One Interview, half an IR

[Magjam]

I've recently landed an interview with a major offshore operator.

With a current JAA CPL(H), ATPL(H) exams passed and a good bit more experience than the required minimums I hope to stand a chance at getting a FO position eventually.

However, I am one of the many that have done my training in the U.S. and of course also my IR. Since there are very few, very expensive, courses around in Europe I have not yet been able to "convert" my FAA IR to a JAA IR.

The operator has been made aware of my current lacking qualifications, but they apparently still choose to give me an interview.

This has made me wonder if I should be happy to finally get an interview, or sad because whatever happens I still won't be able to fly without getting that IR converted. My question is simply this, if I should somehow manage to do well during the interviews and make a good impression to the point that I might be considered fit to join their ranks, what will they do?

1. Tell me to go get the IR finished and then come back for a position?

2. Tell me that they will be able to sponsor me through an IR course?

3. Tell me that I will be doing the IR course in-house?

Any solid advise/opinion or wild speculation much appreciated. :ok:


Magjam

[SASless]

Chill out Mag....go do the interview, shine your shoes, press your shirt.....wear a tie that has no soup stains....be yourself...talk straight....take the job when it is offered. If they know of your hours, licenses, etc...and still call you down....they are interested in what you have to offer. They will discuss their plans for you....be of good cheer.

[Oogle]

Right on SAS!

Don't dwell on the negatives. They will convert your IR for you - if you are the right person. They will probably ask for a bond or return of service but they it will be worth it.

Good luck and post us on how you go.:ok:

[paco]

They've got to give you some training hours anyway, much of which will be on instruments, so it can be absorbed mostly (and it's tax-deductible to them).

Good Luck!

Phil

[Magjam]

Thanks for all the positive replies! I will let you know how it went when the time comes.

Magjam

[George Semel]

Why are you talking yourself out of a job? Let them talk and let them tell you what they have in mind. after all they called you for an interview. What is the worst that can happen, not getting a job offer? Or a Job offer on condition of doing an JAA Instruments? Cross that bridge when you have too.

[R1Tamer]

Magjam,

You'd do well to heed George's advice. I too find myself with JAA CPL(H), ATPL(H) exams passed and an FAA(IR). I'd be thrilled to have the chance you've got before the i/v panel - surely nothing can get between you and the job if you play it cool and impress. The last thing you need to be doing now is sweating over the minor stuff. Divert your energies to learning everything you can about the company and practising your i/v technique.

R1Tamer

[TheFlyingSquirrel]

500 hours TT FW & Rotary may not be what they're looking for - but i've just emailed the lovely Susan with my updated CV - you gotta be in it to win it ! Good luck all !

TFS

[Magjam]

Just thought I'd let you all know I've finished the interview, I did very well and I have now been offered the job! :ok:

However, turns out that it was option number 1 of my initial post that came to be true. Which is a bit of a disappointment, but I'm too happy about having been given this opportunity to care too much about it.

Thanks again for the supporting pre-interview posts!

Magjam

[Gerhardt]

CONGRATULATIONS!

I'm incredibly envious.

[paddyboy]

Well done Magjam...

The ends will most definitely justify the means.:ok: