XJet
 

Hello... Can anyone tell me what the training is like at XJet? What is your pay guarantee while you are there? Do they put you in a hotel? Do they give you Per-Diem while you are in training and at the hotel? I'm currently flying the 145 for another carrier and am getting jerked around already.

Thanks

training is very easy if you have previous EMB 145 experience. They put you up in a hotel and yes they pay you per diem. You will get a 1500 check your first week of class, then you will be on payroll once you complete your PC. Make the switch, you will not be dissapointed. I assume you are at Mesa or Trans States.....

I just came to XJT w/ERJ experience. You'll be fine.

1 week indoc
2 days CRM
1.5 weeks systems (kick ass systems test, with not a lot of BS memorization, but if the instructor has it on a slide, you'd better know it)
PC oral (ours was one of the tougher ones, but was still easy)
5 FTD sessions
8 sim sessions, last is PC, pass PC and automatically on payroll.
1 LOFT
IOE as long as it takes, try to keep it to 25 hours

So for ~8 weeks it's a 1400 something check for per diem. You're kept in the Mildew Inn, so get a dehumidifier from the hotel while there.

The people: Some of the best I've met in the jet and airline worlds. Scheduling is going to be interesting, just roll with it if you get the occasional snafu or broken training device. You've got a hotel room, reluctant but reliable transportation from the hotel to the training center (go early!), and can go home positive space during the breaks.

Good luck!

All the replies have been dead on and it sounds like not much has changed in the year and a half since I went through. Sounds like things have slowed down at the training center considerably. Last number I heard is we are back to 1 class of 16 per month.

If you have previous 145 experience, you'll have no problem. I went through training back in Feb, and I had about 200hours in type when I started. You'll have a huge advantage. Training was very easy for me, although like any airline training (at least both of the ones I've experienced) it won't be at all fun or enjoyable. But the experience was MUCH better than my former company (TSA)... then again, thats not saying much. lol

Make the move man... you'll love it. I went from a crap company to xjt and couldn't be happier. Scheduling over here rocks.

just curious, what class were you at TSA?

10/9/2006 Which one were you in?