Used the same iTunes account. When I set mine up, I used the same account, and it attempted to auto populate the apps onto my phone as well, until I deleted them.

 

I would audit the paper manuals of the pilots who haven't got their EFB up and running yet, my bet is you would get a lot of coffee spillage.

 

i didn't find Toms' mail cryptic.
Primarily he sounded frustrated to me.
Yes, if so configured (PM me and i'll show you...) the App Store will push new 'purchases' to every device sharing an iTunes/iCloud account.
This is generally a good thing.
-but-
Going through the AirWatch enrollment process on your phone simply staggers me, as do the reports of uncharged devices and people without charging cables.
I've spent many hours over the last few week helping folks out with the new devices; i think some of the guidance we've received could have been better focussed, but if millennials please help out their fellow pilots if they appear to struggle... and is it too hard to come to work with a 100% charged device that has touched the AW content rep in the past 24 hours....?
Right now there's no documented end in sight.
I know the company needs to provide us a decent Internet pipe in the crew rooms & banks of 120v outlets, but we can move this along as a group..

 

Cryptic? Cryptic having meaning that is mysterious or obscure. I'm at a loss as to what exactly was cryptic about TW's email. This was very clear we have a few (100 plus) pilots who are dragging their feet, either by their own making or a combination self induced and company missteps. These miscreants need to be called out. Sit next to me without an EFB and we will have a long talk as to why you may be struggling and we will work to find a solution. Don't be that guy

 

Cryptic may have been the wrong word but part of me thinks that the FAA "certification" of EFB's should not hinge on the last pilot to get their EFB setup. I know it is the government but I just can't get over the fact that we are certified to use both paper and EFB. Why not let those who are not compliant or don't have their EFB's just carry paper and let the rest of us move on.

 

Just a friendly reminder folks; your Company issued iPad is a 'Managed Device'.
Airwatch is the tool that offers you Software from a Catalog and reports your devices Compliance with Company Requirements.
This wasn't especially well explained, but do not upgrade any of the Company installed Software; JeppFD Pro, Outlook etc. -Upgrade the Charts from inside the Jepp App, but not the App itself. And absolutely do not upgrade the iPads OS until you get an Email from the EFB administrators telling you to so.
In the past Jepp has had problems with IOS upgrades rendering it useless. AirWatch will report and likely quarantine your device if you try, and then you're dead in the water.
Again. PM for help....
PL

 

Judging by that email, we won't be going paperless at the end of next month, let alone this month.

The flight case magic continues....

 

Fwiw calls went out asking if people have qualifying 121 time. Handful of FOs weren't qualified

 

Flown with a few guys who have been trying to get the iPad but the office doors are always closed and no one there.

 

I'm calling BS on this. Sounds more like laziness to me. I know people have been commuting in earlier than required just to be able to pick up their EFBs. (Obviously not everyone though)

Also, as a tip, make sure to open your Content Locker at least once every 10 days while on wifi, or it will lock you out. Even if there are no updates, it must be opened while online. A phone hotspot is a quick fix, but prevention is a better solution.