Got Hired at an Airline

Very cool, Andrew! See you at Gaston's, and I hope you'll find time to keep us updated on the journey!
 
I'm too old to even fantasize about flying the self loading cargo planes
But I do know a bit about drinking from a fire hose
One of the very important things I learned is to stop writing notes during lecture
While you are writing you are missing stuff
Sit up, watch him talk, watch the screen, and concentrate on what he says
Every thing he says will be in the manual and you can go over it and make notes that night

You will do fine. Enjoy the struggle.
 
Tip: find some sharp classmates and form a study group. It helps a lot. Some of those who didn't make it through ground school had tried to go it alone.

Also, if they give you the emergency procedures and limitations memory item list in advance get right on it and memorize it sooner rather than later.

Good luck!
 
Dr. O said:
I'm too old to even fantasize about flying the self loading cargo planes
But I do know a bit about drinking from a fire hose
One of the very important things I learned is to stop writing notes during lecture
While you are writing you are missing stuff
Sit up, watch him talk, watch the screen, and concentrate on what he says
Every thing he says will be in the manual and you can go over it and make notes that night

You will do fine. Enjoy the struggle.
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Just gotta know what to write and be able to write in shorthand, my notes have always served me well.
 
ARFlyer said:
Interviewed with ExpressJet this week and got offered a First Officer position. The interview went great besides me trying to talk about approaches using a Jepp Chart. Even though I had reviewed the samples some of you sent me I still didn't readily find everything. They told me afterwords they weren't looking for a mastery over the charts just a basic understand and that I could be easily taught.

Anyway my training date is the first week in August. So does anyone have any tips or tricks with how to handle training? Also when should I start buying all the luggage and a new headset?
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As a Director of Training, here's a couple of things:

Come with a fresh first class medical. Don't be one of the guys scrambling to find an AME during training.

I'm looking for you to come to class IFR current with a good instrument scan. We will teach you the rest.

The best preparation prior to class is to get everything else in your life in order. Don't stress out before class, there will be plenty of stress during class. Spend time with family, arrange to have things covered while you're in school.

Do not pre study anything. I want you to learn our procedures, our calls, our manuals, our everything. The FAA has made sure that the course is complete.

When you get to class, dive in. They will let you know what they want you to know. However, every training program makes you learn limitations, emergency action items, call outs, etc.

Cooperate and graduate. Lone wolf guys have a harder time getting though training.

Study hard, but do something to cut stress. Don't party too much.

Don't let external factors effect your training. There will be plenty of time to screw off, learn the contract (yes, learn the contract....just wait until after your training)

Do not buy a bunch of stuff until you ask around and see what works for your operation. Invest in a good headset after you find out what the guys are using. Personal opinion is expensive crew luggage is a good investment. Others will differ.

Have fun!
 
Wow, you got hired with only 25 ME? I might actually have a chance.... :)
 
Dr. O said:
I'm too old to even fantasize about flying the self loading cargo planes
But I do know a bit about drinking from a fire hose
One of the very important things I learned is to stop writing notes during lecture
While you are writing you are missing stuff
Sit up, watch him talk, watch the screen, and concentrate on what he says
Every thing he says will be in the manual and you can go over it and make notes that night

You will do fine. Enjoy the struggle.
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My brain is different. If I don't write it, I never heard it,,,,

To the OP: Congratulations!!!!
 
Wow...wonderful input from JonnyJetProp! There you have it Andrew!

Again, congrats!!!! Enjoy the ride! :goofy:
 
We may need to change the site to APOA.

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dans2992 said:
So, airlines are not overly concerned with multi-time? Why the change?
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With the new ATP requirements, they'll pretty much take what they can get.

ME time requirements have always fluctuated with the times. Back in 2006, Mesa was hurting so bad for pilots, they were hiring Comm ASEL pilots and giving them multis as part of the hiring incentive.
 
Fearless Tower said:
With the new ATP requirements, they'll pretty much take what they can get.

