Possible. I heard all of this is just "Phase 1/3".

 

Whatever they're planning for, we're still losing more pilots then we're getting off IOE.

 

And the junior manning / reroutes are back in full force. My lineholder status means nothing, and the lines for next month are horrendous. We got a teaser of a decent month or two with the reduced flying, Now the status quo has returned. People are in class and more are coming, but it's going to take some serious hiring to offset the lack of staffing, especially once the summer rush hits. Get ready for a long few months, ladies and gentlemen.

 

I am joining the rank in June. Any recommendation for studying/prepping before showing up to class?

Thanks.

 

Welcome to AWAC err AWA? Just bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and youll do fine.

 

Welcome! Don't be afraid to PM any of the guys here with questions. They're (mostly) harmless.

 

Wilco, and thanks!

 

42ER. Another welcome aboard. In spite of the rough patches, AWA is a great place to work with great people. Every regional has it's share of ups and downs, but it comes down to where you think is the best place for you and again, AWA on a bad day is better than any other place on their bad days. And most days aren't that bad. (Granted I've got some seniority protection). But if things start moving you should be flying a bunch and moving up the list. Probably a good time to get on.

Regarding studying, does AWA send out any material beforehand? If not Stryker said it. Relax and bring a good attitude. PM me if you have any questions.

 

Yes welcome aboard. I'll echo what the others said. When I was a mentor for new pilots (what happened to that program?), the pilots I talked to having problems had the worst attitudes. That obviously doesn't get you far. Get a study group together and hammer the topics hard that give you then most trouble- for me it was electrical.
And once on OE, don't be timid about turning off the AP and flying the plane if you find yourself behind the airplane using the FCP.
Best of luck to you

 

A little food for thought. I have a good friend that I've mentored recently wash out of training. While I'll be the first to admit my friend bears some of the responsibility. I'm going to pass on to you some of my thoughts of his training experience.

I spent considerable time tutoring him from prior to training on how to prepare, throughout each phase of training. During sim training we spoke one hour a day before or after each sim session.

Having worked for six airlines during my career and having training department experience and have tutored alot pilots through training at numerous airlines over the years. I personally found Air Wisconsin one of the worst training of all the airlines I've worked for or helped someone through training.

Everything from the manuals, to inconsistent & standard training from
the instructors to large gaps of training breaks throughout the entire process.

Before anyone jumps all over me I'll close with the following. 5 out of 6 pilots in this new hire class washed out. That's slightly better then a 16% pass rate. Yes all who washed out are somewhat responsible but it also sheds light on a very weak training program at Air Wisconsin.

Best of luck. I'll give you some of the same advice I gave my friend. Memorize limitations, memory items, normal checklist responses, flows and profiles as early in the process as possible. Stay as far ahead with that as possible having all of the above solidly memorized prior to pre sim CPT and have ingrained in your head backwards and forwards prior to the sim training.