Delta's test?

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

Maybe your workrules are marginally better than what Delta has now,but they have better payrates by virtue of having a widebody fleet for their new hires to move into as senority allows. One has to wonder if the higher wide body hourly rate that they would be able to bid some day offsets the hit in workrules you claim they've taken.


PHXFLYR

Actually, the problem is much bigger than you'd like it to be.....

Even if the MEC's were to unify and be much more effective, they would have to convince thier pilot groups to give up negotiation capitol for [lack of] thier benefit and give it to the new hires.

IOW, in order to get first year pay up, what are the "senior" pilots willing to give up. Not much... and it is easy to scoff the new hires, especially when they have no vote.

This is called looking in the mirror.......

It seems in every profession we treat the new hires like indentured servants. The IndentServ are willing to be abused because there is hope that one day they will make partner or they will upgrade to the left seat. And the senior guys don't give a damm because "they had to do it, when they were new". You like the ER doctor working on you with no sleep in the last 36 hours don't you....

So you can dump the blame on ALPA and the MEC's but don't forget about the mirror....

Some of you guys really remind me of parrots. You fly around, repeating whatever you've been told without questioning it.

Ty- this is the smartest statement I've read from you....