Frontier Hiring.
02-28-2017 | 04:56 PM
#7061
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From: KCCO
Anyone have any hints or last minute pieces of advice prior to beginning training? I intend to walk in with a positive attitude and will try to absorb everything like a sponge. I come from an airline that doesn't have initial AQP so I am familiar with the process. I plan to put in the work and study hard, but is there anything that new hires typically have trouble with? Is everyone fitting within the allotted amount of sim sessions? Any tid-bits of input would be greatly appreciated!
Training here is done well, they'll give you what you need to know. Don't be afraid to speak up during sim if something isn't clicking. Overall, keep a positive attitude and stay humble and you'll do well.
02-28-2017 | 05:16 PM
#7062
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Anyone have any hints or last minute pieces of advice prior to beginning training? I intend to walk in with a positive attitude and will try to absorb everything like a sponge. I come from an airline that doesn't have initial AQP so I am familiar with the process. I plan to put in the work and study hard, but is there anything that new hires typically have trouble with? Is everyone fitting within the allotted amount of sim sessions? Any tid-bits of input would be greatly appreciated!
It's a great training department. From the ground instructors to the check airmen.
You could get the Quizlet app, search for Frontier Airlines.
Load up the lights and switches, limitations etc and use the flash cards to study.
You'll get plenty of sim time.
Good luck.
02-28-2017 | 05:48 PM
#7064
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From: Narrow/Left Wide/Right
Aside from all that, is the fact that every single airline in business today has been a bottom feeder and a shlthole at certain points. Every single one of them. I remember when Southwest sucked. I remember when guys at Delta were taking early outs and resigning seniority numbers to go to Emirates.
Many who were within sight of retirement went ahead and cashed out to move on to other airlines and/or out of flying with their lump sums in hand and pension coming monthly..... until the PBGC took over and adjusted the max payout amounts. Luckily for many, Delta pilots had long ago negotiated a lump sum payout of 50% of their pension benefits upfront upon retirement if so chosen..... and it was chosen by quite a few when the rubber started meeting the road.
02-28-2017 | 06:54 PM
#7065
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Just a bit of info, I think your confusing the exodus from Delta before the BK as a sign that it sucked. What was taking place was senior pilots who could "retire" and take $1million + in a lump sum pension payout or wait until the BK court decided how to deal with the pension fund courtesy the PBGC which trail had been recently blazed by UAL.
Many who were within sight of retirement went ahead and cashed out to move on to other airlines and/or out of flying with their lump sums in hand and pension coming monthly..... until the PBGC took over and adjusted the max payout amounts. Luckily for many, Delta pilots had long ago negotiated a lump sum payout of 50% of their pension benefits upfront upon retirement if so chosen..... and it was chosen by quite a few when the rubber started meeting the road.
Many who were within sight of retirement went ahead and cashed out to move on to other airlines and/or out of flying with their lump sums in hand and pension coming monthly..... until the PBGC took over and adjusted the max payout amounts. Luckily for many, Delta pilots had long ago negotiated a lump sum payout of 50% of their pension benefits upfront upon retirement if so chosen..... and it was chosen by quite a few when the rubber started meeting the road.
It's pretty simple folks. Get the best job that you are both qualified for and offered. Just keep working yourself up the ladder and ignore the trolls.
02-28-2017 | 08:44 PM
#7066
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This is why I'm here and not leaving.
02-28-2017 | 09:11 PM
#7067
Scary...Scary...
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Rollin' Down tha 405
Anyone have any hints or last minute pieces of advice prior to beginning training? I intend to walk in with a positive attitude and will try to absorb everything like a sponge. I come from an airline that doesn't have initial AQP so I am familiar with the process. I plan to put in the work and study hard, but is there anything that new hires typically have trouble with? Is everyone fitting within the allotted amount of sim sessions? Any tid-bits of input would be greatly appreciated!
Be humble.
Pay attention in class.
Be sociable with the others, you're all in the same boat.
Be sure to lighten up and have a few jokes handy.
You WILL ace the systems test if you study the CBTs...
You WILL pass your oral if you study what the instructors tell you to study (It's a lot of info BUT the way it's laid out is VERY intuitive)
Be sure to visit Vinny's when you need to unwind. Get the double IPA.
You've got 5 FTDs and 9 sims before your type ride....you'll be VERY ready when your day comes.
03-01-2017 | 04:05 AM
#7068
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From: A320 Captain
If that furlough you just described happens the pay won't be the same.
In fact it was lower at the legacies than Spirits the last go around when they came off strike.
3000 over five years is also a huge stretch.
That's also if it stays at 65, which in my opinion will be 67 before it's over.
Everyone chill, there's a contract on the way. There's squares to be filled first. That's all.
In fact it was lower at the legacies than Spirits the last go around when they came off strike.
3000 over five years is also a huge stretch.
That's also if it stays at 65, which in my opinion will be 67 before it's over.
Everyone chill, there's a contract on the way. There's squares to be filled first. That's all.
03-01-2017 | 09:48 AM
#7069
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Just have a good attitude.
It's a great training department. From the ground instructors to the check airmen.
You could get the Quizlet app, search for Frontier Airlines.
Load up the lights and switches, limitations etc and use the flash cards to study.
You'll get plenty of sim time.
Good luck.
It's a great training department. From the ground instructors to the check airmen.
You could get the Quizlet app, search for Frontier Airlines.
Load up the lights and switches, limitations etc and use the flash cards to study.
You'll get plenty of sim time.
Good luck.
I'll agree with this as well. Our training department and the guys in there are great.
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