Continental Hiring Minimums (real world)
09-06-2006, 01:55 PM
#31
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I put sponsor in quotes because I really don't know if its a formal program or what, but as I understand it a letter will get you only so far, whereas a letter along with a personal visit to a chief pilot type will move your application to a shorter stack. Thats what my buddy did, he and the ACP went over my stuff and he said that I should get a call, that I was in a "short stack" of apps and to hang tight. Just wondering if others have had similar experiences with current CAL pilots pushing thier stuff for them. Its been about 4-5 months I guess since that went down.
09-06-2006, 01:57 PM
#32
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Joined APC: Jun 2006
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same as Breckster.....I was told by a CAL employee that I was moved there....as for how many are in there??....mmm not sure....i actaully sat down with the person in June in IAH and they showed me how it all worked. I think there were a little bit more than 75ish in the folders where applicants are drawn from ......id say more like 200ish.....but then again i could be wrong and it was June....of course I dont know the numbers now.
There is no formal sponsorship program, however ( from a CP at CAL: they are only calling people with internal recs). So, thats what most people on here are talking about; ie: sponsor, insider etc....
the above is only what I personally have learned as I have been trying to get hired......I think things will really pick up later this month( well at least I am sure hoping! ) :-) Hope to see all of you there! and hope our phones start ringing! Good Luck to everyone!
There is no formal sponsorship program, however ( from a CP at CAL: they are only calling people with internal recs). So, thats what most people on here are talking about; ie: sponsor, insider etc....
the above is only what I personally have learned as I have been trying to get hired......I think things will really pick up later this month( well at least I am sure hoping! ) :-) Hope to see all of you there! and hope our phones start ringing! Good Luck to everyone!
Last edited by goarmy; 09-06-2006 at 02:03 PM.
09-06-2006, 02:09 PM
#33
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I put sponsor in quotes because I really don't know if its a formal program or what, but as I understand it a letter will get you only so far, whereas a letter along with a personal visit to a chief pilot type will move your application to a shorter stack. Thats what my buddy did, he and the ACP went over my stuff and he said that I should get a call, that I was in a "short stack" of apps and to hang tight. Just wondering if others have had similar experiences with current CAL pilots pushing thier stuff for them. Its been about 4-5 months I guess since that went down.
As in my case, I was told that I was moved to a folder( computer folder) where applicants are picked from. I have no idea where in that folder I am, OR how they go about prioritizing people and picking them out of those folders. I would LOVE to know where I am in the line, but in the mean time I guess I just have to relax and wait.
I was told by the person helping me that I just had to "sit and play the waiting game now"
best of luck emb drvr!
Last edited by goarmy; 09-06-2006 at 02:13 PM.
09-06-2006, 07:01 PM
#34
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Position: 737/FO
Posts: 423
same as Breckster.....I was told by a CAL employee that I was moved there....as for how many are in there??....mmm not sure....i actaully sat down with the person in June in IAH and they showed me how it all worked. I think there were a little bit more than 75ish in the folders where applicants are drawn from ......id say more like 200ish.....but then again i could be wrong and it was June....of course I dont know the numbers now.
There is no formal sponsorship program, however ( from a CP at CAL: they are only calling people with internal recs). So, thats what most people on here are talking about; ie: sponsor, insider etc....
the above is only what I personally have learned as I have been trying to get hired......I think things will really pick up later this month( well at least I am sure hoping! ) :-) Hope to see all of you there! and hope our phones start ringing! Good Luck to everyone!
There is no formal sponsorship program, however ( from a CP at CAL: they are only calling people with internal recs). So, thats what most people on here are talking about; ie: sponsor, insider etc....
the above is only what I personally have learned as I have been trying to get hired......I think things will really pick up later this month( well at least I am sure hoping! ) :-) Hope to see all of you there! and hope our phones start ringing! Good Luck to everyone!
Thanks GOArmy and Breckster. Great information! You've confirmed what I have learned also. At least it's consistent.
09-07-2006, 06:43 PM
#37
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Position: 737 Captain
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09-08-2006, 07:08 AM
#39
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Joined APC: Oct 2005
Position: Capt. B737
Posts: 329
The reason I ask, someone wants me to write them a letter. Good pilot, good person, just a little short on the hours required for a degree. Guess it wouldn't hurt to write one, and let the higher-ups figure it out. 
09-09-2006, 05:32 PM
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