Xojet
#1051
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2015
Posts: 429
If hired, are you hired into the -300 or the X? Or are you hired and when you show up for class, you're told what you're flying?
I'm sure early on, learning about the airplane keeps you busy on the long x-countries (i.e. reading manuals while in the cockpit, or talking w/ the captain) but after awhile, how do you entertain yourself on those long flights?
There's pros/cons in every job, and crap to deal with everywhere - I always thought being an astronaut must be the ultimate job; well, read a few biographies and you'll find that although flying in space itself is amazing, most of the time you're earthbound and dealing with politics of the agency. Not as dreamy..
just have to deal with it, whatever you're doing.
I'm sure a long overnight in Hawaii can make up for it lol.
I'm sure early on, learning about the airplane keeps you busy on the long x-countries (i.e. reading manuals while in the cockpit, or talking w/ the captain) but after awhile, how do you entertain yourself on those long flights?
There's pros/cons in every job, and crap to deal with everywhere - I always thought being an astronaut must be the ultimate job; well, read a few biographies and you'll find that although flying in space itself is amazing, most of the time you're earthbound and dealing with politics of the agency. Not as dreamy..
just have to deal with it, whatever you're doing.
I'm sure a long overnight in Hawaii can make up for it lol.
#1052
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2011
Position: Left seat
Posts: 273
If hired, are you hired into the -300 or the X? Or are you hired and when you show up for class, you're told what you're flying?
I'm sure early on, learning about the airplane keeps you busy on the long x-countries (i.e. reading manuals while in the cockpit, or talking w/ the captain) but after awhile, how do you entertain yourself on those long flights?
There's pros/cons in every job, and crap to deal with everywhere - I always thought being an astronaut must be the ultimate job; well, read a few biographies and you'll find that although flying in space itself is amazing, most of the time you're earthbound and dealing with politics of the agency. Not as dreamy..
just have to deal with it, whatever you're doing.
I'm sure a long overnight in Hawaii can make up for it lol.
I'm sure early on, learning about the airplane keeps you busy on the long x-countries (i.e. reading manuals while in the cockpit, or talking w/ the captain) but after awhile, how do you entertain yourself on those long flights?
There's pros/cons in every job, and crap to deal with everywhere - I always thought being an astronaut must be the ultimate job; well, read a few biographies and you'll find that although flying in space itself is amazing, most of the time you're earthbound and dealing with politics of the agency. Not as dreamy..
just have to deal with it, whatever you're doing.
I'm sure a long overnight in Hawaii can make up for it lol.
#1053
Although a Uflymike set up is a must...for comfort reasons.
I was assigned a few weeks before and was sent a contract letter to sign prior to showing op for Indoc. That was November 15' so what dirtysidedown says might be more accurate.
#1055
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2015
Posts: 429
always love hearing you guys check on "XO123 a FL470" lol.
when it's the day before your rotation begins, about when do they call or email to give you your travel itinerary? Is it usually reasonable (as in, not calling at 9pm to say your commute flight is at 7am..)
i'm sure the wifi is always used for company related business, lol.. i'm actually happy with a good magazine or book but didn't know if some captains frown on that;
The PAX probably assume you'll be going back to use the lav at some point ?
#1056
cool; both aircraft look pretty cool
always love hearing you guys check on "XO123 a FL470" lol.
when it's the day before your rotation begins, about when do they call or email to give you your travel itinerary? Is it usually reasonable (as in, not calling at 9pm to say your commute flight is at 7am..)
i'm sure the wifi is always used for company related business, lol.. i'm actually happy with a good magazine or book but didn't know if some captains frown on that;
The PAX probably assume you'll be going back to use the lav at some point ?
always love hearing you guys check on "XO123 a FL470" lol.
when it's the day before your rotation begins, about when do they call or email to give you your travel itinerary? Is it usually reasonable (as in, not calling at 9pm to say your commute flight is at 7am..)
i'm sure the wifi is always used for company related business, lol.. i'm actually happy with a good magazine or book but didn't know if some captains frown on that;
The PAX probably assume you'll be going back to use the lav at some point ?
#1057
Line Holder
Joined APC: Dec 2008
Position: Wrong
Posts: 57
cool; both aircraft look pretty cool
always love hearing you guys check on "XO123 a FL470" lol.
when it's the day before your rotation begins, about when do they call or email to give you your travel itinerary? Is it usually reasonable (as in, not calling at 9pm to say your commute flight is at 7am..)
i'm sure the wifi is always used for company related business, lol.. i'm actually happy with a good magazine or book but didn't know if some captains frown on that;
The PAX probably assume you'll be going back to use the lav at some point ?
always love hearing you guys check on "XO123 a FL470" lol.
when it's the day before your rotation begins, about when do they call or email to give you your travel itinerary? Is it usually reasonable (as in, not calling at 9pm to say your commute flight is at 7am..)
i'm sure the wifi is always used for company related business, lol.. i'm actually happy with a good magazine or book but didn't know if some captains frown on that;
The PAX probably assume you'll be going back to use the lav at some point ?
You'll receive an email no less than ten hours (required rest prior to duty) before your show time the next day.
Haven't seen a magazine yet, but e-books on the iPad is a possibility.
Using the lav is no big deal, just check on the passengers first before you walk by them. "How is everything? Is the temperature okay? Can I get you anything - water, coffee?"
#1058
Line Holder
Joined APC: Apr 2017
Position: Captain. CJ3+
Posts: 38
I'm sure this is addressed, but I've been back into last fall, and wondered if things were still the same in terms of best way to get a call? Just fill out the online app and wait? I'm happy to do anything I can, just thought I'd see if there's a smarter way. Thanks!
#1059
Well it seems the only way to get a call is still by internal or job fair. I hope that's going to change as people are leaving quicker than they can replace them so me thinks they are going to have to rethink how they recruit.
#1060
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Joined APC: Jan 2015
Posts: 429
Over the years I've sent countless emails to various companies- rarely get a response and if I do, it's "call us." Then the phone message goes unanswered.
Oh well; "their loss" lol
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