I got an Interview!

n57flyguy · May 30th, 2006, 20:12

No, not at a regionol or a major but at my local FBO. The manager thought that I was some other guy looking for a matinence job so I got asked for the head of matinence and then he put me back with the General manager. So after a good laugh with him and a few yes sirs he told me that he was not sure if they needed a lineguy now, but he was interested in talking to me. Now I have an interview at 4:00 tomorow! This only is an interview, but its a big step.

Now, Ive already figured out what Im going to wear (Nice casual kakies and a blue button down) But I just need to make sure I say the right things. So, could anyone tell me what kind of questions I should be ready for?

Thanks!

mhcasey · May 30th, 2006, 20:34

Congrats! Who will be next to get a job at the FBO this week? Have I begun a movement?

n57flyguy · May 30th, 2006, 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhcasey

Congrats! Who will be next to get a job at the FBO this week? Have I begun a movement?

Ive been telling people for about two months now that I was going to try to get one. Alex (citationkid), Slushie, and you are the only lineguys I know of, and I think Brian was trying to get one. Hopfully Ill join you guys!

(unrelated)

"line" would fit well into my username, rplacing "fly". Hmmmmmm......

BCTAv8r · May 30th, 2006, 22:52

I really hope you get this job. It's good to see that you are going after what you want and not giving up.

deserteaglle · May 31st, 2006, 00:05

If you get the job tomorrow, then great, if not, then you should give up on it and look for somethin' else. What has it been? Two weeks of them di#%in' you around?

Everyday you hear somethin' else, and you've yet to get a job. I'm not sure if they're like me, but when I tell a guy "I'm not sure if I need anybody right now.", that means I don't need anybody, and I'm tryin' to be nice about it.

Who knows, someday I might need them, and they might need you too, but it sounds like right now they're not lookin' for anyone.

Just my .02.

DE727UPS · May 31st, 2006, 00:19

"So, could anyone tell me what kind of questions I should be ready for"

100LL is blue
100/130 is green (they don't make it anymore)
80/87 is red (they don't make it anymore)
115/130 is purple (that will blow him away, they don't make it anymore)
Jet A has no color but smells like kerosene.

The "mains" on 300/400 series are the tip tanks.

If you fuel an MU-2, don't put your ladder under one of the wing tanks as that wing could come down so much that the ladder gets stuck.

Can you drive a clutch?

A big part of your job is just knowing the difference between a 152 and a Mooney. If you know your airplanes, be sure to prove it to the guy.

And when you are refueling the trucks, always, ALWAYS, make sure the single point refueling is disconnected before you drive away.

Know the difference between single point refueling and over-the-wing refueling.

frog_flyer · May 31st, 2006, 00:52

ff has apps in at all the fbos at kdal and kads. HR people dont like talking to me, so im going to show up and bother them until they acknowledge my application.

until i get hired, stillllll being worthlesss

n57flyguy · May 31st, 2006, 06:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by deserteaglle

If you get the job tomorrow, then great, if not, then you should give up on it and look for somethin' else. What has it been? Two weeks of them di#%in' you around?

Everyday you hear somethin' else, and you've yet to get a job. I'm not sure if they're like me, but when I tell a guy "I'm not sure if I need anybody right now.", that means I don't need anybody, and I'm tryin' to be nice about it.

Who knows, someday I might need them, and they might need you too, but it sounds like right now they're not lookin' for anyone.

Just my .02.

I know exactely what you mean. Thats the way I figured it to, but he thought I was an AME and that screwed me all up. Im just trying to be optimistic. Im not going to give up if I dont get the job, but Id rather work at my FBO than someplace else.

n57flyguy · May 31st, 2006, 06:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by frog_flyer

ff has apps in at all the fbos at kdal and kads.

Confusing?

another one!

JDE · May 31st, 2006, 08:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by n57flyguy

Confusing?

another one!

That's "ghetto" for Frog Flyer has applications at the FBO's in at Dallas Love and Addison, TX

n57flyguy · May 31st, 2006, 08:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDE

That's "ghetto" for Frog Flyer has applications at the FBO's in at Dallas Love and Addison, TX

I know, it just looked funny.

n57flyguy · May 31st, 2006, 08:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by DE727UPS

"So, could anyone tell me what kind of questions I should be ready for"

100LL is blue
100/130 is green (they don't make it anymore)
80/87 is red (they don't make it anymore)
115/130 is purple (that will blow him away, they don't make it anymore)
Jet A has no color but smells like kerosene.

The "mains" on 300/400 series are the tip tanks.

If you fuel an MU-2, don't put your ladder under one of the wing tanks as that wing could come down so much that the ladder gets stuck.

Can you drive a clutch?

A big part of your job is just knowing the difference between a 152 and a Mooney. If you know your airplanes, be sure to prove it to the guy.

And when you are refueling the trucks, always, ALWAYS, make sure the single point refueling is disconnected before you drive away.

Know the difference between single point refueling and over-the-wing refueling.

Okay, I got the fuels.

we dont have any jets on our airport.

One fuel truck, used often but not that much.

