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01-17-2018, 07:43 AM

#21

sigler

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Thanks man. There actually might be the chance of an upgrade before I apply to UAL, so that would help I guess.

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Originally Posted by Triumph

I honestly don’t know the algorithm they use for scoring, but there is a possibility that much total time and no TPIC might be a negative. I believe they like to see some sort of career progression, but then again maybe I’m wrong.

Good luck!

01-17-2018, 07:43 AM

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Floyd

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Originally Posted by PotatoChip

I don’t know when... but I know it matters. After six job fairs it’s been a repeated desire for them (United, Delta, UPS etc) to see. Is it “required”? No, but like RobThree stated, it differentiates you, gives you something to talk about, and shows your character.

Keep plugging away and best of luck.

01-17-2018, 09:54 AM

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John Carr

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For 2016, 98.3% of the 502 pilots hired had a bachelors degree.

For all pilots hires 2016;

Average TT 5500
PIC 2900
Turbine 4800

01-17-2018, 11:34 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by John Carr

For 2016, 98.3% of the 502 pilots hired had a bachelors degree.

For all pilots hires 2016;

Average TT 5500
PIC 2900
Turbine 4800

Thats 493.466 pilots. I think the .466 guy had a degree from Devry University...

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01-17-2018, 11:37 AM

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John Carr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by detpilot

Thats 493.466 pilots. I think the .466 guy had a degree from Devry University...

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Surprised it was even that high.

The XJT CPP hasn’t kicked in yet, and some of them are allowed in without it.

Seems like heard that before 2016, only like 5 had been hired without. And 1 got himself fired.

01-17-2018, 11:40 AM

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Airhoss

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Quote:

Originally Posted by drivinghome

Curious if I stand a chance at all for interview invite.
Stats:
Just over 4000 total
1100 PIC Turbine
Prior 121
150 in last 12 months
No bachelors, just 2 year
Chief Pilot at Part 91 op now.

TRUTH.....

If you don't pull the trigger you are never going to hit your target. Apply, update, keep working on improving yourself.

01-17-2018, 12:11 PM

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krudawg

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Quote:

Originally Posted by drivinghome

Curious if I stand a chance at all for interview invite.
Stats:
Just over 4000 total
1100 PIC Turbine
Prior 121
150 in last 12 months
No bachelors, just 2 year
Chief Pilot at Part 91 op now.

Remember this; it's not the best pilots who get hired at an airline, it's the persistent and lucky ones. Your lack of a 4yr degree puts you way down in the stack. But don't get discouraged, I personally know of 5 or 6 United pilots who do not have 4yr degrees - so they were very lucky. How lucky do you feel? Why not try and push a little harder and get that 4yr degree - either way, be persistent and don't give up.

01-18-2018, 10:52 AM

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ReadyRsv

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Volunteering certainly helps. And it's good to do anyway. Get the degree. Every day wasted not getting it is one more day you'll have to wait.

01-18-2018, 11:05 AM

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Hilltopper89

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ReadyRsv

Volunteering certainly helps. And it's good to do anyway. Get the degree. Every day wasted not getting it is one more day you'll have to wait.

It’s been 7 years since I applied but I don’t remember there being anything on the app about volunteering. It was on a small portion of my resume...which wasn’t seen until the interview. Maybe it’s different now. I wish they wouldn’t consider it though. Sounds too much like my old job where performance came second to building houses for habitat for humanity on days off.