NJA Advice

[Trash8Mofo]

According to FAR135.225 No pilot may begin an instrument approach to an airport unless: 2) The latest weather report issued by that weather reporting facility indicates that weather conditions are at or above the authorized IFR landing minimums for that airport.

This is different from FAR 121, where specifically it mentions the Visibility must be better than the reported mins for that approach.

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.

To my own defenses on hijacking this thread, the original poster himself said that and I quote "The only question is whether I can get by on an FO's pay". First, only he knows IF he can afford it, nobody else on the chatboard knows. Second, the pay thing has been hammered to death, pilotpaycentral's numbers are correct, plus 5-10% OT. I think we have answered his only question -

 

[transpac]

The way I was taught takeoff alternates:

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

 

[White Feather]

To my own defenses on hijacking this thread, the original poster himself said that and I quote "The only question is whether I can get by on an FO's pay". First, only he knows IF he can afford it, nobody else on the chatboard knows. Second, the pay thing has been hammered to death, pilotpaycentral's numbers are correct, plus 5-10% OT. I think we have answered his only question -

Yeah. The surviving on FO pay was kinda thetorical - (only I know the answer to that).

Interesting change in topic though.

Let me try and take charge of my thread and ask a DIFFERENT, relevant question:

A previous poster talks about alternate mins being on the interview written. So I ask, what should I be studying to get ready for a NJA interview?

Should I take an interview prep kind of course, or what?

Thanks!

 

[skiandsurf]

Yeah. The surviving on FO pay was kinda thetorical - (only I know the answer to that).

Interesting change in topic though.


Should I take an interview prep kind of course, or what?

Thanks!

First off....the money. Can you get by with about $70,000? Remember that the insurance is free, and you will make an extra $500/month in perdiem. Upgrades are very slow. I think as a 5yr FO, you will be close to $90,000 (with all the extras throw in).

As far as interview prep...I went in totally unprepared. It was a last minute thing. I breezed thru the written test, missing 4 0f 25 (I think). Took maybe 2 minutes to do the test.

If they ask you why you want the job, dont say "because your flight department is closing", or "I lost my airline job due to age 65". Tell them that you really want to work here. If they ask about how you dealt with the passengers problems, dont say "I let the FA or FO deal with them".

Its not that difficult. I have talked to some of the interviewers, and they say that some guys just dig their own grave with stupid answers.

Good luck.

 

[White Feather]

I think as a 5yr FO, you will be close to $90,000 (with all the extras throw in).

Really? Man, I didn't think the pay went up hardly at all until you change seats. That's encouraging.

As for the rest - thanks. Sounds pretty straightforward. Everyone says that safety and customer service is top priority at NJA. That being the ase, I am hoping that my experience as a 91 pilot, flying VIP's and the CEO around will gie me some kind of advantage.

How important are letters of recommendation?

 

[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.