Cant drive yet

Yes, I know the difference of a 152 and Mooney, Ill be sure to study some other aircraft that I might not be familiar with.

Ill keep that in mind when fueling the fuel truck

Over the wing is obvious, but what is single point refuling?

another Q, what is the deffinition of a complex aircraft?

Thanks

bike21 · May 31st, 2006, 09:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by n57flyguy

another Q, what is the deffinition of a complex aircraft?

Thanks

Retractable landing gear, flaps and controllabe pitch propeller.

n57flyguy · May 31st, 2006, 09:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by bike21

Retractable landing gear, flaps and controllabe pitch propeller.

Okay thanks, is there a HP standard also?

bike21 · May 31st, 2006, 09:26

No worries

The FAA states that a HP airplane must be over 200 horsepower (one engine). 201 makes it, but a 200 horsepower Piper Arrow while complex is not high performance. Clear as mud?

Nor is a Piper Seminole HP, although each engine is 180hp for a grand total of 360hp. At least one engine must be over 200hp.

Hope that helps!

n57flyguy · May 31st, 2006, 09:38

okay, then what is considered high performance?

(sorry

, bit confused)

bike21 · May 31st, 2006, 10:07

Sorry, I'm probably not typing clearly as of yet this morning!

Simply put....an airplane with an engine of over 200 hp is High Performance.

DE727UPS · May 31st, 2006, 13:21

"Over the wing is obvious, but what is single point refuling"

If you only have one truck with 100LL, you don't need to worry about single point.

Single point is what most commercial planes use. Rather than fuel through a hole in the top of the wing tank, you have a connector gizmo thingy on the end of your hose that twists onto the connector gizmo thingy on the aircraft fuel system. The you push a switch, stand back, and watch the gallon meter until you put in how ever much fuel you need.

tripleseven · May 31st, 2006, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by DE727UPS

...Jet A has no color but smells like kerosene.

To add...Jet A is also a straw looking color. Also if you get the job and learn to tow aircraft, always, always, ALYWAYS check the brakes on the tug. I had a fun experience when I was towing a King Air and the brakes on the tug failed! No aircraft damage but when it was over....lets just say I had to change my pants.

deserteaglle · May 31st, 2006, 20:39

So it's 7:45, did you get the job?

n57flyguy · June 1st, 2006, 09:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by deserteaglle

So it's 7:45, did you get the job?

Sorry, I couldn't get on last night. But as of now it looks like I've got it!!! He told me he wanted me to work as a lineguy, told me what I would be responsible for. He didn't like to hear that I was going on vacation for three weeks but when I totld him (exact words) "I would love to work during the school year" He looked really satisfied. He said he dosnt usually hire younger than 16, but since I was local (10-15 mins) away, he said it wouldnt be to much of a problem. He wants another linguy because the previous ones he had were not so good. Now he needs to check the avalibilty of hours (that I would have enough) and I should get a call back tommorow. The only thing is that the pay sucks, its $5.75 p/hr to start, but I think its because I'm under 16. I think its worth it though for the experience. Im hoping that once I'm there for a while I'll be able to work 20 hrs a week in the Summer months. But as of now Im really excited to start working the line!!! (and officially become part of the JC lineguy crew, Doug, new forum Idea

)

DE727UPS · June 1st, 2006, 11:56

"The only thing is that the pay sucks, its $5.75 p/hr to start, but I think its because I'm under 16. I think its worth it though for the experience"

You'll learn a lot about aviation and meet people that could help you out some day with flying. As you run into airplane owners, the one's who seem cool you could offer to wash their planes for extra cash. Anyhow, I would think it beats flippin' burgers. It sure did for me.

BCTAv8r · June 1st, 2006, 12:16

Congrats! I knew you could do it.

Kind of serves me a lesson. I only went to the FBO once. Didn't even go to the one at BCT. Maybe I should do like you did and bug them till I get it.

I_Money · June 1st, 2006, 12:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by DE727UPS

Anyhow, I would think it beats flippin' burgers. It sure did for me.

Come on Don - we all know now you are a big captain, you operate the microwave more then you do the airplane. Does the 757/767 have a fridge too?

n57flyguy · June 1st, 2006, 15:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCTAv8r

Congrats! I knew you could do it.

Kind of serves me a lesson. I only went to the FBO once. Didn't even go to the one at BCT. Maybe I should do like you did and bug them till I get it.

Thanks Brian.

Yeah, just bug them and keep at it till they say Fine or screw off. Like your avatar

don, thanks for your help, its very insprational. theres some nice Cirrus SR-22s at my feild I wouldn't mind washing or flying. I also didnt get a chance to congradulate you on your upgrade position as a captain on the 75/76, thats just awsome!!!

