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Originally Posted by VOLLU
(Post 2305026)
I'm still in training, but already drew CVG as my first base assignment. I live in ATL.
CLT is presently my number one bid preference, and I'm told I can expect to get it soon enough. Commuting from ATL, there's at least 15 flights per day (AA and DL) to CLT. And, of course, I can always drive. But, I'm wondering whether I should keep CVG since it's a quicker route to holding R1. What do those in-the-know think about an ATL to CVG commute? DL has about 7 non-stop flights each day. AA is a two-leg trip for me. With the commuter clause, you can list for 2 direct flights to CVG, or one direct and one "2 leg". If you can't get on either one, then you will be able to rejoin your trip/reserve whenever you can. Personally, I would give CVG a try, and you can always put in a request to move to CLT if it isn't working for you. But, it is up to you. I love being able to SAP and pick the trips that work best for me. |
Originally Posted by VOLLU
(Post 2305026)
I'm still in training, but already drew CVG as my first base assignment. I live in ATL.
CLT is presently my number one bid preference, and I'm told I can expect to get it soon enough. Commuting from ATL, there's at least 15 direct flights per day (AA and DL) to CLT. And, of course, I can always drive. But, I'm wondering whether I should keep CVG because of the comparatively shorter reserve time. What do those in-the-know think about an ATL to CVG commute? DL has about 7 non-stop flights each day. AA is a two-leg trip for me. |
Originally Posted by Dubz
(Post 2305081)
I would stay in CVG until you can hold Rd 1 in CLT then reassess. IMO it would be pointless to move from an easy commute and SAP to a slightly easier commute for reserve. I suspect you will find that you like CVG and the seniority that it provides by the time the Rd1 timeframe for CLT arrives. Have fun...
All fine.....but just dont take all of the CVG slots. ;) |
So, as most of you guys know, during Indoc they have Pay, Scheduling, Safety, and every other department come in and give you a fire hose explanation of their respective roles in your upcoming airline lives... Which is all well-and-good until two months, a bunch of Sims, an Oral, and a checkride later, and you can't remember anything pertinent they may have uttered in those meetings.
Longer-set-of-questions-short: What's the best way to start off IOE on the right foot, and what's the best resource to figure out seemingly simple things like... 1. Where do you go? (I imagine myself like a crying toddler in the airport, the gate agents calling my Captain on the PA system, announcing a lost, scared FO) 2. Where to park and how do you get parking taken care of? 3. How does the call-in system work for IOE? (Call Tuesday, ready to fly Wednesday?) 4. Many others PM's welcome, but I also know there are others out there with similar questions. |
Originally Posted by soitgoes
(Post 2305275)
So, as most of you guys know, during Indoc they have Pay, Scheduling, Safety, and every other department come in and give you a fire hose explanation of their respective roles in your upcoming airline lives... Which is all well-and-good until two months, a bunch of Sims, an Oral, and a checkride later, and you can't remember anything pertinent they may have uttered in those meetings.
Longer-set-of-questions-short: What's the best way to start off IOE on the right foot, and what's the best resource to figure out seemingly simple things like... 1. Where do you go? (I imagine myself like a crying toddler in the airport, the gate agents calling my Captain on the PA system, announcing a lost, scared FO) 2. Where to park and how do you get parking taken care of? 3. How does the call-in system work for IOE? (Call Tuesday, ready to fly Wednesday?) 4. Many others PM's welcome, but I also know there are others out there with similar questions. I hear ya there!!! I did get this app and it is great, FC Crew. Start my IEO tomorrow so I should know more as the days roll on |
Originally Posted by soitgoes
(Post 2305275)
So, as most of you guys know, during Indoc they have Pay, Scheduling, Safety, and every other department come in and give you a fire hose explanation of their respective roles in your upcoming airline lives... Which is all well-and-good until two months, a bunch of Sims, an Oral, and a checkride later, and you can't remember anything pertinent they may have uttered in those meetings.
