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01-02-2009, 08:26 PM

#341

byebyeairlines

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Position: UALFO 737

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Quote:

Originally Posted by c12flyer

BYEBYEAIRLINES how did they sent you the "tentative offer"? ei. mail, email, phone ?
And how long after the offer did they ask you to complete the background investigation form?

They called me with a tentative offer in mid July and they sent the paperwork shortly after. (approx. two weeks) I believe the Investigator came to my house for the interview in late August or early Sept..

01-06-2009, 03:35 AM

#342

byebyeairlines

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Anybody that's been to FLETC for AIA training, I have a question. Is the 1.5 mile test on a treadmill or is it outside? Is it solo or in a group setting. Can't seem to find that information. Thanks!

01-06-2009, 04:30 AM

#343

BrandedPilot

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Group run, on a track for the 1.5mile run. Max time is a slow 16:30, for a total of 6 laps.

01-06-2009, 04:41 AM

#344

byebyeairlines

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BrandedPilot

Group run, on a track for the 1.5mile run. Max time is a slow 16:30, for a total of 6 laps.

Thanks, I am not the most fit 38 year old guy out there. Just did an outdoor 1.5 and was a slow 13:47, so now I feel good. The treadmill and I don't see eye to eye. Glad to hear it is outdoors and in a group. (more motivation when you see people blow by you) Ahh, 9 years in an airline setting, does wonders for your body.

Thanks again, can't wait to wear the patch. Where are you stationed?

01-06-2009, 11:56 AM

#345

Clue32

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Quote:

Originally Posted by byebyeairlines

The treadmill and I don't see eye to eye.

Glad to hear I'm not the only one that doesn't get along well with a Treadmill. I can only do about a mile and then I'm falling all over my self, running to far forward, falling back, bouncing from side to side, and in general making a fool of my self.

1630-1700 is max time for 2.0 miles in the Army, and that is a slow run. Should be no problem for most to beat that 16:30 if they work out 3-4 times a week for about a month before hand.

01-06-2009, 04:20 PM

#346

gotboost

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Darn I hate running ,but can do the 1.5 in 11:00 at age 38.
I feel like the fast old guy now. LOL

01-08-2009, 10:57 AM

#347

gotboost

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Can those of you that interviewed in the last round post up when you get a call so we can all know when the offers start being processed. Thanks

01-08-2009, 12:53 PM

#348

Clue32

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If you are unavailable when they want to you to interview, how flexible are they in accomodating your schedule. For example if you miss the big interview push due to uncle sam will they just roll you to the next round a few months down the road?

01-08-2009, 06:30 PM

#349

c12flyer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gotboost

Can those of you that interviewed in the last round post up when you get a call so we can all know when the offers start being processed. Thanks

I think the last interviews were on Dec 16th. Mine was on Dec 4th...no call yet. I'll post when/if I get it.

01-08-2009, 06:42 PM

#350

byebyeairlines

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I would like to ask the opinion of you guys and girls on this site. I was hired by Continental in March, but not given a class date. Then all the problems with the fuel and economy hit and we obviously weren't brought aboard yet. I received an email from CAL recruiting today stating that they hope to start hiring in late 09. We wouldn't have to do the sim again but would have to come in for a "refresher" meeting. While waiting for the CAL job to come through, I got the job offer flying for Customs and Border Protection. I accepted the job as some of you know, but I have that little voice saying "take the CAL job." Your "what would you do" opinions would be appreciated. Thanks for any constructive opinions.