Originally Posted by
dannolars
Hello all. This is my first real post, so I wanted to say hiyah. I am getting out of the AF in 1-2 months and starting at CAL around the same time. I live in S Jersey, so I plan on commuting to EWR for a while which works out very well. But on to the reason I am posting--I have a couple of questions about training, please excuse my ignorance! I studied a ton about the company for the interview but never looked beyond that as I didn't want to count on getting the call.
1- How rigorous is the training? Am I going to go through AF pilot training again or is it more relaxed?
2- As a military guy am I completely behind the 8 ball because I may not know the FAR/AIM as well as others?
3- What is the initial checkride profile like, and how often are they?
4- How long is IOE typically for the 737 (I assume I will get that, but don't know for sure), and what exactly does that entail?
Thanks for any info!
1. Our training is extremely relaxed and is very low stress. Just do what they ask and you'll have no problems. I go home and do minimal studying on my break days. Some guys will stay in IAH and over study, don't do it.
2. As an F/O the FAR/AIM's aren't your primary concern. They will go over what you need to know.
3. Once a year training that is very low jeopardy. We don't have to do a complete oral every year, (we do fill out a bi-yearly systems exam that you study for at home and take the test online).
4. Forgot how many hours IOE is but provided you know your stuff, it isn't that big of a deal.
Hope that helps.