I was looking to advance in my career and was drawn to CRT because of the good pay, benefits, and upward mobility. I had phone interviews, multiple in person interviews, background checks, a drug test and a physical in order to satisfy their vetting process. I provided multiple professional references as well. For two months I followed the hourly schedule my supervisor provided that was my "training" program. I followed this schedule precisely and prepared each week to meet with my trainer/supervisor to evaluate the week and prepare for the next. At the beginning my trainer/supervisor was very communicative to me and included me in many meetings and projects. As time went on my weekly evaluations were often postponed. I was no longer invited to meetings and projects. I was processing paperwork half of the time I was there. When my supervisor got around to having evaluations they were often very brief. During these evaluations I was under the impression that my progress was keeping pace with what was being asked of me. The company expects you to work on the weekends even if you do not have work to do. I was told that if our department had more hours clocked-in passed the 40 hours a week per person they can hire more people. After two months I was terminated and told I was "not a good fit" for the company. At no time during this "probationary period" was it indicated that I was not doing what was expected of me. They brought up that I was late twice. One of these times I was "late" I was held up getting coffee for our department. The other time I clocked in a minute or two late. Yes, salaried employees clock in and out at CRT. If you are late too many times within a period of time they can fire you.
My advice is if you are considering leaving your job for CRT do not. Be patient and keep looking. After I was terminated I found another opportunity with a company that has a much more promising outlook They do not micromanage employees, are flexible, upfront and honest, and do not hide behind "the aviation industry is one that is.....". That does not mean its Ok to view people as expendable.
