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02-12-2014, 06:19 AM
#3232
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A FO here at Atlanta's Sweatiest Airline (and this time around we dont seem to be getting many invites) has an interview scheduled in the next month or two. He is a nice guy, decent pilot, and I have absolutely nothing negative to say about him. But to say that he is among the MOST qualified is absurd. Under 30, very little flying experience pre-121 and 6 or 7 years as an RJ FO. His qualifications would seem to put him in the lower tranches, but his connections got him an interview. FWIW
02-12-2014, 07:18 AM
#3234
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But it's been proven in just about EVERY hiring era. If one meets the mins to fill out the app, technically they are "qualified". We've ALL seen it happen.
It's a matter of how competitive one is. And more an more, being connected makes one more competitive.
"It is what it is................"
"don't hate the playa', hate the game......."
Or whatever saying fits.
02-12-2014, 10:29 AM
#3235
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A FO here at Atlanta's Sweatiest Airline (and this time around we dont seem to be getting many invites) has an interview scheduled in the next month or two. He is a nice guy, decent pilot, and I have absolutely nothing negative to say about him. But to say that he is among the MOST qualified is absurd. Under 30, very little flying experience pre-121 and 6 or 7 years as an RJ FO. His qualifications would seem to put him in the lower tranches, but his connections got him an interview. FWIW
02-12-2014, 11:07 AM
#3237
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It is what it is. Play the game or sit on the sidelines.
But no one should be thinking that the process is truly meritocratic, unless the ability to network is the real qualification.
Mazel Tov to all that have an interview, or even better a DL #!!! May we all look forward to such good fortune.
02-12-2014, 11:19 AM
#3238
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For the interview invite you'll get an email from [email protected], which gives you a phone number to call and schedule the date. If you need to fly to ATL, they'll ask for your desired departure airport and book your flight. Supposedly you'll get flight confirmation roughly 10 days out from your interview. My interview is mid-March, so hopefully I'll get flight info in a few weeks. You're responsible for your own hotel & ground transportation. The Hilton is right across the street, so that's what I'm going with.
02-12-2014, 01:26 PM
#3239
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All the motels up and down Virginia Ave. have good transportation to/from the airport and the DL General Office/Training Center.
You may be able to find something cheaper than the Hilton if cost is an issue, but some guys score good rates there using Priceline. Some of the others that are cheap and close are: Motel 6, Drury, Double Tree, Ramada, Holliday Inn.
You may be able to find something cheaper than the Hilton if cost is an issue, but some guys score good rates there using Priceline. Some of the others that are cheap and close are: Motel 6, Drury, Double Tree, Ramada, Holliday Inn.
02-12-2014, 02:15 PM
#3240
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I'm all about getting a good deal, but this is one day (possibly two) where that shouldn't even enter the equation. If all the local hotels cost the same, which one would you stay at? That's the one you should stay at. Fifty or even 100 bucks extra is dust in the wind compared to what's at stake. If you get one minute more sleep, or walk 10 less steps in the rain/heat or any other advantage, it was worth it.
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