NJA Advice

[skiandsurf]

How important are letters of recommendation?

LOR's might get you in to the interview sooner, but doesnt carry much weight beyond that.

 

[captain dad]

The way I was taught takeoff alternates:

Part 121=engine out. Part 91(K) and Part 135=all engines operating.

My part 121 experience still hanging on.
No engine out for 91 and 135.
My bad. Still learning.
The rest is correct.

NJA guys FOM 2-82 or 2.7.7

Rock on. Fly Safe

 

[172driver]

Does that mean under 135, the pilot must have the ceiling and the visibility to start an approach? It would be greatly appreciated if someone can check the NJ FOM. I think other potential interviewees would appreciate this, thanks.

NJA FOM 2.7.2 (1)(a) Straight-in minima (all flights)

...."a ceiling is not required for release of a flight, or to initiate a straight-in IAP, at the destination airport. The RVR or visibility minimum (only) is controlling."

Also an interesting tidbit:

91 and 91k flights can shoot the approach to mins even if reported visibility (not RVR!) is below mins, at the discretion of the PIC.

I would not mention this being a good idea in the interview...especially if 91k. Many of our owners are disturbed by bad wx and missed approaches and there are usually safer/more customer friendly alternatives.

 

[captain007]

Just completed first week and NOWHERE compares to this place. It gets better and better everyday.

I am glad I am here.

 

[Trash8Mofo]

Thank you for the info.

As for the interview prep, I have subscribed to aviationinterviews.com. It is worth the $14 if nothing but to take the guess work out of the prep. I found another site (mypilotcareer.com) that pretty much covers 90% of the stuff on aviationinterview, and its free.

 

[White Feather]

Thank you for the info.

As for the interview prep, I have subscribed to aviationinterviews.com. It is worth the $14 if nothing but to take the guess work out of the prep. I found another site (mypilotcareer.com) that pretty much covers 90% of the stuff on aviationinterview, and its free.

Good stuff! Thanks everybody!

 

[johnsonrod]

Just completed first week and NOWHERE compares to this place. It gets better and better everyday.

I am glad I am here.

Given that you formerly worked for Mesa, that's not surprising... :laugh:

 

[PUCKFA18]

Good stuff! Thanks everybody!

White Feather......are you a Marine Winger? If so, what equipment?

 

[White Feather]

White Feather......are you a Marine Winger? If so, what equipment?

Marine Air wing - yes, pilot - no.

I was a GCI Controller with 3rd MAW, Marine Air Control Squadron 7 out of MCAS Yuma. 1993 - 1997.

Semper Fi!

 

[captain007]

Given that you formerly worked for Mesa, that's not surprising... :laugh:

Not only that... but from others I know who work for airways, united, and my jetblue offer.. Not too many places compare to this place. I am glad I came here.