coryk

How are the guys/gals with prior enlisted military time, and civilian flying backgrounds look upon when they interview? Any different do you think? Would it help any, even if it's enlisted, non-flying experience?

I'm just curious.

CE750

I think there is a bit of good and a bit of bad, so one has to be able to do the problems on their own. For example, I'm still not sure that the gouge answer for the abort/reject is correct.. I'm willing to be it's the "Brakes, Spoilers, TR's" and not the other way around! Also, there are a few others that are either wrong, or 1/2 right.. The radar one with Hail and Rain... pretty sure it's rain, but the gouge says hail.. another asks what power setting do you use on a MA (Missed Approach) and that is clearly "Go around power, but the guy marked "Max Power" or something else.. etc.. Think for yourself is what I'm thinking works best!


as for civil vs mil.. would seem that DAL is certainly favoring Mil, or one must assume the Mil guys have all been far stronger than the civil ones, which wouldn't surprise me a bit but doesn't leave me feeling confident going in, that's for sure!

CE750

Mis-posted.

bluejuice

Congratulations, you are the king idiot of this board. "Gee, guys, which watch should I wear the Breitling or the Rolex?"

Complete moron

HercDriver130

Dont drive your Benz .... or wear that Armani suit either.

Split S

In all seriousness - There's no need to call some one an idiot/moron - he's nervous for the interview experience and wants to ensure he puts his best foot forward. However, I would also put forth that there is such thing as taking anal retentiveness(sp?) in interview prep too far... Trust me I know I seriously stressed about suits and ties prior to my round of airline interviews. Point being, in the end your attire needs to merely project the professional that you are. Wear the watch/suit/tie that makes you the most comfortable, so you are at your best during the interview - not worrying about your clothes. GOOD LUCK.

-SS

CE750

Nevermind, not worht it!..

CE750

thanks for the tip Split S... Good points you make.

NGINEWHOISWHAT

IMO, a good light. Non-commissioned life was far more difficult that commissioned life. I had plenty of schools on the DD 214. The number of schools and awards you have look better to a future employer. Good luck with it.

Tom

StripAlert

5/7 Conditionally Hired (3 Mil/Fmr Mil and 2 All-Civ)

1 USAF C-130 pilot on terminal leave
1 USN T-6/E-6 reservist / 121 B747 F/O
1 ANG C-130 pilot (2nd Interview at DAL)
1 121 RJ Capt (2nd Interview at DAL)
1 Female 121 RJ Capt
1 USN Retired C-2/T-6/T-39 / 121 B747 F/E
1 Former 121 Regional Capt / 121 B747 F/E

The other (non-WFFF) gouge floating around the bubba network is still spot on. As always, think for yourself--there are errors. (FWIW, my vote is "Brakes-As Required, Throttles-Idle, Speedbrakes-Deploy, Reversers-As Required"--that's from previous aircraft. That question was also not on anyone's test that I talked to.)

Overall, a fantastic experience. I've interviewed at both JetBlue and Southwest, and I never would've expected to have an even better time at Delta. Very professional and considerate, and they made us feel at home from the start. Even the two guys that didn't get the nod were treated with lots of respect throughout. Delta's a class act, and a company I look forward to working for.

My advice on the cognitive skills test is to take maximum advantage of the free, repeatable practice to figure out your strategy for making things as easy as possible before performing it for the score. (Hint: you have two hands, and there are lots of numbers on the keyboard to help you remember stuff.)

Good luck.