Originally Posted by Turbine

Some questions for the Endeavor folks,

What are the likely base assignments for a new hire at Endeavor, and the approximate reserve length?

What did you think of the initial training program?

How do you guys like the health benefits ?

Thanks

Originally Posted by seminolepilot

People are getting all 4 bases out of training, in my class the majority went to DTW on the 200 but got what they wanted on the first vacancy after they we're done with training. The most movement seems to be on the 200 out of DTW.

Reserve on the 200 in DTW is looking like 3 months for me. On the 900 I hear it's about 5 months.

The initial training was good, all the instructors I came across was really helpful. Just have a good attitude, study and you'll be fine. There are some guys from the training center on here so they may be able to help you.

The health benefits are a good deal compared to what I hear about other places.

Originally Posted by Turbine

Ok Great. Thank You

4 bases? JFK, DTW, MSP... what is the fourth?

Originally Posted by seminolepilot

People are getting all 4 bases out of training, in my class the majority went to DTW on the 200 but got what they wanted on the first vacancy after they we're done with training. The most movement seems to be on the 200 out of DTW.

Reserve on the 200 in DTW is looking like 3 months for me. On the 900 I hear it's about 5 months.

The initial training was good, all the instructors I came across was really helpful. Just have a good attitude, study and you'll be fine. There are some guys from the training center on here so they may be able to help you.

The health benefits are a good deal compared to what I hear about other places.

Originally Posted by higney85

Well hello there Scotty!

Endeavor interview stats may scare some, but in the end it comes down to performance, reliability, study, and prep. Those who didn't get the job may say different, but one of those metrics will get highlighted as the problem. As with any statistic, there will be outliers of "how did they get the job" and others of "how did they not get the job" but in the end, it's a great interview process and by personal experience very fair and straight forward.

Originally Posted by MacrossJet

Is the interview pretty hard to pass? Is it on the level of DL, in terms of complexity?

What all does it entail?

Originally Posted by 24Whiskey

If it hasn't changed since July it's a panel interview with an HR rep, a base chief pilot and a recruiting team pilot. It's a pretty straightforward interview. Typical FAR questions, brief an approach, why did you choose Endeavor?, etc. It's about 45-75 minutes in length. Not hard although a referral of mine didn't make it. Just be yourself and show up prepared and you'll be alright.

Originally Posted by MacrossJet

No sim, or technical question test?

Originally Posted by 404yxl;2054837[B

]How is ~300 Endeavor pilots who have already passed the SSP, waiting to go to Delta in 2016-17 any different in terms of status than ~300 Compass pilots who went to Delta in 2014-15?[/B]

I don't see a difference in their status other than some parts of their metering agreement and % of the total pilot group. They both go when their number is called. As for the Compass pilots waiting in the pool, I really don't see them any different than the status of the Compass flows other than they aren't ahead of other new hires. The reason why it doesn't really matter anymore at Compass is that there aren't that many waiting on Delta class dates than there use to be. The reason for Endeavor being a better choice than Compass now is the shear % of the pilot group that already has a spot waiting for them at Delta.

Again, we're arguing semantics here about those who have passed the SSP and if they are really any different in status than the Compass flows were. I am stating that the only thing that matters to new hires is career progression and Endeavor offers a similar one than Compass once did.



The SSP agreement states the Endeavor pilots have to comprise a % of the new hire class. That guarantees them spots. When the Compass flow was in affect, they could see reduced numbers due to it, but now it should increase to ~180 in 2016 and 200+ in 2017. Significant attrition, similar to what Compass was seeing. Compass pilots also didn't have a seniority number at Delta until their class date. They got held back and kept their hire date, but that is the only difference in how the Compass and Endeavor pilots are treated in their respective agreements. The Endeavor pilots have to be released by the end of the year, so they will be gone regardless.


Sure, I was telling new hires to look at Compass over Endeavor in 2013-2014, and now I think Endeavor is the better bet in 2016 onward. I think Envoy is close to being another good bet over Compass now. If Compass or other regionals get a real flow/SSP agreement with mainline partners I will state the pros then. However, as it stands now, Endeavor and Envoy will have the most attrition when compared to he other regionals. Throw PDT in there as well, since I think their flow also allows a good % of the total pilot group to flow to AA as well.

Originally Posted by MacrossJet

Is the interview pretty hard to pass? Is it on the level of DL, in terms of complexity?

What all does it entail?