Need Some Insight From 121 Pilot!
10-16-2018, 01:23 PM
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Need Some Insight From 121 Pilot!
Hi all. I am in search of a pilot of an FAA 121 carrier to answer a few questions that can be found below. Thank you so much!
Can you briefly describe the types of training you received from the first day you showed up at your current company until you were fully line qualified?
What was the most challenging part of your training and how did you overcome those challenges?
At your airline, what happens if a pilot experiences problems with their recurrent checkrides or other checking events?
Do you have any advice for me regarding how to best prepare for training when I start my airline career?
Can you briefly describe the types of training you received from the first day you showed up at your current company until you were fully line qualified?
What was the most challenging part of your training and how did you overcome those challenges?
At your airline, what happens if a pilot experiences problems with their recurrent checkrides or other checking events?
Do you have any advice for me regarding how to best prepare for training when I start my airline career?
10-16-2018, 02:24 PM
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In reference to regionals or majors? Big difference.
Last edited by rickair7777; 10-16-2018 at 02:37 PM.
10-16-2018, 02:33 PM
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All airline training follows the same basic format. It includes basic indoctrination, which covers company operations, a groundschool program covering aircraft systems and procedures, and simulator training. The simulator training prepares the new hire to receive a type rating, or a specific authorization to operate that type of aircraft.
After completing the initial training, line training occurs in daily airline operations. This initial operating experience lasts 25 hours or so, and then the new hire will require a hundred hours of "consolidation" experience before being considered fully qualified as a new first officer.
Recurrent training problems or line problems are handled by additional training, and if the problem persists, may result in termination.
After completing the initial training, line training occurs in daily airline operations. This initial operating experience lasts 25 hours or so, and then the new hire will require a hundred hours of "consolidation" experience before being considered fully qualified as a new first officer.
Recurrent training problems or line problems are handled by additional training, and if the problem persists, may result in termination.
10-16-2018, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
In reference to regionals or majors? Big difference.
10-16-2018, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnBurke
All airline training follows the same basic format. It includes basic indoctrination, which covers company operations, a groundschool program covering aircraft systems and procedures, and simulator training. The simulator training prepares the new hire to receive a type rating, or a specific authorization to operate that type of aircraft.
After completing the initial training, line training occurs in daily airline operations. This initial operating experience lasts 25 hours or so, and then the new hire will require a hundred hours of "consolidation" experience before being considered fully qualified as a new first officer.
Recurrent training problems or line problems are handled by additional training, and if the problem persists, may result in termination.
After completing the initial training, line training occurs in daily airline operations. This initial operating experience lasts 25 hours or so, and then the new hire will require a hundred hours of "consolidation" experience before being considered fully qualified as a new first officer.
Recurrent training problems or line problems are handled by additional training, and if the problem persists, may result in termination.
10-18-2018, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by TBjorgaardAtUND
Thank you for all of the helpful information!
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10-18-2018, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by galaxy flyer
With all respect, not a comment oft associated with John Burke. But oft deserved despite the misgivings of the Peanut Gallery.
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10-18-2018, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by tomgoodman
Learning is not for the squeamish. As an old AF maxim warned: “Don’t ask a question if you can’t stand the answer.”
And what was that maxim about if they couldn't take a joke...?
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