Flythebigsky

Probably doesn't happen often, but...... When I was flying out of Billings last night, I heard departure ask the departing gulfstream flight to turn there transponder on......... I'd doubble check that it's on your checklists......

Cruz5350

Maybe it had failed you know things break right? If it failed it could still be on and not transmitting kinda why we have 2 you know.

Fly782

Ooooo noooo!!!!

Seriously yes it should have been on BUT it could have failed, or they forgot to turn it on. It happens

uvuflier

Cruz!
Congrats! I was rooting for you since I snaked a seniority spot on you at the last minute. I ordered this for you as an apology. See you in Orlando!

For everyone else...
I became interested in GIA/Silver as soon as I saw Cruz said he had accepted the job. I contacted Cruz (Thanks again buddy!) for the inside scoop and applied for my FCC permit. I then emailed my resume to the AOL address on the website and followed up a few days later by speaking with the recruiter. Nice guy! He set my interview for Dec 6th.

The gouges published should have all the information you need about the interview process itself. I don't have the ATP written and wasn't asked about it during the interview although you will benefit on the written test from having studied it.

When I completed the simulator ride I was told they were interested in hiring me. After accepting their offer I expressed my regret at not being able to make the Dec 7th class. At this point things moved really fast and within ten minutes they wanted to know if I wanted to be in class or to return to the airport to catch my flight and come back for class in January. Feeling this was one of those rare moments in life where preparation meets opportunity... I didn't go home for another three weeks.

I have the lowest time in class at 270/90. I am doing very well in class and have found the training to be quite manageable. If you are low time and feel confident in your skills it will be a reasonable challenge.

Advice that might help:

• Have the limitations and immediate action items memorized verbatim by the time you take your systems test. Know your profiles by the time the systems check test rolls around.
• One day at a time. I know I just listed a bunch of things you are going to be needing to get done in the long term (2-3 weeks) but don't try to learn them all in the first day. Dedicate a small amount of time each day. Once you switch to the sim, continue dedicating a small amount of time to reviewing indoc and systems.
• Do NOT go into sleep debt. Most of the information I learned was from sitting in class and paying attention. The one day I had a hard time was when I stayed up late the night before to focus on some inane detail. Pick a time to go to sleep and stick to it.
• Make sure to get your observation flights done early. I did TLH twice as it was early, light loads, and gave me plenty of time to talk with the crew.
• Have a good attitude. I hear this advice given over and over again. It really is that important! You are working for a small company now so make sure your first impression is good. Everyone I have met since arriving has been exceedingly welcoming and helpful. At one of the events the scheduler knew my name and my story and I had yet to meet her.
• Make notecards for everything!
• Make sure to have some money in the bank. The first paycheck takes a while.

They are currently hiring for the February class. Hope this helps someone get on. Good luck!

AG

samballs

Realllllllly! Oh the horror, he forgot to turn on the transponder!

p1anejet

uvuflier, that is so cruz5350!! He don't give a ****. I finished my observation flights today and I have to say, that our coworkers are awesome. They quizzed me to help prep for the oral exam and gave me some helpful hints for flying the line. It sounds like a big love fest here, but it so small you do feel like family. We don't make a big paycheck, but this place is so far worth the effort.

Flythebigsky

Not making a big deal, of course. I'd like to meet someone who hasn't overlooked someting on a checklist........ We have all done it and most of the time they don't cause any big problems. Sometimes they do...... landing gear, left tank, right tank, carb heat.........


As for "inop", thats another issue. Had the flight crew not acknowledged the need to turn it on, then I would have considered it an mx issue

Remember, not making a deal out of this at all, just thought it fit well with the current stages others are in with there training schedule. "Relative point"

sandrich

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nancy33

Hay quick question I am guessing they use Jepps and if correct do they give you the jepp binders or is it BYOB

buffalopilot

Opinions:

Completed the application but realized after I went home that I only did PRIA paperwork for my 2 airline jobs and not my CFI jobs. One of them I know wont respond anyway cause he does not keep records. I emailed HR, today at 4p so obviously no response. Should I be concerned about this?