Gemini Interview ?

[HA25]

drug test after interview is normal.

I didn't do it, but then I've heard that many who did interview in the past have.

 

[flypixs]

Flypix, did Gemini talk about any future plans?

Thanks for any information.

cb,
not really. They said expansion is in the works, but they are not sure when and how many. They would like to grow, but it depends on the man with the money.
Are you with Gemini?

 

[HA25]

Our CEO just put out an email stating that we're in the works on a deal that could get us into some more MD-11's.. not much was given in terms of details, but for him to actually state it, rather than hear it thru the rumor mill is a good sign.

 

[cbeyw]

Yes, Flypix.

pm if you need info.

 

[2LT]

-11's

Our CEO just put out an email stating that we're in the works on a deal that could get us into some more MD-11's.. not much was given in terms of details, but for him to actually state it, rather than hear it thru the rumor mill is a good sign.

Unfortunately, so are UPS and --perhaps to a lesser extent-- FedEx. I remember back in '05 when I interviewed/went through Indoc "they" were saying the same thing. Maybe they've finally gotten a handle on it...who knows. In any case, it'd take some time to get a conversion slot if they were to get any additional airframes.

 

[Trogdor]

Can anyone tell me what the realistic hiring mins are at Gemini?

 

[AV8N4Fun]

Anyone know a pilot working there that has a first name of Rick? He would have been there the past 2 - 3 yrs. Nice guy. Used to live in Central Florida. Thanks, AV8N4Fun

 

[Fedora]

Can anyone tell me what the realistic hiring mins are at Gemini?

3000TT, 1000 PIC turbine is what's listed in our policy manual, although one individual on this site claims to have been hired with zero PIC time.
They are trying to hire folks who aren't "hireable" at other airlines, so that they can retain them here. It is a great chance to gain a lot of experience (albeit SIC time) which can help you later on in your career. Go ahead and apply. It's not a bad place to work, great bunch of flight crewmembers, just not a lot of money.

 

[q100]

Hiring runs the gamut. In one recent class there were 3 regional airline check airmen (definitely hirable anywhere). What Gemini do want, though, is people who will stay a while. Whether it is because due to age or qualifications they are unlikely to hire on elsewhere, or because they have a strong interest in doing the kind of flying Gemini does. For those of us who came from the regionals, it was all about quality of life, as the home basing means NO COMMUTING, and not having to spend almost half your "days off" getting to and from work is worth a lot.

Also, and this is a calculated risk career move, should the stated intent of the new owners to grow the airline come to fruition, and crew attrition continue (F/Os especially) at current pace, an upgrade within 5 years or fewer is likely. Big IFs, there, though. Same goes for a contractual improvement in pay in a couple of years. Base your decision on QOL.

Do you want to fly for a company that treats its people pretty well, have reasonable time off in long chunks, see the world, and fly big, modern, well looked after but not necessarily shiny jets? Can your loved ones stand to have you away from home for over two weeks and for the occasional month at a time (perhaps that's what they want!)? Is Gemini enough of an improvement over your previous job that you're not going to wait until that call which may never come from a legacy, Southwest, UPS, etc.?

If you can answer an honest yes to all these questions, you'd probably be happy at Gemini. But if you do come aboard, stick around a while, yeah?

 

[dojetdriver]

3000TT, 1000 PIC turbine is what's listed in our policy manual, although one individual on this site claims to have been hired with zero PIC time.
They are trying to hire folks who aren't "hireable" at other airlines, so that they can retain them here. It is a great chance to gain a lot of experience (albeit SIC time) which can help you later on in your career. Go ahead and apply. It's not a bad place to work, great bunch of flight crewmembers, just not a lot of money.

I personally know 3 that were hired with ZERO turbine PIC time. 2 of them into the MD-11. One didn't even have an ATP. I would love to work for a company like GAC. I'm young (relatively), single, want to see the world, and have no problems being out 17+ days straight. I tried when they were hiring in the summer/fall of '05, then again at the end of last year. Sent resumes, had two friends that work there write me letters. Heard nothing.

Thing is, I have no PIC time, lots of glass/FMS SIC, just no PIC. I would think they would ACTUALLY like that, because I would not be able to go anywhere anytime soon.