Republic Airway's Interview

InlandFlyer · November 16th, 2007, 11:39

I went to the Republic Interview on the Nov. 14th, got there on the 13th and stayed overnight at a hotel right down the street from the headquarters. Next morning at 7:45 the shuttle took us to the HQ for an 8:00 show time. There were 6 of us in the group, 3 older gentlemen and 2 of them were prior 121 guys from a few years back. I was the only CFI, one other aerial survey guy and a military guy.

Linda took us to a room where we could take the wonderlic test and the 25 Q written test, which, if anyone studies the Chautauqua study guide on Aviationinterviews.com should pass. She was a really nice lady and went into talking about the company and their benefits, etc. We filled out all the required PRIA paperwork and then she asked us to follow her into the company break room where we were to wait for our tech/HR interviews and the Sim.

The first part of the interview for me was the tech/HR which was done with Kim, the HR representative and a senior captain. They were both very personable and pleasant to talk to. Kim and I chatted for a bit then she started to ask me the basic HR questions, TMA your aviation career, How did you hear about us, why do you want to work for us, etc. I believe most of the HR questions are also on the Chautauqua study guide. Then the Captain started to ask me questions about the twin that I've flown, then moved on to ask me about how a turbine engine works, the advantages of a sweptwing aircraft, Va speed and how that relates to stall speed. Again with the study guide, it should help you out a lot. Make sure you study your systems for the airplane as any system is fair game. I was not a prior jet guy so be sure that everyone that goes knows the basic operations of a turbine engine! They asked me if I had any questions at the end, and I just started talking to the captain about the airplane he flew. I felt that it went really well in this part and was quite happy about it.

I was taken back into the break room, then met with another interviewee who had just been in the sim and told me he thought he had done horribly. I was then called into the Sim and it was basically just a PCATD like everyone says and simulated to be the Baron. It is horribly pitch sensitive so be sure to just use a couple fingers fly it. The trim helped out a lot for altitude. The captain in the tech room had told me to fly it like a video game and I took it for what it was worth and tried my best. It was basically take off from an airport, hold at the VOR, then cleared for the full approach, direct to the OM, outbound on loc, procedure turn, then inbound, go missed and engine failure. Radar contact is lost at the VOR so make sure you know your radar reporting requirements. I think what they're looking for is mostly procedure and not really how well you fly that simulator. I made a few mistakes, but nothing major and followed through with my procedures. After that the sim guy said I was done for the day and said I could go home. Man was I relieved that I was finally done because I had been working myself up for days prior.

Overall I felt I had done really well and Linda had mentioned that we'd hear back from them within 24 hours. I had to wait for the shuttle to take me back to the airport and while waiting outside another interviewee came out and told me he thought he had done okay as well. We finished by about 1:00 and my flight wasn't till 6:00! I got the call as we were eating lunch at the airport about 2 hours later and start class for the 145 on December 17th!

If you guys have any questions I'd be happy to answer them!

mtsu_av8er · November 16th, 2007, 18:05

Congrats - welcome aboard!

Beechlover · November 16th, 2007, 20:24

Congratulations, way to go! Would you mind sharing what your times were? Also I've tried to find the "Chautauqua study guide" on Aviation interviews with no luck. Any chance you could point me in the right direction? Thanks and best of luck in training!

InlandFlyer · November 16th, 2007, 21:26

My times were 980tt and 153 Multi. As far as the study guide goes, I believe you have to log in and on the left hand side there is a link for study guides. If you can't find it, just PM your email address and I can email it to you.

MusketeerMan · November 16th, 2007, 22:45

Congrats! Thanks for the great gouge! I have a Republic Interview in a little over a week...I found that study guide as well, so let me know if you also need it Beechlover.

Beechlover · November 17th, 2007, 05:30

I just found it! It was right under my nose at the login.

Thanks a bunch guys! Best of luck!

mooneyguy · November 17th, 2007, 17:05

Congrats

Have fun in training...save me a spot maybe i iwll be there in Oh a year or so

ftyflyboy · November 17th, 2007, 23:30

Congratulations on the new gig!! How did the base assignment work, did you get to chose your base or was it assigned to you?

Thanks and good luck in training.

InlandFlyer · November 18th, 2007, 11:11

Thanks guys! I believe the bases are given out during training, but they did ask me what my preferences would be. However, the certificate that you are assigned (Republic, Chautauqua, or Shuttle) is random based on which training class they need to fill up. So if you are looking for a certain base, i.e. Chicago, I believe Shuttle is the certificate you are looking for. I've heard other people say that you can really stress that you want that base and would be willing to wait for the next training class for the E-170 for Shuttle.

SoCalAprch · November 19th, 2007, 22:36

Im currently in INDOC for Chautauqua on the 145. The bases are handed out at some point in training, we havent gotten ours yet. As most places bases are handed out based on needs and seniority. They say you can get any base within a couple months but if it is a senior base you may have to sit reserve for a good bit. Rumor has it that you can hold a line in as little as a week at some of the junior bases. The 145 is a good place to be, the upgrade time is much quicker than the 170 and you can go from right seat in the 145 to left seat in the 170 if you want to. You may have to wait longer but its always an option if you really care about what you are flying. Talked to a guy in upgrade training in the 145 and he was a Nov 2006 hire. You won't see that in the 170. The Indoc trainers are great and make the classes go by quick. Good luck...

Dispatch1 · November 21st, 2007, 09:01

Is this for a Pilot position or other. I have talked with Republic in Indianapolis about a Dispatcher position. I have a few more weeks left at school to get the FAA cert. I was told soon as I get the cert to contact them and they will talk with me further. I guess from what I understand, from talking with them, that they hire quite often.

