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05-27-2012 | 11:58 AM
#1491
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I didn't see this mentioned before - but does any of the folks that have been through Silver training have any advice to offer on things to bring that may not be mentioned to us, or that we may not think of to bring?
I apologize, this is my first 121 experience...looking forward to making the most of it.
To those of you whom sent me PMs before, I got locked out for a while I guess because they allowed you to do so before I hit 15 posts. Took me a long time via emails etc., to get back in, but my PMs are all gone as a result. So if you sent me something previously please note I was not ignoring you, and wish to thank you for trying!
I apologize, this is my first 121 experience...looking forward to making the most of it.
To those of you whom sent me PMs before, I got locked out for a while I guess because they allowed you to do so before I hit 15 posts. Took me a long time via emails etc., to get back in, but my PMs are all gone as a result. So if you sent me something previously please note I was not ignoring you, and wish to thank you for trying!
05-27-2012 | 12:10 PM
#1493
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It was jsfBoat and cruz who pm me. I was just able to finally open them. Thanks guys! Really appreciate you!
I totally can related JsfBoat -because yes I have over 1k hours of preaching the CL haha. That made me chuckle - and I really appreciate the insight!
Can't wait to meet you all!
I totally can related JsfBoat -because yes I have over 1k hours of preaching the CL haha. That made me chuckle - and I really appreciate the insight!
Can't wait to meet you all!
05-27-2012 | 05:56 PM
#1495
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Gear Handle supervisor
Hotel and travel arrangements were done almost a week before class, I do insist you check with them constantly and make sure they have set you up. Also they're not positive spacing you, they're buying a ticket for you to FLL, keep your bag charge receipts with you so you can get those refunded if you check bags.
05-28-2012 | 07:23 AM
#1496
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From: Lovin' life at .4 (ish) mach
I'll be seeing you in FLL next month, bro. Just celebrated my last day up north yesterday. Been in BFD nearly a year now, going over to the Saab in the class on the 4th. See you at the Springhill Suites.
To all you junior guys, enjoy Florida while you can, the staffing bid will probably throw things in a blender as far as where you are flying. There are lot of senior pilots who have just been waiting for TPA and ATL to pop up and become crew bases on the Saab. But the good news is, if you get displaced, you get moving expenses. The northeast is nice, as long as you don't mind snow and small towns. The people up here are tops, and it's like a family with the crews, ramp agents and managers. BFD is a great base, and the experience you accumulate up here will be invaluable to your career and your flying skills. Pay attention and always be ready to learn.
To all you junior guys, enjoy Florida while you can, the staffing bid will probably throw things in a blender as far as where you are flying. There are lot of senior pilots who have just been waiting for TPA and ATL to pop up and become crew bases on the Saab. But the good news is, if you get displaced, you get moving expenses. The northeast is nice, as long as you don't mind snow and small towns. The people up here are tops, and it's like a family with the crews, ramp agents and managers. BFD is a great base, and the experience you accumulate up here will be invaluable to your career and your flying skills. Pay attention and always be ready to learn.
05-28-2012 | 07:53 AM
#1497
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From: SF3 Rt Hopefully
No contact on travel arrangements, but I will be driving as I live pretty close to FLL. So anyone needing a ride somewhere while we are there, I will do my best to help you out.
Someone earlier wrote they didn't get hotel confirmations until Saturday before the class beginning on Monday. So it may be pretty tight to the end it sounds like.
I thought based on previous posts we would get Drug Screen info to go take those before we show up, but haven't seen that stuff yet either.
Someone earlier wrote they didn't get hotel confirmations until Saturday before the class beginning on Monday. So it may be pretty tight to the end it sounds like.
I thought based on previous posts we would get Drug Screen info to go take those before we show up, but haven't seen that stuff yet either.
05-28-2012 | 07:56 AM
#1498
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From: SF3 Rt Hopefully
And I second that cfi - anyone having any pointers or tips for us new guys on stuff we should pack that may not be on the list let us know. Any other tips or advice for the trip etc., feel free to share. It will be very appreciated!
05-28-2012 | 08:30 AM
#1499
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: E-175 CA
I will also have my car with me during class. I'm driving down for class since they are putting us up in the hotel, and they will be giving me my moving dates after I finish Saab OE. Don't know for sure if it will be to FLL, TPA, IAD or ATL, since the staffing bid will probably be happening some time in July. The hotel they're putting us up at should be the Springhill Suites, right off I-95 one exit south of the airport and training center. Nice place, lived there for most of May and June last year on rehire training and TDY. See you all by the pool for "study" time.
I'll be happy to provide some transpo during class for those who need it.
I'll be happy to provide some transpo during class for those who need it.
05-28-2012 | 10:19 AM
#1500
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Are IAD and ATL for sure going to be crew bases? What about Puerto Rico or will all of that come from FLL? And if they are how do you think all the Saab bases will fall senority wise?
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