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12-31-2017, 02:05 PM

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Dave Fitzgerald

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Originally Posted by John Carr

Agreed.

But run the numbers. STILL a very small group that will get called for 2018.

Unfortunately yes.

12-31-2017, 04:05 PM

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rightside02

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I agree with the way it looks now but could def change at a moments notice

12-31-2017, 04:17 PM

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John Carr

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Originally Posted by rightside02

I agree with the way it looks now but could def change at a moments notice

Hopefully.

But with the disaster that TK has become combined with not ever hitting a hiring projection to date, it doesn't look like that's a possibility.

12-31-2017, 08:31 PM

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pilotgolfer

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Originally Posted by John Carr

Hopefully.

But with the disaster that TK has become combined with not ever hitting a hiring projection to date, it doesn't look like that's a possibility.

Just think of all the money they saved not carrying those extra pilots on the payroll....sarcasm intended.

01-01-2018, 10:12 AM

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Cozmo

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So some more questions:

What is TK?

Reserve: How many of those 18ish days do you get used? If they call you is it typically a one day deal and then you go back home, or is it a multi-day trip, or some combination of the two?

If I read it right, there is no more sim portion of the interview?

What's the lag time between filling out the application and getting an interview? I want to make sure I have enough time to prepare, but I don't want to waste time either.

I thought my logbooks were in decent shape, but I have hours of work to get them presentable. I've tried a several electronic apps, and so far no single one does everything I need. Anyone know a good app? Or should I just suck it up and finish the last 10 years worth of totals that I haven't done?

01-01-2018, 11:33 AM

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Larry in TN

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Originally Posted by Cozmo

What is TK?

The training center in Denver.

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Reserve: How many of those 18ish days do you get used? If they call you is it typically a one day deal and then you go back home, or is it a multi-day trip, or some combination of the two?

A reserve assignment can be anything for a four-hour field standby to a series of trips extending for the entirety of your reserve block, and then some. There is no typical. Assignment's will vary by domicile, fleet, and season.

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If I read it right, there is no more sim portion of the interview?

Correct. It was replaced by a CRM exercise.

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What's the lag time between filling out the application and getting an interview?

Anywhere from a few months to many years. There is no guarantee then any particular qualified applicant will ever be called.

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Anyone know a good [logbook] app?

I use Logbook Pro. It isn't cheap but it's well supported.