The military does make a much bigger deal when folks receive their initial rating.

And Envoy does do the Captain’s dinner thing.

While I didn’t expect a personal congratulations from The chief pilot, there were a number of things, including my wings, I had to chase down. An email from the base CPO with some information would be a great benefit. I’m sure different IOE guys cover things differently, but even getting to the first day of IOE could use some info. The IN day is a complete joke/waste of a commute and that isn’t until after IOE. Even guys that live in base probably spent more time on the employee shuttle just getting to the CPO.

And as I understand the guys at AA do a meet and greet with their new base CP after they are awarded assignments before they start training. Southwest pays to have spouses brought in the first few days when you start.

So I think there can be a lot more done to welcome and inform. And believe me, I am far from a glory monger want to be nothing more than a name on a paycheck.