COPA Airlines interviews
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The thing is as it was explained tome by a friend who flies there the E190, is that they were calling according to your nationality.
For example in my interview almost all of us where venezuelan and brazilians.
Also he told me that they were inviting pilots who had been referred by a Copa Pilot.
Hope you get called !
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I got my interview last week, everything nice and straight to the point. The computer tests are the same as LPJ on medium level. The interview was about 30 minutes, nice talk about pilot background and simple questions, nothing too deep in aeronautical knowledge. Unfortunately, as Ric said above, the Sim broke and my crew had to come back home missing the Sim assessment. We hope to hear from them this week. To those who think Copa does not pay well or offer a good life in Panama, simply don`t apply and make it easier for those who want the job. I hope everyone gets the chance to fly for Copa, see you guys in beautiful Panama City!
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Hi, I just received today a call from Copa for go to Panama this Sunday. I hope theŽll send the tickets and schedule via mail.
IŽve sent all my documents a month ago, and I sent my last document (the license, hours and no accidents certification) last Monday.
See u.
IŽve sent all my documents a month ago, and I sent my last document (the license, hours and no accidents certification) last Monday.
See u.
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I have a OACI license (argentinean) CPL + IR + MULTT and 1000hr. I think they need a big quantity of pilots. They have called me 3 times for completion of documentation.
If you have sent the documents, try several times, they not always receive the emails.
Kind regards and good luck.
If you have sent the documents, try several times, they not always receive the emails.
Kind regards and good luck.
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is it true what someone said up there? FAA pilots being called with 500h?
a friend of mine is a captain over there and I'm pretty sure it's not possible but hey who knows......I have 513h haha
a friend of mine is a captain over there and I'm pretty sure it's not possible but hey who knows......I have 513h haha
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Best of luck.
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Panamanian pilots
Minimum age: 21.
Minimum operational experience: 250 flight hours as a pilot.
Single-engine, multi-engine and instruments license.
English level 4 (ICAO).
Foreign pilots
Minimum age: 21.
Minimum operational experience: 1,000 flight hours as a pilot.
Single-engine, multi-engine and instruments commercial license.
English level 4 (ICAO).
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With regionals hiring with decent bonuses , I don't know why any FAA licensed pilot want to build time in Copa. I flew there and most of the ex regional FOs are back in the states. Some went to JetBlue or Southwest.
I suggest monitoring the tone of the pilot "union" regarding foreigners... As we don't matter except for data to achieve their purposes...
That rumor about Copa hiring 500 HR FAA pilots also pissed off union members given the recent failed negotiations with the company.
Not all is shiny and glossy like the 737 PR pictures...
I suggest monitoring the tone of the pilot "union" regarding foreigners... As we don't matter except for data to achieve their purposes...
That rumor about Copa hiring 500 HR FAA pilots also pissed off union members given the recent failed negotiations with the company.
Not all is shiny and glossy like the 737 PR pictures...
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Airline pilot Central will give you an idea of regional pay in the US. Some will give you bonuses if you are qualified, some will help you use those bonuses towards meeting your minimum hours, none will offer visa sponsorship though
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With regionals hiring with decent bonuses , I don't know why any FAA licensed pilot want to build time in Copa. I flew there and most of the ex regional FOs are back in the states. Some went to JetBlue or Southwest.
I suggest monitoring the tone of the pilot "union" regarding foreigners... As we don't matter except for data to achieve their purposes...
That rumor about Copa hiring 500 HR FAA pilots also pissed off union members given the recent failed negotiations with the company.
Not all is shiny and glossy like the 737 PR pictures...
I suggest monitoring the tone of the pilot "union" regarding foreigners... As we don't matter except for data to achieve their purposes...
That rumor about Copa hiring 500 HR FAA pilots also pissed off union members given the recent failed negotiations with the company.
Not all is shiny and glossy like the 737 PR pictures...
One more question: If you hold a FAA license, do you still need to show ICAO english?
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500 hrs does not min requirements, so no. FAA license shows "english proficient", so I guess that will do. But I think they will need to test you there as well...
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does anyone has tel. no. of Copa HRD ? my application via email returned only auto reply. the online application platform not letting me progress because of some internet security feature. i tried almost every possible solution. it didn't work.
also, do they accept applications non-Spanish speakers ?
expecting to be laid off in few months. desperately hunting for the next job. any help very much appreciated
also, do they accept applications non-Spanish speakers ?
expecting to be laid off in few months. desperately hunting for the next job. any help very much appreciated
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does anyone has tel. no. of Copa HRD ? my application via email returned only auto reply. the online application platform not letting me progress because of some internet security feature. i tried almost every possible solution. it didn't work.
also, do they accept applications non-Spanish speakers ?
expecting to be laid off in few months. desperately hunting for the next job. any help very much appreciated
also, do they accept applications non-Spanish speakers ?
expecting to be laid off in few months. desperately hunting for the next job. any help very much appreciated
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Phase 1: Compass Test / HR Interview
Phase 2: Simulator / Polygraph
Phase 3: Skype English Evalaluation / AAC Psych Test
They are extremely busy processing probably thousands of applications for a large number of needed pilots.
Once you are cleared you receive the job offer and can expect a 4 to 5 months training period before you are done with the IOE.
Best of luck!
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Ok, so upon successful completion of those tests, comes the job offer and that can be two months later?
Also, what did you guys use to prepare for the screening process- COMPASS and general knowledge tests?
Also, what did you guys use to prepare for the screening process- COMPASS and general knowledge tests?
