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Old 10-07-2016, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Flynbob
I am hoping for the call to a f2f soon. Is there any way to prep for the computer testing you do on day one? Thanks!

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There's really no need to.

Relax, be yourself in the interview. If you make it to the F2F, the job is yours to lose.
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Old 10-07-2016, 12:28 PM
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Just got the invite to Dallas. Who do you all recommend for interview prep?
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Old 10-07-2016, 01:43 PM
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Maybe look back 489 pages
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Old 10-07-2016, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by flydc
Just got the invite to Dallas. Who do you all recommend for interview prep?
Emerald Coast
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Old 10-08-2016, 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Flynbob
I am hoping for the call to a f2f soon. Is there any way to prep for the computer testing you do on day one
Get a good night sleep.
Unlike some other places, the testing is said to not be a deciding factor for the interview process. It's more of a stress test - gets harder as you go and feels like you're being test to failure.

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Just got the invite to Dallas. Who do you all recommend for interview prep?
I would second the Emerald Coast recommendation. I was going to suggest that you might not be able to find a spot so quickly without travelling, but it looks like they're doing webinars with a pretty regular frequency now.
https://emerald-coast-interview-consulting.com/events/
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Old 10-08-2016, 12:57 PM
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Just finished Indoc for the 9/20 class. Pretty much a great experience, esp coming from the regional world.

Got the 190 out of PHL, not my first choice but I was on the younger side of the group. Any heads up of what to expect with reserve usage, expected flying etc...
Thanks!
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Old 10-08-2016, 04:53 PM
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I wasn't thrilled when I got the 190 either, but knowing what I know after about 17 months here, I'd probably choose it if I had the chance. Movement is fast and you'll hold a line relatively quickly which means more money and days off usually. The trips aren't great, but there are no redeyes. Also lots of trips start and/or end with deadheads which makes commuting less stressful.

Regarding reserve usage, I didn't get used much on my two months of short call (had to ask for trips to get consolidated), was used about 11-12 days a month on long call (2 months), and then held a line after that. The captains are generally younger and have been pretty cool for the most part.

The downside is that the flying is pretty high workload and can be frustrating with lots of ground stops, edct times, and quick turns.

Have fun!
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Old 10-08-2016, 05:48 PM
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190 flying is basically regional stuff. If you're used to doing six to eight leg days with 35 min turns you'll think it's cake. If you're coming from a different background you're going to feel like it's a high work load.
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Old 10-09-2016, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Clint
Get a good night sleep.
Unlike some other places, the testing is said to not be a deciding factor for the interview process. It's more of a stress test - gets harder as you go and feels like you're being test to failure.


I would second the Emerald Coast recommendation. I was going to suggest that you might not be able to find a spot so quickly without travelling, but it looks like they're doing webinars with a pretty regular frequency now.
https://emerald-coast-interview-consulting.com/events/
Thanks Clint. Hard to shake the idea that we have to prove something to the recruiter. Hoping for a call.

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Old 10-10-2016, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Fasteddy
Just finished Indoc for the 9/20 class. Pretty much a great experience, esp coming from the regional world.

Got the 190 out of PHL, not my first choice but I was on the younger side of the group. Any heads up of what to expect with reserve usage, expected flying etc...
Thanks!
How many 190's were in your drop? The class on 10/18 I think has 52 in it so I'm wondering how many 190's, 6,10 or 12.

FWIW 190 qual training isn't bad. It's in CLT which is nice and the instructors on the 190 are all good guys to include the FE's. I never had a bad instructor.
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