Scenic

fly8slep · July 27th, 2007, 00:31

I interviewed today and received an offer for a class date in Aug. First of all I'd have to say that Scenic seemed like a top notch operation and the way they conducted the interviews showed that they really care about who they're hiring, something that I didn't get from another regional I interviewed with recently. The interview was very rigorous and I kind of underestimated it. Every body was friendly and they all looked like they were glad to be there, there were 3 other applicants and all were very nice also. I know at least one other person got an offer on the spot, there was another person that I got to know a little but didn't have the chance to see if they made it or not.

I'd have to say that the interview was more about getting to know you as a person. I think that makes it hard on people. At scenic you won't jump in the flight deck and shut the door for the flight, you will have to interact with the pax therefore personality seemed like a big deal to them. They don't even discuss your resume, they have a test, sim, and hr/tech oral just for that reason.

As far as the actual tech oral, study your jepp plates, know everything there is to know about them. Sim portion was not difficult for me and I kept the instructor quiet most of the time which is a good thing. The main thing to help you out is to relax and just fly it, it's just a sim! Don't over think everything. And finally you have to be yourself and it's ok to make mistakes, it's up to them if they like you or not. I made a few mistakes on the jepp and they make you second guess answers and that is fine they just want to see how you react to pressure and if you're trainable or not. They had a lot of what if and bad captain questions, just give them honest answers.

Overall it was a very pleasant experience and I think I made the right decision in pursuing Scenic and it seems like a good/fun company to work for. I guess I'll find out.

Plan the whole day for the interview and by the way I think they used to tell the good/bad news by mail, I guess now they tell you on the spot if you made it. If they say that you'll get a letter in the mail with the result, then that is most likely bad.

Berkut · July 27th, 2007, 03:00

Thanks for the writeup. What were your times, if you don't mind me asking?

JEP · July 27th, 2007, 03:36

Congrats on getting hired at Scenic! If you don't mind, would you care to say whom the other regional was that you interviewed with. Just as it helps to know what worked for you at Scenic, it may be helpful to some to see what you think may not have worked at 'X'.

Enjoy the Ride!!!

fly8slep · July 27th, 2007, 13:23

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Originally Posted by Berkut

Thanks for the writeup. What were your times, if you don't mind me asking?

I'm very low time about 300/140 multi. However flight time doesn't matter to them now, never mentioned the low flight time at the interivew. Most of the 4 to 500+ hour pilots are trying at the regional level. Places like Scenic don't really have luxury of having flight minimums right now. I don't think anybody at the interview had more than 500. However, there is going to be a merger soon by the end of the year between GrandCanyonAirlines and Scenic, that could be a problem with new hiring so I'd try to get in as soon as possible if you want in.

SRA_kbad · July 27th, 2007, 14:11

Nice job Dan!!!
Its nice to have a connection at Scenic now

My CFI school starts on Monday. We'll hang out or something.

Ken

cfii2007 · July 29th, 2007, 18:07

Congrats....I hope to apply to them in a few months once I acquire some multi time.

PositiveRate81 · July 30th, 2007, 02:03

Fly8slep, congrats on the job. I'm interviewing on the 2nd. Just wondering how the written test was? Pretty much straight forward out of the ATP written? How about the mechanical aptitude portion? Any details would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Shhhh, not while im flyin · July 30th, 2007, 18:10

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Originally Posted by PositiveRate81

I'm interviewing on the 2nd.

Hey me too

vheissu · August 1st, 2007, 21:14

Any chance for a more in depth gouge?? Sounds like a challenging interview.

Shhhh, not while im flyin · August 4th, 2007, 08:48

Had interview on aug 2 and was offered job.

Seemed like a nice company and i was sweating bullets through the sim and interview (prob cause it was my first one) I dont know how anyone else did because they kicked me out the side door so i couldnt give any info away to the other guys. Anyone starting on next class date?

Berkut · August 4th, 2007, 08:55

Congrats on the job! What kind of time do you have?

Shhhh, not while im flyin · August 5th, 2007, 11:17

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Originally Posted by Berkut

What kind of time do you have?

Wet Commercial

Berkut · August 5th, 2007, 11:24

Wow, good job. I hope to join you as soon as I get current.

fly8slep · August 5th, 2007, 15:50

When is the class date? Did they say?

Crockrocket94 · August 5th, 2007, 16:59

I know a guy who is starting in Aug at Scenic, his name is Sean, i believe he will be on the Twin Otter. Let me know if you meet him.

CamYZ125 · August 5th, 2007, 19:23

They pushed my interview back to the 23rd. When is the next class date? I'm still debating what to do; $15k/year isn't a whole lot.

USMC-SGT · August 6th, 2007, 06:10

That sounds great congrats! I have always wanted to fly a twotter and to be able to get in one with those hours is nice and will be a great experience.

I am sitting at 900/150 and I have NO idea where I am going next, I guess it is a good thing for us these days that the decisions are difficult due to their being so many options instead of so little

cfii2007 · August 6th, 2007, 21:04

Sounds good...........

natemotatem · August 7th, 2007, 16:46

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Originally Posted by fly8slep

When is the class date? Did they say?

Aug 20th at 0800 in Boulder. See yall there.

natemotatem · August 7th, 2007, 16:46

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Originally Posted by JEP

Congrats on getting hired at Scenic! If you don't mind, would you care to say whom the other regional was that you interviewed with. Just as it helps to know what worked for you at Scenic, it may be helpful to some to see what you think may not have worked at 'X'.

Enjoy the Ride!!!

He told me it was Mesa.

CamYZ125 · August 8th, 2007, 00:30

Well I could be in that class, but they bumped my interview back. And the pilot recruiter guy won't respond to my e-mails, and when he does he's not very friendly.

natemotatem · August 8th, 2007, 16:56

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Originally Posted by CamYZ125

Well I could be in that class, but they bumped my interview back. And the pilot recruiter guy won't respond to my e-mails, and when he does he's not very friendly.

They did that because they're in the process of moving to boulder from North LV. He's very to the point, but a nice guy in person.

natemotatem · August 9th, 2007, 16:00

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Originally Posted by CamYZ125

$15k/year isn't a whole lot.

Although their minimum is low, we were told that in June most FOs made $1500-1600 and the highest paid was $1900.

Shhhh, not while im flyin · August 10th, 2007, 20:17

next class date is in September but they have no date yet. And the guys there do seem cool although straight to the point. They always reply to my emails quickly and professionally. Im having to push my start date back and he was very cool w it

i think

CamYZ125 · August 10th, 2007, 20:48

Are you pushing it back until the Sept class? If you don't mind, let me know when you find out when that class will be. I'm still planning on making my Aug. 23rd interview.

As for the pay, I know you could probably fly more during the peak season, but I wonder if there's any open time to pickup during the winter months?