Four Days Left. . .

Cheechako · August 19th, 2006, 10:35

Aaaarrgh, I wake up every morning with my mind racing a go-jillian miles a minute, "I want to work for. . . . . .because. . . ."

Can someone make today Aug. 23??

jtrain609 · August 19th, 2006, 10:36

Depends, can you get me an interview with Skywest with only 650 hours? If you can do that, I can make anything happen

Good luck bro, you'll do fine!

Doug Taylor · August 19th, 2006, 11:47

I must have missed the announcement, but are you headed "North to (blank), go north, the rush is on?"

If so, congrats!

pilot602 · August 19th, 2006, 13:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

I must have missed the announcement, but are you headed "North to (blank), go north, the rush is on?"

If so, congrats!

Whataburger!?!? HELLZS Yeah! Probably the best fast food burger ... hands down.

Oh yeah and Good Luck at uh ... that place.

JEP · August 19th, 2006, 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

I must have missed the announcement, but are you headed "North to (blank), go north, the rush is on?"

If so, congrats!

It was buried in here:

http://www.jetcareers.com/forums/sho...34&postcount=2

Cheechako · August 19th, 2006, 15:31

Isn't the suspense just killin' ya?!?!?

First interview with Alaska Airlines scheduled for the afternoon of the 23rd. If I pass that one, they invite me back for another very similar to the first. Mostly HR from what I hear, very little technical. I guess they figure a guy with 6600 hours probably knows what he's doing??

My head is about to explode with everything I've been cramming into it these last couple weeks! My FOs are sick of hearing me practice my answers on them. . . "My three weaknesses can sometimes be seen as my three best traits. . . "

It'll be quite interesting to sit on the other side of the table. I've got my interview suit all dry cleaned (I've tried on with tie after tie no less than a dozen times so far), my logbook is all up to date, the resume fresh, forms filled out, and copies, copies, copies!

From what I've heard, they're interviewing for a Sept. 18 class, then another on Oct. 23. I'm hoping for the latter so that I have time to 1) get the house in Colorado sold, 2) get my family to Alaska, and 3) go on our much-planned and paid for Disneyworld Orlando trip in early October!! Wouldn't'cha know it, the minute you plan a big vacation (complete with full-fare paid airline tickets) something comes up!!

I'd appreciate the prayers from those that regularly talk to the Man Upstairs!

Maximillian_Jenius · August 19th, 2006, 19:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyWChris

From what I've heard, they're interviewing for a Sept. 18 class, then another on Oct. 23. I'm hoping for the latter so that I have time to 1) get the house in Colorado sold, 2) get my family to Alaska, and 3) go on our much-planned and paid for Disneyworld Orlando trip in early October!! Wouldn't'cha know it, the minute you plan a big vacation (complete with full-fare paid airline tickets) something comes up!!

Well if they offer you the Sept 18th class you can just ask if they will reschedule it for you they might be able to do it 3-4 times to fit your schedule like was done for another JC alum!

Good luck man!

BobDDuck · August 19th, 2006, 22:13

It will be interesting to see if your experience being behind the table at your current job will be helpful when you go sit on the other side of it. Either way, I'm sure you'll do fine. Good luck.

joel_MQY · August 19th, 2006, 23:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyWChris

I'd appreciate the prayers from those that regularly talk to the Man Upstairs!

You got it - Best of luck to you!

joel_MQY · August 19th, 2006, 23:02

BTW, shouldn't be too hard to sell that house now that SkyWest is coming in there to ground handle!

Kingairer · August 20th, 2006, 15:51

3 weakness...

1. Sometimes I celebrate to Loudly when I Grease on yet another landing.
2. Sometimes I am just to much of a stud
3. Sometimes I let the 2nd Stripe go to my head...

There ya go. Good LUck ;-)

Stone Cold · August 20th, 2006, 16:05

Good luck!!!! I know this is your dream job...you've earned the shot, now make us proud!!!

Ophir · August 21st, 2006, 00:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyWChris

Isn't the suspense just killin' ya?!?!?

