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07-26-2014, 05:47 AM
#5785
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2008
Posts: 199
Originally Posted by WillieC
I'm an August 4 new hire.....anyone out there got some good advice for a newbie?
1-Study hard but pace yourself.
2-Memory Items and limitations are key to any 121 training, so know those very well.
3-Take a Day off from all studying, just relax and enjoy sunny Florida at least one day a week. There's a tone to do in SF so take advantage of that.
4-Have a good attitude. Attitude goes a very long way in training. If you show initiative and are willing to learn and show that in training, you'll be fine.
5- Be respectful of the pilots that have been there for a while. Remember, that 12K bonus you're getting is a direct reflection the concessionary LOA that was turned down. It's a slap in the face to all the pilots that turned it down. So enjoy it, put it in your 401K or invest it.
6- Turn off your Droid or iPhone in class.
7- Don't talk about your previous flying job in class, nobody really cares and it's annoying.
8- Be positive. Silver sucks, lets face it, but it's what YOU make of it.
Good Luck
07-26-2014, 09:17 AM
#5786
New Hire
Joined APC: Jul 2014
Posts: 3
Thanks for the responses, haven't flown in the 121 environment since I was furloughed after 09/11/2001. And I depend on and respect heavily those that have come before me. I have no illusions of the challenges of being a regional airline pilot, it's hard work period. I welcome the challenge am ready to give my airline career one more chance keeping my chin up and a positive attitude.....that's the best I can do.
07-26-2014, 09:29 AM
#5787
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2012
Position: I'm Buying
Posts: 416
Originally Posted by dmncnpilot
Like all 121 training.
1-Study hard but pace yourself.
2-Memory Items and limitations are key to any 121 training, so know those very well.
3-Take a Day off from all studying, just relax and enjoy sunny Florida at least one day a week. There's a tone to do in SF so take advantage of that.
4-Have a good attitude. Attitude goes a very long way in training. If you show initiative and are willing to learn and show that in training, you'll be fine.
5- Be respectful of the pilots that have been there for a while. Remember, that 12K bonus you're getting is a direct reflection the concessionary LOA that was turned down. It's a slap in the face to all the pilots that turned it down. So enjoy it, put it in your 401K or invest it.
6- Turn off your Droid or iPhone in class.
7- Don't talk about your previous flying job in class, nobody really cares and it's annoying.
8- Be positive. Silver sucks, lets face it, but it's what YOU make of it.
Good Luck
1-Study hard but pace yourself.
2-Memory Items and limitations are key to any 121 training, so know those very well.
3-Take a Day off from all studying, just relax and enjoy sunny Florida at least one day a week. There's a tone to do in SF so take advantage of that.
4-Have a good attitude. Attitude goes a very long way in training. If you show initiative and are willing to learn and show that in training, you'll be fine.
5- Be respectful of the pilots that have been there for a while. Remember, that 12K bonus you're getting is a direct reflection the concessionary LOA that was turned down. It's a slap in the face to all the pilots that turned it down. So enjoy it, put it in your 401K or invest it.
6- Turn off your Droid or iPhone in class.
7- Don't talk about your previous flying job in class, nobody really cares and it's annoying.
8- Be positive. Silver sucks, lets face it, but it's what YOU make of it.
Good Luck
07-31-2014, 11:17 AM
#5790
Line Holder
Joined APC: Aug 2007
Posts: 56
Mostly FO's leaving and about 5-10 per month. Either leaving profesion all together or going to a express jet or equivalent. We have guys go to Spirit and JetBlue on occasion, but its been a few years since someone has gone to a major from here.
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