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PIPErdrvr 02-09-2008 09:33 AM

In our interview class, we had 2 offered the conditional letter on the grounds that they take the RJ course. One had 550/85, the other 400/60. It all falls on the Captains Review Board to make the final decision on who gets hired unconditionally and who gets hired.... well, conditionally. When HR called one of the guys to tell him his file had passed, they told him he would need to attend the RJ course because he hadn't flown in the past two years. So, it could be for many reasons, not just low mult time.

BoilerWings 02-09-2008 09:53 AM

Does anyone know anything about the actual 3 week course? All I can find on the websites are the 7-week courses. I'm just trying to get info on what the curriculum is and what the differences are between RAA and FlightSafety.

nicholasblonde 02-09-2008 12:09 PM

I'm sure it's good training and all, but if you just got up to 500 hrs and then applied to a lot of other places, instead of spending 7 weeks @FSI, then 7 weeks in training at AE, you'd already be on the line after just 7 weeks of training at any other regional...no extra 7 weeks.

BoilerWings 02-09-2008 12:14 PM


Originally Posted by nicholasblonde (Post 317483)
I'm sure it's good training and all, but if you just got up to 500 hrs and then applied to a lot of other places, instead of spending 7 weeks @FSI, then 7 weeks in training at AE, you'd already be on the line after just 7 weeks of training at any other regional...no extra 7 weeks.

Yeah, that's the thing. I don't want to spend 7 extra weeks in training. However, I can justify 3 weeks. The people at Eagle said it was a 3-week course. But I can't find any info on a 3-week course online.

Slice 02-09-2008 12:19 PM


Originally Posted by BoilerWings (Post 317487)
Yeah, that's the thing. I don't want to spend 7 extra weeks in training. However, I can justify 3 weeks. The people at Eagle said it was a 3-week course. But I can't find any info on a 3-week course online.

You're times are 550/50. Shouldn't you be able to justify doing whatever they ask of you for the opportunity with such little experience?

BoilerWings 02-09-2008 12:53 PM


Originally Posted by Slice (Post 317490)
You're times are 550/50. Shouldn't you be able to justify doing whatever they ask of you for the opportunity with such little experience?

You know what Slice? You're right. I hope I didn't come across as having a bad attitude.

I'm just wondering if anyone has info on the courses. Any personal experiences? How can I best prepare? Etc...

withthatsaid182 02-09-2008 12:53 PM


Originally Posted by Paok (Post 317421)
I heard Eagle is picking people up that are still in college and dont have availability for MONTHS, yet are still getting hired with class to begin in like 4 months........?

I interviewed in december and got an offer to start in may...I graduate in may...i ve got about 650 and 70 and am pacing to have like 800 and 120 by may...they never said anything about a 3 week transition course tho

ridejumpfly 02-09-2008 01:33 PM


Originally Posted by BoilerWings (Post 317487)
Yeah, that's the thing. I don't want to spend 7 extra weeks in training. However, I can justify 3 weeks. The people at Eagle said it was a 3-week course. But I can't find any info on a 3-week course online.

On Flight safetys website if you search for erj135/145 houston facility they show a 23 day initial course.

Paok 02-09-2008 01:36 PM


Originally Posted by withthatsaid182 (Post 317512)
I interviewed in december and got an offer to start in may...I graduate in may...i ve got about 650 and 70 and am pacing to have like 800 and 120 by may...they never said anything about a 3 week transition course tho

yeah that was my question, I knew they were hiring people with like 6 months til they start, just wanted to confirm that :)

RJ Pilot 02-09-2008 01:58 PM


Originally Posted by Sbaker1595 (Post 317426)
18 month contract?? for a stupid RJ transition course???? what a load of BS!! guess it doesnt really matter when they know your going to be there for at least 3 years before you get sick of waiting for upgrade and decide to go someplace else

Beats flying your piston twin doesn't it?:rolleyes:


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