Virgin America Assessment results

[Mud]

I applied in Sep of '07, got the assessment letter within 48 hours, the response within 3 days, and the interview call about 48 hours after that. Unfortunately, the interview date was only a few days later and I already had a schedule I couldn't break. They stopped interviewing after that last group, and I had to re-apply yesterday.

Any idea if anyone has ever been called back to the interview pile again?

Thanks,

A friend got an interview date but took a job with Korean Air instead. He didn't like it much and so I helped him get an interview with VA a few months later. He felt it was perfunctory, they didn't really look at him very hard. The mind set being you have to REALLY want to be at VA so turning them down is a killer. That said, the hiring regime has changed dramatically since so who knows, but that mind set is ingrained company wide.

Congrats to all newbies, we're excited to have you!

 

[Mr.B]

A friend got an interview date but took a job with Korean Air instead. He didn't like it much and so I helped him get an interview with VA a few months later. He felt it was perfunctory, they didn't really look at him very hard. The mind set being you have to REALLY want to be at VA so turning them down is a killer. That said, the hiring regime has changed dramatically since so who knows, but that mind set is ingrained company wide.

Congrats to all newbies, we're excited to have you!

Crimenny sakes....why would somebody "REALLY want to be at VA" unless they're out of a job, stuck flying RJs and want to make it to the show, or REALLY want to make 3K per month to fly an Airbus. Give me a frigging break and save the we're different BS.

Until pilots quit whoring themselves out to bottom feeders the profession will continue to suffer.

Try sitting down with an old-timer and confess whats happening these days in the airlines and what we put up with. It will embarrass you. (Unless of course you're the type that REALLY wants to fly with the likes of VA)

 

[metroplex]

haha, dillweed.....
you're kidding me, right. last time I checked all legacy carriers took huge pay cuts to keep their company alive......besides jetblue, most busdrivers make a few bucks more in their respective seat and none of them have 2, 3, 4 year cpts. did jetblue, southwest, pay industry leading salaries when they started up?? you are probably one of the guys who paid for training at the regionals just to get in......

 

[cl65]

hi

Hello mach .

Does the following message mean that you have passed online assessment and that they are going to call you for an interview?

thanks

I just took the assement and got a message like, we received your assesment you will be contacted regarding the next step in the hiring process. I think thats a good sign. By the way, it took me over 2 hours.

 

[rigger]

Hello mach .

Does the following message mean that you have passed online assessment and that they are going to call you for an interview?

thanks

YEPppppppers

 

[johnsonrod]

How many airplanes are you adding this year? What does the growth look like? Are all newbies assigned SFO as a base?

 

[reepicheep]

Friend told me they're opening an LAX domicile.

 

[airchristyle]

Friend told me they're opening an LAX domicile.

I hope this REALLY happens.

 

[ExFokkerFlyer]

First set of crews have already bid and will start flying out of LAX March 1.

 

[airchristyle]

First set of crews have already bid and will start flying out of LAX March 1.

Any idea on how many crews will be based there?

 

[ExFokkerFlyer]

Starting with about ten crews plus a handful of reserves.

 

[Timber]

Any info on pay and lodging while in training, reserve call out, upgrade time or any other good info along those lines? Thanks.

 

[Tatoosh65]

Wondering who my cover letter should be addressed to.. Who is in charge of HR or Pilot interviews over there at VA.. Any help appreciated.
Tatoosh

 

[slavenaway]

Wondering who my cover letter should be addressed to.. Who is in charge of HR or Pilot interviews over there at VA.. Any help appreciated.
Tatoosh

The best way to apply is online.

 

[Tatoosh65]

Right online, but still wanted to address he/she who is in charge of the pilot hiring...not just

Attn: HR

thanks

 

[airchristyle]

Starting with about ten crews plus a handful of reserves.

I appreciate all the info you provided.

 

[blackbird]

I interviewed with Virgin a little over 10 days ago. I was asked to take the drug test right away, but haven't heard a peep since. Is this the norm? How long does it usually takes to hear back from them?

