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BlueSkies
flyingdutchman1 and HVYMETALDRVR thanks a lot guys for the insight. I do worry about some of the stuff I've heard about the training dept and the maintenance issues. I don't want to go somewhere that will jeopardize my ticket but I feel like I've got to do something. I'm glad to hear you guys have ASAP. I'm on the younger side so I'd probably get the 80. I sort of thought at least Delta or American would be interested in those guys since they fly 80s also...I guess not necessarily.
@flyingdutchman1, Thats sucks that with all that time and both those type ratings you've still got no calls. Maybe my plan isn't so great after all.
@HVYMETALDRVR, from the dog and pony show they did I understood that FL is where all the newhires go, but with the displacements you are talking about is there a chance they might send me somewhere else? Also they said "commuting is possible" and "10-20%" of their pilots commute. Is that just blowing smoke? I just don't see how it's possible with the schedules.
If you are concerned about our instructors out to fail people, I have never found that to be the case. I just finished AB training about 6 months ago and the instructors seemed to care and try their best to get everyone through training. I know of several people that needed extra sim sessions and there was never an issue with getting one and everyone passed when I went through. I had two new hires in my systems class and they never seemed to indicate that they felt that anyone was out to fail them. The thing about our training department is that you had better be able to self study. But if you have a good study group and can look through a book to answer questions you should get through without much problem.
If it helps the last class that went through were all Airbus with 3 757 guys, no one to the 80. I do think FL is the best bet for base for all new hires since that is where all the growth is here. As I tell everyone, I wouldn't consider coming here unless your willing to move to one of our bases. I could only imagine that commuting with the schedules I have seen would be difficult.
My suggestion is don't come here thinking a type rating is going to get you your dream job. Come here with the expectation that you are going to be here for many years, and if the call comes from your dream airline after only 6 months then lucky you.