workingforfree

Very sorry to hear. Keep trying everywhere.

Metal Tube

Let me preface by saying, I don't profess to know anything about USAirways hiring process other than being an applicant. I had my application on file for two years. I resubmitted as each window opened. I finally got the call, out of the blue, in March. I went for an early April interview in CLT.

I showed up early and waited in the cafeteria until close to interview time. Everyone I came in contact with was friendly and we had good conversation. I was greeted in the lobby by a line CA and given a quick tour of the facility. This is an opportunity to ask questions about training and engage in constructive "shop talk". Remember, you are being evaluated the moment they meet you and shake your hand.

The interview was two one hour sessions with a two on one format. They offer you a bottle of water and the opportunity to remove your blazer if you wish. They really try to make you feel comfortable and I never got the feeling that I was under a microscope or that they were trying to "get me". They really want to get to know you and see if you will fit in well.

If you listen to their introduction and come armed with TMAAT scenarios you are on your way to success. Stick to the desired format that they request. Who where and when, the conflict, and the resolution (or what you learned).

I believe they are looking for knowledgeable pilots, but not arrogant. They want pilots who can work well with others and respect their co-workers. If you mess up on a technical question, move on and don't dwell on it. It's not the end of the interview. They want to see that you can let it go and not get wrapped around the axle over an small incident when you are in the cockpit.

I interviewed on a Wednesday and got the call from CA Hogg the following Thursday. I had to request a later class date (frustrating) to clear up a medical issue with the FAA.

It was a very good experience and I look forward to getting started in training.

fosters

It's a pass/fail only!

I'm certainly incredibly lucky to have gotten a call and given a shot at the career job I wanted to work at. I know there are more qualified, better applicants out there. I'm thankful for the break I had, and glad the 4 (or 5) people that did the hiring gave me the nod.

The more they hire the better for all of us!

kingairip

It is a personality assessment like somebody else said. The technical nature of that portion of the interview is just a cover for what's really going on. Humble, down to earth, goes along, gets along. That's the personality I think they want.

Saabs

Are the people not getting hired not doing interview prep? I wouldn't have passed without one.

flyguy81

I did prep with Emerald Coast. Due to the short timeline between getting the call to go to PHX and the interview I only did their phone prep.

I thought it was money worth spending and hopefully I'm right. I'm still waiting for an answer though.

I have a friend who interviewed last year and did a phone prep with another company and was not hired. So I don't think the prep is a guarantee of success.

ShyGuy

Just curious, why?

fosters

11 for 11 in my personal circle did not do prep and were hired. Not needed at all for the interview. Just good stories and a smile .

workingforfree

Only one person who interviewed from the 24th of April that I know of has got called so far for the class on the 26th of May. I think that class is now full... I am guessing, the next calls will start to fill the class that starts June 17th.

What type of lead time do they usually prefer to give people for class?

Monkey Wrench

4 weeks for background check and to give 2 weeks notice.

Any word on the aircraft from today's indoc class?