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Does anybody know how to work this infernal thing? I went to a job fair and they told me to apply here. I have an old application in and I would like to update some things, but I can't figure how to do it without submitting a new application. If you try to go past the first page it tells you "this candidate already exists."
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Hi guys
I have gone through all the threads on COPA, but I wanted to ask somebody here what exactly is the "psychotecnical" test and what publication would be good to study beforehand for the Captain ATPL exam? I am supposed to be heading over soon for the DEC interview. Also, how does COPA assign the machines? Is it random, or can you choose? Do all pilots have to live in Panama city, or are there some other areas where you can live that are not too far from the airport? I was told that after the interview/test/sim are done I will be taken and shown different areas to live, but I have no idea where a good area or community is. Any help or suggestions appreciated. My wife and kid will be joining me, so I am sure they will want to see our potentially new home. Also, for the non typed guys who are accepted for DEC, do you start from day one in teh left seat, or do they want to fly you for a few months in the right seat? I have seen this at other carriers, so I thought I would ask.
Thanks again
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Thanks again
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Hi
Hi, I applied via the website and a few days later
I got the email plus another email at a later date with the interview
data and details. Hope that helps...
Can anybody help answer my questions above? Yes, I have considerable command time (well over 10000hrs on large transports), plus an excellent expatriate resume with solid references. I know that they have already been contacted.
Thanks
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I got the email plus another email at a later date with the interview
data and details. Hope that helps...
Can anybody help answer my questions above? Yes, I have considerable command time (well over 10000hrs on large transports), plus an excellent expatriate resume with solid references. I know that they have already been contacted.
Thanks
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OK, I'll help.
1) Copa is NOT going to drive you all over town to look for a place to live. LOL
2) You will be in the left seat immediately, unless you are a fuk up and then they will probably just fire you.
3) You can live wherever you like within a 25 mile radius or something like that.
4) There's no way to study for the tests. They are all very easy and nothing to worry about. I'm not just being cliche here, you will do fine!
The interview is very laid back. I mean VERY laid back. They make you feel very welcomed and wanted. Now when you start training...well that's another story.
Good luck and "Welcome to Copa"
1) Copa is NOT going to drive you all over town to look for a place to live. LOL
2) You will be in the left seat immediately, unless you are a fuk up and then they will probably just fire you.
3) You can live wherever you like within a 25 mile radius or something like that.
4) There's no way to study for the tests. They are all very easy and nothing to worry about. I'm not just being cliche here, you will do fine!
The interview is very laid back. I mean VERY laid back. They make you feel very welcomed and wanted. Now when you start training...well that's another story.
Good luck and "Welcome to Copa"
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Hi,
Does someone know, if COPA take charge of the airticket for a first interview and test (F/O) in Panama? Also are the selected pilots for initial training being paid? and how many?
Thanks for your reply
Does someone know, if COPA take charge of the airticket for a first interview and test (F/O) in Panama? Also are the selected pilots for initial training being paid? and how many?
Thanks for your reply
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COPA told me that the interview is on my dollar and when I travell to Panama
To begin training they will reimburse me. Can somebody please tell me how they assign aircraft types?? I have no idea if I will gwt the Ejet or B737. Thanks
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To begin training they will reimburse me. Can somebody please tell me how they assign aircraft types?? I have no idea if I will gwt the Ejet or B737. Thanks
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I had an interview late August, Nobody I interviewed with paid for their air fare to Panama, so perhaps you should consider that mate.
I had an interview late August, Nobody I interviewed with paid for their air fare to Panama, so perhaps you should consider that mate.
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Erratum
I meant to say that when I come for the interview (I will be flying COPA on the last leg to Panama and the first leg out of Panama) and that when I begin training, I need to submit my ticket costs and they will reimburse me at that time, not earlier.
I am not really all that concerned if I don't see the costs for the two other legs, it is not going to be that much.
Now, can somebody who knows how the aircraft selection works, please let me know how COPA assigns the aircraft type to non type rated pilots? Is it random, or does everybody get to choose the type?
Cheers
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I am not really all that concerned if I don't see the costs for the two other legs, it is not going to be that much.
Now, can somebody who knows how the aircraft selection works, please let me know how COPA assigns the aircraft type to non type rated pilots? Is it random, or does everybody get to choose the type?
Cheers
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COPA's interview process is based on a European Pilot assessment, you can find it online, nothing you can prepare for. It is a basic pilot knowledge and intelligence test. This is a Pass/Fail, next you have an interview, COPA is looking for Captains that will be able to handle low time F/O's, also you need to demonstrate the ability to mentor a F/O to become a Captain. You have to be able to fit in with the Latin community, and be willing to learn Spanish. Although English is the recognized aviation language Spanish is a Must, if you do not know it you must show that you are eager to learn. You can not expect US training tempo, it is slow here, but that is just how it is. The Sim check is not completely about demonstrating you skill as a pilot, it is also about how you interact in the cockpit. COPA is big on briefings.
