Emirates going to USA..due to shortage...

[pilotchute]

I know a guy that got rejected by two bottom feeder airlines then hired by a legacy.
In today's HR driven recruitment nonsense it's more saying the right thing rather than having the qualifications.
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Originally Posted by pilotchute

I know a guy that got rejected by two bottom feeder airlines then hired by a legacy.
In today's HR driven recruitment nonsense it's more saying the right thing rather than having the qualifications.
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The most impressive interview (from an airline perspective) that I ever attended consisted of a one on one interview with the Chief Pilot, in his office.

After the usual pleasantries he said, 'Show me your licence, show me your log book and convince me that I will be happy sharing the flight deck with you on a 9 hour flight!'

Interview lasted less than 15 minutes, I was offered the job on the spot and it was an extremely pleasant and professional place to work. Neither the airline nor I regretted the outcome of the interview.

But that was in the good old days when pilots ran airlines. Since HR got involved in recruitment and tried to turn an art into a science, the industry has gone downhill at an ever increasing pace.

[bafanguy]

Originally Posted by flyboyike

I don't know that I entirely agree with your assessment that our friend is displaying a "bleep you" attitude or much of a sense of entitlement.

Yep, agree based on what little info was given. I just see a rather common frustration.