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01-17-2015 | 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TLSTYLE1

Could someone fill me in on the SAP? I was wondering how you drop down to 65 hours, all I see is a function to add and swap. No drop ? Is this normal or is there something I'm missing ?

Trade a 4 day for a 2 or 3 day. Then repeat. You can't just drop.

01-17-2015 | 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by fullflank

Trade a 4 day for a 2 or 3 day. Then repeat. You can't just drop.

Since we're on the topic of SAP, any idea what this denial comment means?...

"CS: Existing Exceptions,Password required for update".

01-17-2015 | 05:33 AM

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Since we're on the topic of SAP, any idea what this denial comment means?...

"CS: Existing Exceptions,Password required for update".

You have a trip on your line anywhere from today through the end of next month which doesn't meet one of the buffer. Most likely, it is a scheduled layover less than 11:00. Find the offending trip and trade it away first.

01-17-2015 | 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverBullet

That's interesting.....I did not know that. Thanks for the information.

Not only that as a PSA pilot you would have PSA jumpseat priority on PSA flights.

01-17-2015 | 08:12 AM

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I have been away from aviation for 15+ years and am considering getting back into it and applying to a regional. I currently have 1925TT, 430ME and my ATP. None of this time has been in turbine aircraft.

I bought a Cirrus SR22 in 2009 and have been enjoying the glass cockpit flying. I have not flown a twin engine aircraft in over 10 years so I don't know if that will hurt me in an interview. I have read about the Regional Jet Training program offered by ATP and was thinking that might be a good way to get some initial jet experience before applying to an airline.

Has anyone on this board gone through this program and/or any thoughts on whether spending the $5,000 is necessary with my experience level? Any feedback is appreciated.

01-17-2015 | 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverBullet

I know guys who have done it and have good things to say. If money isn't am issue for you it couldn't hurt, but I don't think it is necessary. I think the ATP program uses a CRJ so it would help you learn the cockpit and give you a definite advantage if you choose a CRJ operator. If money is an issue I'd just pick up a few books from your library about turbine engines and systems and maybe rent a Seminole for a few hours. If you are a good learner and study any airline's training program will get you ready.

01-17-2015 | 08:45 AM

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They say the training program is built for the 750 hr CFI. Prior jet or airline experience will make the process easier but it is by no means nessary. I did that RJ program a long time ago and while I can see the benefits I feel like I could have easily passed training without it.

01-17-2015 | 09:19 AM

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Thanks for the feedback guys.

01-17-2015 | 10:56 AM

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From: CRJ FO

I would save your money... Go get a multi-refresher at a local flight school and spend 3 to 5 hours shutting down engines etc... I would go look at interview gouges online for wherever you want to interview and just follow those to a "T". Once you get offers, then you can pick where you want to go and then focus on what you need to learn before you get to class. I over-complicated the whole process from interview to preparing for class and all it really amounted to was wasting a whole lot of time. Regionals need pilots, they want you bad.

01-17-2015 | 11:42 AM

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I agree, the regionals are really hurting these day to find qualified applicants and are handing out job offers if you have your act together even remotely. Although it may be good to receive a job offer, companies quickly find out if you have what it takes to make it through training when you're going through systems, IPTs, Sim training, etc.