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01-29-2015, 12:46 PM

#3401

ppping

75 most of the time

Joined APC: Apr 2009

Position: 7ER B

Posts: 266

Quote:

Originally Posted by obx41

Are new-hires getting the Surface in training and if so, is it sufficient for studying systems and everything else needed during initial?

Or should I invest in a cheap MS computer or a partition for my my Mac?

You do get the surface in Indoc. However it can't run the Indoc or Initial qual training, the surface does not run full windows. You can use some computers at the Indoc facility to complete the Indoc and systems USB stick.

01-29-2015, 12:52 PM

#3402

MikeF16

Otto

Joined APC: Jul 2013

Position: Turkish Pile Driver

Posts: 1,806

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hrkdrivr

Apparently the senior people aren't leaving the ATL 717B category as some predicted, at least not on the last AE; I moved backwards 5 numbers with the posting of the latest category list.

I don't see how this is possible, nobody was awarded ATL 717B on the last AE and 4 ATL 717Bs bid into NYC. In fact, not sure if there were any on the previous AE but I didn't go back and check. I guess it could be some stragglers who bid over in October but hadn't trained yet.

01-29-2015, 12:59 PM

#3403

Flying Elvis

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Mar 2013

Position: Utah Chapter

Posts: 391

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hrkdrivr

Apparently the senior people aren't leaving the ATL 717B category as some predicted, at least not on the last AE; I moved backwards 5 numbers with the posting of the latest category list.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeF16

It's senior pilots converting from previous AEs all the way back to August/September. Remember, the AE is a six month conversion window, and often senior guys will bid to convert at the end of the list.

01-29-2015, 02:00 PM

#3404

Olario

Line Holder

Joined APC: Jul 2014

Posts: 97

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supercruise

I'm very interested in this answer. I'm considering 320 then MD88 to get from NY to ATL as fast as possible.

FYI, I chose the 320. Not smart enough to fly the 88.
I was in NY 1 month reserve then holding a line in ATL.
It took me 1 month and got a line right away.
Things can change on a daily basis, but that was my experience.
October new hire. Finished OE end of December. NYC January, ATL February.
Hope it helps

01-29-2015, 02:14 PM

#3405

Flare

Line Holder

Joined APC: Jan 2008

Position: F-16 & 737 gear actuator

Posts: 95

Quote:

Originally Posted by ppping

How much of a pain would it be to do that? (Use their computers) Is it worth it to buy a cheapo PC?

01-29-2015, 02:19 PM

#3406

Hrkdrivr

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Oct 2007

Position: Fairly local

Posts: 1,458

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flare

How much of a pain would it be to do that? (Use their computers) Is it worth it to buy a cheapo PC?

Depends on your definition of pain. You will have plenty of free time to hang around the training center and use their machines. It just depends whether you'd rather study at work or back in your hotel room.

I bought a cheapo from the BX and chalked it up to the cost of doing business.

01-29-2015, 02:50 PM

#3407

Flying Elvis

Gets Weekends Off

Joined APC: Mar 2013

Position: Utah Chapter

Posts: 391

If you've got a Mac, they were giving out free copies of Windows 7 when I went through. You can partition and use Boot Camp (comes with your Mac). Not sure if that's still happening.

My kids needed a Windoze machine for some of their school programs, so I gave in and bought a reconditioned Lenovo laptop for about $400. Worked fine, and reminded me why I have Macs.

01-29-2015, 03:16 PM

#3408

Check Essential

Works Every Weekend

Joined APC: Dec 2007

Position: 737 ATL

Posts: 3,506

Quote:

Originally Posted by obx41

Or should I invest in a cheap MS computer or a partition for my Mac?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flare

Is it worth it to buy a cheapo PC?

If you work for Delta Air Lines, resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.

01-29-2015, 10:23 PM

#3409

MikeF16

Otto

Joined APC: Jul 2013

Position: Turkish Pile Driver

Posts: 1,806

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flare

How much of a pain would it be to do that? (Use their computers) Is it worth it to buy a cheapo PC?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hrkdrivr

I am not a CPA but if you buy a computer for work I am fairly certain you can write it off as a business expense. All the captains I talk to with the high priced accountants say they write off items such as their phone and monthly cell bill, so I don't see how this is different. That said, if money is tight just buddy up with somebody in class and borrow their computer, or do it at home over the weekend (assuming you have a pc). I personally already had a laptop so it wasn't an issue, but I think you could work around it.

01-30-2015, 12:35 AM

#3410

Supercruise

New Hire

Joined APC: Oct 2014

Posts: 9

Thanks for the info. It sounds like getting to ATL "fast" is likely no matter what I choose. A couple of months longer in one category over another is not going to end my world. If you guys were choosing between 320 and 73N (both in ️ATL), which would you pick. I'm interested in your view in the short run versus the long term if you believe there's a difference.