Need Continental help fast

[rk772]

Just got called for an interview. I totally got caught with my pants down. Before I realized what I was doing, I had set up an interview for the 23rd of this month. I am sooo freekin unprepared. Where can I get some sim prep. My interview is in Houston.
Thanks

 

[Hutchman]

I heard the sim in Dallas is no longer there. I have also heard that you can prep in the same sim you are going to fly in IAH.

 

[Oh-ryan]

Just think, you'll have a great answer to the "Tell me about a time you were caught with your pants down and how did you handle it" question.

 

[Oakum_Boy]

He can't even get a grip on it.

 

[holmie]

Some times it can help to have the short deadline. I have seen people over prepare for an interview. If you need sim time I would definitely try and get at least an hour in a similar type of cockpit. Good luck, I was hired at a major with less than one week to prepare and it worked out. I guess I was lucky.

 

[AWACoff]

Crew Pilot Training does the sim prep in the exact same sim as you will fly during your interview in IAH. Ray Brendle is the gentleman you need to talk with there. Call him today as the slots fill up FAST.

 

[rk772]

Crew Pilot Training does the sim prep in the exact same sim as you will fly during your interview in IAH. Ray Brendle is the gentleman you need to talk with there. Call him today as the slots fill up FAST.

you have any contact information

 

[mule]

you have any contact information

http://www.crewpilottraining.com/contact.html

 

[LARRY H. JUNIOR]

willflyfor food site.
may we ask your times, letters of rec? how long on file?
thanks

 

[tmac3333]

I think the Dallas sim from Alteon is still open. Check aviationinterviews.com. I had a friend just do that sim about a month ago. You should do interview prep with Emerald Coast Consulting. They can help you greatly with Continental prep. You can probably pm Albief15 who is on here somewhere and he can help schedule you for the prep. Well worth the money for both. I don't think the guy in Kingwood is doing the sim prep stuff yet....

 

[Instigator]

I think the Dallas sim from Alteon is still open. Check aviationinterviews.com. I had a friend just do that sim about a month ago.

Sorry, wrong. Unfortunately, they got rid of it within the last few weeks.

I don't think the guy in Kingwood is doing the sim prep stuff yet....

Sorry, also wrong. I spoke with him recently (check the website listed above) and he has been doing it for a few months. It is the same sim used for the CAL eval.

He costs more than Alteon/Higher Power did, but there are few, if any, other convenient options.

Good luck!

 

[Tonedrvr]

rk772,
Congrats on the interview! I tried to send you a PM but it said your inbox was too full. Can you PM me with your personal email or clear out some space in your inbox?

Thanks,
Tonedrvr

 

[rk772]

I cleaned out some space in my inbox.

My experience is as follows:

4800 TT
1900 Turbine PIC
Prior 121 (Eagle)
Currently Citation Capt. Part 135
1 internal rec.
Filled out the app. about a year ago. Internal rec. got me on the short list about 4 months ago.

I tried really hard to get off work but was unable with such short notice. I rescheduled my interview for 2 weeks from now. Even though I wanted to get it done next week, at least my stress level will be lower with more time to prepare.

 

[tmac3333]

If the guy in Kingwood is open Instigator, then why does the website say the sim prep is not available yet? Check the website yourself....

 

[Instigator]

If the guy in Kingwood is open Instigator, then why does the website say the sim prep is not available yet? Check the website yourself....

Sorry tmac if I came off rude. My intent was merely to correct the inaccurate info you had.

I can't vouch for the content of his website. I spoke with him directly on the phone. I had done my prep with Alteon a while ago, but had a nice chat with CPT (http://www.crewpilottraining.com/index.html - I know the website focuses on the 737) to get the scoop on what he was doing so I could pass his info on to others. I would recommend anyone interested in MD-80 prep to call him yourselves...

 

[capt. megadeth]

nevermind

 

[AWACoff]

The sim prep is available with Crew Pilot Training. I know 2 people who did the sim prep with Martin from crew pilot training in the CAL MD80 sim in IAH just last Wednesday. It costs $550 and is cash/check only.

 

[Tonedrvr]

I also have a short notice interview coming up. I ordered my college transcripts last week but I don't know if they will arrive in time. Will CAL be ok if I don't have them at the time of the interview or should I push back the interview date?

 

[rk772]

I set up my sim prep with Ray at Crew Pilot Training. Now it's time to prep for the interview.
I hear that the success rate (once called for an interview) is very high. Is this a true statement?

 

[FOAgain]

I also have a short notice interview coming up. I ordered my college transcripts last week but I don't know if they will arrive in time. Will CAL be ok if I don't have them at the time of the interview or should I push back the interview date?

Call C. in Houston. She is extremely helpful and you should not be afraid to contact her. I also had an issue with a document, and she was very helpful in making sure they got everything they need.

 

[taxicabdriver]

I set up my sim prep with Ray at Crew Pilot Training. Now it's time to prep for the interview.
I hear that the success rate (once called for an interview) is very high. Is this a true statement?

Very True

 

[rk772]

Very True

Anyone know the % of successful interviews and what normally causes an unsuccessful interview? (ie-sim or panel)

 

[taxicabdriver]

I have heard that they hire about 95% of the people they interview. The sim is what gets the one's that don't get the call. I've heard that if you pass the sim its pretty much a done deal, and they are not looking for perfection either. If you screw something up, correct it and move one, no biggie. I've heard of people getting the stick shaker and still passing and getting hired, so don't put any more stress on yourself, or think you need to do perfect, you've already got the interview and that is the hardest part.
Good Luck!!