Comair and Written

[avratdwc]

Hey everyone. I am curious to see if the ATP written will help in getting a possible interview for Comair. On there website www.comair.com it states that the written is required. Does that mean before the interview or by the time you go for the interview. What is the latest by the way for them. Really interested to hear. For all who read my last post on Comair I am still trying to contact the station manager I used to work for at Comair. Looking forward to the responses. CYA

 

[hobbsmeter]

Hi,

I suggest getting the ATP written ASAP. In my case I had it on my resume even though I hadn't taken the actual test yet. When they called for the interview they asked if I had the written done, I told them not yet, but I was scheduled to take it within the next 2 weeks, they were ok with that. I brought along a resume to the interview NOT showing the ATP written on there, and explained that I was scheduled to take it soon.

 

[Cargoboy]

I believe it says by the time of hire you have to have it completed.
As much as the ATP stinks, I took it and actaully it has helped. Most of the questions I see on the gouges from the airlines revolve around the ATP and the AIM. Plus you show you are one who can accomplish things no matter how senseless it seems.
Just grab the Gleim book and start studying. In two days and 8 hours I had a pretty good grasp on it.
If you get more than a 70 on it then you studied to hard.
I got an 87 whoops.

 

[flyhawk]

Avratdwc,

I was in the same boat as you recently. I was submitting my resume to Comair but I didn't have my ATPw completed. This is not meant to be a shameless plug, because I have absolutely nothing to gain. A friend told me about www.loneeagleseminars.com It cost some money for the online course, but it was WELL worth it. I studied hard for 1 1/2 days (about 14 hours), and took the test the next day. I got a 99% on the test. I got some problem about trip distance and times wrong, oh well. And yes, it will help. I'm now interviewing with Comair in a few weeks. PM me if you have more questions. Good luck!!

 

[Jet_Dreamer]

i guess a 94 is way overboard?

 

[CRJFlyer]

I had the same dilema when i got a call for an interview last Feb. John Smith asked if I had it done yet and I said not yet. He just said to make sure I had it done by interview time...

I recommend doing it at ALLATP's they have a bunch of locations and it takes a day and a half with no pre study time...cost is about $250...but in the end it was worth it...

 

[hobbsmeter]

I recommend ALLATPs as well, however it's now a 1 day course for $295.

 

[bobbysamd]

Why not finish the job . . .

and take the ATP practical after you take the written? The actual certificate would help your chances at getting an interview even more.

No kidding. Twelve years ago, 1500 total, 500 multi and the ATP were virtual minimum requirements for regionals. Virtually no one I knew got on with a Commercial.

Competition is stiff out there. I know. You need to present the best credentials possible, i.e. as much multi PIC as you can, and the ATP, which you definitely can.

Good luck with your job search.

 

[avratdwc]

I would love to be able to take the practical after the written. The only problem being that I am not old enough to take it.

 

[embdrvr]

all u need is gleim book - check bookfinder.com to see if used one is available.

 

[bobbysamd]

Getting carded for the ATP

I would love to be able to take the practical after the written. The only problem being that I am not old enough to take it.

I hear you. But I love it. Old enough to vote, old enough to be drafted, old enough to drink, but not old enough to take the ATP!

Don't you hate it? It's like your father saying that you can have something - when you're old enough.

Anyway, good luck with your efforts.

 

[dogg]

I can't believe you guys. Put the ATP written on your resume and then not take it. Buy the CD, practice the test for 4-5 hours and go take it. You will pass in the high 80's low 90's guaranteed. It is not like anyone cares if you know the stuff..........

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

I tried to get into Comair for quite a while.

My credentials were:
ATP (written and flight test-given by a senior ASA captain)
1650 total time
660 multi-engine jet

I have a letter on file that I did not meet the minimum qualifications for hire-dated 1993.

Cliff
GRB

PS-I took the ATP test prep (and FE written prep) by All ATPs. It was good.

PPS-I applied to ASA and used my Examiner's name, at his suggestion, and I never heard back from ASA.

 

[captainv]

ATP written

They do like you to have your ATP written, but the ATP ratng isn't required. IMO, i wouldn't pay the extra money just to have the ATP on my license if you don't need it in your current job. for example, if you're still flight instructing, having the rating isn't going to make you that much more attractive unless you're moving up to turbine equipment.

i'll get the ATP rating when i upgrade to captain, that way the airline pays for the ride. at worst, i'll have to buy a new Gleim CD and take the written again.

for those curious, here's the breakdown of my Comair class:
6 furloughed airline pilots (2 from majors, 4 from other regionals)
5 retired military
1 corporate
1 cargo pilot
1 academy grad

captainv

 

[CRJFlyer]

captainv,
I believe the written is good as long as your employed by a pt. 121 carrier. I took the written last year (when i got hired here) and am gonna do the same thing (wait til upgrade for the free atp ride) but i'm pretty sure the written won't expire until your no longer employed...but you may want to double check..if you find out for sure let me know.

 

[blott]

the written doesn't expire for pt 121. Just take the test anytime and send a copy to your company to put in your file.

 

[FlyDeltasJets]

I would love to be able to take the practical after the written. The only problem being that I am not old enough to take it.

If I remember correctly, you can take the test before your birthday, it just doesn't become effective until the date.

Of course, that might have changed.