Finally made it to the big dance!!!

[IAHERJ]

Congradulations on the job. I remember how good I felt when I got the news. Have fun in Houston in September and get to know your class mates. You will be along side them for decades to come. My class got together a lot for beers/dinner etc. and still keep up today(a whopping 1 year 9 months). The training department does a great job and treats you like a professional.

IAHERJ

 

[Continental]

You also might wanna check out this website:
http://cobrainsurance.com/

LOL

Thanks however my wife has excellent insurance and that is what we will be using. More than 1 way around the system.

No they didn't say and I didn't ask. Just that the floodgates were about to open up and my hire date is the perfect time and I will spend minimal time on reserve if I get the 737 due to the high number of people coming on following us.

While I was waiting for the interview I had probably 20-30 pilots stop by to chat with me. They were all wishing me good luck and telling me not to worry and how much I will enjoy flying over here. Even the ones who said they were retiring told me how with all the ups and downs they have really enjoyed thier time at Cal.

 

[328dude]

Pocono, if you had gotten hired there, would you still be so bitter? You're worse than General VS Southwest!

I wouldnt go that far.

 

[whymeworry?]

Congrats. Welcome aboard.

 

[ToThePain]

Congrats, see you on the line...

 

[whatitdoing?]

Congrats to you!! Even though we're working our asses off, I have to admit I was really excited when I got hired too. Your first year will be very hard, but if you have a strong support team around you, you'll be fine. Welcome aboard.....

 

[BID]

I think you are getting on at a great time, by next summer you will easily have a line and avoid the summer reserve flying. Honestly, it has been a rough summer for many CAL pilots. But I believe there is a lot of potential here.

the flying is great, the crews are excellent, and the equipment on the way is exciting. good luck and see ya on line.

 

[grog_sit_reserv]

You know, once upon a time, Flightinfo was an actual board about interviews....

So, As a service to all you should post up the answers to the following:
-Your Total Time and where you came from
-Any and All gouge on the interview/hiring process

Just an idea, while its still reasonably fresh in your mind.

 

[vetrider]

Pocono, if you had gotten hired there, would you still be so bitter? You're worse than General VS Southwest!

She sounds like a twat, I mean piece of work, to me.

 

[j3ben]

You will enjoy it. Once I make my commute to EWR, I have enjoyed 99% of the people I have flown with. Congrats and we definitely need more pilots on-line. They were junior manning on the 737 like crazy last weekend.