diverdriver 5 #1 December 20, 2002 Attention DZOs and aircraft owners: I'm looking for info on what aircraft owners and DZO's use in hiring a new Jump Pilot. I think some guidance could be shared in how to pick the pilot that you want flying your 182 while he/she builds time. Or if you are hiring for a turbine powered single/twin what do you look for? Hours is a start usually for anyone. But what else? How do you interview a prospective pilot? What do you look for on a checkride that will tell you they should be IN/OUT?Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #2 December 21, 2002 Prospective pilots at Pacific Skydivers need the minimum flying hours to keep the insurance company happy (usually 350 hours), have made at least one jump, be skilled at washing airplanes and be willing to sell their soul to the DZ for 7 days a week over the summer. They have to sit through the annual day of pilot refresher training and write a couple of open book exams. Then they go for a check ride with our chief pilot. During the check ride they have to fly by the numbers, Pacific Skydivers' numbers and keep the air traffic controllers happy. Any hint of enjoying their job, i.e. buzz jobs sends them packing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #3 December 21, 2002 QuoteAny hint of enjoying their job, i.e. buzz jobs sends them packing. Ok, good start. But sending them packing after the fact is only reactionary. What would get them sent away during the first face to face interview. I know what I look for but I'm trying to get other opinions. Is it just a "vibe" or are there specific questions that you ask to see how someone will react?Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
