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Old 01-22-2024, 05:45 PM
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2,000ish TT
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560 heavy turbo jet SIC 121
50 turbo prop PIC
700 HP twin prop PIC 135
4 year finance degree
4th pilot job
3 type ratings
2 busts
CFII

I also want to add that my dad has been w United for 35 years. He is a bit out of touch with hiring but claims that I'm "guaranteed an interview". I haven't submitted an App yet because I feel barely qualified. Do I seem competitive? I don't want to "burn" my interview by showing up under qualified. How much weight does being a family legacy carry? I also suck at interviewing so I definitely plan to get a prep course.
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Old 01-22-2024, 05:51 PM
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Submit the app and find out.
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Old 01-22-2024, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Twincezzna
2,000ish TT
1,300 multi
560 heavy turbo jet SIC 121
50 turbo prop PIC
700 HP twin prop PIC 135
4 year finance degree
4th pilot job
3 type ratings
2 busts
CFII

I also want to add that my dad has been w United for 35 years. He is a bit out of touch with hiring but claims that I'm "guaranteed an interview". I haven't submitted an App yet because I feel barely qualified. Do I seem competitive? I don't want to "burn" my interview by showing up under qualified. How much weight does being a family legacy carry? I also suck at interviewing so I definitely plan to get a prep course.
I'd say you have a 50/50 shot under Kirby's DEI hiring plan.
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Old 01-22-2024, 06:01 PM
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No reason not to ever apply.

But always get an interview prep.
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Old 01-22-2024, 06:08 PM
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No reason not to ever apply.

But always get an interview lrerp.
If the family auto interview theory is true then applying with bare ATP mins would be a good reason not too.
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Got a pulse?? Qualified!!
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Old 01-22-2024, 06:18 PM
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I will never understand people asking this question. fill out the app and find out.
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Old 01-22-2024, 07:01 PM
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As long as the busts weren't too recent, I don't know why you wouldn't be competitive. No downside to putting in your (professionally reviewed) app now.
If you make it to the interview, the job is yours to lose.
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Old 01-23-2024, 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Twincezzna
2,000ish TT
1,300 multi
560 heavy turbo jet SIC 121
50 turbo prop PIC
700 HP twin prop PIC 135
4 year finance degree
4th pilot job
3 type ratings
2 busts
CFII

I also want to add that my dad has been w United for 35 years. He is a bit out of touch with hiring but claims that I'm "guaranteed an interview". I haven't submitted an App yet because I feel barely qualified. Do I seem competitive? I don't want to "burn" my interview by showing up under qualified. How much weight does being a family legacy carry? I also suck at interviewing so I definitely plan to get a prep course.
I know people hired at United with less impressive resumes. Apply now before the hiring environment changes...
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Old 01-23-2024, 03:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Twincezzna
If the family auto interview theory is true then applying with bare ATP mins would be a good reason not too.
I don't know of any "auto-interview" for any reason at UAL.

If you get an interview they want to hire you if it goes well. As you hem and haw you are losing seniority weekly !
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