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Old 05-11-2016 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Sputnik
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So many variables and pretty much been answered as well as it's gunna be. In general, the 717 and M88 are the most Jr and the only people who AE into ATL on them are the Escape from New York crowd. Put another way, if you take one of those planes to ATL, once you get there anyone flowing into it will probably be Jr to you. Which is good. And people above you are more likely to flee asap to bigger and better. Which is also good for your relative seniority.

I think what I said is true as an overall trend. However, there are 6 month stretches (or more) where no one gets ATL 88 or 717 for a couple AEs. If you happen to be the plug when that happens, that sucks. I don't know any way of predicting that.

Something else, 73 seems to block more. 73 guys seem to get off probation faster than anyone else. If you care. And personally I'd recommend caring more about getting off reserve if you're gunna be commuting.
Thanks Sputnik. Valid points.
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Old 05-12-2016 | 07:00 AM
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There were also 6 320B pilots who transferred out of SLC essentially leaving 19 open slots. if you want SLC and Delta, you will get it right away right now.
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Old 05-12-2016 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by dodgerk
There were also 6 320B pilots who transferred out of SLC essentially leaving 19 open slots. if you want SLC and Delta, you will get it right away right now.
Had a guy in my new hire group that lives in SLC...he'll be glad to hear that.

Any transfers out of ATL?
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Old 05-12-2016 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffmjohnson53
Had a guy in my new hire group that lives in SLC...he'll be glad to hear that.

Any transfers out of ATL?
I'd jump on that as well!
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Old 05-13-2016 | 06:49 AM
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How long is indoc and sim training? Is the sim schedule 5 on 2 off? Do they positive space you home for those 2 days?

Thanks.
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Old 05-13-2016 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Dudley Dawson
How long is indoc and sim training? Is the sim schedule 5 on 2 off? Do they positive space you home for those 2 days?

Thanks.
Indoc is 9 days. Usually Monday to the following Thursday, but can sometimes start on a Tuesday.

Sim schedules can vary greatly. Usually 3-4 sims followed by 1-2 days off. They will move you through as fast as they can so don't plan to spend much time at home. You can book yourself positive space home when you have 2 days off. Good luck and have fun.
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Old 05-13-2016 | 10:18 AM
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Thanks! I've heard that most aircraft systems are done online (at home), vs being in class. Is that true?
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Old 05-13-2016 | 11:14 AM
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You bet. It's all home study. Here are your books, go learn it. Enjoy.
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Old 05-13-2016 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by TexanDriver
Easy if you're single without kids and live in domicile or live at your unit. It's a much harder balancing act if you have a family and/or commute.
I have children and a husband who's an airline pilot/reservist also. It can be done! Commuting is a choice. I live in my mil and airline base and so does he 👍
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Old 05-13-2016 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Dudley Dawson
Thanks! I've heard that most aircraft systems are done online (at home), vs being in class. Is that true?
You will get a flash drive with the systems program that you have to finish. When you come back after Indoc there will be a few days of systems review and then an eSV (electronic systems validation). All of the questions in the test are taken from the material in the LOD (Learning Objectives Document). Complete the flash drive systems and then study primairly the LOD.
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