Comair interview

[Chucco]

Hello everyone! This is my first post here on jetcareers, so nice to talk with you all.

I recently dropped a few applications for different airlines and flight schools. I had the opportunity to meet with the recruiters at Comair, and they offered me an interview (date pending). I am excited about this, and have done some research about what to expect during the interview/written test.

I found some gouges and a study guide on some aviation interview websites, but I am wondering if anyone here has any advice for me. Maybe more current information about the tests?

I am a little under qualified in the total time area, but my degree included a CRJ transition program. It was a year of ground school where we learned the CRJ systems, and a semester of simulator training. The simulator training was about learning CRM, CRJ procedures and checklists. It was fun, and I excelled in my class.

I am guessing this is the only thing that I have that gives me a chance at getting hired.

Anybody have some experience with Comair and can shed some light?

Thank you in advance!

[NC_BE300]

From what I’ve heard the interview gouges are pretty accurate. Mix of HR & Tech questions, and reading a Jepp plate.

Interviews and hiring are including people with all kinds of different backgrounds & experience hours, and is continuing.

Bases of course include CVG & JFK. There has been some movement around in the bases-some new hires and others are transitioning between the bases (most likely moving to where they want to be). So it could be possible to get what base you want or transition to it later.

Since you have had a jet transition program, I’m sure that will be to your benefit. It can be seen as a good idea of what to expect from the real new hire ground school.

[Chucco]

Well that's good to hear! The gouges are clear enough, so I will keep studying those. Thanks for the help!

[H46Bubba]

Hours??????? It manadatory here! Oh and welcome to JC!

[UND_Flyer]

Welcome to JC and good luck with your Comair interview, however, I would continue to look at other regionals, as Comair's future is very uncertain.

[NC_BE300]

Originally Posted by UND_Flyer

Welcome to JC and good luck with your Comair interview, however, I would continue to look at other regionals, as Comair's future is very uncertain.

There's alot of regionals futures that are uncertain. Pick any one. Anything can change.

[Chucco]

Originally Posted by UND_Flyer

Welcome to JC and good luck with your Comair interview, however, I would continue to look at other regionals, as Comair's future is very uncertain.

I was worrying about the same thing, but they assured me that they are still growing, just not as fast as they wanted to.

I also just received emails from American Eagle and PSA, but both were just stating that they have received my application.

I'm also curious about this: Someone advised me to avoid Mesa and Freedom Air, but I wasn't told why. Anyone know why other airlines would be opposed to hiring a pilot from one of these two companies?

[H46Bubba]

Originally Posted by Chucco

I was worrying about the same thing, but they assured me that they are still growing, just not as fast as they wanted to.

I also just received emails from American Eagle and PSA, but both were just stating that they have received my application.

I'm also curious about this: Someone advised me to avoid Mesa and Freedom Air, but I wasn't told why. Anyone know why other airlines would be opposed to hiring a pilot from one of these two companies?

Use the search funtion and you shall receive. Freedom is part of Mesa. Steer clear! As an ex-Mesa employee, that's all I have to say.

[Chucco]

I see... well that's good enough for me. Thanks for the confirmation!

[imasaluki]

Originally Posted by UND_Flyer

Welcome to JC and good luck with your Comair interview, however, I would continue to look at other regionals, as Comair's future is very uncertain.

There seems to be better bang for your buck out there right now in the regional world. Comair was a pretty decent gig for a while... however, my Comair FO buddy says it's gone down hill quite a bit over the last couple years. He's been there 3 years with no mention of upgrade yet. Maybe I'm missing some details though.

If nothing else, go for the interview experience! Good luck.

[Piperflyer]

Congrats, you from Logan, UT?
I commute from SLC.
Hope to see you at Comair

[Chucco]

Originally Posted by Piperflyer

Congrats, you from Logan, UT?
I commute from SLC.
Hope to see you at Comair

Thanks!
Yeah, I've been living in Logan since '94. How long have you been with Comair? Is it a pain to commute? I was thinking of trying to live someplace warmer than their bases and commuting...

What Piper did you fly? I logged a handful of time in a PA28R for my Commercial and CFI. Fun airplane, but it glides like a friggin' brick!

[UND_Flyer]

Originally Posted by Chucco

Thanks!
Is it a pain to commute? I was thinking of trying to live someplace warmer than their bases and commuting...

The way I see it, any commute is worth it if you don't want to live in base. I have a two leg commute, and I go through SLC on a regular basis, and the SLC-CVG or vice versa can be a pain in the ass. Most of the time they are full/oversold. Since I've been doing this commute for a while now, I know which days/flights are the best to get on. However, lately I've been avoiding SLC and been going through DEN, which is much easier and then take UAL.

As far as Comair, not sure what is going to happen, nobody knows, but things are getting worse I think. Long upgrade and you'll be sitting reserve for a long time, and if you ever get a line, the min. line value now is 76 hrs. What a joke. I'm just putting in my time, put the 121 experience on my resume and then I'm out of the 121 world. Don't get me wrong, the plane is great to fly and most of the crews are fun to fly with. If I were you, go to the interview, get the experience, but also look at SkyWest or ExpressJet, as it will be a much easier commute from SLC.

[Piperflyer]

I flew all the Cherokee variants.
The commute is easy, 5 direct flights a day. The only thing that sucks is that its 3 hours. If you have the time go to Skywest. As for me I'm on my second year with Comair... Still on reserve, but I don't want to quit a regional just to start over at another one.

[SoCalAprch]

Im in a crashpad with a few Comair FO's and getting to know them it sounds like the reserve time and upgrade there are pretty horrible. Sitting on reserve isn't too much fun. These guys have been there a little over a year and are still on reserve. There are regionals where reserve is only a couple months. I wouldn't say to not goto Comair but I would really research the other ones before making your decision.

[Reserve4Ever]

Originally Posted by Chucco

I was worrying about the same thing, but they assured me that they are still growing, just not as fast as they wanted to.

I also just received emails from American Eagle and PSA, but both were just stating that they have received my application.

I'm also curious about this: Someone advised me to avoid Mesa and Freedom Air, but I wasn't told why. Anyone know why other airlines would be opposed to hiring a pilot from one of these two companies?

Comair is not growing its flight operations, so that is simply misinformation on the recruiters part. Ground handling services provided comair are growing. Comair will be returning and parking up to 14 additional 50 seat aircraft this year. Reserve is long, and upgrade is very long. There are 10-11 year captains on reserve in cvg this month. No regional is really a good bet because your job is always at the mercy of the mainline carrier you provide for. Pick the regional you think suits you best.