Why no calls to interview? Is it my speeding tickets?

Pilot Fighter said:
If I recall correctly, they were going to CarQual the expeditionary squadrons but that turned into a logistical nightmare. I heard the AF sent some great sticks. What they were afraid of was another VQ-2 type disaster (1987 Nimitz crash) with shore-based squadrons quickly losing proficiency.
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Was that a contributing factor to that EA-3 crash? VQs aren't based on the boat?
 
Boris Badenov said:
Went to a Nerd-Convention many, many moons ago. They had Franz Stigler and I *think* it was Gabby Gabreski speaking. It was like watching two best friends who don't speak the same languages. Good stuff.
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When Gabreski was shot down and ended up a POW....in'44 I believe.......apparently when he was captured by the Germans, the first German officer he encountered said something to the effect of "Gabby...welcome. We've been waiting for you for a long time."

You know you're SO screwed then.....
 
MikeD said:
You know you're SO screwed then.....
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And a uh "person of Polish ethnicity" on top of it all! Still and all, he made it back. And seemed like a pretty happy dude, from what little I could tell (it was years and years ago). It was pretty hilarious to watch those guys field all the questions from the Nerdherd (self included) about the instantaneous turn performance or like energy-retention of the 109G6-R6 vs. the 47D (block whatever) and get basically a blank stare.
 
MikeD said:
Or one of these.

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Ha! YES!

How about one of these? :)

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MikeD said:
Was that a contributing factor to that EA-3 crash? VQs aren't based on the boat?
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Exactly. Some history, in the 70's, the wings kicked the VQ guys off the boat because they were getting marching orders from Washington. These missions were turning things upside down on the boat, as they would get orders to launch a Whale after wing ops were completed and angels were secured.

Although VQ guys flew off the boat as missions required, they might go weeks or months without a trap.
 
JayAre said:
Have over a 1000hrs TPIC, 135 captain, ATP, excellent recommendations internal and external.
But several speeding tickets.

What is the limit of speeding tickets they allow?
How long do the tickets stay on my record?

Discuss.....
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In hiring Engineers in the past the continued uptick if tickets would be an issue. Don't need you to lose your license and can't travel, rent a car, etc. Bigger, though, would be saying you are almost qualified for another position (major) then what I am hiring for is not (regional). We didn't higher students to do CAD when they were within 1 year if graduating with a engineering degree. We would want to hire but burned a few times too many.

Keep at it! The right one will come along. Any words from you internal source?
 
PhilosopherPilot said:
First of all, I'd be cautious about talking about it on a public forum until it's settled. It sucks, but like Derg says, the interwebz ain't so anonymous.

It sounds like you're doing the right thing by getting an attorney. I would still apply to airlines, and not bring up the arrest in an interview unless you are convicted. It is illegal for an interviewer to ask if you've been arrested. They can (and do) ask about convictions, however. If the conviction is coming down, and you know it, it would be prudent to let them know about that fact beforehand. Otherwise, innocent until convicted, in my opinion.

Try like hell to get it reduced, but I don't think it will be a deal breaker necessarily. Unfortunately you don't have the benefit of time-since-event in your favor. If it comes up during the interview, focus on what you've learned from it, not how you were "screwed by the man."
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It may be illegal to ask about arrests during an interview, but it's apparently not illegal to do so on an application.
 
cencal83406 said:
It may be illegal to ask about arrests during an interview, but it's apparently not illegal to do so on an application.
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Well, there's no federal law about arrests, apparently. Georgia state law prohibits asking about arrests, according to our interview training. So what I said may only apply to applicants to XJT and Delta. :)
 
Often times, when one is aware and intelligent enough a word to the wise is sufficient.
jafra98 said:
Are you part of the internet grammar police??? If so how much is the ticket?? I hope it doesn't ruin my pilot career.........;)
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I was hoping you might take a word to the wise...apparently not.

Which was why it was so amusing to see you corrected on your grammar.
 
Boris Badenov said:
It's a nice car. A beautiful car. Worthy of worship, even. But what I admire most is that you defeated Lucas, the Prince of Darkness long enough to bring it out of the garage for the photo-op! I bow. Now get it back in that garage before it catches fire or kills your children.
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Come out to California and drive it before we sell it...
 
Boris Badenov said:
It's a nice car. A beautiful car. Worthy of worship, even. But what I admire most is that you defeated Lucas, the Prince of Darkness long enough to bring it out of the garage for the photo-op! I bow. Now get it back in that garage before it catches fire or kills your children.
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Greatest Mad Men scene ever is when Lane is going to kill himself...walks down to the BRG e-Type his wife bought him, connected the hose and ran it into the car, hits the starter and...nothing. Wouldn't start. Laughing at a suicide scene - that's excellent writing.
 
Pilot Fighter said:
I bought a new 240SX Coupe in '89. In 95, I put an SR20DET engine in it. In 2005, I made the mistake of letting my girlfriend drive it in the rain. Damn, I miss that car.

I'm shopping for an economical toy right now. Candidates include a BMW Z-3 (great examples available for less than $10k), first gen MR2 (great examples available for $7500), Mitsubishi Conquest TSI (haven't found enough nice ones to price), Honda S2000 (overpriced), and Porsche 928 with fresh Chevy engine (15-20k with fresh engine and paint).
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Don't overlook a nice E30 either. The 325is and 318is are both awesome.
 
Why all these midget japanese machines? What's wrong with a 62 Dart Super Sport with a 413 max wedge? What's wrong with a big block Chevelle? What's wrong with an Olds Cutlass SX with a 455? If you're going all in on japanese cars, what's wrong with an early 70's 240z?
 
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