Absolutely is absolutely correct, so apologies is I give the wrong impression. I assumed from the location that Park n Shop would be commuting from Oz, in which case the flights usually do work out well, as do standbys etc. In the other cases please take Absolutely's advice when considering the commute (and it being in your time) but you can use your leave each month to add one or two days to your time off if you wish.

Thanks Pontius. Clearer picture now.
PS Check your messages.

Good day gents,

New to this side of the world...sort of...well, at least to this site. Quick question please:

I am with CReW, and am scheduled for an interview from 22-27 Sep with the AJX side of the house. Goods and bads from what has been posted here, I know....but from my perspective, it really looks like one of the better contract programs going. I'm intruiged to say the least...and for the most part, it sounds as if most the folks don't mind the program?

Reading back on this thread....I want to ask:

1. Understand you can go through the whooole process, do well, pass, get the thumbs up.........and not get the job?? WHOA...how many guys has THIS happened to??

2. Does anyone have any trip reports or info regarding the technical interview and sim? Heard there's an academic test too? I was sent a small packet of helpful info, some sim stuff....some jepps plates but not a real profile from what I can tell....and various questions for the interview....just want to make sure there isn't anything more out there?

Thank you for your help, I appreciate any helpful replies. I can pay in beer while I'm there...

Cheers,

Southernmostflyer,

Would you mind sharing your background and times. I just applied and although I meet the mins I do not have any wide body time. I have about 3000 hours as an FO on a CRJ and my only comand rating is in a citation. Anybody else in the know feel free to chime in.

Hey man.. I have not really heard of anyone who passed the screening, medical, shrink etc., and not get hired.. I guess there is some talk of guys being hired into some sort of pool, but that should not be the norm.. I am on the cargo side of the house and have had two buddies interview and pass recently, and both were offered classes later in the year..

As far as the interview, the tech thing is relatively new.. Word is it is questions from the US ATP written.. I wouldn't be too worried about it as the Sim remains the MAIN and most important part of the interview.

Hope it helps..

BC

Hey guys,

Anyone getting hired without wide body time. I meet the mins but most of my time is in the right seat of a CRJ and my only comand type rating is in a citation. I would reaaly like to get this job as it would allow me to move back to NZ.

Cheers

For Robbo, Yes pilots have been hired without the wide body time and yes there are CRJ guys here. If you want the job, study the sim profile carefully. If you want more details you can PM me.

Word from management is that no more CRJ drivers will be taken as DECs, so as F/Os maybe you have a chance. Good luck and study that sim profile to the letter!

Thanks for the input guys. I guess the first hurdle is getting an interview with the flood of Boeing drivers being dumped on the market by US carriers.:ugh:

Robbo,

Don't get to wrapped up in so many Boeing guys on the street.. I have had 2 friends interview with MD-11 time and A320 time only.. Doesn't seem to be a deal breaker especially with recommendations.

It's a shame about the CRJ thing.. Truely screwed a few of my buddies trying to come on due to the increase in the PIC requirement.. Many guys from the military or long-time major don't have it now!!

Tru DAT...

Quick interview-simulator question please:

The handout they give you to study refers to speeds in the vref+40, +60, etc.

Is it simple enough to say that if the weight of the aircraft never changes from start to finish ( at least thats what the CReW handouts infer...) would it be safe to just know the speeds and order them set accordingly....if not, is there the standard weight/speed card that you can refer to...or do they expect som sort of basic knowledge of what it should be prior to the sim...? Am I stressing....uh, thinking too much?


DIFFERENT path...

I have read thru as many posts on the ANA program here, and for the most part, I must conclude that the majority of comments/posts are all on the positive side of the scale. This, to say the least, is a bit refreshing...but I'm a glass half full kind of person anyway.

Interview/ops/schedule/days off aside......................................
How are the trips?

Crews typically get along? My background has dealt with a very large group of unhappy and bitter pilots.....it would be ammmaaaazzzinnggg to find a place where that was the exception and not the rule.

Usually 2 pilots or are the legs long enough to warrant more?

And most importantly...layovers! Good? Rockin? Crazy awesome? Crappy?

Flight attendants hot?

They mingle with the pilot types on layover or is that taboo?

Best layover? WORST layover?


THANK YOU for all on this site for posting all of this information. I appreciate all of your insight.

Kind to think of it, I did go through after him. Maybe my dumb ass messed everything for you guys. Sorry:eek:

I am going to ignore the other post and respond to Southern..

To your first question, the answer is simply YES..
Yes, there the weight should remain constant at 260k
Yes, there is a speed card right in front of you, and the CDU based on current or set weight
Yes, you are thinking too much.. he he he.. Its all good as the Sim is key.

I can only speak for the Cargo side of the house when it comes to layovers..

I know the the PAX guys have fun but it normally involves sheep, hot oil, WW2 uniforms, and Nick Cave records, so I guess if that's your thing...

For us, we have been known to have a bit of fun in ANC, ORD and (umm, umm) BKK. Sadly, I think the legal bills piling up from ANC have tamed everyone a bit, but there is still fun to have..:E

As far as crews getting along.. Like anywhere you go, we have a few tools. But 99% of the time, guys get along well... be it on trips or hanging around in Japan.. Best group of guys I have ever worked with, truely.. (Yes, I am the tool.. he he he)

As for our flight attendants, what can I tell you.. If you are into bondage, bubble wrap and hot "boxes" you will love it... (We are cargo:8)

Hope it helps..

BC

...And yes, you can blame the Dominican for the "demise" of the RJ drivers here. :* Just kidding dude.

With the screening, as long as you don't crack any Japanese/Asian jokes during the interview and do really well on the sim, you guys should be alright. The medical and the psychological tests shouldn't be that difficult - well, unless you're really, really overweight, had any type of eye surgery (ie lasik), and have a history of admission to the mental ward.

The layovers at AJX are pretty good. Depends on how you make of it. We only have 3 so far. The girls will go out during layovers, but not every time. And they can range from hot to ugly, but majority of them are hot and not overweight and they seem to giggle a lot. :confused: One of the China day trips, you will average 9+ hours block. And on HNL trips, flight time will exceed 8/9 hours especially during the fall and winter months on the westbounds (still 2-pilot crew).

Otherwise, like Birdcage and the others said, it's a laid-back job and the majority of the pilots do get along fine, except for....I'll just stop here.

HEY! Not very nice going through my overnight bag man:=

Truth be told, I did not go through your bag, I just saw you and a small Danish man getting searched in Customs.. :=

he he he

I guess it would depend where our comapdre just got in from.......they could find anything in his bag:ok:

its been quiet here
 

first post. i have an interview in OCT
Any new news or rumors?
read the whole forum. thanks for everyones input great stuff
Thanks

Just read the minutes from our recent pilot meeting with the company, and it sounds pretty quiet.. Airplane #6 comes soon, and a couple of new Asian cities, as well-as ICN layovers, that's about it for now!

Goodluck with the interview!

BC

Recent changes on the interview!!!!!!!!!!!! A pilot that I have been in contact with just passed his interview:D and posted this comment on another site

"Day one- Medical 4.5 hours

Day two- Written test, MMPI, Board Interview and SIM.

Seems to be a change in the Board Interview. Have read and been told pretty light on the technical side. Not the case anymore. A good 15 minutes on , turbulence, de-icing procedures, Jepp Charts, ICAO holding procedures, RVSM, Class B, G, D airspace."


Brush up on that info and good luck:ok: