Originally Posted by
level_change
I wanted to ask the recruiters and managment people on here what they think about compensating qualified applicants (like type rated, experienced FO or CPT) for the cost of a night in the hotel and a ticket on their own airline to reach the interview location.
It seems to be normal these days that pilots will line up and beg for a job while paying for the effort. Are we this desperate again?
I remember recruiting some metal workers at my parents company. Those that came a long way were provided with a hotel and a dinner. The company has not gone out of business since. Seems to be too expensive for airlines these days.
Airline Rant
Pilot is set up interview, Flights booked, Hotel booked. Pilot at short notice advises roster has changed - sorry unable to attend. Airline checks with a mate who works at said Airline - no changes to roster.
Works both ways