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Dear ***** ****,
Congratulations for completing Continental’s new-hire pilot screening process. We are pleased to offer you a flight officer position with Continental Airlines in Class 07-** beginning Tuesday, ****** , 2007.
This offer of employment is conditional based on satisfactory completion of all pre-employment FAA requirements and Continental’s pilot training program. The FAA checks include:
The 10-year corporate background check,
National Drivers Registry check,
DOT Drug Test,
TSA Criminal background check,
FAA records check, and
Previous employment check.
Some of these checks may not be completed until after training has begun.
Aircraft and base assignments will be established on the second day using class seniority. Class seniority is determined by your date of birth, with the oldest being the most senior in the class. The B737 is the normal starting equipment, but it is not unusual for a new hire to be awarded a B757/B767 position. First year pay is $**.** per hour, regardless of the equipment flown, with a minimum pay guarantee of 76 hours per month as a reserve pilot; however, if you are awarded the Guam base and commit to an 18-month stay, you will receive second year pay on arrival in Guam. Second year pay for a reserve pilot is $58.44 per hour with a 76 hour per month guarantee. In addition, Guam pilots receive a Cost of Living Allowance of $1100 per month.
Per Diem will be paid to you for expense reimbursement while in training at the rate of $**.00 per day.
Training, excluding Initial Operating Experience, is eight to nine weeks. The first day, and half of the second, will be devoted to Company Orientation. Basic Indoctrination begins the middle of the second day and is eight days long. Specific aircraft training will begin the following Monday. The first two weekends will be off days; however, once aircraft training begins your off days may occur on any day of the week. You will have two off days a week with at least one longer break sometime in the middle of training.
Note: It is important that you be available for the first nine weeks of training. If for any reason you cannot be available for the entire training period you must let me know before accepting this job offer.
Benefits package, including medical insurance, begin six months after your hire date, except for Guam based pilots who receive benefits immediately on arriving in Guam.
Arrangements have been made for you to purchase your own short-term medical insurance until your company paid medical benefits commence. For more information or to apply for this insurance before your class begins, contact “Extend Benefits” at 866-439-****.
Please have in your possession for the first day of class the originals and three legible copies of the following documents (you may copy more than one document per page as long as it is legible):
Current Passport with at least two years remaining on the first day of class (if your passport is away for renewal on the first day of class, please have copies of your old passport)
Social Security Card
Radio Telephone license
All Airman Certificates
Drivers License
Current First Class FAA Medical
If you do not hold an ATP rating--your current ATP Written Exam results. If your ATP written is expired, bring a letter of employment from a Part 121/135 air carrier which shows employment prior to the expiration date. Also, you will need to bring your logbooks with you for completion of the FAA Type Rating application and for flight time verification by your instructor.
If you are a naturalized U.S.--a copy of your naturalization papers.
We require you to have a 1st class medical that is valid for the duration of training. You will not have the time to schedule a medical examination while in training. After training, First Officers can allow the medical to lapse into a 2nd class.
In addition to the above, for the purpose of establishing eligibility for pass travel by your family members, please bring one copy of the following (the originals are not required):
· Your marriage license for your husband
· Birth certificates for each of your children
· Your birth certificate to establish eligibility for your parents (not your parents birth certificate.)
· A voided check or deposit slip to establish direct deposit for your paycheck, if you want direct deposit (optional, but a good idea.)
Training will be conducted at the Continental Simulator Building (17441 JFK Blvd., Houston, TX.) On day one, class begins at **** a.m. and will be held in room **** on the second floor.
Transportation is available for travel on flights that occur within the 48 hours prior to your class date. To make your travel arrangements please email the following information to our Training Scheduling department at ******************@coair.com:
First and last name,
Home phone, cell phone,
Email address,
Date of travel, and
The city served by Continental from which you will travel to Houston.
The flight number (if you know it) or the approximate departure times.
You should submit your request at least two business days before your travel date (sooner if possible.) If you have not received a response in two business days, you can call **** at 281-553-***** and give her the above information (or leave it on her voicemail.)
Once you have a record locator you will be able to change the date and time of your flight by calling Continental Reservations at 1-866-fly-epass and selecting 4 at the recorded menu. You can only change the city pair by contacting us.
While in training, hotel accommodations will be provided at the hotel listed below. Your reservation will be continuous from the first day to the end of your simulator sessions. Room reservations will be available no earlier than the day prior to the commencement of training. Momentum Bus Service will provide transportation between the hotel and the simulator building. Bus service begins at 0545 a.m. from the West entrance of the Marriott.
Marriott Airport
18700 John F Kennedy Blvd
Houston, TX 77032
281-443-2310
Attire for your training is business casual.
For women: dresses, slacks or skirts with coordinating blouse, etc.
If you have any last minute emergencies or problems attending the class, contact Training Scheduling at the following numbers:
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm central: 1-800-338-****, prompt 5
Weekends 8am-4pm central: 281-553-**** or 877-324-****, press 7,
enter *****
If you have any further questions, please call me at (281) 553-**** or email me at ****[email protected].
Please advise if the above offer is acceptable.
We look forward to seeing you your first day of class!
Sincerely,
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