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03-24-2016, 07:06 AM

#13801

Code Red

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I wasn't asked a single tech question. Seems as though they tailor the questions based on your background. I know those with less experience were asked a lot.

03-24-2016, 02:31 PM

#13802

206TonTakeoff

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Position: Heavy FO

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Must be nice, I got asked stuff not on the gouge, not in any forum, never seen before etc. I got drilled.

03-24-2016, 02:45 PM

#13803

Major Kong

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Originally Posted by 206TonTakeoff

Must be nice, I got asked stuff not on the gouge, not in any forum, never seen before etc. I got drilled.

Mind sharing some examples?

03-24-2016, 05:18 PM

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plift

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Posts: 126

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Originally Posted by 206TonTakeoff

Must be nice, I got asked stuff not on the gouge, not in any forum, never seen before etc. I got drilled.

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Originally Posted by Major Kong

Mind sharing some examples?

What color hats do Delta pilots wear? What are the junior domiciles at FedEx? What would you consider average pay for a widebody FO?

Get those right and you'd be considered a flight risk.

03-24-2016, 08:31 PM

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742Dash

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Posts: 651

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Originally Posted by Ludicrous Speed

.. I was actually correct in my interview because the way the question was presented to me included that the performance gave the same flap setting. With the same flap setting, V2 would indeed stay the same as it is indeed weight dependent.

No, it may not. The concept here is "improved climb". Runway length is one thing, but obstacles are an even bigger player, even though we pilots don't normally "see" them in terms of number crunching.

I used to work these numbers for a simple airline flying fairly simple equipment. I have drawn a lot of lines on AOC charts. There are many compromises made to generate simple weight cards, and very few operators are willing to make them anymore. Certainly not any heavy equipment operators.

Everything above the regulatory relationships to Vmca and Vmcg is a variable. Everything. And be wary of anyone who uses the term "Optimal". Optimal for the engine manufacturer, the guy buying the fuel and the pilot with a couple of kids at home are often 3 different things.

03-24-2016, 09:16 PM

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ContactApproach

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Originally Posted by FrancesTheMute

You were fired because your attitude sucked or issues with the background check. After 9 weeks the background check was definitely cleared by that point so I'm going with crappy attitude aggravated by a less than helpful sim partner.

The training department in all its faults and imperfections has never caused someone to be fired for no reason at all. You earned it.

Until you own what happened, admit that you handled the situation poorly, you will never get better as a person or a professional pilot.

Well considering that I was offered to resign and not fired, they knew it was a possible unlawful situation. As I mentioned and discussed with CaptainV, my colleges and even a few instructors were surprised of the disposition. Thanks.

03-25-2016, 03:52 AM

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acebaxter

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Position: MD-80/DC-9 Captain

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Originally Posted by ContactApproach

It's also much simpler for the employer to fight unemployment insurance claims if you resign.

If they wanted to terminate your employment after investing that much time and money in you they had good reason. It might benefit you to take a good look in the mirror and figure out what they saw that you didn't. I know absolutely nothing about you or your situation so please dont take this as a personal attack, rather a suggestion from someone who has seen both sides of this equation.

Jim