Originally Posted by
flap1
No news in this case, bad news!
don't expect much specially when they are so proud to announce that they had over 14k applications 🙄
While RIA may publicise having thousands of applications, the underlying truth is far more complex.
The industry, particularly post-COVID, is facing a unique challenge. While there's a large pool of individuals eager to land a job or enhance their current roles, the number of those who can effectively demonstrate their suitability and successfully pass a panel interview snd sim assessments is far less than the total applicants.
It's not merely about drawing in prospective employees, but also persuading skilled and seasoned individuals to relinquish their stable roles at other airlines. In the case of RIA, this task will necessitate a significant incentive - particularly to entice the experienced Boeing & Airbus crew they are seeking.
This leads to a situation where there might be a vast pool of applicants, but only a small fraction are truly qualified and willing to make the move.
For instance, at the airline I currently work with, roughly out of every 10 applicants assessed, we are lucky if 2 receive offers of employment. This comes down to a lack of English proficiency, suspicious or fraudulent documentation (no need to mention which country) or an absence of any CRM skills. I'd venture to say that out of the 14,000 applicants, about 50% could be immediately eliminated due to the above.
Thus, while the raw numbers may seem impressive, the reality of hiring and retention in the airline industry is a much more nuanced challenge in present times.