I got called by FlexJet a week after sending them my resume. They flew me out to DFW on their dime and put me up at the Idearc Hotel, complete with breakfast. The next day, myself and two other applicants (one turbo prop freight dog and one retired Continental Capt.) met with Karen Parr and the Chief Pilot (Hand-shoe) at 8am. We were briefed on the company and benefits as well as what to expect for the day. The director of training (Rich)came in and took myself and the retired CO Capt over to the Lear 60xr sim for the eval. The frieght dog interviewed with the C.P. I got to go first in the sim (lucky me). It was the same profile as stated in previous submittals. I found the sim to be pretty squirelly and did not keep my profile within ATP standards (I have not Lear time), however, my V1 cut went well. Then it was the Capt's turn, he did better until the V1 cut and then he augered it in. After this, he went to his one on one with the Chief and I got to do the Pee-Pee test while the other guy suffered in the sim. Finally, when it was my time to meet with the C.P., Karen escorted me into the conference room and he said, "So, the sim didn't go so well, huh?" I confessed that I had performed better in the past and he said, "well, no sense in wasting time, we will just discontinue the process here so you can catch a flight back". He was very cordial, and I did not feel that I deserved the job. So, the three of us met downstairs to catch our respective flights back home and we are debriefing one another and the freight dog says that they would let him know later (he stated his sim flight was a 'goat rope') and Captain 'Fireball' says, "they offerred me the 300". I was in shock! Let's see, I did not perform to PTS standards and you killed everyone, including people in 3 different hangers! At this point, I internally become less understanding about not getting some 'face time' with the C.P. If you take the time to fly someone out there, take the time and courtesy to speak with them, at least that is how I felt. Anyway, I still think they would be a good outfit to fly for, good pay and benefits and the backing of Bombardier. Everyone seemed nice and they are hiring quite a bit for the forseeable future. So good luck and try and crash during your V1 cut, your a 'Shoe-in'!

My experience started with a 30 minute phone interview where they explained a lot about the company, and basically wanted to see if I was interested in it. Basic backround questions where asked FAA violations, driving history, criminal history, failed checkrides etc. If you have one or two of these in your past just be honest you will probably still get the interview anyway. They arrange to airline you to Dallas for the interview (at their expense).

When you get to Dallas it is a 3 part interview. Sim eval in a lear simulator, 30 question written test, and interview.

I started with the simulator. Very laid back they walk you through everything. Normal takeoff to 2000 feet, you will be cleared to a vor and given instructions to hold. Be sure to brief the hold to your nfp, and see if they agree with what you are doing, they are looking for good crm. After that you do a raw data ils to a full stop. Then they reposition you for takeoff and you get a v1 cut, just call for the gear up and climb to 1500 feet. Be sure to use full rudder on the v1 cut, and they will explain all of this to you before you get in the simulator. No tricks, I have no prior jet experience and I did fine.

Next is the 30 question multiple choice test. This was a bit tricky since I was a bit rusty on Part 91 regs. Review atp written, far's, and aim. The questions I remember are: -At end of metar is altimeter setting in inches of mercury or milibars -define 2nd segment of climb -convert a climb gradient % to feet per minute -light gun signals, what does flashing green meen -part 91 pressurization, above what alt must 1 pilot use o2 with 2 pilots seated? -definition of class a airspace -obove what alt do you need dme -max speed below floor of class b -what do you do if intercepted, ans involves rocking wings, look this up -runway centerline light question red and white 3000-1000 feet red 1000 to end -flying through t-storm. Straight ahead maintain constant attitude -wake turbulence question -what is stopway used to calculate? accelerate stop distance -ifr fuel requirements -what type of approach lights are used for a runway? Just read it right off the approach plate.

The last part was an interview. I interviewed with 2 pilots, very laid back, no technical questions. Some situation questions mostly common sense stuff, why do you want to work at flexjet etc. They make you feel very comfortable, and have a very nice facility. Study up you will do great.

JUST RECENTLY I HAD AN INTERVIEW WITH FLEX JET. WHAT A GREAT EXPERIENCE. I WAS CALLED ON THE TELEPHONE FOR MY FIRST INTERVIEW. IT WAS PROBABLY ABOUT 30 MINUTES LONG. THEY ASKED BASIC QUESTIONS LIKE WHY FLEXJET, WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW, TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF, FLYING EXPERIENCES, REAL GENERAL AND EASY QUESTIONS. THEY THEN TALKED ABOUT THE COMPANY, BENIFITS, BASES, PAY, ECT....

AT THE END OF THE INTERVIEW SHE ASKED ME IF FLEXJET WAS THE TYPE OF COMPANY I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN. SHE THEN SET UP AN INTERVIEW DATE. THEY WILL ASK YOU WHAT CITY YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN INTERVIEWING IN. THEY WILL FLY YOU DOWN AND PUT YOU UP IN A HOTEL AT FLEXJET'S EXPENSE. (FIRST CLASS COMPANY!!)

I SHOWED UP AT FLIGHT SAFETY AT 8 AM AND FIRST MET WITH KAREN PARR, HEAD OF H.R., AND JOESY STAR, ALSO WITH H.R.. THEY WERE WONDERFUL PEOPLE. FIRST WE TOOK A 50 QUESTION TEST, STRAIGHT OUT OF THE ATP WRITTEN BOOK. MOSTLY WX AND IFR DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL PROCEDURES. ALL MULTIPLE CHOICE. AFTER WE WENT INTO A LEAR 55 SIM. TWO OF US AT A TIME. YOU FLY LEFT SEAT AND THE OTHER GUY SITS SEAT SUPPORT.

VFR TAKE OFF TO 5000, INTERCEPT RADIALS TO RADAR VECTORS TO AN ILS AND FULL STOP. VERY STRAIGHT FORWARD NO TRICKS. BEFORE THE SIM, THEY WILL BRIEF YOU ON THE LEAR COCKPIT AND SETTINGS. THE WHOLE RIDE WAS ABOUT 20 MINUTES.

NEXT YOU WILL SIT DOWN AND INTERVIEW WITH A LINE PILOT AND KAREN PARR. THE ARE VERY NICE AND JUST WANT TO GET TO KNOW YOU. THIS LASTS ABOUT 45 MINUTES. THE ASK THE TYPICAL HR QUESTIONS,

WHY FLEXJET TELL ME ABOUT AN EXPERIENCE YOU FLEW WITH A CAPT YOU DID NOT LIKE ANY PROBLEMS FLYING WITH A YOUNGER CAPT ANY PROBLEMS WITH CLEANING THE CABIN HOW DO YOU TELL A CLIENT WE ARE DIVERTING ASKED SOME EMERGENCY MEMORY ITEMS FROM MY CURRENT AC HOW DID YOU START FLYING WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS, CAREER WISE THEY SPENT ALOT OF TIME ON THE OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY AND DIRECTION OF THE GROWTH, LOTS OF IT!!!!!!

THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE WAS VERY POSITIVE. THE INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL, A FIRST CLASS COMPANY!!!!! AFTER THAT I WAS TOLD THE INTERVIEW WAS OVER AND THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME. IT WAS ABOUT NOON WHEN I LEFT. A WEEK LATER I GOT A PHONE CALL WITH AN OFFER, FOLLOWED BY A LETTER FROM FLEXJET.

OVERALL, FLEXJET IS A WONDERFUL INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE. THE ENTIRE STAFF WAS ENCOURAGING AND WILLING TO ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS. SEEMS LIKE A GREAT GROUP OF PEOPLE!!!