Airline Pilot Central

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REGISTER at the FLTops.com website 
 

Special Notice - In response to the sudden spike in oil prices and other factors, Continental, Delta, Northwest and United are reducing or temporarily stopping their pilot hiring. Delta and Northwest still plan to attend our conference--if your long-term goal is to land a job with one of these companies, you will be able to meet with key people in charge of pilot recruiting. If your short-term goal is a job with one of these companies, it may not happen at our conference. Our industry is volatile and unpredictable. Stay tuned.

Save Money! Call 877-887-2261 (group reservation code is 11Q0Z6 or FLTops.com). Your rates should be $65 for May 15th and $125 for May 16th. Do not use the Group Reservations link on the Tuscany Web site. Make your reservations ASAP to get the discount.

Bring plenty of resumes! Providing a copy of your resume during registration will expedite the process. See list of recruiting companies to the right. More are expected...check back often!

Attend company briefings and seminars on interview skills, pilot supply and demand projections, financial planning for professional pilots, ALL AT NO EXTRA CHARGE! Check back later for company briefings and seminar schedule.

Meet and network with others who can help your career.

Low Time and High Time Rooms - The job fair is divided into two rooms - Low Time and High Time. The recruiters in the High Time Room respectfully request you do not present your resume to them unless you meet their specific "line" minimums shown just below their company's name to the right. It is in the best interest of your pilot career that you abide by their request.

Seniority Rules - We will allow pilots to enter the job fairs (morning and afternoon) based on sequential numbers generated by the payment transaction, so the sooner you pay for your registration, the better your seniority slot will be for entering the job fair. Register early and start at the head of the line.

Match your budget, your time and your schedule to one of the six options below. Click here to register.

All Day Job Fair Admission - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with lunch break from noon to 1:00 p.m. (maximize your exposure)

1. $39.00 Low Time Room - (lunch not included)

2. $89.00 High Time Room - (lunch included)

3. $109.00 Combo - High & Low Time Rooms - (lunch included)

Afternoon Job Fair Admission - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (if you only want to meet with a few companies) Pick up your badge at 12:30 p.m.

4. $29.00 Low Time Room (lunch not included)

5. $69.00 High Time Room (lunch not included)

6. $88.00 Combo - High & Low Time Rooms (lunch not included, and you'll need to hurry)

Walk-ins - Badge pickup and walk-in registration start at 7:00 a.m. for the morning session and at 12:30 p.m. for the afternoon session.

Focus on the Future (Free) - If you're a future professional pilot and actively looking for a flight school, attend our conference for free and meet with representatives from the best flight shools in the U.S. Learn from the pros about the projected need for new pilots, financing your flight training and developing a rational career plan. You will not be allowed to enter the qualified-pilot job fair rooms. Fill out the Free Registration Form if you are in interested in attending.

Friday night in Vegas - We expect some companies to stay over and interview pilots on Saturday, so plan your hotel stay accordingly.

Send an email to Laurain Small at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call her at 888-LEFT SEAT if you have additional questions.

Note: Business Casual Attire. Save your suit for interviews.

The FLTops.com Pilot Career Conference and Job Fair gives you the opportunity to visit with airline recruiters, present your qualifications, and network with other pilots. Here are some strategies to help you make the most of your career fair experience.


Before the Fair

Research. Visit Fltops.com to get a list of participating companies in the fair. Make note of the organizations that you are interested in and visit Airline Pilot Central's airline profile section and the company websites. Look at company history, product or service information, number of employees, recent news, etc. You will need to know this basic information in case a recruiter decides to have an on-the-spot interview with you.

Prepare resume. Make sure your resume is perfect; absolutely no errors. Have it critiqued by someone with experience, we recomend Judy Tarver and Lori Clark. You may even want to create targeted resumes for specific airlines of interest by adding clear-cut objective statements. Keep in mind that resumes should be printed on resume paper, not standard copy paper.

Decide on appropriate attire. The FLTops.com Pilot Career Conference business casual in respect to attire. That means guys should wear pressed pants with a collared shirt, or at the very least, a nice polo shirt (leave your tie at home this time). Girls should wear dress pants/skirt with a blouse. No jeans, t-shirts, or sneakers.

Practice a pitch. Prepare a short "elevator speech" as a way of introducing yourself and highlighting your skills. Include any subject matters that relate to your career goals, e.g. your major, volunteer experiences, class projects, etc. Also, indicate why you want to work for a specific company or industry.

Create a list of questions. Come up with a few questions to ask the employers, so they will know you are interested in their company. These should be questions that you could not find the answers to during your research.


At the Fair

Devise a game plan. When you first arrive at the career fair, pick up a copy of the floor plan to identify where your targeted employers are located. Some lines may be longer than others, so plan your strategy to make the best use of your time. While you want to try to talk with every employer in your targeted group, remember to stay open to meeting other employers you may not have originally considered.

Refrain from being a giveaway hog. Do not go from booth to booth just picking up the free goodies and passing out your resume. That is a big turn-off for recruiters. They want to talk to people who are interested in their company, not the giveaways.

Warm up. Start your rounds by going to a couple of booths that are not at the top of your list. This way you can get warmed up to interacting with the recruiters before meeting the employer(s) in which you are really interested.

Be confident. Remember to smile, make eye contact, and give firm handshakes when introducing yourself to recruiters. Being confident should come easy to you as long as you do your preparation homework before the fair. Remember your pitch, and be ready to answer any questions about your resume. Don't forget to ask the recruiters questions about their companies; it shows that you are interested.

Ask for business cards. For future correspondence, be sure to request the business card of each recruiter with whom you speak. Make notes on the back of the cards to help you remember what was discussed.

Close well. When wrapping up with employers, you should always ask about the next step in the recruiting/application process. Be sure to shake hands and thank them for their time. Stress your interest by saying that you look forward to hearing from them within the near future.


After the Fair

Review literature. After the fair, go through all the information that you gathered from the recruiters. Look over your notes and think about your interactions with each employer, so you can decide which positions may be of interest to you.

Follow up. Be sure to send thank-you letters to the recruiters with whom you spoke. Include specific information in the letters so the recruiters will remember you. If the recruiters asked for more information, such as transcripts, another resume, writing sample, reference list, etc., be sure to get that information to them as soon as possible.

 

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