FedEx SBI No More?

[Quiet Flight]

Has FedEx dropped the SBI portion of the interview? Just a rumor I heard.

 

[HoursHore]

I have heard that to from a Guy who interviewed last week. No SBI. Don't know if its permanent or the guys and girl who do it were all unavail.

 

[rtseatrich]

SBI is that the wacking testing after the interview?
Who are the seven dwarfs and in what order did they sleep with Snow white?

 

[PeanuckleCRJ]

SBI is the situational interview in a 727 fixed base trainer. They give you a fire or something in flight, and choices to make... get on the ground in a certain amount of time.

 

[Quiet Flight]

SBI = Situational Based Interview (FedEx)
LOI = Line Oriented Interview (SWA)

I thought this was a great interview tool. A shame if they actually got rid of it.

 

[Malter1]

Most of the people who do not get hired get tripped up in the SBI for one reason or another(so I am told). That would be a big deal if they dumped it.

Any #'s for total guys in the pool from those who interviewed last week?

 

[Quiet Flight]

Latest RUMOR posted on here was 200. I hope to God they pull us out by interview date...

Malter, you ever written a check for $0.69?

 

[PurpleTail]

Latest RUMOR posted on here was 200. I hope to God they pull us out by interview date...

Malter, you ever written a check for $0.69?

Not likely, IMHO.

The MOAB's closes tomorrow and we'll know more but the ANC MD-11 FO primary slots DID NOT all get filled which means new hires straight to the right seat. And if that is the case then I assume management will cherry pick the poolies (based on qual's) and start classes soon.

Best of luck.

 

[Malter1]

Malter, you ever written a check for $0.69?

Whenever I find myself @ Ralph's !

 

[71KILO]

SBI = Situational Based Interview (FedEx)
LOI = Line Oriented Interview (SWA)

I thought this was a great interview tool. A shame if they actually got rid of it.

You are a moron. The SBI is stupid and proves nothing more than you are capable of making a decision even if it is a stupid decision. I know some pretty bad pilots that are capable of making a decision. Glad you liked the futile exercise.

 

[Malter1]

You are a moron. The SBI is stupid and proves nothing more than you are capable of making a decision even if it is a stupid decision. I know some pretty bad pilots that are capable of making a decision. Glad you liked the futile exercise.

Easy there killer........have you ever been a subject of an SBI? Did it not go so well? Sounds like you have some built up resentment. (Not meant to be antagonistic. Just curious)

 

[Quiet Flight]

Wow. That was mean. I are a moran!!

By the way 71KILO...How'd your interview at FedEx go?

 

[fartknocker]

SBI = Situational Based Interview (FedEx)
LOI = Line Oriented Interview (SWA)

I thought this was a great interview tool. A shame if they actually got rid of it.

I agree with you QF. I think it should stay. It is a way for FedEx or SWA to watch an applicant make decisions. Actions speak louder than words.

The SBI is stupid and proves nothing more than you are capable of making a decision even if it is a stupid decision. I know some pretty bad pilots that are capable of making a decision.

The SBI is not the only deciding factor in the interview process. It is one of many ways to analyze an applicant's skills to determine if they will fit in with the airline.

 

[JethroF15]

You are a moron. The SBI is stupid and proves nothing more than you are capable of making a decision even if it is a stupid decision. I know some pretty bad pilots that are capable of making a decision. Glad you liked the futile exercise.

One man's opinion. I actually liked the SBI part of the interview. I guess a lot depends on how you do on it as to what you end up thinking of it. A little harsh calling someone a moron simply because his opinion doesn't agree with yours! Guess that's one of the reasons you are still a "freight dog wannabe" as stated in your profile!:smash:

 

[Quiet Flight]

So did we ever determine or confirm whether or not the SBI has been dropped?

 

[FedEx1]

The SBI is not just about decision making. It is to see how you work with others, as they put you on a 3 person crew.

 

[RickKC-135]

Does anyone know with which interview dates the pool started. Might give some idea as to the size and where people sit.

Also, for what it's worth I think the SBI was fairly painless. The guy's giving it acted just like crew members and it felt pretty much like the real situations I've been in. However, I can see how it might be a problem for someone who doesn't understand CRM.

CRM is difficult to teach; it takes practice to do well and the only real way to practice is by solving difficult situations. This is really not dependent on hours but more on how many times have you had to get out of those problems.

 

[MsFan]

I interviewed on 5/6 Jan. From what I've heard, the three of us who made it from my group were the first in. Low end hiring numbers I've heard were 30/month, high of 70/month. So there's at least 120, but the rumor of 200 or so sounds pretty reasonable.

The real question is what class sizes will they run (i.e. how fast they can drain the pool). Any guesses?

 

[Quiet Flight]

RUMOR...HERESAY...RUMOR...HERESAY...RUMOR

A friend of a friend did the M & G yesterday and the CP they met with said the following: " 70 newbies in trng in June, 60 in July and 30 a month thereafter." No indications on actual class size (35 & 35 etc??) or fleet.

I accept NO responsibility for the accuracy of these statments.

 

[Ninerfan]

Sbi

Buddy of mine interviewed last week. KD said the SBI was off but could come back at any time. Interviewees may want to stay prepared for it, just my two cents.