Just this morning I was talking with another aviation friend who informed me of another aviation casualty. Silver State Helicopters filed chapter 7 on February 7th of this year. Apparently, there was no notification to students and/or staff.
If you were a student of Silver State Helicopters there may be some recourse for you. A class action suit has been filed and if you haven't already, I recommend you contact the attorney leading the charge - Michael Berger in Los Angeles. Mr. Berger's firm can be contacted through one of the links listed below.
I wish each of you affected by this action the very best.
http://www.tcvsystems.com/HeloPilots
http://www.silverstatehelicoptersbankruptcy.com
http://postflightinspection.com
Regards,
Lori Clark
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Explaining the lack of longevity with an employer
Question:
I have been with my current airline for 11 months. I have a chance to make some good money overseas with another airline. In the interview (overseas) how do you answer the question "why are you leaving your present company only after such a short time"? And not sound like your a gypsy and like to change jobs and more importantly sound greedy because really deep down the money is the answer? Thanks for your input. This is the only question I fear.
Answer:
While I completely understand the temptation of making a lot of money in a very short amount of time, you need to weigh everything before making a decision. Please bear in mind that the question you are concerned about with this overseas airline will come up again in future interviews.
Airlines are concerned with patterns. And they are no different than every single other company on the face of this Earth - they want to know you want to work for them. It's really very simple, they want a good return on their investment.
My best advice is to be honest. If you try to fabricate some excuse it will come across that way. Does this new company have any other good points?
Hope this helps
Regards,
Lori Clark
I have been with my current airline for 11 months. I have a chance to make some good money overseas with another airline. In the interview (overseas) how do you answer the question "why are you leaving your present company only after such a short time"? And not sound like your a gypsy and like to change jobs and more importantly sound greedy because really deep down the money is the answer? Thanks for your input. This is the only question I fear.
Answer:
While I completely understand the temptation of making a lot of money in a very short amount of time, you need to weigh everything before making a decision. Please bear in mind that the question you are concerned about with this overseas airline will come up again in future interviews.
Airlines are concerned with patterns. And they are no different than every single other company on the face of this Earth - they want to know you want to work for them. It's really very simple, they want a good return on their investment.
My best advice is to be honest. If you try to fabricate some excuse it will come across that way. Does this new company have any other good points?
Hope this helps
Regards,
Lori Clark
Friday, April 25, 2008
Most "memorable" pilot interview
Question:
Hi Lori-
What's your most "memorable" interview? Good or bad...
Thanks-
Answer:
Your question made me smile - thanks!
Wow - I've done so many interviews that they really seem to run together. I would have to say that when I reflect back over the years that I tend to generalize, or compartmentalize if you will, instead of remembering individuals.
Having said that, there are a couple of things that stick out. I do remember key "things" about individuals such as those "off the wall" felony convictions (they always astound me) or the fun interviews. Usually the fun interviews are because we, the interviewers, made them fun. [I do not advise that the candidate try to interject fun into an interview.]
For example, we had a candy dish sitting on the table full of colored candies. I loved to "mess" with people and line up three different colored candies on the table and then ask the candidate to choose one....before we began the interview. The reactions were priceless. The candidate would get wide-eyes and study the colors and our faces before picking one. They would choose, hand it to one of us with the most puzzled look. We would say thank you and then move right into the interview. Most people would ask at a later date what that was all about and which color meant what. Of course it meant absolutely nothing except to give us a chuckle.
Thanks for the smile... and the memory reflection. :)
Regards,
Lori Clark
Hi Lori-
What's your most "memorable" interview? Good or bad...
Thanks-
Answer:
Your question made me smile - thanks!
Wow - I've done so many interviews that they really seem to run together. I would have to say that when I reflect back over the years that I tend to generalize, or compartmentalize if you will, instead of remembering individuals.
Having said that, there are a couple of things that stick out. I do remember key "things" about individuals such as those "off the wall" felony convictions (they always astound me) or the fun interviews. Usually the fun interviews are because we, the interviewers, made them fun. [I do not advise that the candidate try to interject fun into an interview.]
