Originally Posted by
hfc1969
Former ACEY pilot - being given the opportunity to work for Spirit. (Very thankful!)
At IAH you had to have a car, because there was nothing but Subway, Hoots & Gumbo Jeauxs (and they eventually closed because of Covid).
How is FLL? During training do you need a car? IOE? I would assume reserve its a must.
Thx!
I did my training almost 4 years ago, so things may have changed. Obviously, having a car is nice, but not necessary. My class was at the Homewood Suites and the rooms have kitchens. Pretty good breakfast buffet and beer and wine for happy hour Mon-thurs. Publix is down the street for groceries. There are some fast food restaurants within walking distance but beyond that not much. I used to walk from the training center back to my room after my sim and FTDs because I liked the exercise and decompress. The shuttle service was reliable but not always timely on the return. A car would be nice for the weekends for entertainment, but you'll be busy studying the rest of the time. Good luck, welcome to Spirit.