Originally Posted by
Chris Hansen
Long time lurker. First time poster.
I am a poolie looking to start class very soon as well. What are the timelines like for training? That "pilot inbound" brochure I got in my red folder has gone missing. Forgive me if the information is in there.
Can anyone speak to the cost of the various housing options while in training? I prefer to not stay at a place that rents hourly, but anything else is fair game.
I am getting pretty excited for my inevitable MD80 experience!
Price is all over the board. If you can bring a car it will open up your options to crashpads that are too far to walk. There are ads for crossheads on many of the bulletin boards around the campus. For hotels, you're looking at 80-100 after tax for a good place. Some of them (Staybridge and Residence Inn I believe) have free breakfast all week and free dinner with free beer 4 nights a week.
If you get the 717 you might get sim training in MIA and then your hotel is covered. Everything else is in ATL and lodging is on your dime. I talked to one guy who said he spent 25 nights for training.