cal555

Plan on working hard during the 14 days of CBT. It is just barely enough time to get everything done. Don't wait to start, but get right on it after Orientation.

Also your DOH is your anniversary for pay increases. FYI

Just wondering if the iPad's/Lidos will really get implemented. I know they have been distributed, but they aren't approved for sole use yet. There was some hesitation from management that they were 100% sure they would be implemented.

jarretk

According to the school house a few days ago they think the jepp's will be extended for another month. They wanted to be full ipad by 3-1 but the mounts are sitting in boxes in MSP and haven't been delivered. The people that have to deliver them went on a 2 week vacay to Brazil.

Temocil27

Latest word is we go live April 1. Mounts are starting to appear in airplanes.

crabinow16

Just finished a turn and the plane had mounts for both positions

1980AZ

Hi everyone, I was invited to interview with compass and would like to know how the process is and prepare myself for what seems to be a tough one. I have no prior 121 and 0 turbine. I just reached 1500 instructing and would prefer west coast but, can it be done with compass as a new hire? I have class date with another regional, but I have to move across the country. Thanks

FlyingGorilla

Congrats on the interview! Study the gouges, I hear they're pretty accurate. LAX is our junior base so it wouldn't be a problem getting it out of training. Of course, the SEA rumors are picking up again...so you never know.

GrassLandings

Gouges are dead on accurate. Also, LAX is the junior base currently. Especially once the AA flying starts.

GrassLandings

Hey guys, got a class date. How does a Midwesterner best deal with being assigned LAX on first year pay? Any rough estimates for crashpads or permanent living near LAX? commute?... I make about the same now, but dont live in LA, cost of living here is 30-60% cheaper for rent and such.
I would highly prefer MSP but getting conflicting info as to how likely it is I could get it. I have another job offer that is based closer to hometown but would require moving. But its not 121. very good 135 gig. Got a make my choice in the next few weeks.

ACessential

Pitch a tent under the 405

Honestly I don't know how first year guys are doing it out in LAX. I know a lot get 2nd jobs (Uber drivers make a good 2nd job), rack up a ton of debt, live with their parents etc... There is no way in hell anyone can afford a comfortable lifestyle on 25K a year in LA. Expect to pay about 300/month for a crashpad out in LA if you commute.

That being said you could get MSP sooner than you may think. It really all depends on what the final size of the base ends up being which it sounds like about 80 crews from the latest gossip. A lot of MSP FOs will continue to upgrade over the year which will open up back fill positions. But you have to plan for the worst which could be stuck being LAX based for awhile.

As far as taking the 135 gig over Compass... well that could be a tough call. All I can say is if you are looking to break into 121 Compass is a good choice right now. Good luck.

EuroMexPilot

They must be fairly serious about the Lido's, cause new hires aren't even getting Jepps (although we still must go through the 230+ slide presentation during CBT's).
So, either they toss us Jepps at the last minute, or Lido's it is.