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09-05-2014 | 05:02 AM

#2691

badflaps

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From: retired 767(dl)

What Sailing said. Is she in the loop? If you commute, less time at home. Any way if you commute, do it at the "young" end of your career. Nothing sadder than a tired 59 year old turned away at the gate.

09-05-2014 | 05:46 AM

#2692

TenYearsGone

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From: 7ERB

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Originally Posted by badflaps

Commute, let her finish high school, pick a base, buy a house, settle in for the long run.

I agree. MikeF16, let her finish.

TEN

09-05-2014 | 06:06 AM

#2693

BlaneO

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There is no one solution for everyone. My parents moved shortly after I finished high school, and it sucked coming home to visit because none of my old friends were there. I think it depends how deep your roots are wherever you're commuting from -- you can always put down new roots in base, but you can't replant the old ones.

09-05-2014 | 06:42 AM

#2694

ManFlex

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From: A320 Left

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Originally Posted by scambo1

If you choose to commute, you have to acquire a commuter mindset which is an active choice to not stress over any commute. If you're tired, get a hotel, if you are unable to commute let it roll off your back, go in early, plan to lose the rest of the day and maybe the morning after your trip, etc. Even if it means missing events in the family. This might be something you should discuss clearly and thoroughly with your family.

Excellent advice. As a former commuter, I echo the above.

09-05-2014 | 07:44 AM

#2695

Dirtdiver

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From: 767A

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Originally Posted by badflaps

Except a tired 64 year old

09-05-2014 | 01:27 PM

#2696

Oberon

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From: 757/767

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Originally Posted by Sink r8

Out of curiosity, how long between the first day of indoc, and the first day of training on the aircraft, approximately?

At least seven weeks. Two weeks of indoc, one week of CBT, four weeks of a/c training then IOE. You may have more time between indoc and a/c training and you may have more time between a/c training and IOE. In my case it was a full two months before I saw an airplane.

09-05-2014 | 03:26 PM

#2697

cni187

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Quote:

Originally Posted by badflaps

Go to Atl and observe the Dallas commuters. 64 year olds turned away at the gate.

09-05-2014 | 03:34 PM

#2698

Flying Elvis

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From: Utah Chapter

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Originally Posted by Sink r8

Out of curiosity, how long between the first day of indoc, and the first day of training on the aircraft, approximately?

It depends. I was on the short end, STS. 10 days of indoc, 7 days "home" studying (which I spent the 2 weekend days resting, 4 studying a solid 8-10hrs/day at a coffee shop, and 1 commuting and studying), four 5-day training stretches with 2 days break between them. Sim check on day 44. One day off before a 3-day observation trip. Two days off before my first IOE trip. Line check on day 60. Short call and first trip started day 61. 100hr consolidation complete on day 94.

I think Tail-end Charlie in my class was about 3-4 weeks behind me.

09-05-2014 | 06:42 PM

#2699

Sink r8

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Thanks, Elvis and Oberon.

09-06-2014 | 07:46 AM

#2700

Olario

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getting anxious here. Got the CJO 2 weeks ago. How long on average were guys called with a class date after their CJO? 2 to 3 weeks?
Thanks in advance