Need help writing a letter of recommendation.

[A Squared]

Hi,

I'm in the precess of writing a letter of recommendation for a pilot friend. I'm looking for any hints of advice on producing a professional looking letter. Is there a particulat format which is customary for recomendation letters? Any links to letter of recomendation formats? other advice?

Thanks for any help.

 

[mattpilot]

advice? I don't mean to be mean, but spelling correctly would be a start hehe


Sorry - cheap shot - couldn't resist. Besides, MS word has a spellchecker - i know......

 

[Vik]

Try this ..

Not trying to be a wise @ss, but thats what I do when I need to write in formats I'm not used to .. although I got a great secretary now that does a good job of looking this stuff up for me, but she uses Google too

Hi,

I'm in the precess of writing a letter of recommendation for a pilot friend. I'm looking for any hints of advice on producing a professional looking letter. Is there a particulat format which is customary for recomendation letters? Any links to letter of recomendation formats? other advice?

Thanks for any help.

 

[DrewBlows]

Once you get the format you basically just want to say really good things about the person (obviously). Site specific examples.

Or you could just do what I do when someone asks for a letter of recommedation, and have them write it, then proof read it and sign it. Who knows more about someone than themselves?

Just a suggestion.

 

[A Squared]

advice? I don't mean to be mean, but spelling correctly would be a start hehe


Sorry - cheap shot - couldn't resist. Besides, MS word has a spellchecker - i know......

Yeah, yeah,yeah....... I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that *someone* would offer this gem, Hell I even looked up recommend to make sure I had it spelled correctly, knowing that .... then my fingers betrayed me in the last two sentences. My story is that the other mistakes (that I see) are typos and not spelling errors. But you're right, spellcheck, proofread, have someone else proofread.

 

[350DRIVER]

Here is one that was written a few years ago- I surely would not spend any money for someone to write one for you. Many formats can be used, the important part is you testifying to the person's skills, ability, and strengths. Good luck ace.



To XXXXXXX Pilot Recruitment:

XXXXXXXX is an exceptional pilot. During the many times that I have flown with him and worked a long side of him at XXXXXXX Airlines I recognized him as being one very dedicated, hard working, and sincere individual. I was quite impressed by his diligence and his desire to always succeed. I understand that he is applying for a pilot position with XXXXXX Airlines. I would like to take this time to recommend him for this position.

XXXXXXXX strong points include an ability to take on multiple tasks simultaneously and produce high quality results despite outside pressures.

If your organization is seeking intelligent candidates with strong achievement orientation and leadership, XXXXXXX is a good choice.

Finally, let me unequivocally state my strong recommendation for XXXX XXX. If you have any questions or need more information, I will be happy to talk to you. Please call me at the telephone number printed on this letter-head or email me at the address mentioned above.

Sincerely,

XXXX XXXXX


Captain – XXXXXXXX Jet

good luck,

3 5 0

 

[wingnutt]

heres another...

To Whom it May Concern

It is a pleasure to write a recommendation letter for Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith joined our team in December of 1969. Throughout his tenure here he demonstrated entusiasim and a good strong work ethic. He acquired and clearly understands the unique aspects demanded of single-pilot 747 cargo operations as well as the systems and operation of any 747 he was assigned. He demonstrated this knowledge during a plethora of checkrides both with the FAA, and with company examiners. During his time as a line pilot, he earned the respect of any crew he was attached to thru his enthusiasm and CRM capabilities.

It was disappointing to hear that Mr. Smith would have to leave our team, but even with this difficult news he exhibited professionalism. I personally wish Mr. Smith the best in his future endeavors, and would welcome the chance to speak on his behalf at any time.

Sincerely

Mr. Jones
King of all that is aviation
1-800-867-5309

...bonus points to any of you youngin's that know that number

 

[A Squared]

350 and wingnutt, thanks for the samples, and thanks everyone for the suggestions and tips

 

[Vik]

Hah! you know the guy that owned that phone number, but in the 212 area code sold it on Ebay for a lot of money? I think thats the area code it was supposed to be from and he had the number.

I can't remember how much but I remember thinking .. wow, thats a lot of money for a phone number.

Btw, you don't need to give bonus points. If someone doesn't know it, they're just living under a rock.

Mr. Jones
King of all that is aviation
1-800-867-5309

...bonus points to any of you youngin's that know that number

 

[BoDEAN]

Here is one that was written a few years ago- I surely would not spend any money for someone to write one for you. Many formats can be used, the important part is you testifying to the person's skills, ability, and strengths. Good luck ace.