First interview with Alaska Airlines scheduled for the afternoon of the 23rd. If I pass that one, they invite me back for another very similar to the first. Mostly HR from what I hear, very little technical. I guess they figure a guy with 6600 hours probably knows what he's doing??

My head is about to explode with everything I've been cramming into it these last couple weeks! My FOs are sick of hearing me practice my answers on them. . . "My three weaknesses can sometimes be seen as my three best traits. . . "

It'll be quite interesting to sit on the other side of the table. I've got my interview suit all dry cleaned (I've tried on with tie after tie no less than a dozen times so far), my logbook is all up to date, the resume fresh, forms filled out, and copies, copies, copies!

From what I've heard, they're interviewing for a Sept. 18 class, then another on Oct. 23. I'm hoping for the latter so that I have time to 1) get the house in Colorado sold, 2) get my family to Alaska, and 3) go on our much-planned and paid for Disneyworld Orlando trip in early October!! Wouldn't'cha know it, the minute you plan a big vacation (complete with full-fare paid airline tickets) something comes up!!

I'd appreciate the prayers from those that regularly talk to the Man Upstairs!

You're going to get in there and they are going to ask you if you can go to the Sept 18th class, just like they did to Hess. You are going to be beside yourself and accept, as you should, for the seniority. You life as you know it will cease. You will be thrust into as Hess said, "a curled up ball withering away in the corner" from the firehose feeding you insane amount of of info. You and A will make the move but you will not come out of the stupor until 2007, at which point you will be living you dream ; )

Good luck dudeness. You wil do great! Love the experience, it is what life is about. -C

aloft · August 21st, 2006, 01:08

You were s'posed to wait 'til I hit SkyWest's hiring mins, dangit!!!

I have zero doubt that you'll be dynamite, man...even if it's Napoleon Dynamite.

Tim · August 21st, 2006, 02:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyWChris

Isn't the suspense just killin' ya?!?!?

First interview with Alaska Airlines scheduled for the afternoon of the 23rd. If I pass that one, they invite me back for another very similar to the first. Mostly HR from what I hear, very little technical. I guess they figure a guy with 6600 hours probably knows what he's doing??

My head is about to explode with everything I've been cramming into it these last couple weeks! My FOs are sick of hearing me practice my answers on them. . . "My three weaknesses can sometimes be seen as my three best traits. . . "

It'll be quite interesting to sit on the other side of the table. I've got my interview suit all dry cleaned (I've tried on with tie after tie no less than a dozen times so far), my logbook is all up to date, the resume fresh, forms filled out, and copies, copies, copies!

From what I've heard, they're interviewing for a Sept. 18 class, then another on Oct. 23. I'm hoping for the latter so that I have time to 1) get the house in Colorado sold, 2) get my family to Alaska, and 3) go on our much-planned and paid for Disneyworld Orlando trip in early October!! Wouldn't'cha know it, the minute you plan a big vacation (complete with full-fare paid airline tickets) something comes up!!

I'd appreciate the prayers from those that regularly talk to the Man Upstairs!

You will do fine. I know you are a religious guy and that HIS plans may or may not be yours...just have faith and it will work out the best. But good luck

PacMan4x4 · August 21st, 2006, 03:51

SKYW....Good luck to ya. Hopefully all works out best for you and your family. I'll be back in Anchorage around 1 Oct for good and if you are up for it, we'll have to hook up for some hot wings and beer. It would good to meet you if you are in the area.

Pac Man

mrivc211 · August 21st, 2006, 09:03

wouldn't it be funny if the interviewer for alaska is running around on these forums? I wouldnt be surprised the least.

mrivc211 · August 21st, 2006, 09:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by aloft

You were s'posed to wait 'til I hit SkyWest's hiring mins, dangit!!!

I have zero doubt that you'll be dynamite, man...even if it's Napoleon Dynamite.

ahhhh- have you been in a cave dude. Check out the website, I don't think there are mins anymore. Lol.

