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12-02-2013 | 09:37 AM

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TQ Nola

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Originally Posted by ForeverFO

the 757/767 fleet probably the worst in my experience, mainly because of the complexity of the fleet make up.

While I agree that the 75/76 is probably the most demanding of the various schools, I wouldn't characterize it as 'worst.' It's actually pretty good; a couple of the check airmen who made it onerous have moved on to the minibus (good luck with that, guys!).

That said, you should try not to go to the most demanding course at an airline as a newhire, if you have the option. It's not like UPT or the equivalent, but don't make that kind of transition harder on yourself.

12-02-2013 | 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LIOG41

Has anyone been told any hiring numbers other than the initial announcement of 1500 expected in 5 years?

You can pretty much double that number for a closer estimate... Status quo for AA to severely underestimate pilot manning #s.

12-02-2013 | 11:07 AM

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Has anyone been told any hiring numbers other than the initial announcement of 1500 expected in 5 years?

Another 1250 on the US Airways side for 5 years.

Plus 1500 and 2100 Flight Attendants in 2014 respectively which is pretty much a mirror image of 2013.

Nice to see some movement and enthusiastic new faces.

12-02-2013 | 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TQ Nola

That said, you should try not to go to the most demanding course at an airline as a newhire, if you have the option. It's not like UPT or the equivalent, but don't make that kind of transition harder on yourself.

I agree with what you are saying. I'm definitely not looking to make the transition harder than it has to be. From what I've read I'm not going to have many options anyway. From what I gather, I'm looking at MIA or LGA in the MD80 or 737. I wish I knew what airframe now. I feel like I should be studying. The anticipation is killing me!

12-02-2013 | 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Hercnhawk

Don't do that! Granted, I'm not a nAAtive pilot, but I think the theory holds true for any 121 training program. Study what they tell you study. Learn what they tell you to learn. Use only the materials provided by your company. If you start studying generic stuff now, chances are you'll just have to unlearn it when you get to Ground School. Every airline has different procedures and different ways of operating the airplane. Enjoy the downtime, things will get plenty busy in time.

12-02-2013 | 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by EMBFlyer

No worries, I won't because I can't. The stuff I want to study are AA specific limits and critical memory items. Since I won't know what airframe until I'm in indoc I'm forced to relax and find other ways to use the nervous energy that my transition is generating.

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12-02-2013 | 12:15 PM

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Csy Mon

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find other ways to use the nervous energy that my transition is generating.

Study up on generic stuff: Holding speeds, airspace, basic FARs. new fright and duty time limitations, etc., etc.

If you get the 757/767, you will be fairly busy. Been through that course twice, once on probation after upgrade from FE in 2001, then second time after return from furlough in 2007.
Lots to learn and the instructors and check airman tend to be picky.
(Or I am just sloppy

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12-02-2013 | 01:47 PM

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ghilis101

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Originally Posted by Hercnhawk

Be ready for the firehose, often times you may practice a maneuver only once before your type ride, so don't be alarmed. Also, if youre purely mil, we don't prefacing everything with "crew" when talking to the other pilot, and we don't wear kneeboards unless we want to be ridiculed. Take those tips to the sim and youll do great