Anyone get a call from Frontier

[QRC]

Now just to get that call.........hopefully SOON..........

I wish y'all the best with your dream job..............and congrats to Starchkr as well. You definitely earned it To have a great job at an airline with Frontier's culture AND be able to live in Denver to boot----now THAT is a trifecta.......

Couldn't agree with you more, especially that last part!

 

[TOGA]

To those who just got the call, congratulations! StarChkr, as far as I know, you're the first without internal rec's. That's not to say there aren't others, I just haven't heard of 'em. Don't worry about the 'standard blue suit/red tie' thing. My 10 year old green one apparently worked just fine (although I swear it shrank around the middle). HawkerDOG, I'm sorry to hear the news. I can't believe that only eight of us made it! As for the suit, at least your wife won't be calling the What Not to Wear producers, right? It was great to meet you, best of luck in your future endeavors. The main reason I'm surprised that only eight of the 14 of us made it is that I genuinely liked all 13 of my fellow interviewees. So, it's not entirely personality-based, to be sure. To those who are hoping for the call (in particular my fellow ERJ driver who's screenname I can't remember), keep updating . . . lots more hiring coming. Our class (Jan. 3) will be the first 14 of 100 within the first nine months of '06. This after a one year hiring freeze and only about 40 between September and tomorrow's class. The time's definitely right. I can't believe I'm finally going back to the mountains!!

 

[RiteSideUp]

Starchkr, I wouldn't worry about not having any outside recs. I had 2 internal and no external recs. I think they are used to get your foot in the door and once you are at the interview, the recs dont have much weight anymore (this is my opinion, btw, not anything official I have heard). They hire you based on you at that point. Congrats on the interview and good luck!

 

[starchkr]

T-22:22 and counting...

Now the butterflies are in full force, and sleep is very difficult to come by. My wife laughs at me and says that i will do just fine and that i am worrying too much...I almost believe her, but i can't help it or get it to stop. So much to do today to get ready, i feel so overwhelmed with studying and preparing all my paperwork for tomorrow. BUT!!!!!....it's all ok because i finally got my shot after all this time!!!

Thanks for the replies about the suit and the recs. Well, i better not spend too much time on here today, like i said before, i have a lot of things to do to get ready for tomorrow.

 

[Toobdrvr]

Starchkr

Check your pm's before you go...

Toob

 

[US Flyer]

What are the chances?

I too, would love to work at Frontier and get back to the part of the country I used to call home. I like the corporate culture and enjoy travelling on their airline as a passenger. I've been impressed with the crews when jumpseating also.

I first applied online about two years ago, and have updated with them around every six months, but no calls from HR. I even Fed-Ex -ed the VP of H.R. a resume and cover letter last year to no avail.

Stats:
6100+ TT
3500 Turbine -mostly part 121
2400 PIC
800 PIC Turbine
No accidents/incidents/violations

How competitive is this compared to most new hires at Frontier? Am I just doomed without knowing anybody there? Or could it be no call because I am doing the "one airline only" option (the free one) with the online service and didn't pony up the credit card for multiple airlines?

Any thoughts on other ways to get the foot in the door without knowing anyone there?

THANKS!

 

[Jetsi]

I don't know much about the rest of their times, but most people in the Dec. 1 interview only had 3500-4500 TT. So I would think you were competitive.

People I know that have interviewed have done the free airlineapps one airline without any problems, so you don't need to pay them any money. Especially if you don't want to work anywhere else, you would just be throwing it away.

I think they are getting through the list of those with rec's, so I wouldn't be surprised if you heard something from them soon.

Jetsi

 

[US Flyer]

Thanks JETSI- I'll keep the fingers crossed. Maybe they'll like the fact that alot of my time is part 121 SIC and that I can take instructions well!

 

[I Hate Freight]

Thanks JETSI- I'll keep the fingers crossed. Maybe they'll like the fact that alot of my time is part 121 SIC and that I can take instructions well!

I'm in the same boat as you, very similar time and experience but no internal recs. My fingers have been crossed so long I thing they will be stuck that way. I'm crossing my toes for extra measure just in case!

IHF

 

[HawkerDOG]

TOGA, glad to hear you got it. Some were even told they did not have enough enthusiasm. I too thought all of us had a great chance and were awsome candidates. Forget the "Silver Bullets" they don't help except to get you in the door. I was asked who I knew but I still didn't get the job. I think F9 left alot of great talent and personality on the table. Shame, Shame...

 

[starchkr]

Alright everyone, this is it...no more posting before the big day. The time has come for me to do what i can to get the job. The excitement is turned way up, along with the butterflies. I will let you all know how it goes tomorrow when i get home...hopefully the snow will hold off so that i can at least get home tomorrow, we are supposed to get upwards of 10" tomorrow afternoon and evening.

WOOHOO!!!! It's finally my turn!!!!

 

[M3pilot]

Hey starchkr, I wish you the best of luck tomorrow. You're really going to be impressed, as I'm sure they will be with you. I look forward to your next post being the one about getting picked up - this place is world class! I'll be in the G.O. tomorrow afternoon so maybe I'll get to meet you. Again, all the best - have fun and show them how bad you want to be on board there!

M3

 

[F9Recruiter]

TOGA, glad to hear you got it. Some were even told they did not have enough enthusiasm. I too thought all of us had a great chance and were awsome candidates. Forget the "Silver Bullets" they don't help except to get you in the door. I was asked who I knew but I still didn't get the job. I think F9 left alot of great talent and personality on the table. Shame, Shame...

Shame, Shame?

 

[maru657]

How to interview. Arrive early it's important to find a good bar especially considering Denver's traffic. I recommend the Capitol on Quebec. They search you at the door for weapons and issue you one if your not carrying. Close the place down and then head downtown where they keep better hours. If during the interview they ask any silly questions such as, "What would you do if the other pilot showed up obviously under the influence". The correct answer is, ask him what he's drinking, and if he has any left. Or, "What would you do if the other pilot showed up just 5 minutes prior to push"? Correct answer, "What the heck, if he beats me,,,, he beats me". Emphasize that you completed the drug re-hab course and have only a few outstanding warrants, hopefully in no state the company serves. Demonstrate your physical ability, despite that botched sex change operation and incipient narcolepsy. It dosen't hurt to explain that you really wanted to work at a major but your settleing for a LCC. Ask for a large salery, or a much lower salery if the company will pick up your bartab. This shows willingness to compromise. Last, dress code, Goodwill has plenty of good suits at very reasonable prices and a man shouldn't give up on a set of duds just becauce they get a little age and wear on them. Follow these simple rules and your garunteed to stand out in the crowd and draw attention.

 

[Captain Overs]

Hopefully you guys ignore the above post and don't take his bait.