dsmith3631

Anyone recently through NH training at AWAC? Looking for the daily schedule for the 2 weeks Indoc and 2 weeks Ground School in Appleton. What are the hours daily? Is there training every/any Saturday? Do they train on holidays like Memorial Day or 4th of July? When could you get away for the weekend (Fri after what time or Saturday...time)? I assume once you get to SIMs in CLT, MEM or STL, the schedule is more hectic since SIMs generally run 24/6, but any more details on that part too would be great.

Thanks from a NH inbound in about 8 days

whoareyou311

Why would you go there in the first place? Time to think about better regionals with better outlooks for their future

FODhopper

Ignore the last poster...you have made a good choice...Indoc is generally 8-5 m-f for 2 weeks systems the same. No classes on weekends but they are held on holidays if its a weekday.

I wouldn't worry about weekend travel as you should spend that time studying. You won't get your crew badge to Jumpseat until after Indoc and even then crew badges are usually not until the entire class background checks are complete...which will happen sometime before you complete systems.

Weekend jumpseating from ATW is a challenge anyway...NHs are lodged in the Radisson downtown so you might as well stay and enjoy yourself...unless you have some sort of obligation at home. They will tell you in class you are here to study and pass training so they recommend limiting outside plans until you are finished.

As for sim...you won't learn your sim time until systems...you'll get about 5 days of CPT and then at least 10 sim sessions including the checkride...sims are scheduled 8 hours a day including pre and post briefs...your instructors will explain the correct details...but that's usually what you can expect.

mm1989

Exactly this. I just finished up the first of may and this was my experience.

idlethrust

I wouldn't ignore it.Youre taking a chance going there .The future there is very uncertain with an old , unwanted 200 fleet.Me personally, I'd pick one with a definite fleet plan and brighter outlook. Awac is a huge gamble right now.Hope it works out for you 6 months from now.

IFLYACRJ

Despite the fact you have some Kool Aid drinkers here, let's put that aside for a moment. My advice would be to come to training 100% focused and committed to successfully, at any airline,completing training. I wouldn't worry too much about what to do on weekends and days off as I would worry more about studying and focus on learning the systems of the airplane. Nothing wrong with taking in a ball game if the home team is in town. Can't study 24/7 and taking breaks is healthy. Bring xtra change and go and buy laundry detergent and static dryer sheets as all hotels have washers and dryers.
This is just me, but do what you feel is best for you, I wouldn't worry about running home on the weekends. It's best to stay there and not worry about outside problems and drama we have in our lives.
The fewer outside distractions, the better chances of success and no hinderance. Training can be stressful. So why make it anymore stressful than what it already is?
Show that you want to learn and are willing to prepare. Nothing ****es an instructor off more than anything than coming to a training event unprepared. This is not only for AWAC, but for everywhere else.
Just my $.02

SpeedTaped

Do you work at AWAC?

SpeedTaped

Do you work at AWAC?

idlethrust

I know someone that does and he is about to leave for Skw.He says the writing is on the wall.They will feed you alot of smoke and mirrors to get you in the door but it's pretty obvious what's going on there.So proceed with caution, buyer beware .

ChipChelios

This should be called Expert Opinion Central instead of Airline Pilot Central! I could come on here and ask what is the life expectancy of a roach without its head and every yahoo with a keyboard and no life will chime in with all sorts of useful info