A: We are a for-profit business. We won't lie and say we're not partially motivated by profits. The market and our competitors dictate our prices. In addition, what you, the average pilot is willing to pay contributes to how much we charge. However, we are very much interested in seeing that you accomplish your professional goals. We do everything we can to ensure your experience is as smooth and as rewarding as possible for each event. In the end, your career at a major airline is worth upwards of seven million dollars. If $80 affords you a better chance of obtaining that sum, it is worth the investment in our opinion.

It should be noted that we pay regional pilot applicants to attend our regional jet Job Fairs.

A: We have very pilot friendly policies. Click here to read the full policy.

A: We invite over 200 companies to every Job Fair, including all legacy, major, and large jet U.S. carriers. On average, we have about 12 companies from around the world at each Job Fair. We do our best to attract the companies that we feel attendees have the most interest in speaking with. Unfortunately, not all 200+ companies confirm attendance, all for different reasons. Click here to see some of the companies we invite.

A: To be admitted into the Job Fair, all you need is a photo ID. Your name badge will be waiting at the registration desk beginning at the posted Pilot Registration & Badge Pickup time. Showing up early will not affect the time you are admitted into the Job Fair. We know you want to be early, but don't go overboard.

In addition to registration, all you need is a stack of rsums, one for each company you would like to speak with. Remember to also bring generic extras. Cover letters are not necessary to bring. Logbooks, certificates, medical, etc are certainly not required unless you have a full interview scheduled with that company. Onsite interviews will be advertised on the Job Fair page. Click here to access FAPA.aero's rsum and cover letter tips and samples.

A: FAPA.aero's Job Fair policy is business casual. Others may tell you to wear a suit. The recruiters are aware of what our dress policy is and the more casual approach is more widely accepted. This allows you to be more relaxed and informal, which matches the feel of our events. If you wear a suit you may stand out (not necessarily in a good way) and may look like youre trying too hard. We do not recommend that you wear a pilot uniform, even without company identifiable accessories. We realize some other Job Fair organizers prescribe business dress. For their events, we would encourage you to follow their guidelines.

A: Below is a brief explanation. A more detailed briefing will be given the day of the Job Fair. You should also feel free to ask a FAPA.aero team member during the Job Fair if you have any questions. Note that while the free regional only tickets do receive a seniority number, the seniority system normally does not apply to that ticket type.

-All pilots are issued a seniority number during the online registration process. Seniority numbers are issued in chronological order with the first registrant being number 1. Your number is printed on your name badge (see question 5).

-The Job Fair boarding system will be split between each "long line" company and all other companies. We have developed a system to deal with several variables at each Job Fair, including airline popularity amongst attendees, number of recruiters with each airline, and the amount of time each recruiter spends with each applicant. Due to these variables each airlines queue will move at a different pace. This system allows attendees to minimize their time in any one queue (i.e. less time on your feet).

-Please visit www.FAPA.aero/Boarding for more information and reference. That page will show generic information in between Job Fairs. It will update with real content during a Job Fair.

-Using the above page as a reference you'll notice that (in our fictional Job Fair) we are now boarding seniority numbers 1-50 for all airlines, including FAPAJet Airlines and Air FAPA. However, you'll see that the projected values are different for each company. Due to the aforementioned variables, queues will all move at different paces. In this case, FAPAJet Airlines queue will move more slowly than Air FAPA and the all other category. That trend will likely continue throughout the day to give attendees a good idea of when they'll be seen by their target companies.

-Read all of those notes on FAPA.aero/Boarding. It is imperative that you understand that you cannot be late in line since we board numbers 1 through the current number. As long as you've picked up your badge by the advertised registration closing time (normally 5pm) youre guaranteed a place in line.

-FAPA.aero Premier Members have access to a Premier Member only line for long-line companies. Premier Members' seniority numbers are not lower but their lines move much faster. They also receive a badge with a distinguishable green background. You may upgrade to Premier day-of.

-If an airline has a Premier Member Only Line it will also be individually controlled like Air FAPA and FAPAJet Airlines.

A: The Take-A-Number system would reduce the number of pilots we could allow to speak to one airline and would make for a much less efficient day. Our system creates a constant flow through the Job Fair room and maximizes each recruiters efficiency. In addition, the Take-A-Number system is even more inefficient when the number of recruiters an airline brings differs from the figure used when assigning numbers.

A: When we learn how many recruiters will be with each company we will send estimated wait times. For example, if an airline is bringing 20 recruiters and assuming 15 minutes per pilot applicant with each recruiter: Seniority number 250 will be seen about 3 hours after the first pilot is seen and seniority number 500 will be seen 3 hours after that. You are free to interpolate between those estimates. We usually send these estimates about a week before the Job Fair.

A: Although a nice gesture, it is not necessary to send a thank you note after a Job Fair. In fact, if contact information isn't given or offered by the recruiter, you should respect their privacy.

A: All of the contact information that airlines want to share with pilot attendees is posted on the Job Fair page at www.FAPA.aero/Jobs. We leave past Job Fairs on that page for seven days after the Job Fair. If there isnt contact information posted on the Job Fair page and you did not get contact information at the Job Fair we will not be able to provide it to you.

A: Only if the application specifically asks for that information. However, you may list FAPA.aero as a professional affiliation if you maintain your membership.

A: Generally, yes. It shows your commitment to work for that carrier. However, the way you handle yourself at each event and the quality of the conversations you hold are more important. In a quality vs. quantity scenario, quality usually wins. If you attend more than one event to speak with the same airline, come with something different to report each time. For example, if you attended your first Job Fair in January and became a check airman in March, when you attend your second Job Fair in April you should consider speaking about that experience.