15 years after I asked the question initially and the debate has started up again. Impressive. Glad the old question can still generate a bit of thought and discussion.

This has got to be some sort of record for this “esteemed” message board.

Soooo....no one has heard anything yet I gather.

Hi all- just wondering if anyone going through the hiring process has heard anything regarding the upcoming February ground school? Has anyone been contacted yet for it? Thanks.

What do you mean?...Have you heard something?

I had done the interview and was waiting for a sim spot when they stopped- so I'm also pretty early into the whole process.

2- and I also got the email.

Was thinking of attending this, but have never gone to something like this before...What is the process at one of these things? Is it like an informal interview- i.e. wear a shirt and tie and bring in some resumes? If anyone can shed some light on this, it would be much appreciated.

T81

As the title says, anyone have any guesses when hiring will resume? And do the folks who have been put in the hiring pool get called first when things start up again?

Just got the same email stating that hiring is done for the year...guess the wait will have to continue...good luck and all the best to those who made it.

Thanks to all for the info. Much appreciated. It has helped me out.

T81

Just been reading through all of this...I did an interview in April and then got the email about no sim spots at the minute...does anyone have any idea how long the wait may be or even if there is still potential for the hiring process to continue at the moment...does the fall look good for more gro...

Was unable to find an answer elsewhere (perhaps I didn't do a good enough search)...anyway, my predicament is this: I am currently PPC'd on a PC-12, have both A exams passed and have all of the time requirements completed for the ATPL but do not have the multi-engine test within the past 12 months. ...

Ha ha...ya I thought the same thing...oh well, I'm sure I'll hear one way or the other.

So I gather the calls have gone out then. Have they hired everyone they need or is the process still ongoing? Can anyone shed any light on this? Thanks.

Just curious- has anyone heard anything yet?

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