This company has a strong beginning and is adapting well to the changing corporate transport desires. Clearly, there is growth here and indicated they will look to hire ~50 new pilots over the next 12 mos but have 11K+ applicants on file. Most, if not all calls are to pilots w/ internal recs. A third a/c type will be announced soon.
First contact was a telephone screening. Qs included why XOJET, company history, can you work in the US, etc. We talked a lot about the business and marketing strategy.
Email followed with an invitation for a Predictive Index test and asked to fill out more details on the app. A follow up call came to schedule an interview.
Company paid for airfare to SMF and ground transport to a Marriott for 2 nts. 6 interviewees—1 regional, 1 mil and 4 corporate. They took us to a nice dinner the 1st nt for a casual get-to-know. Next day were the interviews from 8-4 (they also paid for B-fast and lunch). 5 panel interviews w/ 2 folks and a 1-on-1 w/ the Ch pilot. Panels were MX/Tech support, HR reps, Cust Svc, Situation-type Qs & Technical. Tech panel asked flying background & tng Qs. Also, asked to read a METAR/TAF, Notams and brief an approach into a random fld and departure procedures. Did not ask to see certificates or log books which was surprising.
Overall, a truly 1st class experience. They clearly wanted all of us to be relaxed and do well. Definitely a full day+ and thorough interview. Great banter b/t employees who enjoy working at XOJET and have a lot of confidence & pride in their company.
Tng is 1 week indoc in Sacto then sim. 1 yr commitment when tng complete or repay for sim tng.
