Copa 2010

[Panama Jack]

Looks like COPA recently reduced its PIC requirements from 1500 in Transport Category jets to 1000 hours for Captain applicants. Anybody want to wager when/if it will drop to 500 PIC?

[Immigrant]

As far as i remember it was for long ..long.....long time 1000 PIC

[dcoded]

Hm.. Can somebody please help me out here. I just got an email from Copa airlines. And as far as I understand I have been selected for an assessment. The email consist of 2 forwarded messages. I tried to translate with google but that did not get me far. Are there any spanish speaking people how might help me shed some light over this email?

Also, I applied as FO. And no, I don't speak any spanish at all. (I'm a swede) So maybe its not even worth for me going to the assessment..Is it all in spanish?

Out take from the mail:

Buenas tardes,

Agradeciendo su interés en participar de nuestro proceso de reclutamiento para Primero Oficiales le solicitamos que de ser positiva o no su participación del llamado nos lo haga saber.

Cualquier consulta adicional a la orden,

Saludos,

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Buenas tardes,

Por este medio quisiera comunicarles que estamos iniciando nuestro proceso de Reclutamiento de Primero Oficiales por lo que le invitamos a realizar la prueba de Conocimientos Generales que se llevara a cabo el día 8 de Agosto de 2011 a la 2:00 en el Auditorio de las oficinas de Copa Airlines en Costa del Este.

Se le agradece puntualidad ya que la evaluación iniciara a la 14:00 en punto. Aquellas personas que no estén dentro de la sala a la hora señalada perderán la oportunidad de tomar el examen.

Para trabajar en la prueba deberá traer consigo:
· Lápiz / pluma
· Borrador
· Calculadora sencilla (no se permite uso de celulares)

Adjunto encontrara la guía de estudio.

Favor enviar correo de confirmación.

Que tenga buen día.


Thanks!

[dcoded]

My experience: None!.. Out of flight school. Although I am newly rated on the 737 Classic!

I wonder if they might have missed that out? To tell you the truth I am a little suprised that they called me. I will have to decide if I will go over there or not..

Thanks!

[Immigrant]

2dcoded

We do have SOME FO's with 0 Spanish

With your experience,it might be worth a try

[dcoded]

Immigrant: Thanks.
Just sent you a PM with some questions. Hope that is OK.

Thanks again!

[7Q Off]

Pay for captain is really bad. Even for south american standards. Even In argentina I earn more US bucks as an NG captains than my collegues of COPA.

[dcoded]

The HR lady has not responded to my pleed to push my assessment date forward. Nothing at all from her.

[BossyAussy]

hearing nothing

it is standard ops to hear nothing from Copa, they are up to their A*ses in alligators, so they only reply to serious emergencies in a timely manner, get used to it if you plan to pursue the job. They are very nice, very polite and very uncommunicative.

[Meathead Pilot]

I received the same email too. Considering the fact that I live on the other side of the planet plus the general format of the invitation made me ignore it.

[Immigrant]

2peteroja

First year Captain....
KEY= Missed approach checklist.....

Are you sure... that was a Copa??

20 Year Cpt salary the same as first year......There are No Missed approach checklist in Copa

[captkirk3000]

Copa Airlines B737 FO Info.

Greetings to you all!
I'm searching for information on First Officer position for the B737 with COPA.
I have FAA ATPL with 3200TT, 747 Turbine PIC and 2300 Turbine SIC. I'm currently typed and qualified on B737.
Any ideas on how to apply, get an interview, payscale etc.

[capt_j]

The recruiter told me recently they aren't looking for first officers, only captains. 5000 TT and 1000 PIC in aircraft above 50 seats.

[BossyAussy]

apply to Copa

Join "Climb to 350" & apply to the ad there.
They are PRIMARILY recruiting capts but FOs are being hired, too.

[SonnyCrockett]

You are better off avoiding any "recruiter" and going direct with the company. Climbto350.com has a direct link to COPA in Panama.

[captkirk3000]

Thanx for the info guys!
I'm trying to avoid any recruitors and maybe go throu a crew member. Any idea on the pay and schedule?

[Jetsitter]

Just want anyone thinking of interviewing there to go with their eyes wide open.

And yet they want to hire experienced 737 captains, who could make at least three times as much in China.

Both very accurate statements.
Thank you.

Anyone that is authorized to work in the US and currently meets COPA
DEC requirements, could apply to any Major / National carrier.
All these US based companies are by far more desirable for someone that lives in the US.
I respect pilots specific circumstances.
However, I cannot help to be curious as to why anyone would venture to COPA?
My question is by no means condescending to Panama or COPA.
Just interested in why an experienced pilot, with 1000 Jet PIC would move to Panama City,
to fly for COPA for a minimum of three years? ($18K training bond)

Maybe I am missing something.
Thank you in advance for your responses.

[paokara]

you are missing something?


opinions are like ass--- and you have one as well

[Jetsitter]

I respect pilots specific circumstances.

My question is by no means condescending to Panama or COPA.

You may have misread this?
I have no opinion...
It is an honest inquiry not meaning to offend.

[capt_j]

The job market is very bad. There are very few jobs available. A low-paying job is better than no job.