Pistolpak1 · November 21st, 2007, 13:25

Great input and congrats. How do you figure which certificate you are assigned to? Did the interview cover all those airlines?

HercDriver130 · November 22nd, 2007, 09:46

You interview with Republic Airways HOLDING company. When/IF they offer you a position they will offer you a position with either Republic Airlines, Shuttle America or CHQ.

SoCalAprch · November 22nd, 2007, 16:57

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Is this for a Pilot position or other. I have talked with Republic in Indianapolis about a Dispatcher position. I have a few more weeks left at school to get the FAA cert. I was told soon as I get the cert to contact them and they will talk with me further. I guess from what I understand, from talking with them, that they hire quite often.

From what I have heard they are in need of some quality dispatchers. So you should keep in contact with them. The whole company grows when you are hiring new pilots. So its not just pilots being hired in droves it is also dispatchers, schedulers, and even HR and the sorts.

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Originally Posted by HercDriver130

You interview with Republic Airways HOLDING company. When/IF they offer you a position they will offer you a position with either Republic Airlines, Shuttle America or CHQ.

Right, when they call you to offer you the job they tell you what type of equipment under which airline and when you will start training.

SIUAv8r · November 23rd, 2007, 05:52

Congrats and welcome to the company!

SoCalAprch · November 23rd, 2007, 13:44

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Congrats and welcome to the company!

Thanks, happy to be here!

Do you have any idea of what the junior bases are right now? I heard buffalo and cincinnati but that was just the indoc instructor who said he doesn't know and that it was just an "educated guess."

mtsu_av8er · November 23rd, 2007, 17:11

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Thanks, happy to be here!

Do you have any idea of what the junior bases are right now? I heard buffalo and cincinnati but that was just the indoc instructor who said he doesn't know and that it was just an "educated guess."

Buffalo is pretty junior, as are STL and CVG. We had two people in my class that wanted BUF, and got it out of training. I wanted CVG, and got it out of training. The folks that wanted STL got it within a month or two.

Now, BUF has some definite advantages. The guys that went there haven't sat a day of reserve. If I went there, I'd be just about half-way up the FO list, with 15-17 days off per month. I'm able to hold a hard line now in CVG, but I'd still be on reserve if I bid STL. So, it depends on whether you're going to commute or live in-base, etc.

InlandFlyer · November 23rd, 2007, 22:38

Cool, do they just fly the 140's out of STL or do they fly the 145's as well? What about IND, is that pretty hard to get out of training?

SoCalAprch · November 24th, 2007, 15:55

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Originally Posted by mtsu_av8er

Buffalo is pretty junior, as are STL and CVG. We had two people in my class that wanted BUF, and got it out of training. I wanted CVG, and got it out of training. The folks that wanted STL got it within a month or two.

Now, BUF has some definite advantages. The guys that went there haven't sat a day of reserve. If I went there, I'd be just about half-way up the FO list, with 15-17 days off per month. I'm able to hold a hard line now in CVG, but I'd still be on reserve if I bid STL. So, it depends on whether you're going to commute or live in-base, etc.

Do you commute. CVG wouldnt be too bad from IND would it? I think chq has a direct flight. And worst case scenario you could just drive. Also how long were you on reserve in CVG?

mtsu_av8er · November 24th, 2007, 17:27

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Do you commute.

I do. It's pretty easy, as long as you know that it does take a little extra expense and effort.

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CVG wouldnt be too bad from IND would it? I think chq has a direct flight. And worst case scenario you could just drive.

There are 5 or 6 nostops (hehehe) between IND and CVG. We do most of them, and Comair runs a couple as well.

And, yes - that's an easy drive if you ask me.

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Also how long were you on reserve in CVG?

2 months. It wasn't even hard duty . . . most of the time, they plugged my schedule with 3 and 4 day trips and notified me no later than 3 days in advance. I only got one "Good Morning!!" call from scheduling.

Of course, that may be because I talk really nice to them, and actually ordered them pizza once because they were in a bad mood.

Hard line in December. Funny . . . that's going to take some of the mystery out of the month!!

Stratopilot · November 24th, 2007, 17:40

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Originally Posted by InlandFlyer

Linda took us to a room where we could take the wonderlic test and the 25 Q written test, which, if anyone studies the Chautauqua study guide on Aviationinterviews.com should pass.

There's a study guide?...Jesus...is nothing sacred anymore?

mtsu_av8er · November 24th, 2007, 18:00

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There's a study guide?...Jesus...is nothing sacred anymore?

Well, certainly not that . . . if people can study online for the BAR exam or Naval Flight School, what's the difference? LOL . . .

Stratopilot · November 24th, 2007, 18:10

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Well, certainly not that . . . if people can study online for the BAR exam or Naval Flight School, what's the difference? LOL . . .

Oh I forgot to mention Congrats Inland!!

Having a GENERAL STUDY guide is one thing. Having a specific list of questions that your going to be asked for a specific airline is something else. Its called cheating. Even the Gliem isnt that bad.

JMHO, just wanna lob that hand grenade in there. Sorry to Hijack.

mtsu_av8er · November 24th, 2007, 20:22

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Originally Posted by Stratopilot

Having a GENERAL STUDY guide is one thing. Having a specific list of questions that your going to be asked for a specific airline is something else. Its called cheating. Even the Gliem isnt that bad.

Just like this?

It's called being prepared.

Stratopilot · November 24th, 2007, 20:33

Thats also pretty bad...