Requisition Number 0000001337
Post Date 7/19/2006

Title First Officer Pilot
City OPEN

************Minimum Hiring Range Will Discuss at Interview*****************

Department Flight Operations
Description All qualified applicants interested in applying for the pilot position are invited to attend one of the following open houses:

caliginousface · August 21st, 2006, 10:55

If/when you get into a rut from one of their q's, just be like "i'd rather dance, i'd rather dance than talk with you" and start dancing.

Me and "the Man" upstairs don't know each other, but i'm sure you'll do fine. If you need luck, i'll wish it for you, but you appear to be a mixmaster DJ type of sorts.

GaTechKid · August 22nd, 2006, 08:31

Good luck tomorrow.

jonnyb · August 22nd, 2006, 19:37

Good luck Chris, I'll be praying for ya.

Cheechako · August 22nd, 2006, 22:40

Thanks, all for the encouragements!

I'm in Seattle now and the interview is tomorrow afternoon. . . I'm sure I'll be up at 5am again tomorrow with my brain working overtime!!

I'll let you all know how it goes. . .

ASpilot2be · August 23rd, 2006, 03:13

Good luck

I am counting on you getting the position and being ANC based so we can meet up while I am doing my PPL training in Palmer.

FlyChicaga · August 23rd, 2006, 11:47

Good luck today Chris!

deserteaglle · August 23rd, 2006, 11:51

I'm kind of in suspense myself wanting to know how it all turns out.

August 19th, 2006, 10:35	#1
Cheechako Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 981	Four Days Left. . . Aaaarrgh, I wake up every morning with my mind racing a go-jillian miles a minute, "I want to work for. . . . . .because. . . ." Can someone make today Aug. 23?? __________________ Urban Dictionary: /chee-CHA-ko/ Alaska Airlines 737 FO http://www.AllAboutGod.com

August 19th, 2006, 10:36	#2
jtrain609 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Park City, UT Posts: 12,322	Re: Four Days Left. . . Depends, can you get me an interview with Skywest with only 650 hours? If you can do that, I can make anything happen Good luck bro, you'll do fine!

August 19th, 2006, 11:47	#3
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 40,636 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Four Days Left. . . I must have missed the announcement, but are you headed "North to (blank), go north, the rush is on?" If so, congrats! __________________ Doug Taylor http://76school.flyblog.com (old!) http://30west.flyblog.com (updated 11/28)

August 19th, 2006, 15:31	#6
Cheechako Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 981	Re: Four Days Left. . . Isn't the suspense just killin' ya?!?!? First interview with Alaska Airlines scheduled for the afternoon of the 23rd. If I pass that one, they invite me back for another very similar to the first. Mostly HR from what I hear, very little technical. I guess they figure a guy with 6600 hours probably knows what he's doing?? My head is about to explode with everything I've been cramming into it these last couple weeks! My FOs are sick of hearing me practice my answers on them. . . "My three weaknesses can sometimes be seen as my three best traits. . . " It'll be quite interesting to sit on the other side of the table. I've got my interview suit all dry cleaned (I've tried on with tie after tie no less than a dozen times so far), my logbook is all up to date, the resume fresh, forms filled out, and copies, copies, copies! From what I've heard, they're interviewing for a Sept. 18 class, then another on Oct. 23. I'm hoping for the latter so that I have time to 1) get the house in Colorado sold, 2) get my family to Alaska, and 3) go on our much-planned and paid for Disneyworld Orlando trip in early October!! Wouldn't'cha know it, the minute you plan a big vacation (complete with full-fare paid airline tickets) something comes up!! I'd appreciate the prayers from those that regularly talk to the Man Upstairs! __________________ Urban Dictionary: /chee-CHA-ko/ Alaska Airlines 737 FO http://www.AllAboutGod.com

August 19th, 2006, 22:13	#8
BobDDuck Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Left Seat Posts: 5,567	Re: Four Days Left. . . It will be interesting to see if your experience being behind the table at your current job will be helpful when you go sit on the other side of it. Either way, I'm sure you'll do fine. Good luck. __________________ TBJC08 The Gear Monkey The Gear Monkey Store

August 19th, 2006, 23:02	#10
joel_MQY Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashville Posts: 469	Re: Four Days Left. . . BTW, shouldn't be too hard to sell that house now that SkyWest is coming in there to ground handle! __________________ Make It Happen. <----Death by Kitten.

