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08-11-2014, 10:45 AM
#5091
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Joined APC: Nov 2013
Position: Taxi Driver
Posts: 414
I have more than my share in my driving record from 15 years ago while in HS. No DUI or DWI. Just speeding.
Graduated with honors in HS, College, and Graduate school. Flawless FAA record with over 8000+TT and 9 years of Part 121. Lots of voluntary work on my resume. Other things going for me as well on the app, but I do worry a lot about my driving record from 98-99.
I guess it will come down to how I explain myself.
They didnt give me an interview because I showed up at WIA. They gave me an interview because of the things I have done in the past 15 years. Showing up at WIA probably just showed to them how bad I want the job.
Ask yourself if you have anything that sets you apart from the other 10,000 applicants. If answer is no, go after something that will set you apart, be a high up connection, post graduate school, community service, etc.....
Again, chances of me getting hired are 50/50, but glad to have the chance and it shows that hard work pays off.
I will be very frustated if not offered the job, but I know that I have prepared the best that I can. Can't change my stupid behavior from
98-99.
Graduated with honors in HS, College, and Graduate school. Flawless FAA record with over 8000+TT and 9 years of Part 121. Lots of voluntary work on my resume. Other things going for me as well on the app, but I do worry a lot about my driving record from 98-99.
I guess it will come down to how I explain myself.
They didnt give me an interview because I showed up at WIA. They gave me an interview because of the things I have done in the past 15 years. Showing up at WIA probably just showed to them how bad I want the job.
Ask yourself if you have anything that sets you apart from the other 10,000 applicants. If answer is no, go after something that will set you apart, be a high up connection, post graduate school, community service, etc.....
Again, chances of me getting hired are 50/50, but glad to have the chance and it shows that hard work pays off.
I will be very frustated if not offered the job, but I know that I have prepared the best that I can. Can't change my stupid behavior from
98-99.
So you have a few tickets from 15 years ago. Big deal. My two cents is make sure you answer any questions about them honestly, and as long as everything else adds up, you'll do just fine. Hope it goes well and you are on board soon!
08-11-2014, 05:43 PM
#5096
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Joined APC: Apr 2006
Position: Work
Posts: 507
OLD? I had 5 in 3 years when I interviewed. As a matter of fact the HR guy said (in front of the entire group when he called my name) "Man you've got a lead foot!" Of course, the entire crowd "ooo'd and aaah'd" like those at a circus.
I explained that I bought a Mustang GT, fixed it up, drove the h&ll out of it and realized I needed to slow down, so I did. The Capt started asking me about the car and we traded Mustang stories. Discussion was over with. I got hired with a few others. Most that "ooo'd" did not - the moral - have an honest explanation of why you did it and how you remedied the situation.
I explained that I bought a Mustang GT, fixed it up, drove the h&ll out of it and realized I needed to slow down, so I did. The Capt started asking me about the car and we traded Mustang stories. Discussion was over with. I got hired with a few others. Most that "ooo'd" did not - the moral - have an honest explanation of why you did it and how you remedied the situation.
08-12-2014, 01:19 AM
#5097
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Joined APC: Jan 2007
Position: Le'Bus de L'Air
Posts: 392
08-12-2014, 02:38 AM
#5098
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Joined APC: Mar 2009
Position: 73Nb // FA-18
Posts: 102
Yes, anyone can go to the WAI conference. I attended the 2013 conference and believe that it helped get my resume reviewed which led to getting the call (email) for the interview with Delta. It was an expensive weekend, but in the current environment you gotta do everything in your power to set yourself apart.
When you do attend any of these conferences, dress the part, shine your shoes and network, network, network. After the conference/career fair ends, the hotel bar is also a great place to 'send the vibe out'; you never know who you may end up having a conversation with.
When you do attend any of these conferences, dress the part, shine your shoes and network, network, network. After the conference/career fair ends, the hotel bar is also a great place to 'send the vibe out'; you never know who you may end up having a conversation with.
08-12-2014, 06:41 AM
#5099
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Joined APC: Dec 2009
Position: 7ERB
Posts: 2,039
Back in the mid 90s a bunch of my colleagues attended OBAP and they were not "B". These guys all got hired at AA.
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