Express Jet hiring

[FSB99]

so they're telling you upgrade in 3 to 4 years? hmm.. guess i better start getting ready for my upgrade class then, since i'm in my 4th year..

but first, gotta learn how to bid again, since with all these recalls and new hires, i might actually get off of reserve!

 

[captjim]

I agree with you guys, I don't like the phone interview. I know that we all have weird hours and sometimes enjoy adult beverages at nonstandard hours at times, that could be a problem.

As for the 3 to 4 years for upgrade, I'd say more like 4 to 5 right now, but it could quickly go to 3 if we secure feed for other airlines. Right now it's about 5 years, but look for it to go down to 4 when the CAL recalls begin.

For now good luck to you guys, see you on the line!

 

[Rythm3]

When my call came in, I just gave her the best answer I could for all of the questions asked. I felt that my answers were at least decent.

As far as the upgrade question, it was stated like this:
"Currently upgrades are running 3 years OR MORE, do you have a problem with this?" Of course I said no.

I also mentioned that I was caught completely by surprise with the phone call, and she came right out and said that I did well.

She then also mentioned that I would be contacted by a senior recruiter, but did not mention a time period.

My times are 3150 TT, 1700 ME

 

[BigDave]

Got the call as well, she asked the same questions as everybody else and I had to read the deice thing. She promised a call from a senior recruiter some time in the near future.

My time are 2100TT, 800 multi, 600 turbine and I am dating James Reams daughter.

 

[starvingcfi]

so what would be considered the correct answers for the phone interview? just curious, since it seems she has an answer key or something.

also, did someone say the interview process is taking 60-90 days? seems like a long time.

 

[boxjockey]

I also got the call today while flying. Woman's name was randy. Called back and spoke with Rebecca. Went through the same bullcrap questions. Was told would be contacted by a senior recruiter in 60-90 days, but she told me it could be as early as next week.

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[coex]

She also said that upgrading is 3 to 4yrs and if that would be acceptable for me.

As Captjim said above, I would guess upgrade will be 4-6 years since I'm at 3.4 years and I'm still on RESERVE! (as an FO)

 

[nimtz]

As Captjim said above, I would guess upgrade will be 4-6 years since I'm at 3.4 years and I'm still on RESERVE! (as an FO)

That's what you get for wanting to live in farm country out in Ohio! Go find a side job and make thousands of dollars if you don't like it! I hear there's money in the internet these days. Life ain't much better as a line holder these days to be honest. Very recently had the days off rolled twice after four days. Wish I would of taken the cola...

 

[coex]

Yea, I'd be on COLA if I could have held one LOL.
I'm just glad XJT is my hobby and not my real job

 

[ATRCA]

Hmmm.... Not sure what the problem is. I have been here about 3.7 yrs and I have not had less than 15 days of for almost 2 yrs now. I have had 3 months in 2 yrs where I could not hold at least 15 days off. CLE sucks, maybe thats why EWR rocks!

 

[coex]

Yea, life was great on the ATR, it's these jet lines that are messing everything up LOL.
I can remember being on the ATR and being FBO'ed for a whole month.
Ahhh.....the good ole days!

 

[750driver]

If you have more than 500 multi, you are taken to a 4th page asking for gender and race. It then says you will be contacted by a recruiter. If you have less than 500, the train stops at the script page. It appears the mins will be 500 multi.

I guess I'm out of the picture ... 4200 multiengine (turbine) and I didn't make it to the race/ gender page. Oh well, it was worth the try

 

[crewa2]

Got to the script page but no race/gender page, no call.
I guess flying less than 10 hours in the last 12 months knocked me out. Maybe next time

 

[AF001]

filled out the online app tuesday morning, got a message tuesday evening, it was too late to call back so I called first thing wed morning and was not asked any questions, they just said that they were not interviewing right now and i may be called back later...

my time 4500 tt / 3100 me but as far as they know it s tt over 2000, multi over 500, last 6 mo 150-200

 

[starvingcfi]

anyone gonna post their answers for the questions asked?

 

[d.fitz]

Does it seem...

Does it seem like missing the phone call gets you bypassed for a phone interview?

That seems like a strange way to weed out potential candidates!

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750DRVR ---

Why would you want to give up the X? : )

 

[MJG]

What's the purpose of repeating the deice announcement ? That sounds so stupid to ask someone to read back something that is already in print?

As I was told from someone in the know, it's quite simply to make sure that said applicant can read and speak English and follow directions. Kinda dumb but whatever. United used to have some BS like this where you had to follow a bunch of directions first to see if you were "worthy".

 

[SDCFI]

No positions?

I missed the call too. Filled out the survey mon, got the call yesterday. Called them today and they said they don't have any positions open right now. Weird. Guess they got enough people the last two days for now. No word on when they'd get back to me, just the usual "don't call us, we'll call you." Didn't even get to showcase my best PA voice. Like was said earlier, hope I didn't get passed up because I was at work when they called. For reference times are 2200TT, 750 multi.

 

[Afixedwing]

I got the call yesterday, looks like there was about a three hour window (1530-1830 Pacific) when you had to be available. We'll see where it goes from here.

 

[AAPvtPilot]

Recieved the call last night at around 6pm (UNKNOWN Caller ID) called back at 620pm.... same questions as above and now we wait...........

Times 1900 TT 550ME

Good Luck everyone.................