FlyBoeingJets
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This is not intended as flame bait. For those who wish to flame go ahead if you must, but I really am interested in some real info and opinions.
Who has the best hiring practices? SWA, FedEx, Airtran, JetBlue or anyone else
How do they compare with other dominant carriers? Delta, UAL, NWA, CAL and AA in the '80-'90s
It seems FedEx is relying on ACP's and CP to feed HR who to interview. SWA uses the People department to screen applicants then uses interview results and pilot input for the decision board. JetBlue uses the computer and "Blue Dart" lotteries to help pin point who to hire.
FedEx uses the sim and testing. SWA does not.
UAL used to have internships. I met someone in West Dundee IL who used to be in HR at UAL in the 60's and he told me they had zero time interns. They wanted to hire based solely on personality. I've heard before about the 250 hour wonders at UAL in the 80's. SWA has always required higher mins than others and used to require the type to interview.
O.K. Which way is best. Which airline has or will have the best pilot group. I know "Best" can mean different things to different people. For the company it means the least problems and some flexibility. They want to keep their pilots and they don't want any mishaps. They also want motivated workers who play well with others.
The best "sticks" have some of that but, of course, they need to be good employees too. Which airline will have the best pilot group, not the absolute best "sticks". You can tell us who are the best sticks too, if need be, and how that improves the quality of the pilot group.
Who has the best hiring practices? SWA, FedEx, Airtran, JetBlue or anyone else
How do they compare with other dominant carriers? Delta, UAL, NWA, CAL and AA in the '80-'90s
It seems FedEx is relying on ACP's and CP to feed HR who to interview. SWA uses the People department to screen applicants then uses interview results and pilot input for the decision board. JetBlue uses the computer and "Blue Dart" lotteries to help pin point who to hire.
FedEx uses the sim and testing. SWA does not.
UAL used to have internships. I met someone in West Dundee IL who used to be in HR at UAL in the 60's and he told me they had zero time interns. They wanted to hire based solely on personality. I've heard before about the 250 hour wonders at UAL in the 80's. SWA has always required higher mins than others and used to require the type to interview.
O.K. Which way is best. Which airline has or will have the best pilot group. I know "Best" can mean different things to different people. For the company it means the least problems and some flexibility. They want to keep their pilots and they don't want any mishaps. They also want motivated workers who play well with others.
The best "sticks" have some of that but, of course, they need to be good employees too. Which airline will have the best pilot group, not the absolute best "sticks". You can tell us who are the best sticks too, if need be, and how that improves the quality of the pilot group.
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