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08-31-2016, 03:16 PM

#2221

denverpilot7

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from my understanding job fairs help, does virgin go to WAI or OBAP?

08-31-2016, 03:22 PM

#2222

Duesenflieger

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Position: CRJ Kapitän

Posts: 615

Also, has anyone been called without attending a job fair? Which ones does VX go to? Gosh sorry for all the questions, but I am deadset on VX!!!

08-31-2016, 03:49 PM

#2223

opdeliber

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What date did you get the offer if you don't mind me asking? Also swimming in the pool and trying to figure out how deeply I'm submerged.

Quote:

Originally Posted by slavetotheman

Currently waiting in the pool. For how much longer, I don't know. Hopefully they still bring everyone swimming onboard with the pending merger. My stats are: 6000TT, 1100TPIC, 121 experience and currently 91k/135.
Hoping to hear something for the fall. Good luck to everyone trying to get on.

08-31-2016, 04:25 PM

#2224

slavetotheman

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I got the call 3rd week of June. I was told that they're expecting some classes in the fall. We'll see. Congrats on getting the call!

08-31-2016, 04:52 PM

#2225

denverpilot7

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Oooo

Yes, both

If you dont go to a job fair you better have a strong internal rec. The best way to get noticed and show interest is through a job fair.

Cush said in the last empolyee call that pilot hiring would continue in February, but that cant be right. Everyone else (training, recruiting, etc.) has been just saying "fall". It's anyone's guess as to when that is. No interviews or classes going on at the moment.

thanks for the reply, still a year until I even meet the minimums. Would going to a job fair below minimums be worth it?

08-31-2016, 04:59 PM

#2226

Duesenflieger

Ich bin Pilot von Beruf

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Position: CRJ Kapitän

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Oooo, thanks for your reply! I would buy you a coffee for your help, but I literally don't know you outside of this electronic prison screeen, haha.

One more thing, is there anything aside from having 2500 hours TT that will make one stand out?

Type ratings or aviation experience? Having a comprehensive volunteer record? Aviation degree?

Would starting out a master's degree help? (something that I would like to pursue)

Thanks!!

08-31-2016, 09:14 PM

#2227

Chuckie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Duessenflieger

The short answer....Yes.

09-01-2016, 10:10 AM

#2228

denverpilot7

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuckie

The short answer....Yes.

still worth going to a job fair below minimums?

09-01-2016, 10:58 AM

#2229

Bugaboo

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Joined APC: Nov 2013

Position: Jet

Posts: 214

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duessenflieger

There are guys who have every box you mentioned (and more) checked and cannot get an interview. Others have the bare minimum and get a call. I think the best "trigger" is having someone on the inside pulling for you. Someone you know and have flown with. Even that is hit and miss. Hard to crack the code, especially when hiring is not in full swing.
Good luck!