Kalitta guys please

[bombinha]

Hey guys I am trying to fly for Kalitta I've received the letter that my resume is on file.
But how long until you get a call?
and How is it?
do they send you a letter inviting for an interview or they call you?
do they investigate your background before they call?
Do they hire minorities? (please don't try to convince me of that equal bla bla bla as we all know that doesn't exist)
If somebody who already passed for the whole process could help I really appreciate it.

Thank you

 

[Reebo]

Do they hire minorities? (please don't try to convince me of that equal bla bla bla as we all know that doesn't exist)

Thank you

does it really matter? im sure with your anglo-saxon background and all of your qualifications youll get hired, but watch out for all those unqualified minorities that were hired before you. and no, im not one of them

 

[bombinha]

it matters for me because I am an american citizen born abroad.

 

[bombinha]

if they use qualifications for hiring I would not be flying CRJ as an F/O.

 

[falcon20driver]

I Hear The Only Way To Get Hired Is To Walk To The Hangar And Introduce Yourself To The Chief Pilot

Everyone That Sends A Resume Gets The Letter You Got

 

[Reebo]

if they use qualifications for hiring I would not be flying CRJ as an F/O.

i made a bad attempt at humor i guess. we just had a turboprop captain, non minority, go there recently. my point was that someone with your quals should have no problem getting on there. i did here they hired a girl with around 900 hrs. i guess its like anywhere else, its who you know

 

[bombinha]

So that's the point I don't know anyone there and I had been there personally but the only thing I got was a 2 pages application form the front desk lady who promise to attach it to my resume.
I have been trying to get to Richard Hagquist but his number 7008 always say that is been reported for trouble not even a answer machine. don't if he has another extension. Tina Ingram was very cold on the phone when I told her I was going there personaly and didn't receive me.
So I think they don't like people going there too much.
But I would go again if it's the only way.
I just want this job

 

[Ligeirinho]

Yet nobody answer or gave any better info than what is here already come on guys some new hire there?

 

[chacka]

If you really want the job and live near YIP, keep trying to see the Chief Pilot, Assistamt Chief Pilot or Dir. of Safety. With the right attitude and determination, why not show up?

 

[mtnflyer]

show up at the next job fair at Aeroservice in Miami. Word from the top is that we're still really short and they like to see guys down there, they'll schedule interviews that same weekend. Also they love internal recs, so if you know anyone at all there, get them to walk your stuff in and put in a good word for you. Its not how much time or experience you have, its how bad you want the job and how much you make yourself known. Good luck!

 

[PCL_128]

When I went to the Aeroservice career fair last month Kalitta was interviewing some high time guys on the spot. Definitely worth your time to go down there if you've got the flight time they want.

 

[Ill Mitch]

So the next question is, where can I get info on the next job fair? Is there a website?

 

[Ligeirinho]

Ok guys I missed the lastjob fair there because I fly for an airline that's not so nice on schedule at all. Anyway I don't know anyone there to walk in my resume.
I'll be there for sure on next job fair but I am afraid it'll be too late to get my feet in this year, I mean I don't know how many more pilots you guys will be hiring, unless you guys are getting more airplanes.
The job fair they talking about is the aeroservice job fair
And the website is aeroservice.com as well.
Thank you guys

 

[mtnflyer]

at least three more classes this year from what i hear....june, september and november....need 100 crews to meet staffing levels and only have 70 or so at the moment

 

[Ligeirinho]

So why they don't contact me I am ready to get the job and with experience.

 

[Workin'Stiff]

Sounds alittle like whining....

 

[falcon20driver]

So why they don't contact me I am ready to get the job and with experience.

One of the reasons might be the way you communicate, take a look at your posts in this thread, I have to read them twice to figure out what you're trying to say, and your caps are all in the wrong place.

 

[Clipper12]

Has anyone heard about an interview date for this month?

 

[Ligeirinho]

Hey Falcon,
It looks like you are a very smart a$$.
So you should help me to get the job instead of criticize things that don't actually really matter.

 

[Ligeirinho]

Of course Falcon,
You might be right as English is my second language as well as spanish and some other languages I speak, But I still needing your help. I never turn down some help.

 

[jwadtw]

Back on the thread

I just got picked up for the June class.

I started contacting Kalitta in January by e-mail. I wrote the chief pilot, Dick Hagquist and attached a resume. I also applied on-line. In April, I went to the Kalitta office/hangar at Willow Run and asked to see Mr. Hagquist. He came out and we talked for about 15 minutes. We had some background in common.

A few days later I got a call (I recently moved to the Detroit area, near Willow Run) to come in. I had an informal interview with two other executives, talked about the nature of the job, etc. and was told on the spot I would be in the June class, subject to passing a simulator eval at a time and place to be determined. I was told I had good references so I think they made some calls.

A week later, I got a call to be in Miami for a sim check. Travel to Miami was at my expense, but the company paid for the hotel room. The sim check was very straightforward, basically to see if you are really a pilot. Takeoff from Charlotte, fly a heading to 4,000 ft, do some climbing turns at 500 fpm, fly a holding pattern, and an ILS to 300/2 full stop. Did the sim in a 737, but you could also be in a 747 sim.

All of the process was very friendly and professional. I immediately liked the people I met and the feel of the company. I was previously employed in night freight, so I know something of the business. A friend who has been through training told me it was tough but fair. He thought their washout rate, 25-35% was due to attitude or laziness and everyone got a fair shot.

I'm happy to be flying again and excited about the chance to fly 747s.

Bottom line - I don't think I would have been hired, at least not so quickly, if I didn't make the trek out to Willow Run for a face-to-face. When I went to drop off my resume, I didn't expect an interview, so I was on my motorcycle and wearing boots and jeans. Didn't seem to matter to anyone, which for me is a big plus for the company. I wore the suit and tie to the callback interview.

Good luck.

 

[CWI]

JWADTW,

Nice post and congratulations on your new job!

Welcome to Kalitta Air.

CWI

 

[jwadtw]

Thanks, CWI.

Hope to see you down the road.

 

[The Clash]

See you there...

Hey jwadtw,

I'm in the June class as well. I interviewed back in the beginning of April, so I'm ready to get started! My interview process was very similar to yours. Everyone that I met was professional, yet very laid-back and easy going. To me, it was like two friends sitting down to talk about old times. The sim eval was as you described, very straight-forward. I did mine in the 747 down in MIA. Talk about a stable airplane! I hope the real thing flies like the sim (what am I saying? Anything flies better than sims!) They called me the next day to offer a class date. Nothing like quick, simple, and painless.

To those that are trying to get on, my guess would be to email Hagquist directly. I was emailing resumes for a couple of months and nothing. Then I emailed Hagquist directly, attached a resume, and they called the next day. Interview was set up for 1.5 weeks later. Like I said, quick and painless.

I'll see you in 2 weeks in YIP, jwadtw!

The Clash