Washing out.
10-25-2007 | 07:15 PM
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10-25-2007 | 07:42 PM
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One pt121 training failure/washout is not the end of the world however your options will decrease. Second pt121 failure, then you're screwed. That's why it's important for the low time pilots looking to get into regionals to know what they're getting into. Hopefully the thread starter has passed.
10-25-2007 | 07:46 PM
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I quit CHQ training during the sim (not having busted anything). I later got calls from TSA, SkyWest, and Pinnacle (the only other regionals to which I had applied). [edit: the resume I sent to these companies reflected my time at CHQ] I was totally upfront with my current (cargo) employer about what happened, and they not only didn't care, but were kind enough to check my PRIA paperwork and let me know that it simply said "resigned during training".
If you find yourself choosing between the door and the window, I recommend the door. Hope it doesn't come to that. Good luck.
If you find yourself choosing between the door and the window, I recommend the door. Hope it doesn't come to that. Good luck.
10-25-2007 | 08:22 PM
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Times have changed. Work hard, try to pass. Deal with it if you have to leave. Not the end of the world, as the others have said.
If that happens, take a step back, digest what has happened and try to learn from it. That is the key thing.
Most airline training programs follow basically the same pattern, so try to figure out where you had difficulty and apply extra effort there. Find out your strengths and weaknesses.
Anyway, try to make this one happen. That's the best option. But if you have to leave, so be it. Ain't the end of the world. Just pick yourself up and get back on that horse. But maybe figure out why you got off it. That's the key.
If that happens, take a step back, digest what has happened and try to learn from it. That is the key thing.
Most airline training programs follow basically the same pattern, so try to figure out where you had difficulty and apply extra effort there. Find out your strengths and weaknesses.
Anyway, try to make this one happen. That's the best option. But if you have to leave, so be it. Ain't the end of the world. Just pick yourself up and get back on that horse. But maybe figure out why you got off it. That's the key.
10-25-2007 | 08:24 PM
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If there is a problem in training at XJT I can almost guarantee that is is not with the department. There are not instructors there with a hard on for failing people and have not been since probably 2001 or 2. They are quick to fix problems. Not to say that there aren't sometimes, but the general attitude is to do all possible to help people get through. What good does it do XJT to give a guy several hours in a VERY expensive simulator and send him packing? They don't want to let you go, and if they do......it costs them money.
10-25-2007 | 08:32 PM
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For those asking if there was more to the story, there is A LOT more to the story. I just got through training here, and I have had nothing but great experiences with all the staff and everyone of my instructors. Everyone in our class who had a POSITIVE attitude towards being here made it through. It just takes hard work, and the right attitude. For those that can't do both, you probably should choose another career.
Go back to Florida.
Go back to Florida.
There's really nothing you're going to learn between now and then, but you need the sleep.
Get off the GD computer, go get a half a shot of something and crawl into bed. Set the alarm first. Set three alarms.
Give yourself enough time to wake up, take a relaxing shower, and make it happen. The negative thoughts are gunna kill ya.
Look past the whole ordeal. You'll get to be back in bed by 6am.
Get off the GD computer, go get a half a shot of something and crawl into bed. Set the alarm first. Set three alarms.
Give yourself enough time to wake up, take a relaxing shower, and make it happen. The negative thoughts are gunna kill ya.
Look past the whole ordeal. You'll get to be back in bed by 6am.
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10-26-2007 | 07:01 AM
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From: XJT CA
10-26-2007 | 07:12 AM
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From: 7ER B...whatever that means.
Had him as my instructor for sim training and found him to be a very no non-sense character that will teach you more about flying if you show you are willing to learn. You try to BS him though, you will get on his bad side. And the bad side of ANY Marine is not a warm, fuzzy place.