 

[cl65]

hello and congrats on getting hired.
Did you interview on feb 10th?

How were you notified about takign the drug test and how soon? Is it true that they gave a drug test paperwork to everyone during interview just so that it is ready if you get hired?

How many applicants were there during your interview date?. how many got told to do a drug test?. Did they hire 1 out of 3?. Do you know what the ground school dates are?

thanks and good luck

 

[blackbird]

You are correct. Everyone was given some paperwork for the drug test. Iwas notified via email a few hours after the interview was over that I had 48hrs to complete the and submit the drug test.
We were 7 to interview. 2 of us got the email regarding the drug test. However, I haven't heard anything since, not really sure how long the process is suppose to take and if the next step is indeed the job offer.
Anyone else?

 

[reepicheep]

Anyone else have an inside rec. from a Virgin America captain and still waiting for the first email?

 

[ExFokkerFlyer]

There are quite a few with recommendations that are waiting. It helps for sure, but it is no guarantee at all of an email inviting you to the first step of the process. I have recommended about a half dozen people, and as of yet only three have made it to the first step, and only one of those actually got hired. And that guy, had three of us recommend him in person.

 

[johnsonrod]

Any common characteristics among those hired recently? Airbus experience? Certain number of PIC hours (obviously above the published minimums)? Furloughees vs. non-furloughed pilots? Just trying to see what they are looking for given the huge numbers of experienced pilots available on the market...

Any insight appreciated.

 

[RP170]

A guy that I was in new hire class with at NJA just got hired. He had pervious Airbus PIC time at Air Jamaica though. Furloughed NJA.

 

[hyflyin]

They are looking for the right fit, that's it. I personally only have just over 1000 hrs of PIC turbine, no airbus time and was furloughed. Other guys, more PIC, no airbus time and not furloughed. If you make it to the interview you have the qualifications. Stop trying to over think it, just come in and be yourself.

Good luck

Any common characteristics among those hired recently? Airbus experience? Certain number of PIC hours (obviously above the published minimums)? Furloughees vs. non-furloughed pilots? Just trying to see what they are looking for given the huge numbers of experienced pilots available on the market...

Any insight appreciated.

 

[Bus-Driver]

I did the online assessment about a month ago and didn't hear a thing. I guess that means it's a no-go. Does anyone know if you can reapply and how long you have to wait to do so?

 

[hyflyin]

I did the online assessment about a month ago and didn't hear a thing. I guess that means it's a no-go. Does anyone know if you can reapply and how long you have to wait to do so?

No idea, sorry.

 

[spitfire1500]

I just took the assement and got a message like, we received your assesment you will be contacted regarding the next step in the hiring process. I think thats a good sign. By the way, it took me over 2 hours.

Thats the message I received. It took me about an hour. I took a break in the middle of the first few problem questions and lpgged off...my brain was turning to mush!!!

 

[NEDude]

"Thank you for completing this assessment. Your responses have been received. A member of the Virgin America recruiting team will contact you to discuss the next steps in the hiring process."

I am assuming this has been deemed 'the good message'?

Fingers crossed.

 

[JudgeSmails218]

"Thank you for completing this assessment. Your responses have been received. A member of the Virgin America recruiting team will contact you to discuss the next steps in the hiring process."

I am assuming this has been deemed 'the good message'?

Fingers crossed.

I received that message after taking it way back in November and......never heard a thing after that. FWIW

 

[LoveGun]

Any common characteristics among those hired recently? Airbus experience? Certain number of PIC hours (obviously above the published minimums)? Furloughees vs. non-furloughed pilots? Just trying to see what they are looking for given the huge numbers of experienced pilots available on the market...

Any insight appreciated.

The last few classes have been mostly regional guys. This seems to be the recipe for the secret sauce: 6000-7000 TT, over 1500 Jet PIC, and at least one internal rec.

There have been some furloughed (maybe only one) netjets guys hired, and they've hired a couple older guys with a wide range of experience. But, like i said earlier, most guys in the recent new hire classes come from a regional background.