To XXXXXXX Pilot Recruitment:

XXXXXXXX is an exceptional pilot. During the many times that I have flown with him and worked a long side of him at XXXXXXX Airlines I recognized him as being one very dedicated, hard working, and sincere individual. I was quite impressed by his diligence and his desire to always succeed. I understand that he is applying for a pilot position with XXXXXX Airlines. I would like to take this time to recommend him for this position.

XXXXXXXX strong points include an ability to take on multiple tasks simultaneously and produce high quality results despite outside pressures.

If your organization is seeking intelligent candidates with strong achievement orientation and leadership, XXXXXXX is a good choice.

Finally, let me unequivocally state my strong recommendation for XXXX XXX. If you have any questions or need more information, I will be happy to talk to you. Please call me at the telephone number printed on this letter-head or email me at the address mentioned above.

Sincerely,

XXXX XXXXX


Captain – XXXXXXXX Jet

good luck,

3 5 0

The letter head should have the name/address of the airline or the person writing the letter?

 

[Tarzan]

When did Jenny get a 800 number?

 

[Occam's Razor]

Wingnutt wrote: "...bonus points to any of you youngin's that know that number"

I got it...I got your number on the wall!

For a good time...for a good time call:

The (209) number was disco after the poor sap who owned it couldn't keep his phone on the hook.

 

[350DRIVER]

The letter head should have the name/address of the airline or the person writing the letter?

I wouldn't name the specific airline or company so the person that you are recommending can be able to utilize the LOR at the different airlines/companies. Your name, address, current position, and company should be noted on the letter. That is I do it and how many LORs' are done, you obviously have some different options that are available to you.

 

[Napoleon TNT]

Try this one......

Ms. XXXXXX
Flight Operations Recruiter

ExpressJet Airlines, Inc.

17445 JFK Boulevard
Houston, TX77032



Dear Ms. Daniel:



John Armstrong is a pillar of the community and deserves a slot at ExpressJet Airlines. His extreme excellence would serve our airline in a most exquisite fashion. Basically, you’d be a moron not to seriously consider his immediate hiring and subsequent promotion to executive management.



John has vowed to leave all Midwestern communities he has resided in the past to live in one of our lovely bases making him easily available for any junior manning. Of course who wouldn’t want to live in Houston with its humid hot summer climate and hazy high air pollution, or Newark with its obnoxious Northeasterners, extreme population density and garbage smell, or Cleveland with its city on the brink of bankruptcy and its overcast cloud coverage day after day after day after day during the many winter months.



John is gay. This would mesh well with our many gay male flight attendants. John is looking forward to some long overnights with those certain special galley guys. Gay means happy, right? Happy employees = happy customers = mo money for our fabulous airline. And of course with him not reproducing, no need for the company to provide health care coverage to more little ones.



John is a man of faith. Just the other day, he was telling me how he was looking forward to the opportunity to utilize code share pass privileges to travel to Mecca. He also seems enthusiastic about becoming a Federal Flight Deck Officer so he may “protect the cockpit”. His compassion through his faith has meant numerous past donations to various charities in the Mideast. The only thing about his faith he doesn’t look forward to he tells me is his near prophetic future meeting with 70+ virgin women. Reference the last paragraph. Knowing John though, he’ll have fun trading beauty tips.



John handles mechanical problems very well. He has encountered and successfully dealt with multiple single engine failures in a complex Kia Sportage transportation vehicle. His task driven mentality thrives in those moments, so our underpaid mechanics can take a breather.



I feel John would be a titanic accomplishment for our airlines hiring department. Don’t let this one get away. Just remember if you don’t hire John, I’ll be sick.



Sincerely,









Richard N. Johannson
ExpressJet First Officer

 

[FN FAL]

Yeah, yeah,yeah....... I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that *someone* would offer this gem, Hell I even looked up recommend to make sure I had it spelled correctly, knowing that .... then my fingers betrayed me in the last two sentences. My story is that the other mistakes (that I see) are typos and not spelling errors. But you're right, spellcheck, proofread, have someone else proofread.

Ha...for as much as I like picking on politicians in my assignments at school, I cannot for the life o' me spell constituants correctly. And you know what, the spell checker is just going to have to remind me of that, each and every time...it's like a chick, those spell checkers. Nag nag nag...

Good luck on your letter of reco A Squared, I hope your man/woman gets the job!