COPA Airlines interviews
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Knowledge test
Hey aviator can you please help me and give me some advice for the knowledge test.¿
Is supported in the atp o handbook ?
And about simulator? Thanks a lot
Is supported in the atp o handbook ?
And about simulator? Thanks a lot
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MORALES0787,
Have you read the thread? or just the last page?
There are at least 6 very complete stories from people that have gone to the recruitment process in Panama, giving reviews about the exams and SIM evaluation.
Have you read the thread? or just the last page?
There are at least 6 very complete stories from people that have gone to the recruitment process in Panama, giving reviews about the exams and SIM evaluation.
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hello pilots in america
Hello i am from Buens aires, 14 and 15 of augost was the meetings for Copa, someone knows when are calling for interviews?.
Here the requierements were: 1000 flight hours, icao 4, first medical class.
Here the requierements were: 1000 flight hours, icao 4, first medical class.
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People, really don't waste time and money coming here.
At this moment you are going to be on ground aprox 6 to 8 month before to start the first line training flight, thats mean not only be grounded means survive with only 1500 usd on hand and that is not enough to have a normal life here in Panamá.
They give you an apartment but you have a few weeks after your initial trng to left it, after that you are at your own and take in mind any normal aparment in a normal neighborhood cost aprox 1000 1500 usd with nothing inside.
To buy a car all the banks give you a loan, but you need more than one year of contract, without that you are lost and the public transportation here is a mess.
The company here treats you like a slave literally, they pick up your vacations and they are protected by the country's working laws, if you have a problem you are at your own.
They give you a health insurance program, ok, but if you have any health problem and you need a surgeon before the year of contrct you are lost you need to pay 3500 usd for an emergency intervention.
If you are looking for a type rating, ok, come take it and leave this slavery company fast, if you have a work pls really dont leave it to come here,any other airline is better than this one.
Be prepared for a very bad salary ( F/O normally 3200 usd on hand), vey bad schedulle (usually night flights or 5 dayds flights wake ups 0300 am)
Everybody here is looking something better to leave.
Good luck and i really hope that this can help to someone
At this moment you are going to be on ground aprox 6 to 8 month before to start the first line training flight, thats mean not only be grounded means survive with only 1500 usd on hand and that is not enough to have a normal life here in Panamá.
They give you an apartment but you have a few weeks after your initial trng to left it, after that you are at your own and take in mind any normal aparment in a normal neighborhood cost aprox 1000 1500 usd with nothing inside.
To buy a car all the banks give you a loan, but you need more than one year of contract, without that you are lost and the public transportation here is a mess.
The company here treats you like a slave literally, they pick up your vacations and they are protected by the country's working laws, if you have a problem you are at your own.
They give you a health insurance program, ok, but if you have any health problem and you need a surgeon before the year of contrct you are lost you need to pay 3500 usd for an emergency intervention.
If you are looking for a type rating, ok, come take it and leave this slavery company fast, if you have a work pls really dont leave it to come here,any other airline is better than this one.
Be prepared for a very bad salary ( F/O normally 3200 usd on hand), vey bad schedulle (usually night flights or 5 dayds flights wake ups 0300 am)
Everybody here is looking something better to leave.
Good luck and i really hope that this can help to someone
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I really dont what to think, here in Bs. As Tell us that if you pass the exams they contract you for 3 years with the mínimum Pay 3700, then if you obtain the panamenian licence pays you 4500?????
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You get paid every month ( when you are flying ) your salary minus taxes and after a certain amount of hours, you get the per diem.
If you are applying as a F/O, and once you get hired, you have to take the Panamanian License. ( two flights in a seneca ).
After six months in the company, you can do your ATP ( depending on your hours ) and get 850$ more at the end of the month.
If you are applying as a F/O, and once you get hired, you have to take the Panamanian License. ( two flights in a seneca ).
After six months in the company, you can do your ATP ( depending on your hours ) and get 850$ more at the end of the month.
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Hey people, do you know someone that tried again the screening interview? I got an interview on february 2014, but, unfortunately i wasn't hired. Is it common Copa send the emails again for another opportunity?
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Not everything said here is true, always remember that. Some people are very happy and some people hate it, the thing is where do they come from. If you come from flying a small airplane, barely getting paid, and this is your first time in the airlines it's a great place to be. Some Americans and guys from other countries come here expecting the type of benefits the airlines offer back home, and they forget they are not home, and they also forget that Copa offers better benefits than most of the airlines in South America.