ME time requirements have always fluctuated with the times. Back in 2006, Mesa was hurting so bad for pilots, they were hiring Comm ASEL pilots and giving them multis as part of the hiring incentive.
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Yup, when you're asking for a lot and paying a little, beggars can't be too choosey
 
For luggage, nothing beats Briggs and Riley.
I've had my for 5 years now, and I travel more than an average airline pilot. Their warranty is unbeatable as well.
 
BTW Congrats to the OP!

3 Key features of cheap bags..

1. The handle is the weak point, platic or hollowed alluminum WILL fail , these things need to pull about 60ish pounds so only Steel will do here, it feels like you could pull a car with it

2. Usually have plastic flange bearings nad cheap wheels that overheat and warp/melt, the roller skate wheel are much nicer and can take the abuse

3. There is no "frame" or hook strong enough to really pull a pilot kit without causing issues.
 
TangoWhiskey said:
Very cool, Andrew! See you at Gaston's, and I hope you'll find time to keep us updated on the journey!
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I hope to be there! I'll be either towards the end of my training or just finished with training.

jonnyjetprop said:
As a Director of Training, here's a couple of things:

Come with a fresh first class medical. Don't be one of the guys scrambling to find an AME during training.

I'm looking for you to come to class IFR current with a good instrument scan. We will teach you the rest.

The best preparation prior to class is to get everything else in your life in order. Don't stress out before class, there will be plenty of stress during class. Spend time with family, arrange to have things covered while you're in school.

Do not pre study anything. I want you to learn our procedures, our calls, our manuals, our everything. The FAA has made sure that the course is complete.

When you get to class, dive in. They will let you know what they want you to know. However, every training program makes you learn limitations, emergency action items, call outs, etc.

Cooperate and graduate. Lone wolf guys have a harder time getting though training.

Study hard, but do something to cut stress. Don't party too much.

Don't let external factors effect your training. There will be plenty of time to screw off, learn the contract (yes, learn the contract....just wait until after your training)

Do not buy a bunch of stuff until you ask around and see what works for your operation. Invest in a good headset after you find out what the guys are using. Personal opinion is expensive crew luggage is a good investment. Others will differ.

Have fun!
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So the class materials my friends sent me from their training I shouldn't look at until class?
 
Welcome to the party. Sit back, pay attention in class, and drink some beer. Rinse, repeat and enjoy.
 
LDJones said:
I second that motion. I got the Stealth Air. Love it. Built like a fortress.
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You definitely can't go wrong. My Stealth has been going for over a decade (it was a hand me down from my wife).

I went against the grain earlier in the year and bought an 18" TravelPro, just to see how it holds up. I like the small size for shorter trips, and at only $130, if it goes to hell in short order, I won't be so ****ed about it. It's definitely a *lot* lighter than the Stealth, which is kind of nice. But I also feel like a damned flight attendant. :rofl:
 
Congrats! Didn't you just get your Multi? It's a pretty good job market out there. I just got hired on at Ameriflight as a PA-31 captain with 1800 total time and a mere 9 hours of Multi engine time.
 
LDJones said:
Tip: find some sharp classmates and form a study group. It helps a lot. Some of those who didn't make it through ground school had tried to go it alone.

Also, if they give you the emergency procedures and limitations memory item list in advance get right on it and memorize it sooner rather than later.

Good luck!
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This x2. I even did that when I went to a two week accelerated program to get my initial CFI. We got together each night and studied/practice taught for hours and all 3 of us passed our checkride on the first attempt. Not sure the result would have been the same if we didn't do that group studying.
 
ARFlyer said:
I hope to be there! I'll be either towards the end of my training or just finished with training.



So the class materials my friends sent me from their training I shouldn't look at until class?
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If that is what you chose to do, at least make sure the material is current. My recommendation is wait for class to start. You will have time during class to study and will have the most current materials to study from.
 
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