Just to add from the last interview, I was not Happy with espress jet at all. When I called to schedule a interview I told Dawn that I was in training and I could not come on the interview and she was so rude about it she hung up on me. I didnt even get a chance to ask a few questions about re submitting a resume we my year contract was up. I dont think I would ever work for a company like this. The HR department is so messed up you could only imagine what the flight department is like. Good luck on the interview.

WARNING ON EXPRESS JET!

I was contacted for an interview and had scheduled one for two weeks later. I was told that I would receive an email with travel details in the next day or two, which I never did. After talking with my current employer, I was unable to get the time off work. I contacted Express Jet eight days before the interview and politely explained to that I was unable to make it and asked if it was possible to reschedule for a later date. They snidely replied: "Why don't you just reapply online and we'll put your name at the bottom of the list." I replied: "Yeah OK! That sounds great." Now I might be upset, if it wasn't for the fact that I had interviews with two other much better airlines. It's unfortunate that Express Jet employs rude and inflexible HR people, but that seems to be the case with some of the lesser regional airlines. I should hope that they don't treat their pilots and passengers that way.

I have yet to hear anything positive about Express Jet. Infact, I've heard that the interview is now a long drawn-out prossess, in which they treat you like crap.

Some facts about Express Jet:
-Ranks 31 out of 37 for first year FO pay ($1,604)
-Ranks 30 out of 37 for highest captains pay ($6,576)
-The only regionals that pay worse are Atlantic Southeast, Chautauqua, Mesa, Midway, Midwest Connect, and Pinnacle.
-They have a 16 hour duty period vice the usual 14 hour

I sent my app in December 2003 and got called back in Jan 2004.

The interiview process changed a lot. Nothing from prev gouges is correct anymore.
They said that out for 3000 apps they picked only 150 candidates. I saw a lot of pilots with high time, jet experience, some other regional pilots and of course, military.

First Dawn Daniels collects logbooks and recommendation letters along with other docs that they ask you to bring along. While two other people review everything in the next room, you get a presentation about the company.

The first round of interviews is a group one. You get a little break, and then in the classroom everyone gets a situation (like a drunk captain, capt goes below DH, etc.) and you have to review it with your neighbour. While you talk to the other guy next to you, they observe who is quiet, who is assertive, etc. Then each one gets a chance to read the situation amd explain the decision if front of the entire class. After that Dawn and the two captains drill you with questions:

why did you start flying?
describe systems in your current ac
what are you switching companies
describe an emergency
required visual ref to descend below dh

A lot of the same questions they asked different candidates. so if y ou're not the first one to go, you're in the good shape.

Make sure you bring you FCC license (it's $50 and you can do it over the web. you get a temp license immediately). one guy was cut because of that

Then they send you back home. if you're lucky you get invited a few weeks later for the second round.

Good luck. They're expanding like crazy. They said they looking to hire 300 pilots just this year. It's an awsome company to work for. I am looking forward to flying ERJs!!!!!

This is just an update for those interested. The process towards hiring new pilots at ExpressJet has begun. The have sent out letter to most of the furloughs and all should be contacted by the begining of 2004. Also, a pilot recruiting position was posted internally this month. I spoke with the V.P. of human resources and she gave me the impression that I would need more than 1000tt and 100 multi, where I stand right now. I would look for then to start hiring some time around the second quarter next year. This company has freed itself from continental allowing for more growth and expansion. New hirers will slide into an F/o position in Embraer 135/145/145xrj.