May 30th, 2006, 20:12	#1
n57flyguy Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,749	I got an Interview! No, not at a regionol or a major but at my local FBO. The manager thought that I was some other guy looking for a matinence job so I got asked for the head of matinence and then he put me back with the General manager. So after a good laugh with him and a few yes sirs he told me that he was not sure if they needed a lineguy now, but he was interested in talking to me. Now I have an interview at 4:00 tomorow! This only is an interview, but its a big step. Now, Ive already figured out what Im going to wear (Nice casual kakies and a blue button down) But I just need to make sure I say the right things. So, could anyone tell me what kind of questions I should be ready for? Thanks! __________________ -Paul It ain't always 65 and sunny

May 30th, 2006, 20:34	#2
mhcasey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Austin Posts: 483	Re: I got an Interview! Congrats! Who will be next to get a job at the FBO this week? Have I begun a movement?

May 30th, 2006, 22:52	#4
BCTAv8r Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boca Raton Posts: 6,080	Re: I got an Interview! I really hope you get this job. It's good to see that you are going after what you want and not giving up.

May 31st, 2006, 00:05	#5
deserteaglle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 690	Re: I got an Interview! If you get the job tomorrow, then great, if not, then you should give up on it and look for somethin' else. What has it been? Two weeks of them di#%in' you around? Everyday you hear somethin' else, and you've yet to get a job. I'm not sure if they're like me, but when I tell a guy "I'm not sure if I need anybody right now.", that means I don't need anybody, and I'm tryin' to be nice about it. Who knows, someday I might need them, and they might need you too, but it sounds like right now they're not lookin' for anyone. Just my .02. __________________ Fly the god#@$% plane. People usually ask for advice to have someone to agree with what they've already decided or to have someone to blame when things go wrong.

May 31st, 2006, 00:19	#6
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,521	Re: I got an Interview! "So, could anyone tell me what kind of questions I should be ready for" 100LL is blue 100/130 is green (they don't make it anymore) 80/87 is red (they don't make it anymore) 115/130 is purple (that will blow him away, they don't make it anymore) Jet A has no color but smells like kerosene. The "mains" on 300/400 series are the tip tanks. If you fuel an MU-2, don't put your ladder under one of the wing tanks as that wing could come down so much that the ladder gets stuck. Can you drive a clutch? A big part of your job is just knowing the difference between a 152 and a Mooney. If you know your airplanes, be sure to prove it to the guy. And when you are refueling the trucks, always, ALWAYS, make sure the single point refueling is disconnected before you drive away. Know the difference between single point refueling and over-the-wing refueling.

May 31st, 2006, 00:52	#7
frog_flyer Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: FTW Posts: 4,010 Blog Entries: 1	Re: I got an Interview! ff has apps in at all the fbos at kdal and kads. HR people dont like talking to me, so im going to show up and bother them until they acknowledge my application. until i get hired, stillllll being worthlesss __________________ "There needs to be more drinking here on JC. We need more ******* partying!" -Doug Taylor 210TT 20 ME

May 31st, 2006, 09:26	#15
bike21 Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: People's Republic of Boulder Posts: 2,262	Re: I got an Interview! No worries The FAA states that a HP airplane must be over 200 horsepower (one engine). 201 makes it, but a 200 horsepower Piper Arrow while complex is not high performance. Clear as mud? Nor is a Piper Seminole HP, although each engine is 180hp for a grand total of 360hp. At least one engine must be over 200hp. Hope that helps! __________________ Free SAPA! (and Tibet) ____________________ www.glenntilton.com

May 31st, 2006, 09:38	#16
n57flyguy Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,749	Re: I got an Interview! okay, then what is considered high performance? (sorry , bit confused) __________________ -Paul It ain't always 65 and sunny

May 31st, 2006, 10:07	#17
bike21 Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: People's Republic of Boulder Posts: 2,262	Re: I got an Interview! Sorry, I'm probably not typing clearly as of yet this morning! Simply put....an airplane with an engine of over 200 hp is High Performance. __________________ Free SAPA! (and Tibet) ____________________ www.glenntilton.com

May 31st, 2006, 13:21	#18
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,521	Re: I got an Interview! "Over the wing is obvious, but what is single point refuling" If you only have one truck with 100LL, you don't need to worry about single point. Single point is what most commercial planes use. Rather than fuel through a hole in the top of the wing tank, you have a connector gizmo thingy on the end of your hose that twists onto the connector gizmo thingy on the aircraft fuel system. The you push a switch, stand back, and watch the gallon meter until you put in how ever much fuel you need.

May 31st, 2006, 20:39	#20
deserteaglle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 690	Re: I got an Interview! So it's 7:45, did you get the job? __________________ Fly the god#@$% plane. People usually ask for advice to have someone to agree with what they've already decided or to have someone to blame when things go wrong.

June 1st, 2006, 11:56	#22
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,521	Re: Update Post "The only thing is that the pay sucks, its $5.75 p/hr to start, but I think its because I'm under 16. I think its worth it though for the experience" You'll learn a lot about aviation and meet people that could help you out some day with flying. As you run into airplane owners, the one's who seem cool you could offer to wash their planes for extra cash. Anyhow, I would think it beats flippin' burgers. It sure did for me.

June 1st, 2006, 12:16	#23
BCTAv8r Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boca Raton Posts: 6,080	Re: I got an Interview! Congrats! I knew you could do it. Kind of serves me a lesson. I only went to the FBO once. Didn't even go to the one at BCT. Maybe I should do like you did and bug them till I get it.

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