Anyone get a call from Frontier

[QRC]

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!! Got the call today for an interview on the 6th!!!!


Congratulations! Did you get an internal rec? Hope the interview goes well, I'm sure it will. I can only hope I'm not too far behind. A call for the a December interview would be a super Christmas present, especially considering the shape my company is in right now. I would love to be moving back to Colorado in January! I'll double starchkr's offer for beer Starchkr, I'll be checking this forum everyday, so keep us updated on how it goes.

 

[Bingo_Fuel]

I am Cursed

Congradulations on your interviews. I have had my stuff in for 3 years and have a rec on the inside and have never got a call???

 

[QRC]

Does anyone know what the interview/class schedule looks like from here on? Thanks.

 

[crashpad]

I'm hearing very good things, but will let those in the know elaborate.

3 years!!! Your not cursed.

Only 2 posts Bingo Fuel...hmmm....Satrchkr has almost 700 to his credit, and it seems like half of his were about 'HOW COME I CAN'T GET A CALL!!'

Maybe it's a flightinfo post thing, either way we're extremely happy Starchkr finally got it so we don't have to watch him suffer any more. Really, even I felt sympathy for him!

 

[HawkerDOG]

got the Bad news!

Well I interviewed on the 1st and got the bad news today. It seems due to a missed interview question I was passed on. I have been wanting to fly for F9 since 1998 when I first jumpseated on them. Their people have always made the difference on trips when I rode as a fare paying passenger. especially after a bear of an 8 day Fractional rotation. This is why I tried to join th family!!
I think maybe a superman suit would have made it better. I also belived that personality weighed heavily on the decision process. "Can I sit in the cocpit for 30 days with this person?" That I believe they could have done easily with me. Along with extensive customer service background. However, those things did not out weigh some simple technical questions. I guess I should have studied harder during my 8 days of notice near Thanksgiving.
Oh well, I blew it!

I do wish to thank profusly all the wonderful friends I have that recommended my for this position, and I am sorry for letting you down..... This is the only 121 carrier I have ever applied ( and the only one I prayed for) and so I am hanging up my newly purchased $700.00 suit for good.
Back to the land of the overpaid Porche pilots I go.......probably couldn't have afforded it anyway.

 

[starchkr]

Ok, so i have had some time to calm down now...but when does the knot in the gut go away????

Jetsi, thank you as well, and the beer fest will commence after the 6th some time...kinda stinks i go on rotation on the 7th, or it would be beer for the rest of the week.

crashpad...I actually live here in south Denver, down by the rock, so arriving early is not a problem. i will eat enough to make it to lunch, but not too much to make me get that infamous overeating sick feeling...at least i hope i will be in the right state of mind to realize i need to stop eating before it is too late, and i really can't stand coffee, so that works in my favor too. Helmet...check, i have a spare if i need it as well.

QRC...i never did get that letter of rec, so i feel exceptionally lucky, and i feel i must do more than the average person in the interview because of that. I don't want to let them down for choosing me over someone with a letter or two. I will definately keep everyone updated, as you can tell from all my previous posts, i have plenty to say, and i will share it with you all.

Bingo_fuel...as everyone here kept telling me, keep with it, eventually it will be your turn as well. I just feel very lucky and blessed to have been given this chance.

HawkerDOG...sorry to hear the bad news...I kinda feel a little guilty for putting on such a big show here now. Will they let you try again in the near future, or are you just going to continue doing what you are doing?

Oh man, he brings up a good point..."the suit." While i have a really nice one, i always worry about the blue suit red tie thing, or black with red tie...mine is neither, but i have been complimented every time i wore it because it was different and stood out. But those were other interviews that were not this "big", such as a couple regionals, and a corp job, all of which turned out favorably for me, but i respectfully turned them down so that i could pursue more animalistic ventures(oh well, that was the best i could come up with for F9 at this late hour). Man, another thing to worry about...uuuggghhhh, maybe i will just concentrate on studying versus whether my suit will work or not for now.

Alright, i really need to get some sleep, thanks again everyone, and i will undoubtedly talk to you again tomorrow...

goodnight

 

[HawkerDOG]

Stick a fork in Me!!

I do not think I will go thru this again. You have to wait a year and then get all your referrals again. I am too old and gave it my best shot. Probably should have not put all my eggs (and money) in one basket.
Even though I sound a bit bitter, I truly love F9 and wish the best to everyone that interviews. All the people I met were over the top outstanding. I am just seriously hurt right now cause I thought I did well, and it will take time to get over it.
My big hope is that another pilot who really needs this job got it in lue of me. I have a wonderful job and and employer who I would have grieved badly by getting this gig.
Sometimes things happen for a reason. I also wish all those in my interview party the best of luck.It was awsome to have the chance to meet all of you. I hear 8 or so will be new hires soon!!! Rock on Guys. I may not be at Frontier but someone thinks I can fly.......

 

[M3pilot]

starchkr,

First off - congratulations! That you got the call without any recommendations speaks volumes about you. I had a few and thought that I was lucky, but you really deserve it if you made it this far because guess what? They're looking at the person, not the numbers; they got you through airlineapps.com. Anyway, I couldn't be happier for you!

Just enjoy yourself there. Yes, you will be nervous. Nothing I did could calm my nerves because I was interviewing for my dream job. They will do a great job making you feel comfortable so take advantage of that opportunity. In kind, get to know them. I asked a lot of questions and tried to go out of my way to meet folks and ask them how they liked the place, etc. You're going to do just fine. From your posts, it appears that you're genuine and have a very strong desire to work there. It'll be a two-way street, I assure you.

Nice touch recognizing folks. That's what F9 wants. From reading HawkerDOG's post, I'm very surprised we won't be working together. HawkerDOG you are a class act - I hope I get to meet you some day. You have the right attitude for sure. Hang in there bud and hopefully we'll see you soon.

As AnimalTale told me, "Have Fun" at your interview - seriously...

M3

 

[Shrek]

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.......

 

[starchkr]

Hmmm...just got to thinking tonight...what about letters of recommendation? I don't keep any on hand (maybe i should), and the people who would write them for me (not F9 folks by the way...but i think you all knew that already ) will not be in the office until monday night since they only work M-TH and only late nights(crazy night cargo business). What should i do, did any of you guys/gals who recently went through have letters, aside from the internal kind? Man i wish i would have kept some on hand for something like this...our schedules make it kind of hard to get something like this at the last minute...ugh, i should have thought of something like this...oh well, i can try my best, but i do not think they could have them to me by Tuesday morning. Ah man, maybe they will overlook this fact...maybe if they ask me for some, i will just hand them a box of hot doughnuts and some nice fresh coffee or juice, do ya think that will work instead?

I too was impressed with HawkerDOG's attitude after getting the bad news. Most people would come on here and start a bash fest because they got that kind of news, it takes a true man/woman to receive that kind of news and still praise the company afterwards. My hats off to you HawkerDOG.

 

[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...