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11-25-2022, 12:43 PM
#7171
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Originally Posted by GoodJet
I trained in 2018 so it's been a minute. I don't think the footprint has changed a lot for 737 initial. Indoc was about a week. We they moved to systems and the emergency equipment after a couple of weeks which I think had a systems test we moved to a static trainer for procedures. We then moved to simulator training. All of training was wrapped up in two months. We stayed at a hotel about a 15 minute drive from the training center. Which was not in a very good area but had a reasonable restaurant and there was a pretty good Mexican place next door. There was also a Safeway that was a pretty long walk away.
I wouldn't prepare at all. You will just hurt yourself. If you apply yourself and study the training should be challenging but not difficult.
The quality of training at AS depends on your instructor. I've had good ones and bad ones. Overall the training is good but specific events have been some of the worst in my career.
I wouldn't prepare at all. You will just hurt yourself. If you apply yourself and study the training should be challenging but not difficult.
The quality of training at AS depends on your instructor. I've had good ones and bad ones. Overall the training is good but specific events have been some of the worst in my career.
1000% this. I got chewed out for handling a situation as laid out in the manuals. I passed, but some of the legends in the training department preach “technidure” a bit too much. When you change instructors every few sims and everyone has their own way of doing things, it gets super frustrating.
11-25-2022, 12:56 PM
#7172
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Originally Posted by GoodJet
I wouldn't prepare at all. You will just hurt yourself.
11-25-2022, 06:05 PM
#7173
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Originally Posted by Disappointment
That's horrible advice. Have your limitations and memory items memorized before you. If you get Bus take a good look at the flows ahead of time too, for the Guppy at least get a general idea. That all helps things go more smoothly and absorb new info when actually in class. The Bus instructors are way better and knowledgeable. They ones in Seattle weren't even line pilots. Good luck!
Training is very good, and really depends on the individuals attitude. A positive attitude, and showing up having studied and prepared for the lesson goes a long way and will insure success.
Again no need to pre-study, and really not even possible. Just show up well rested and ready to learn day one.
11-26-2022, 08:38 AM
#7174
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Originally Posted by Disappointment
That's horrible advice. Have your limitations and memory items memorized before you. If you get Bus take a good look at the flows ahead of time too, for the Guppy at least get a general idea. That all helps things go more smoothly and absorb new info when actually in class. The Bus instructors are way better and knowledgeable. They ones in Seattle weren't even line pilots. Good luck!
Just show up well rested, and ready to learn with a good attitude and you’ll do just fine.
11-26-2022, 01:35 PM
#7175
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Joined APC: May 2018
Posts: 52
Originally Posted by GoodJet
I trained in 2018 so it's been a minute. I don't think the footprint has changed a lot for 737 initial. Indoc was about a week. We they moved to systems and the emergency equipment after a couple of weeks which I think had a systems test we moved to a static trainer for procedures. We then moved to simulator training. All of training was wrapped up in two months. We stayed at a hotel about a 15 minute drive from the training center. Which was not in a very good area but had a reasonable restaurant and there was a pretty good Mexican place next door. There was also a Safeway that was a pretty long walk away.
I wouldn't prepare at all. You will just hurt yourself. If you apply yourself and study the training should be challenging but not difficult.
The quality of training at AS depends on your instructor. I've had good ones and bad ones. Overall the training is good but specific events have been some of the worst in my career.
I wouldn't prepare at all. You will just hurt yourself. If you apply yourself and study the training should be challenging but not difficult.
The quality of training at AS depends on your instructor. I've had good ones and bad ones. Overall the training is good but specific events have been some of the worst in my career.
Originally Posted by Disappointment
That's horrible advice. Have your limitations and memory items memorized before you. If you get Bus take a good look at the flows ahead of time too, for the Guppy at least get a general idea. That all helps things go more smoothly and absorb new info when actually in class. The Bus instructors are way better and knowledgeable. They ones in Seattle weren't even line pilots. Good luck!
Which beings up another question. Recent classes; have they been going exclusively to one fleet type, or is there a mix within the class?
11-26-2022, 02:23 PM
#7176
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Joined APC: Mar 2022
Posts: 532
Originally Posted by Disappointment
That's horrible advice. Have your limitations and memory items memorized before you. If you get Bus take a good look at the flows ahead of time too, for the Guppy at least get a general idea. That all helps things go more smoothly and absorb new info when actually in class. The Bus instructors are way better and knowledgeable. They ones in Seattle weren't even line pilots. Good luck!
11-26-2022, 08:14 PM
#7177
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Originally Posted by Sculprit
Thanks.
As far as looking at the flows go, memory items/limitations, should I start to study both the bus and the guppy? I was under the assumption that fleet type won't be assigned until showing up to class.
Which beings up another question. Recent classes; have they been going exclusively to one fleet type, or is there a mix within the class?
As far as looking at the flows go, memory items/limitations, should I start to study both the bus and the guppy? I was under the assumption that fleet type won't be assigned until showing up to class.
Which beings up another question. Recent classes; have they been going exclusively to one fleet type, or is there a mix within the class?
11-27-2022, 03:31 AM
#7178
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Originally Posted by GoodJet
I imagine it would be very difficult to get AS specific items as a prospective new hire.
11-27-2022, 08:22 AM
#7179
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Originally Posted by Sculprit
As far as looking at the flows go, memory items/limitations, should I start to study both the bus and the guppy?
11-27-2022, 08:25 AM
#7180
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Originally Posted by FreqFlyer
How is someone supposed to study limitations, Alaska memory items, and flows before they start training?
You've been on property 4 months and this is your first airlines. Easy dispensing advice until you actually get some experience.
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