Longer-set-of-questions-short: What's the best way to start off IOE on the right foot, and what's the best resource to figure out seemingly simple things like... 1. Where do you go? (I imagine myself like a crying toddler in the airport, the gate agents calling my Captain on the PA system, announcing a lost, scared FO) 2. Where to park and how do you get parking taken care of? 3. How does the call-in system work for IOE? (Call Tuesday, ready to fly Wednesday?) 4. Many others PM's welcome, but I also know there are others out there with similar questions. I start 3/13 and I will try to document every day (like a blog) on lessons learned (and forgotten). However, I have the same questions above. For day 1, is there some sort of recall roster with your captains name and contact information? What do you do?? :) |
Originally Posted by soitgoes
(Post 2305275)
So, as most of you guys know, during Indoc they have Pay, Scheduling, Safety, and every other department come in and give you a fire hose explanation of their respective roles in your upcoming airline lives... Which is all well-and-good until two months, a bunch of Sims, an Oral, and a checkride later, and you can't remember anything pertinent they may have uttered in those meetings.
Longer-set-of-questions-short: What's the best way to start off IOE on the right foot, and what's the best resource to figure out seemingly simple things like... 1. Where do you go? (I imagine myself like a crying toddler in the airport, the gate agents calling my Captain on the PA system, announcing a lost, scared FO) 2. Where to park and how do you get parking taken care of? 3. How does the call-in system work for IOE? (Call Tuesday, ready to fly Wednesday?) 4. Many others PM's welcome, but I also know there are others out there with similar questions. 2. The base coordinator will hook you up with parking (they're in the crew room). Unless you go in prior to IOE you might not be able to use the employee lots. 3. Scheduling will call you and give you a few days notice. At that point you can view your trip on FLICA. |
Originally Posted by Dubz
(Post 2305081)
I would stay in CVG until you can hold Rd 1 in CLT then reassess.
Per your suggestion, Dubz, I could be living the dream as an R1 in CVG, and when I see crew members close to my date of hire holding R1 in CLT, I would change my base preference to CLT? |
Originally Posted by soitgoes
(Post 2305275)
So, as most of you guys know, during Indoc they have Pay, Scheduling, Safety, and every other department come in and give you a fire hose explanation of their respective roles in your upcoming airline lives... Which is all well-and-good until two months, a bunch of Sims, an Oral, and a checkride later, and you can't remember anything pertinent they may have uttered in those meetings.
Longer-set-of-questions-short: What's the best way to start off IOE on the right foot, and what's the best resource to figure out seemingly simple things like... 1. Where do you go? (I imagine myself like a crying toddler in the airport, the gate agents calling my Captain on the PA system, announcing a lost, scared FO) 2. Where to park and how do you get parking taken care of? 3. How does the call-in system work for IOE? (Call Tuesday, ready to fly Wednesday?) 4. Many others PM's welcome, but I also know there are others out there with similar questions. Download the app FC view its is great way to have your schedule on your phone. If you are CLT based you can email the CLT base coordinator. Contact info is in your EFB Mobil 365 front page under Resources as Contacts. That page also has your passcodes and locations for crewrooms. What to study? Well stay sharp on limitations, profiles, and immediate action items. Also in mobile 365 go to My Publications, Training department, IOE folder. Everything in there is excellent information to know what to expect. Including screen shot of how to work ACARS, and fuel planning. After you finish sims they require you to call IOE scheduling. The details for that is found in mobile 365, my publications, ALPA, LOA 6 (OE/IOE scheduling). Hope that helps! |
Originally Posted by Pilot Sharp
(Post 2305353)
Unless your LCA calls you ahead of time meet him at the gate.
Download the app FC view its is great way to have your schedule on your phone. If you are CLT based you can email the CLT base coordinator. Contact info is in your EFB Mobil 365 front page under Resources as Contacts. That page also has your passcodes and locations for crewrooms. What to study? Well stay sharp on limitations, profiles, and immediate action items. Also in mobile 365 go to My Publications, Training department, IOE folder. Everything in there is excellent information to know what to expect. Including screen shot of how to work ACARS, and fuel planning. After you finish sims they require you to call IOE scheduling. The details for that is found in mobile 365, my publications, ALPA, LOA 6 (OE/IOE scheduling). Hope that helps! Also while you are in mobile 365, ALPA folder you will see a folder for our contract and a folder for MOU. The MOU folder contains information regarding Domicile changes etc Relocation Days. Once your in IOE start familiarizing yourself with the contract. A good place to start for a new hire would probably be the with the reserve rules. Cheers |
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