To answer this question, yes you are considered "hired" the day you walk into training and are eligible for the benefits as soon as you fill out the paperwork for the health, dental, flight benefits etc. We had some people use the flight benefits during their training to travel home during weekends. Probably not the best idea but they're available to you if you unwisely decide to use them.

 

New hires - don't bring your family to your initial training. I realize you might be away from them for a while, but they are a major distraction. It may be the difference of making it through or not.

 

But healthcare benefits start after 90 days correct? You are not eligible on day 1, correct?

 

So, do you get a break in the 3 month long training to go see family at least once or twice or is it see you in. 3 months?

 

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Personally for me - it is more distracting to NOT have my family with me during training. For me it is simply too long to be away from them, and the strain of trying to commute home on short weekends obliterates any potential benefit.

I've taken them with me to several full blown training events, among them an upgrade, a transition to another aircraft, and a new-hire initial. From little babies to ages 5 & 7 - I've never had any problems.

Of course we all know our own families. So if you can trust yours to respect what you're up against and if you have the self discipline to keep focused, then it can be a great way to spend time together in a far away place.

My wife even builds flash cards for me, quizzes me and practices call outs. (in fairness - she used to be a pilot a long time ago)

I'm just saying - everyone is different - and what doesn't work for some often can for others.

 

Kudos to your wife! Sounds like you guys are making it happen. It s tough but if you've got someone who knows the weight of the training environs than you've got a great partner.

 

Nicely done!!

 

Thanks Bumb. I think you hit the nail on the head and summed it up best. I appreciate the words.

 

Feeding the SJS army, nice advertising though, it'll definitely work.