You will get 1500$ a month, you will only have to pay for your food as the training housing has everything. The contract says that after the simulator you have 30 days to find a place of your own, and you will get 1100$ extra for per diem, plus the representation expenses for the ATP (Right after you have your commercial you can do your ATP, no need to wait). It is true the training can take about 10 months, and most of the time you will be free in Panama, if you are smart you will spend your free time home.
As for me I am very happy. In training I'm getting paid 3 times more than in my last job flying 80hrs in a widebody jet every night, on call with no schedule. So for me Copa has great benefits, others might think different.
You will get 1500$ a month, you will only have to pay for your food as the training housing has everything. The contract says that after the simulator you have 30 days to find a place of your own, and you will get 1100$ extra for per diem, plus the representation expenses for the ATP (Right after you have your commercial you can do your ATP, no need to wait). It is true the training can take about 10 months, and most of the time you will be free in Panama, if you are smart you will spend your free time home.
As for me I am very happy. In training I'm getting paid 3 times more than in my last job flying 80hrs in a widebody jet every night, on call with no schedule. So for me Copa has great benefits, others might think different.
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Hey people, do you know someone that tried the screening interviews again? I got an interview on february in this year, but, unfortunately i wasn't hired. Is it common Copa call again for a second opportunity?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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COPA Comedy Airlines
Having started the interview process in March 2014.
I did not hear anything for approximately 4 months, then a late night email to show up in PTY the next day for a meeting with the Psycho. Psychologist and her over worked and by polar assistant. I can attest personally that everything i experienced during my two tours to PTY are 100% in line with what was said by Peter Rojas and others that i met and spoke with personally while in PTY
I have noted that most of the South American and Mexican pilots will complain under their breath in Spanish about the Panamanian attitude towards everyone. But as has been seen here will not be identified.
Because they know that this is as good as it gets for them.
6 months later i have not been notified by COPA whether i have passed or failed,slipped thru the cracks you say? However as for me my ship has sailed. And even if i were offered a job at this stage would i go back to them.
I was warned of this Panamanian while i was there, and my good friends who were forma COPA Captains, and now,are now inspectors with the Panamanian CAA and who actually over see COPA operations on the B737 and E190 also cautioned me about the attitude of COPA Management toward the pilots.
So for those who cannot do any better than COPA. then this is your future. And for those who want to do better, then you need to look beyond COPA.
Wishing you a Happy Landing.
S. Stains
HMS Bona Venture.
I did not hear anything for approximately 4 months, then a late night email to show up in PTY the next day for a meeting with the Psycho. Psychologist and her over worked and by polar assistant. I can attest personally that everything i experienced during my two tours to PTY are 100% in line with what was said by Peter Rojas and others that i met and spoke with personally while in PTY
I have noted that most of the South American and Mexican pilots will complain under their breath in Spanish about the Panamanian attitude towards everyone. But as has been seen here will not be identified.
Because they know that this is as good as it gets for them.
6 months later i have not been notified by COPA whether i have passed or failed,slipped thru the cracks you say? However as for me my ship has sailed. And even if i were offered a job at this stage would i go back to them.
I was warned of this Panamanian while i was there, and my good friends who were forma COPA Captains, and now,are now inspectors with the Panamanian CAA and who actually over see COPA operations on the B737 and E190 also cautioned me about the attitude of COPA Management toward the pilots.
So for those who cannot do any better than COPA. then this is your future. And for those who want to do better, then you need to look beyond COPA.
Wishing you a Happy Landing.
S. Stains
HMS Bona Venture.
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Brazilians usually don't speak spanish... We try, as the language, somehow is similar to portuguese.
To tell you the truth, don't knowing how to properly speak spanish bothers me a lot ! I hate using portuguese words while trying to talk in spanish. I feel like a fool
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Yeap, I'm brazilian. No, I don't work for COPA... But I do know a few guys who are working there and they, at least until going to Panama, didn't know how to REALLY speak spanish.
To tell you the truth, don't knowing how to properly speak spanish bothers me a lot ! I hate using portuguese words while trying to talk in spanish. I feel like a fool
.Yeap, I'm brazilian. No, I don't work for COPA... But I do know a few guys who are working there and they, at least until going to Panama, didn't know how to REALLY speak spanish.