Originally Posted by sulkair

Heis,

1.) I'm not 100% sure about your first question - hopefully someone else can chime in. It seems reasonable you would be positive spaced since once you show on property they can arrange for you to travel via jump seat even before you are badged. But again, I don't know. I know guys that didn't have cars here and stayed in hotels within walking distance if that helps.

2.) There can be sometimes, but there is no way to know for certain if you will get time off between ground school and sims, or before starting IOE. It totally depends on how things are moving. I wouldn't count on it, but if it happens - all the better. As class progresses you'll begin to glean an idea as to whether or not you'll get any time off, but even that can change.

3.) For sim training outside of Denver you will be provided positive space travel both ways, a hotel, and per-diem. Most out of town guys bid for this on purpose to save the expense of putting themselves up in Denver. You will bid according to class seniority on sim slots. There is a rumor of a second sim in Denver opening - don't know when it will happen.

4.) Sure many guys go home on the weekends during training, or if they get some time off between events. I watched many in my class do it, even all the way out to Florida. Some guys went every weekend, some only occasionally. In fact you must do four segments of jump-seat observation rides before starting IOE, and this is a perfect opportunity to kill two birds with one stone. As an adult you should feel free to balance your study and family-time as you see fit.

Sulk

Originally Posted by NWSteeringArmer

I was in the July class... you have to have your 4 obs rides done by sim 4... contractually, they have to give you 3 days off after training... I had a week off between ground and sims and another 4 day stretch off during sims... I got the minimum 3 days off between the loft and ioe... they tell you not to study before class and you shouldnt... they tell you in a very basic way, "this will be on your oral. You need to know this."... they're not out to fail anyone or make your life difficult... the process can be stressful but it's not overly difficult... our class was 18/18 on passing everything on the first try... it's been a blast here so far... EVERYONE I've flown with has been max relax

Originally Posted by AaronFly4Livin

Are they still making new hires provide their own lodging during training? Also, with the strong possibility of an East coast base in the near future, are the Chicago bases in jeopardy of closing? I have an interview coming up soon and live an hour outside of Chicago. Tailwinds!