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11-01-2007 | 08:40 AM
#1161
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11-01-2007 | 08:48 AM
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From: SAABster
Yo, there's NO way what anyone has been waiting since August 8th for IOE. There's more to the story. That's almost 3 months. My wait was 8 days, and all guys are about 2-4 weeks. If you're flexible, you can request IOE out of any of the three bases and that can make your IOE assignment faster.
I'd be careful with the attitude that having over a month off between your PC and IOE is a "vacation." Ask the check airmen and they'll say that those are the guys who are way behind the plane because most haven't reviewed the flows and callouts. Just make sure to stay on top of things during that time off. I find that the quicker I learn things (i.e., cramming) the quicker I forget them!
I'd be careful with the attitude that having over a month off between your PC and IOE is a "vacation." Ask the check airmen and they'll say that those are the guys who are way behind the plane because most haven't reviewed the flows and callouts. Just make sure to stay on top of things during that time off. I find that the quicker I learn things (i.e., cramming) the quicker I forget them!
The break between your PC and IOE should be a little vaca. After the "cram" course you need the time off. IOE is on the job training. Nobody hops in the plane and does everything perfect. Everybody is in such a big hurry. When you finally get on line you'll propably be saying you can't wait 'till your 4 day's over so you can get some time off. Slow down.
11-01-2007 | 08:53 AM
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From: SAABster
They are cheap david clark. But I dont carry headsets with me and just use ear plugs provided by mesaba and it does a pretty good job. Although I would love to have anr I have no desire to spend the money or more importantly drag those headsets around and have to worry obout losing them.
11-01-2007 | 09:19 AM
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From: 7ER
The break between your PC and IOE should be a little vaca. After the "cram" course you need the time off. IOE is on the job training. Nobody hops in the plane and does everything perfect. Everybody is in such a big hurry. When you finally get on line you'll propably be saying you can't wait 'till your 4 day's over so you can get some time off. Slow down.
11-01-2007 | 12:02 PM
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From: CRJ900
So what heasets you guys reccomend for the 200? I dont think its been discussed but in as many pages as this thread is it probably has.
11-01-2007 | 02:05 PM
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Agreed. Go home, relax with the family, and wait for your call from scheduling. I'm all for that. You need it after drinking from the firehose for two months. I guess what I'm referring to is a few guys in my class who didn't crack open the POM at all to review anything, had 3-4 weeks off, and when their IOE came up had a tough time (days had to be added to their IOE, friction with the check airmen, etc.). I'm only basing my opinion on their experience and what my check airman told me during my IOE. Also remember that many guys have sub 300 hours TT, so reviewing before IOE certainly couldn't hurt.
11-01-2007 | 02:14 PM
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Agreed. Go home, relax with the family, and wait for your call from scheduling. I'm all for that. You need it after drinking from the firehose for two months. I guess what I'm referring to is a few guys in my class who didn't crack open the POM at all to review anything, had 3-4 weeks off, and when their IOE came up had a tough time (days had to be added to their IOE, friction with the check airmen, etc.). I'm only basing my opinion on their experience and what my check airman told me during my IOE. Also remember that many guys have sub 300 hours TT, so reviewing before IOE certainly couldn't hurt.
In regards to the headset I would recommend the bose X, lightweigt, crystal clear, and not to hard to carry around. Since I only get one set of ears, I think I can deal with the inconvenience of having to lug around my own headset.
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