DL Hiring: New Process
04-16-2022, 03:23 AM
#2081
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2016
Position: 737
Posts: 326
pilot (something) review board. You get sent to it if you pass all stages of the interview but get flagged during the chat with the shrink. Basically to make sure you aren’t crazy. There is a decently high pass rate but they wait for a sufficient number of people to be flagged until they summon the council, that way they can go through a bunch in a short amount of time. No idea who merits being on the review board but I’m pretty sure there’s at least some pilots on it. Nothing to sweat!
Paperwork is the most important thing in the whole process, as well as being likeable and sociable. Being a weirdo loner will be noticed…
You gotta give ‘em something but just remember they aren’t your psychologist.
Paperwork is the most important thing in the whole process, as well as being likeable and sociable. Being a weirdo loner will be noticed…
You gotta give ‘em something but just remember they aren’t your psychologist.
04-16-2022, 04:41 AM
#2082
Gets Weekends Off
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Apr 2016
Position: Looking left
Posts: 3,418
04-16-2022, 02:45 PM
#2085
Line Holder
Joined APC: Sep 2021
Posts: 70
For story time, the ironic thing is I had so many ready to rock based on interview prep and didn't use a single one because they just didn't fit the exact questions right, but I also found it very easy to immediately talk about a story during the interview; don't overthink it, you're telling them a true life story, which means unless you're making something up on the spot, it's actually very easy to recall and tell.
Just be yourself and be honest; I found the entire process far more relaxed and welcoming than I anticipated (misconception due to reading BS negative stuff on the internet). It was a nice conversation with two other pilots and a HR rep, not an interrogation. Everyone in my group who got CJOs concurred with that general assessment. Good luck!
04-17-2022, 03:20 PM
#2087
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2016
Posts: 136
well no, it really depends on the background checks. Some people it can be as fast as 3 weeks.
04-17-2022, 10:08 PM
#2089
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2007
Position: Big ones
Posts: 792
Our group had different questions. Recommend thinking about it more broadly - they want to know how do you handle confrontation/stress, how do you work through a problem (do you problem solve starting at the lowest level, or do you skip straight to the nuclear option), how do you communicate with/lead people, do you stick to your guns when challenged or do you roll over and let something slide when pressured (regarding disagreements related to SOPs, safety, etc.) Have those big picture topics framed in your mind and be ready to describe directly/indirectly how you personally address them, and the tools and thought process you personally use.
For story time, the ironic thing is I had so many ready to rock based on interview prep and didn't use a single one because they just didn't fit the exact questions right, but I also found it very easy to immediately talk about a story during the interview; don't overthink it, you're telling them a true life story, which means unless you're making something up on the spot, it's actually very easy to recall and tell.
Just be yourself and be honest; I found the entire process far more relaxed and welcoming than I anticipated (misconception due to reading BS negative stuff on the internet). It was a nice conversation with two other pilots and a HR rep, not an interrogation. Everyone in my group who got CJOs concurred with that general assessment. Good luck!
For story time, the ironic thing is I had so many ready to rock based on interview prep and didn't use a single one because they just didn't fit the exact questions right, but I also found it very easy to immediately talk about a story during the interview; don't overthink it, you're telling them a true life story, which means unless you're making something up on the spot, it's actually very easy to recall and tell.
Just be yourself and be honest; I found the entire process far more relaxed and welcoming than I anticipated (misconception due to reading BS negative stuff on the internet). It was a nice conversation with two other pilots and a HR rep, not an interrogation. Everyone in my group who got CJOs concurred with that general assessment. Good luck!
04-18-2022, 06:29 AM
#2090
On Reserve
Joined APC: Aug 2021
Posts: 14
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
