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02-28-2010, 09:12 AM
#801
Apteryx
Joined APC: Jan 2010
Posts: 127
Originally Posted by tbmpilot
Wear a tie. Don't speak unless spoken to. 
May not seem like it, but the instructors are (a) interested in trainees' input, and (b) are getting paid to make sure the trainees understand the stuff they're trying to shovel into them. If you don't get it, they aren't succeeding. If you listen to the instructors chat in the office, you'll find they aren't impressed by trainees who sit there like inflatable dolls.
Intelligent questions or comments are welcome. Often those questions are the same ones adherents to the "don't speak" philosophy would like to assk themselves, but don't. Be sure yours doesn't reveal that you've been asleep for the past hour. . . .
02-28-2010, 02:33 PM
#802
On Reserve
Joined APC: Oct 2007
Position: C90B
Posts: 19
Originally Posted by Oldog
I sure disagree with "tbmpilot" about "don't speak unless spoken to. Yes, do wear a tie -- it's kind of a tie-wearing company. BUT -- if you've got a question in class, ASK IT!
May not seem like it, but the instructors are (a) interested in trainees' input, and (b) are getting paid to make sure the trainees understand the stuff they're trying to shovel into them. If you don't get it, they aren't succeeding. If you listen to the instructors chat in the office, you'll find they aren't impressed by trainees who sit there like inflatable dolls.
Intelligent questions or comments are welcome. Often those questions are the same ones adherents to the "don't speak" philosophy would like to assk themselves, but don't. Be sure yours doesn't reveal that you've been asleep for the past hour. . . .
May not seem like it, but the instructors are (a) interested in trainees' input, and (b) are getting paid to make sure the trainees understand the stuff they're trying to shovel into them. If you don't get it, they aren't succeeding. If you listen to the instructors chat in the office, you'll find they aren't impressed by trainees who sit there like inflatable dolls.
Intelligent questions or comments are welcome. Often those questions are the same ones adherents to the "don't speak" philosophy would like to assk themselves, but don't. Be sure yours doesn't reveal that you've been asleep for the past hour. . . .
AMF's training was the most disorganized training I've ever been through. If a trainee isn't "getting it" they just figure they're weeding out the weak ones (which I agree with.. If they can't cut it in the sim they don't belong on the line) They don't ask the trainees at the end if they have any input on improving the training. And don't get me started on Bob's useless drabble about VFR flying and just grazing over the important 135 regs. Don't get me wrong AMF produces good 135 pilots but the training isn't professional in my opinion. It needs major improvement and specifically in the first week of indoc with Bob.
02-28-2010, 07:16 PM
#803
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2008
Position: PIC
Posts: 109
Originally Posted by Stratapilot
Unfortunately, all i have is "CFI stinky loser" time . I'll be patient and tactfully harass them.
. I'll be patient and tactfully harass them.
03-02-2010, 05:28 AM
#807
Day puke
Joined APC: Feb 2006
Position: Out.
Posts: 3,865
Originally Posted by Moonwolf
Any advice on the interview.. what to say, what to avoid saying? HR answers they would like to hear...
GPS is for losers.
I love being extended.
Grounding items only fail while enroute to a mx base.
(Not responsible for early termination of the interview)
03-02-2010, 07:45 AM
#808
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2007
Position: single pilot cargo, turboprop
Posts: 484
Originally Posted by FlyJSH
That big yellow thing in the sky annoys me.
GPS is for losers.
I love being extended.
Grounding items only fail while enroute to a mx base.
(Not responsible for early termination of the interview)
GPS is for losers.
I love being extended.
Grounding items only fail while enroute to a mx base.
(Not responsible for early termination of the interview)
Seriously, though, one thing that people might not consider is that AMF doesn't mind you using them as a stepping stone to bigger things.
Sure, you want to fulfill your commitment, make a contribution and all, but telling them that you want to fly for a major airline, fractional, etc in a few years, won't hurt you at all.
03-03-2010, 06:25 PM
#809
On Reserve
Joined APC: Oct 2008
Posts: 21
Originally Posted by Scooter2525
I'll second the flows. Don't stress the knowledge stuff in indoc. Flows are what will be the challenge come sim time.
03-03-2010, 06:31 PM
#810
On Reserve
Joined APC: Oct 2008
Posts: 21
Originally Posted by Scooter2525
I'll second the flows. Don't stress the knowledge stuff in indoc. Flows are what will be the challenge come sim time.
Originally Posted by murphfly
Man who's paying you to say this??
AMF's training was the most disorganized training I've ever been through. If a trainee isn't "getting it" they just figure they're weeding out the weak ones (which I agree with.. If they can't cut it in the sim they don't belong on the line) They don't ask the trainees at the end if they have any input on improving the training. And don't get me started on Bob's useless drabble about VFR flying and just grazing over the important 135 regs. Don't get me wrong AMF produces good 135 pilots but the training isn't professional in my opinion. It needs major improvement and specifically in the first week of indoc with Bob.
AMF's training was the most disorganized training I've ever been through. If a trainee isn't "getting it" they just figure they're weeding out the weak ones (which I agree with.. If they can't cut it in the sim they don't belong on the line) They don't ask the trainees at the end if they have any input on improving the training. And don't get me started on Bob's useless drabble about VFR flying and just grazing over the important 135 regs. Don't get me wrong AMF produces good 135 pilots but the training isn't professional in my opinion. It needs major improvement and specifically in the first week of indoc with Bob.
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