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07-31-2013, 05:03 AM

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fisherpilot

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Originally Posted by Check Essential

I doubt if that will ever change at any company.
If a senior enough management type walks in to the hiring office and says,
"Hey, I'd really appreciate it if you took a look at this guy", then that guy is going to get a look.

It makes sense. My cousin is very high up at US Border Protection (aviation) and used to be able to make that call. Now it's a computer scoring system to get you through the first selection

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07-31-2013, 06:57 AM

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I was upset that I had to pay for a hotel when I was hired. Found a crashpad and moved in with a 30 year old über hottie. She was a pharmaceutical rep who owned her own house near the airport. Another newbie and I rented a room. We spent A LOT of time at the crash pad hanging with the owner. See folks, there is a upside. Just have to find the right crash pad. Boobus gigantis.
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07-31-2013, 07:45 AM

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Location and phone number please.

07-31-2013, 08:00 AM

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Pictures or it never happened.

07-31-2013, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by fisherpilot

With airline apps now being the only way to apply, is the day of a high up recommendation that would get you an interview gone? I'm just curious how the very well connected (certainly not me) would go about getting the interview. I know back in the day it sure had to have happened that some higher ups could through your name in the hat and get your number pulled

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I recently shared a table in the cafeteria with a gal who is involved with pilot hiring. I jokingly mentioned the names of the 2 people who I'm recommending. She pulled out a pen and wrote them down but I'm not holding my breath. I do know for a fact that a few people got hired in 2010 because they had very good connections, VERY good.

07-31-2013, 08:41 AM

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I know of a few that got rejected even though they had the best connections possible. interview can still be tough

07-31-2013, 09:13 AM

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What would very good connections be considered?

07-31-2013, 09:23 AM

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What would very good connections be considered?

I would think if the CEO put your name in the mix you would be good. Although, a guy I know had Fred Smith recommend him to hiring and didn't get the job. Got the interview though