Thanks gloopy. Low last 4, so it likely won't matter anyway :)
It's all good either way! I'm just excited to get started!

717s get two days of systems "review" going over the LOD before the eSV. Some planes get only one day, but I'm not sure which.

Do the CBTs, study the LOD, pay attention in class and you'll do fine.

And a caveat about the ESV. Since there is no ground school it's on you to study the LODs and come prepared to pass the test. Some of the sections, for example Comm, which have so few questions that if you miss one or two you kick yourself into the retry mode. It's a little tricky. Be prepared.

Is the paychart here on APC accurate? Will in change in Jan?

Thanks

3% raise in Jan.

70.00 per hour year 1 and 100 an hour year two on the MD 88. Not sure what APC says.

Any word on today's class drop?

This is oversimplified I am sure, but tell me if I have this right. If I go back 3 pages and find the vacancies from the last AE, then pull out the class drops since then, plus today's and next weeks, I get what is available to be offered to the 18 Aug class? Yes, that is my class date. Time for me to start figuring out what I want to fly when I grow up!

And when is the next AE to come out?

I'm in that class too. Can't wait to start!!!

that's pretty precise but if you want to ballpark it, Its somewhat predictable, mostly random. If youre super low, welcome to the MD88 or 717 :D If youre super high (7xxx or so), youll have a choice of at least 2 or more aircraft. Some recommend bidding MD88 anyway since its a moneymaker and will get you a good schedule pretty fast without the limited range of the 717. In our class the high SSN's took all the 73n/a320/717 slots, and all the MD88s went to the bottom, meaning not one person who actually had a choice to take another aircraft, chose the md88 over that other aircraft. However that did not hold true for the 7/21 class. 8 out of the last 10 slots went 717. Pretty interesting how each class has a totally different dynamic. In another class, a320 went at or near the bottom. So bid what you want and you just might get it. Good luck!

Atl is going to be my easiest commute, which of the standard FNG options provide the most commutable options in ATL? The way hiring is going, seems there will be more jr folks behind you pretty quick no matter the platform. So being able to commute in and out without always addng extra days to the trip would be my best QOL option. Second consideration is I think I would prefer fewer/longer legs vice more/shorter.

717 went senior in my class. Mainly for the quick movement, secondly for the ease of transition from previous equipment, as compared to the 88 or ER. Spent 1 month on reserve before I had a line. My first month with a line was 100% commutable trips (out of an airport with only 3 nonstops a day), with anywhere from 2-5 days off in between 3-4 day trips. Yes, the 717s have short legs, but I don't mind it or regret my choice at all. When I'm at work, I don't mind working, I'm all about commutability and days off! I can't understand, though, the people that prefer longer legs.

It's been a great experience, I am astounded at the movement and feel very lucky to be here.