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Old 03-08-2015 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Da40Pilot
2 big changes though, whether related or not:

1. Gouges for PSA are now useless as of first week of March.
2. 2 week wait to find out if you got hired.

From my understanding, if you pass the written and don't scare the interview panel with something you said, the job is yours.
Study from the publications they tell you to prepare for the interview, you'll be fine. Also, 2 weeks of waiting isn't really a big deal, it's around a 2 month wait until a new hire class would start anyway.
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Old 03-08-2015 | 08:17 AM
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I don't think that the new test is "tricky". It is just different ATP written questions, from what I understand. It is stuff that you should know by this point in your career.

Asfar as people washing out during training, it is pretty uncommon. There are usually 1 or 2 per class, and they truly deserve it.
They wash out more than one might think actually....sometimes it's higher than 2.
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Old 03-08-2015 | 08:26 AM
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They wash out more than one might think actually....sometimes it's higher than 2.
You have already been proven to be a liar. Why are you still here?

People failing has been covered time and time again in this thread. The failure rate is pretty low, and anyone that try hard and has the ability will pass. Those that slack off, or simply do not have the ability to do the job will fail. The failure rate is pretty low. The overall rate of people making it to the line is ~82%. The 18% dropout rate includes people quitting for many reasons other than failing out.
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Old 03-08-2015 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by CLT Guy
You have already been proven to be a liar. Why are you still here?

People failing has been covered time and time again in this thread. The failure rate is pretty low, and anyone that try hard and has the ability will pass. Those that slack off, or simply do not have the ability to do the job will fail. The failure rate is pretty low. The overall rate of people making it to the line is ~82%. The 18% dropout rate includes people quitting for many reasons other than failing out.
I feel that you would almost have to try to fail, or simply never study. They really do a good job of guiding new guys through the whole process from indoc to oral. Sims are a different animal, but the same rules apply. Study, practice with your partner, and remember your limitations. My class had 1 guy fail his oral. And I'm pretty sure they retrained him and he passed the 2nd time.
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Old 03-08-2015 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by CLT Guy
You have already been proven to be a liar. Why are you still here?

People failing has been covered time and time again in this thread. The failure rate is pretty low, and anyone that try hard and has the ability will pass. Those that slack off, or simply do not have the ability to do the job will fail. The failure rate is pretty low. The overall rate of people making it to the line is ~82%. The 18% dropout rate includes people quitting for many reasons other than failing out.
Yes, of my class of 39...we have 35 left. Two left for other jobs (XJT and Atlas) and two didn't cut it in the sim. So, I would say that is a pretty high success rate although we have yet to go through IOE.
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Old 03-08-2015 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by chrisreedrules
I feel that you would almost have to try to fail, or simply never study. They really do a good job of guiding new guys through the whole process from indoc to oral. Sims are a different animal, but the same rules apply. Study, practice with your partner, and remember your limitations. My class had 1 guy fail his oral. And I'm pretty sure they retrained him and he passed the 2nd time.
I'm glad to hear this^^, since I would be coming in with zero 121 exp and mostly all helo time. Sounds like I at lest have a fighting chance if I study hard and don't screw off.
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Old 03-08-2015 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by badtransam97
I'm glad to hear this^^, since I would be coming in with zero 121 exp and mostly all helo time. Sounds like I at lest have a fighting chance if I study hard and don't screw off.
You will do fine. The training program is designed to bring 500 hour CFI's on board and teach them to fly a CRJ. The instructors are good, and they want you to succeed. There are no games or tricks. If you have issues, they will spend more time with you, as long as your attitude is good and you are progressing.
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Old 03-08-2015 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by badtransam97
I'm glad to hear this^^, since I would be coming in with zero 121 exp and mostly all helo time. Sounds like I at lest have a fighting chance if I study hard and don't screw off.
You can definitely succeed if you work hard, take advantage of the IPTs, I think they're very valuable for people with no previous 121 time. There was a few former military helo guys in my class. Let me know if you have any questions.
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Old 03-08-2015 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by CLT Guy
You have already been proven to be a liar. Why are you still here?

People failing has been covered time and time again in this thread. The failure rate is pretty low, and anyone that try hard and has the ability will pass. Those that slack off, or simply do not have the ability to do the job will fail. The failure rate is pretty low. The overall rate of people making it to the line is ~82%. The 18% dropout rate includes people quitting for many reasons other than failing out.
I think I might know......better than you oddly enough
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Old 03-08-2015 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by UnderPar
Study from the publications they tell you to prepare for the interview, you'll be fine.
Except they did no such thing. The only mention of a test in the interview e-mail is "a general aviation test". They don't mention nor suggest the study material - but then again, I'd hope that whomever gets confused about that would just hit reply and ask questions.
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