August 20th, 2006, 15:51	#11
Kingairer Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Nomadic...World Wide Boobie Bungalow Bouncer Posts: 3,172	Re: Four Days Left. . . 3 weakness... 1. Sometimes I celebrate to Loudly when I Grease on yet another landing. 2. Sometimes I am just to much of a stud 3. Sometimes I let the 2nd Stripe go to my head... There ya go. Good LUck ;-) __________________ "I do not proofread"

August 20th, 2006, 16:05	#12
Stone Cold Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SE US Posts: 2,975	Re: Four Days Left. . . Good luck!!!! I know this is your dream job...you've earned the shot, now make us proud!!!

August 21st, 2006, 01:08	#14
aloft Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Inside your OODA loop Posts: 6,873	Re: Four Days Left. . . You were s'posed to wait 'til I hit SkyWest's hiring mins, dangit!!! I have zero doubt that you'll be dynamite, man...even if it's Napoleon Dynamite. __________________ Commercial Pilot, ASEL/AMEL/IA 900+ TT/25 ME Mountain-qualified Search & Rescue/Disaster Relief Mission Pilot, Civil Air Patrol B.S., Psychology, Univ of Utah

August 21st, 2006, 03:51	#16
PacMan4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: OK City Posts: 462	Re: Four Days Left. . . SKYW....Good luck to ya. Hopefully all works out best for you and your family. I'll be back in Anchorage around 1 Oct for good and if you are up for it, we'll have to hook up for some hot wings and beer. It would good to meet you if you are in the area. Pac Man

August 21st, 2006, 09:03	#17
mrivc211 Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,037	Re: Four Days Left. . . wouldn't it be funny if the interviewer for alaska is running around on these forums? I wouldnt be surprised the least.

August 21st, 2006, 10:55	#19
caliginousface Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: san jose, ca Posts: 2,031	Re: Four Days Left. . . If/when you get into a rut from one of their q's, just be like "i'd rather dance, i'd rather dance than talk with you" and start dancing. Me and "the Man" upstairs don't know each other, but i'm sure you'll do fine. If you need luck, i'll wish it for you, but you appear to be a mixmaster DJ type of sorts. __________________

August 22nd, 2006, 08:31	#20
GaTechKid Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Frigid NWA Hub Posts: 1,883	Re: Four Days Left. . . Good luck tomorrow. __________________ "I'd rather screw my way around the country then blow my way around..." - Saab 340 Driver

August 22nd, 2006, 19:37	#21
jonnyb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: So. California Posts: 1,304	Re: Four Days Left. . . Good luck Chris, I'll be praying for ya. __________________ ___________________________________ Some not so UPDATED pics.... http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/saflysgood/

August 22nd, 2006, 22:40	#22
Cheechako Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 981	Re: Four Days Left. . . Thanks, all for the encouragements! I'm in Seattle now and the interview is tomorrow afternoon. . . I'm sure I'll be up at 5am again tomorrow with my brain working overtime!! I'll let you all know how it goes. . . __________________ Urban Dictionary: /chee-CHA-ko/ Alaska Airlines 737 FO http://www.AllAboutGod.com

August 23rd, 2006, 03:13	#23
ASpilot2be Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: Paradise:) Posts: 4,525	Re: Four Days Left. . . Good luck I am counting on you getting the position and being ANC based so we can meet up while I am doing my PPL training in Palmer. __________________

August 23rd, 2006, 11:47	#24
FlyChicaga Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,822	Re: Four Days Left. . . Good luck today Chris! __________________ "Anyone can do the job when things are going right. In this business we play for keeps." Ernest K. Gann

August 23rd, 2006, 11:51	#25
deserteaglle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 690	Re: Four Days Left. . . I'm kind of in suspense myself wanting to know how it all turns out. __________________ 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.

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