Originally Posted by
Timmay
The instructors at the training center are top-notch. J.G. is a great teacher, so are the Cades for the most part.
And as much crap as you'll hear people talk about FAT, don't pay attention to it. I've come to the conclusion that FAT-EMB is the best place to be based for new-hire pilots in the company unless you feel like sitting reserve in another domicile. It pays the same as the jet, you're going to be flying the LAX, SFO, and PDX systems (west coast flying is great), and they're one of the only bases that I've heard of that are actually adding flying (albeit not much). I'm glad I'm there.
Not to worry. I've met BHopper88 in person and we talk on a daily bases seeing he's in initial and I'm in upgrade. It's obvious to all the new hires that FAT is the place to be if you want fun and exciting flying. Mainly due to the fact that all 6 of us EMB upgraders are excited to not only be headed back to the Bro but also to be headed back to FAT which has the best and most diverse flying in the entire EMB system.
BHopper88’s a good guy and he possesses the right attitude. He’s a good match for SKW and he’ll be a fine FO and CA one day. I look forward to flying with him as well as the other New Hires I’ve met.
BTW, they have us going from day 1 to type in under 27 straight days. WOW, that’s fast! But I’m happy because we’ll complete training in time to bid for June which means I will continue my perfect stretch of never having to sit reserve, on a reserve line, for the company.