Rejected by AirNet

[uscpilot]

I didn't know that Airnet was taking delivery of ANY airplanes?

Sorry for my lack of clarity. Currently they are not (as far as I know, I am a bit out of the loop flying passanger). This was their long term goal, they did not want to buy any more piston aircraft. The plan was to replace all but the Barons (and Lears of course) with the mutant 172's. The 310's were supposed to be gone along time ago, however they are still terrorizing the skys around BHM and neighboring areas. The only ones they were able to get rid of the Deathstars.
WDR11

 

[iflyjets4food]

Well I've still got prolly a year before I will/can apply to Airnet. Im guess I am in the "research" stage of looking for employment. Airnet looks like an awesome company to work for even though a lot of my coworkers (cfi's) seem to think otherwise ( shiney jet syndrome). I guess what got me interested in Airnet was USC321...the last guy who flew that route. The lear would be a neat plane to fly even though old school lears suck to fuel (by yourself, quickturn, in the cold, then GPU start). I sat in one of ameristars lear 23's. It was like cramming into a tall c152.

Im browsing other cargo companies too. Priority Air flies in a lot lately picking up auto parts and they seem like they have nice equipment. My last 2 flight instructors went to ACC. Martinaire seems like a nice place to work for. I thought about Airnow down the road but yeah..... Like I said, I got a year or so before applying for anything. I gotta get this CFI knocked out and pick up some students since we are about to lose some CFI's to shiney jets.

Are you from THAC?

 

[jdlilfan]

Are you from THAC?

Yup. THAC Attack!

 

[wheelsup]

When the interviewer mentioned they have caravans, and asked how I would feel about flying a Caravan. I told them I really was only interested in flying with them, if I could get some multi PIC, but not in those words.

I need to figure out what to say before Ameriflight calls and I blow it again.

My #1 rule for phone/personal interviews is always tell THEM what they want to hear. Even if it's lying through my teeth, I don't like to close any doors before they are open. I learned that lesson the hard way. After figuring that out, I've gotten every job I wanted (your mileage may vary).

I *think* AMF has taken their Lances out of service, but what if they haven't and you give them the same answer you have Airnet? Now you've just blown your chance with another company, even if the "transition" to a twin would happen almost instantly after training.

There are times when you need to be honest in an interview (like Q's about driving record, criminal history, etc.) and other times when embellishing a little never hurt. That way, THEY don't make the choice for you - you can say yes or no thanks.

~wheelsup

 

[RefugePilot]

Tell them what they want to hear

Thanks Wheels up,
Thats exactly what I am thinking. Tell them what they want to hear, then you can choose not to accept if you find out the details and dont like them. The more offers you have...

I have had someone PM me with a response to my answers and I feel I am saying the right things. Even though Airnet has some things west of the mississippi, most of the opportunities are east. I have spent the last 5 years living in place I did not want to be. I know my domicile and promotion opportunities are based on the company I work for. So I feel it would be stupid to choose a company that is based 2000 miles from where I would like to be.

My #1 rule for phone/personal interviews is always tell THEM what they want to hear. Even if it's lying through my teeth, I don't like to close any doors before they are open. I learned that lesson the hard way. After figuring that out, I've gotten every job I wanted (your mileage may vary).

I *think* AMF has taken their Lances out of service, but what if they haven't and you give them the same answer you have Airnet? Now you've just blown your chance with another company, even if the "transition" to a twin would happen almost instantly after training.

There are times when you need to be honest in an interview (like Q's about driving record, criminal history, etc.) and other times when embellishing a little never hurt. That way, THEY don't make the choice for you - you can say yes or no thanks.

~wheelsup

 

[flyin4pennies]

My #1 rule for phone/personal interviews is always tell THEM what they want to hear. Even if it's lying through my teeth, I don't like to close any doors before they are open. I learned that lesson the hard way. After figuring that out, I've gotten every job I wanted (your mileage may vary).


~wheelsup

BE CAREFUL

Some recruiters can tell when your BSing them!!!
That policy dosen't always work

 

[OARfan]

321 pilot

Well I've still got prolly a year before I will/can apply to Airnet. Im guess I am in the "research" stage of looking for employment. Airnet looks like an awesome company to work for even though a lot of my coworkers (cfi's) seem to think otherwise ( shiney jet syndrome). I guess what got me interested in Airnet was USC321...the last guy who flew that route. The lear would be a neat plane to fly even though old school lears suck to fuel (by yourself, quickturn, in the cold, then GPU start). I sat in one of ameristars lear 23's. It was like cramming into a tall c152.

Im browsing other cargo companies too. Priority Air flies in a lot lately picking up auto parts and they seem like they have nice equipment. My last 2 flight instructors went to ACC. Martinaire seems like a nice place to work for. I thought about Airnow down the road but yeah..... Like I said, I got a year or so before applying for anything. I gotta get this CFI knocked out and pick up some students since we are about to lose some CFI's to shiney jets.

I used to fly that route summer of '04. Were you at KHUF?

 

[rubicon789]

So is the 'van easy to get? I'm the opposite of the most. I like the tall, oversized C207.

It's a C208...:smash:

 

[Princedietrich]

While it is true that the Van may appear to be nothing more than a lame single fixed-gear, it does have a very redeeming quality for the logbook. That being the turbine PIC time you'll be racking up in it. Plus, for purposes of upgrading to the lears, Van time is just as good as twin time.

As for your phone interview questions, I don't really see any glaring red flags from what you mentioned there. Then again, I'm no recruiter. I just sit in a cubicle 10 feet away from the recruiter and listen to his rattle off those questions over and over and over and over and over...


sorry, brain is a little tired at the moment.

 

[Guillotine007]

PrinceD - how can we take anything seriously from you when you have a quote from "XXX" as your signature?

 

[jdlilfan]

It's a C208...:smash:

I know! it looks like a streched 207 on stilts. haha And yes, it is an awesome turbine aircraft even though its slow.

 

[starcheck208]

that van is only slow is cruise, it kicks butt on approach...nothing like racing the airliners to the runway

 

[starchkr]

ahhhh....the infamous "Turbine PIC".....yes, that it is, and that's all it is. Unfortunately moving on, places do not really care too much about the single turbines...yeah yeah, you might say i am wrong, and i myself used to think that it was good too, but in all reality, it is good at Airnet, or maybe some other smaller airlines, but it will not work for the larger airlines people want to go to after Airnet. OK, so i know i will take A LOT of heat for this one, but just remember, i too used to think that ANY turbine time was good....then i saw the light, also known as the airline recruiters and their idea of Turbine time.

 

[uscpilot]

OMG!! I cant believe it, I am actually agreeing with starchkr. The planets must be aligned.
Here is what the interviewer will say:" Hey thats great you have 1000HRS PIC turbine. I would like to offer you a.... oh never mind its in a caravan."
Piston twin time is more valuable than single engine turbine. Having said that it will not hurt you if you stay with the company, but it will not help you elsewhere.
WDR11

 

[starchkr]

HOLY CRAP!!!!! There's a first time for anything...and well, this is a first :laugh:

I kinda put that whole "I know i will take A LOT of heat for this" statement in there just for you USC...I really do not know what to say, i am too shocked right now.