UAL Pool-ies
09-09-2013, 03:02 AM
#211
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Joined APC: Feb 2013
Posts: 43
Think pilots with military commitments or others with overseas flying contract obligations.
09-09-2013, 03:25 AM
#212
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Joined APC: Oct 2008
Posts: 99
Apply ASAP as soon as you meet the minimums and keep updating.
BUT....also be realistic and realize that this is the beginning of the hiring cycle and UAL can, and will, be very selective. Those called so far generally have qualifications far beyond the minimums.
One internal recommendation can be enough if it's from the right person and gets into the hands of the other right people, but generally more is better. Also recommendations all don't have to be internal. Strong letters from your fellow crew members and supervisors can also add weight to your application.
BUT....also be realistic and realize that this is the beginning of the hiring cycle and UAL can, and will, be very selective. Those called so far generally have qualifications far beyond the minimums.
One internal recommendation can be enough if it's from the right person and gets into the hands of the other right people, but generally more is better. Also recommendations all don't have to be internal. Strong letters from your fellow crew members and supervisors can also add weight to your application.
Good point u made about the internal rec and having others externally as well. Will work on that. thanks!
09-09-2013, 05:42 AM
#213
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Joined APC: May 2008
Position: 756 FO
Posts: 319
I think the pool is around 60+.. They have been interviewing 20+ since the first week of Aug. So if you consider this would be the 5 week of interviews this week and a majory are hired.
09-09-2013, 07:57 PM
#215
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Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: Cal reserve..the gift that keeps on giving
Posts: 532
Ok..I still don't understand why a poolie is still in the pool and is gonna be jr. to a non poolie/off the street hire?
09-09-2013, 10:41 PM
#217
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Joined APC: Jul 2013
Posts: 44
I have a question. I am a recent addition to the pool, and had 10/15/2013 as my date available on my application when I interviewed. Something just came up, and I am not going to be available until 12/10/2013 or so. If I really fight, I could get out of it, but wondering what you guys think. Should I contact Charlie directly, or just change my application online? Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
09-10-2013, 04:05 AM
#218
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Joined APC: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,639
That's 120 seniority numbers. It may not seem like much compared to ~12,000 pilots but it will matter every month for the rest of your career. It might someday even be the difference between a furlough or employment even if you think you are safe with >1000 pilots below you. It could make a difference of several hundred pilots on the list after the next merger.
Take the very first new-hire class you can get into.
09-10-2013, 04:31 AM
#219
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Joined APC: Dec 2005
Posts: 846
Get out of it.
That's 120 seniority numbers. It may not seem like much compared to ~12,000 pilots but it will matter every month for the rest of your career. It might someday even be the difference between a furlough or employment even if you think you are safe with >1000 pilots below you. It could make a difference of several hundred pilots on the list after the next merger.
Take the very first new-hire class you can get into.
That's 120 seniority numbers. It may not seem like much compared to ~12,000 pilots but it will matter every month for the rest of your career. It might someday even be the difference between a furlough or employment even if you think you are safe with >1000 pilots below you. It could make a difference of several hundred pilots on the list after the next merger.
Take the very first new-hire class you can get into.
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