Are the “Other Certification” areas searchable by employers? No. Although the information in these areas are viewable by employers, they are not searchable at this time and are not included when an employer prints a resume. This area is used only if you wish to include any explanations or additional certification that my be important to positions you would be seeking. For example: You may be looking for a position as a police helicopter pilot. These positions typically require the applicant to be a licensed officer. You would place that certification in this area and it would be displayed to potential employers in their search results.
Do I have to apply for each job I see on the recent employer searches? No. Once you have completed your profile and set it as “active”, any employer looking for applicants with your qualifications and availability will list you in their results.
Do you have a professional resume service? Yes, the resume service is built into the database and is included in your membership fee. Simply fill out the required information and Click on the “view my resume” link located on the top right of your account home page. Your professional resume will be available for you to view, print, or email. Since you control the information, you can edit your profile information and view the changes as they appear on your resume.
Do you have any tips for me when filling out my profile? 1. Try to organize the information in your profile so that when you view the resume, you are condensed to one page.
2. Eliminate information in your work history position and duties section that may reveal your place of work. This is your protection for employers that have not yet purchased your profile.
How is my personal information viewable by potential employers? Employers will be able to view a limited professional profile to display the information you enter with the exception of items such as your name, contact information, previous or current employer names, school names, etc... Only if the employer is committed in selecting you for potential employment and has paid a fee to view your profile, will your personal data be released. Please review our privacy policy for further details.
How long will it take me to complete my Flight Crew profile? If you have a resume already complete and your log book with you, it should take no more than one hour to complete. If you do not have a resume with you, the process will require approximately two hours.
How will I know if my profile is being viewed by a potential employer? The moment an employer purchases your full professional profile, you will receive a courtesy email notification from ProAV8.com. It is at this time that the employer that has purchased your profile will be able to contact you directly at their discretion.
I am not planning to complete my profile in one sitting or I am making changes. How do I keep my incomplete profile from being viewed by employers while I work on it? Simply click on the link at the top of your account profile to deactivate your profile. While deactivated, an employer will not have your profile in their results. When you are ready, Simply activate your profile.
I purchased or saved a profile a few days ago and now the profile is not in my list of saved profiles. Where did it go? Will it come back? In this case, the member has either deactivated their profile temporarily while they edit information or they have suspended their subscription. If it was deactivated, you may expect the profile to re-appear when they are ready to provide the information. In order to contact an individual who has deactivated or suspended their profile, refer to your printed version; However, be advised that the individual may not wish to be contacted if their information has been removed. Unfortunately, at this time, there are no refunds for credits used to purchase profiles since the loss of information was due to the member and not the result of the ProAV8.com database.
If I fill the position for my operation, can I remove the information from the list of positions employers are looking to fill? Yes, Simply delete the position search by clicking on the trash can icon beside the position you have created.
If I reactivate my profile after it has been deactivated, Will my profile appear in previous employer searches? Yes, each time an employer selects to view the results on any search, it will populate with any new entries.
What information about my operation does a flight crew obtain if I sign up? Only the date, make, model, flight crew position, and location of your search is viewable by any person on this website. Your company name and contact information is completely confidential. When you purchase the profile of the flight crews that meet your specific needs, you may contact the individual and disclose as much or as little information as you wish to determine their suitability to your operation.
Why don’t you post jobs publicly like other job sites? Humans are creatures of habit. Job posting dates back to days of push pin cork boards where people stopped by to check for new positions. It was the only way an employer could get the word out. Today, we have information technology at our finger tips. Why would you want to post your resume and personal information on a public site for scam artist and mass emailers to view when you don’t have to? Why would an employer want to shuffle through thousands of unqualified resumes when they don’t have to?
The Professional Aviator was created to help protect both the employer and the applicant from malicious behavior. It also helps to prevent situations such as having your current employer or colleagues discover that you are searching for a new position. Furthermore, posting jobs requires you to “stop by” often and apply for each job you find that you “think” you qualify for. The Professional Aviator allows you the freedom to apply for jobs that you do qualify for before you even knew they were available.
Will the notes I have written about the profiles I have selected be saved? Yes. Any notes you write in the space provided within the profile are saved when you click on the “ Submit “ button.
