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11-23-2016 | 07:31 AM
#5172
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I'll second this... Having been in the military for a bit now, I forgot how much these forums (and others) aided me in getting my UPT slot years ago. So for those "old heads" here answering on the civilian side of things, take heart in knowing that the time you take to respond to our dumb questions really does help people; whether in literally changing the trajectory of their lives, or just putting their minds at ease while making the transition.
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11-23-2016 | 07:47 AM
#5173
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if I understand Tallflyers chart above correctly, would the following assumptions be accurate?
1). Likelihood of holding CLT as a new hire FO are pretty high
2). Approximate time for a new hire to upgrade, assuming he/she checks all the boxes (age, 121 time, TT, crj time etc.) would be about 1.5 years if he/she wanted to be based in CLT right away.
3). Approximate time to be able to utilize scheduling function to rebuild your monthly schedule by dropping flights down and build back up would be 1.5 years in CLT for FOs.
Thanks in advance.
FS
1). Likelihood of holding CLT as a new hire FO are pretty high
2). Approximate time for a new hire to upgrade, assuming he/she checks all the boxes (age, 121 time, TT, crj time etc.) would be about 1.5 years if he/she wanted to be based in CLT right away.
3). Approximate time to be able to utilize scheduling function to rebuild your monthly schedule by dropping flights down and build back up would be 1.5 years in CLT for FOs.
Thanks in advance.
FS
11-23-2016 | 07:53 AM
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BlueYonder
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Does PSA's CTP course provide Sheppard Air (or an equivalent) prep for the Written to incoming students? I saw in another thread that they did, but wanted to verify through some peeps that have recently gone through... I was getting ready to purchase Sheppard Air to get an early jump on the studying, but figured I'd check here before "wasting" $75 of my own cash if something will be provided.
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I just received my class prep paperwork and it specifically states "This course is NOT designed as a written test prep course." You should begin studying on your own. This agrees with the intention of the FAA for the course as well.
Also, for some "light reading" they recommend Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators available from the FAA on the web. https://www.faa.gov/regulations_poli.../00-80T-80.pdf
Also, for some "light reading" they recommend Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators available from the FAA on the web. https://www.faa.gov/regulations_poli.../00-80T-80.pdf
But $75 back if you score below %90, so what's the problem? Better to study calmly at home Vs cramming in DAY when your job is on the line.
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11-23-2016 | 07:55 AM
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Without prior 121 time, anything less than 2 years is a bit of a stretch just because of getting 1000 hours. You'll be in training for 2-3 months, building zero time. Then you hit the line but you'll be on reserve, so you could range from 20-75 hours of flying depending how much you are used. Sure you can pick stuff up but you're sacrificing your days off in doing so. Most people who are busting their butts to get 1000 hours did it in a little over 1.5 years.
11-23-2016 | 07:57 AM
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Hey I've only been in the airlines three years, so I'm still a noob here, but it is insane how quickly things are changing. It's really impossible to predict how things will be six months from now Vs 1.5 years from now. All can say is I have to laugh every time someone starts predicting upgrade times.
11-23-2016 | 08:02 AM
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Without prior 121 time, anything less than 2 years is a bit of a stretch just because of getting 1000 hours. You'll be in training for 2-3 months, building zero time. Then you hit the line but you'll be on reserve, so you could range from 20-75 hours of flying depending how much you are used. Sure you can pick stuff up but you're sacrificing your days off in doing so. Most people who are busting their butts to get 1000 hours did it in a little over 1.5 years.
11-23-2016 | 08:04 AM
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if I understand Tallflyers chart above correctly, would the following assumptions be accurate?
1). Likelihood of holding CLT as a new hire FO are pretty high
2). Approximate time for a new hire to upgrade, assuming he/she checks all the boxes (age, 121 time, TT, crj time etc.) would be about 1.5 years if he/she wanted to be based in CLT right away.
3). Approximate time to be able to utilize scheduling function to rebuild your monthly schedule by dropping flights down and build back up would be 1.5 years in CLT for FOs.
Thanks in advance.
FS
1). Likelihood of holding CLT as a new hire FO are pretty high
2). Approximate time for a new hire to upgrade, assuming he/she checks all the boxes (age, 121 time, TT, crj time etc.) would be about 1.5 years if he/she wanted to be based in CLT right away.
3). Approximate time to be able to utilize scheduling function to rebuild your monthly schedule by dropping flights down and build back up would be 1.5 years in CLT for FOs.
Thanks in advance.
FS
2. The times listed above is time on property currently need to hold those bids in each base, assuming you're already in that seat. Keep in mind that about a year ago we finished hiring close to a hundred street CAs, and that's why you're seeing the low numbers that you see with regard to the junior person in each category. For a new hire, the upgrade time will be around 2 years (assuming continued hiring) because there will be plenty of FOs senior to you with the necessary experience to upgrade.
3. Correct.
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