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07-18-2011, 10:53 AM

#2751

Stryker

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Any word on what the new class today got? Rumor has it that the class size dropped (around 20)

07-18-2011, 02:33 PM

#2752

IceFlash

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Stryker

Any word on what the new class today got? Rumor has it that the class size dropped (around 20)

On Eaglelounge someone posted this: 12 DFW 2 JFK 3 Mia 2 ORD all ERJ

07-18-2011, 02:53 PM

#2753

bcpilot

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Stryker

Any word on what the new class today got? Rumor has it that the class size dropped (around 20)

What could be the reason for the drop in class size.....

07-18-2011, 03:44 PM

#2754

Stryker

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Originally Posted by bcpilot

What could be the reason for the drop in class size.....

Lack of people getting/passing interviews would be my guess.... They are still being pretty strict....

07-18-2011, 04:47 PM

#2755

450knotOffice

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Stryker

Lack of people getting/passing interviews would be my guess.... They are still being pretty strict....

Rightly so. They want to be fairly certain that the applicant will pass the training program.

07-18-2011, 05:50 PM

#2756

lakehouse

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Yes and out of 43ish people in my indoc class basically all but 3 passed, and 2 I think failed for something outside flying skill. So I have to say they did a wonderful job. I wish the potential hiring pool out right now had more 1000/100+ pilots, but it does not, nor will it again for a long time. The next 5 years will be extremely interesting to watch in this industry.

07-18-2011, 06:39 PM

#2757

snippercr

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Position: ERJ - 145

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Stryker

Lack of people getting/passing interviews would be my guess.... They are still being pretty strict....

Interviewed a week or so ago - 11 people started, 6 people ended with the "pre-offer." However, it seems they are not being as strict about reapplying. One person didnt list a 141 checkride failure but instead of being told to apply again in 90 days, was told to correct it and come back later that week. I am excited for my Aug 1st class date!

07-18-2011, 06:50 PM

#2758

JetFueler

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The next 5 years will be extremely interesting to watch in this industry.

+1

I am as curious as you. Should be an interesting few years or possibly decade to be a part of.

07-18-2011, 09:08 PM

#2759

Machwon

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Quote:

Originally Posted by snippercr

When did you interview? I had a friend interview on the 6th with about the same stats 11 started 6 ended. Anyways he hasn't heard back from the capt review board. Was curious when you interviewed and how quick you heard back with a class date?

07-19-2011, 04:03 AM

#2760

STLaviator

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rickt86

I wish the potential hiring pool out right now had more 1000/100+ pilots, but it does not, nor will it again for a long time. The next 5 years will be extremely interesting to watch in this industry.

Whole-heartedly agree. And pilots with those hours are out there too, but maybe they're just waiting for the phone to ring or for the right offer. It will be very interesting to see how this all plays out. Depending on how well the next 5 yrs go, the following decade can be a pretty exciting period for aviation.