It is during those interviews that technical aspects of the job are brought up. There is no psychological testing and no simulator evaluation. A pre-employment drug screen and full background check are mandatory. Once hired, new pilots go through in-house orientation and ground school, followed by training in the simulator. A typical schedule for a Grand Aire pilot includes an even mix of day and night flying, 1500-mile trips and nine days off a month.
Pilots normally get nine days off per month and the rest of the time they are on call or on duty.
Grand Aire officials believe strongly in promoting from within. A pilot with more than 18 months with company can expect to be promoted. A strong team player, someone who can take initiative and run with it, as well as learn quickly and think on their feet, can have a long and fulfilling career with Grand Aire, he says. You can progress in our organization and hone your leadership skills. For someone wanting increased responsibilities, there's nothing holding them back.