For example, we had a candy dish sitting on the table full of colored candies. I loved to "mess" with people and line up three different colored candies on the table and then ask the candidate to choose one....before we began the interview. The reactions were priceless. The candidate would get wide-eyes and study the colors and our faces before picking one. They would choose, hand it to one of us with the most puzzled look. We would say thank you and then move right into the interview. Most people would ask at a later date what that was all about and which color meant what. Of course it meant absolutely nothing except to give us a chuckle.
Thanks for the smile... and the memory reflection. :)
Regards,
Lori Clark
Thursday, April 24, 2008
How do I prepare early?
Question:
I may have an interview coming up in the future, how should I start preparing early?
Answer:
There are several books which can be quite helpful -
Look to the right --->
in "My Study Picks."
I recommend using the gouge too. BUT…. As you read the gouge do not pay attention to what they write as “the answer.” do yourself that favor – it will only hurt you in the long run.
Read up on your airlines of choice. Get to know who they are and what direction they are headed in the future. Also do your due diligence on your own background. Order your airman record from OK city, get your training records from your current airline, driving records, NDR, etc. know what is in your own background.
Regards,
Lori Clark
I may have an interview coming up in the future, how should I start preparing early?
Answer:
There are several books which can be quite helpful -
Look to the right --->
in "My Study Picks."
I recommend using the gouge too. BUT…. As you read the gouge do not pay attention to what they write as “the answer.” do yourself that favor – it will only hurt you in the long run.
Read up on your airlines of choice. Get to know who they are and what direction they are headed in the future. Also do your due diligence on your own background. Order your airman record from OK city, get your training records from your current airline, driving records, NDR, etc. know what is in your own background.
Regards,
Lori Clark
Why do I need to prepare if nobody is hiring?
Question:
Without trying to sound cynical here, is anyone interviewing now and in the near future? From what I read on these boards (so it must be true), the hiring wave seems to be over. Honest question.
Answer:
Actually, that is a good question.
The airlines are cyclical with regard to pilot hiring, this is nothing new. Time of year certainly plays a part in the ebb and flow of hiring. And with the current economic state and fuel prices soaring, I personally hope they are streamlining their processes and therefore expenditure for conducting interviews. Frankly, this means a more competitive market in the near term. Yes, there are still airlines hiring – perhaps not the ones that pop into your head immediately – but foreign carriers such as Emirates are not suffering the same economic pinch as US carriers. Other carriers outside the 121 realm, like NetJets, are continuing to hire as well.
Why do people wait for the airlines to open the hiring flood-gates before they begin preparing? This doesn’t necessarily mean to visit a consultant right away, but rather to get your ducks in a row. If you are ready to make a career move then take advantage of the slow time and start getting prepared. Order your airman record from OK City, order your NDR, update your logbook, review your logbook (for possible stories, etc), start making notes about the airlines that interest you. Be ready for that phone call.
Regards,
Lori Clark
Without trying to sound cynical here, is anyone interviewing now and in the near future? From what I read on these boards (so it must be true), the hiring wave seems to be over. Honest question.
Answer:
Actually, that is a good question.
The airlines are cyclical with regard to pilot hiring, this is nothing new. Time of year certainly plays a part in the ebb and flow of hiring. And with the current economic state and fuel prices soaring, I personally hope they are streamlining their processes and therefore expenditure for conducting interviews. Frankly, this means a more competitive market in the near term. Yes, there are still airlines hiring – perhaps not the ones that pop into your head immediately – but foreign carriers such as Emirates are not suffering the same economic pinch as US carriers. Other carriers outside the 121 realm, like NetJets, are continuing to hire as well.
Why do people wait for the airlines to open the hiring flood-gates before they begin preparing? This doesn’t necessarily mean to visit a consultant right away, but rather to get your ducks in a row. If you are ready to make a career move then take advantage of the slow time and start getting prepared. Order your airman record from OK City, order your NDR, update your logbook, review your logbook (for possible stories, etc), start making notes about the airlines that interest you. Be ready for that phone call.
Regards,
Lori Clark
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