American Eagle Training
 

I'm headed to training in DFW on the 31st does anybody know about the accomadations, the rooms (double or single occupancy ) cafeteria, exercise facility?
Thanks

Double occupancy until you get to the sim. There is a restaurant downstairs as well as a workout room and swimming pool.

theres also a van service that will take you anywhere you need to go witin five miles. laundry is on the 1st and 5th floors. each room has a fridge ad most have microwaves.

good luck

I'm going in May...dumb question but...overall how is it? Does it go by quick? Is it as stressful and stress-free as some people make it sound? Any advice???

It's funny, each section of training is somewhat stressful (especially for those who are new to 121 training, i.e. me) but once you complete each test and look back, it really doesn't seem that bad. the first week is indoc, followed by a 75 Q written test, open book... After that, it differs by fleet, but for me in the ERJ we had 3 1/2 weeks of ground school where we covered a system a day and finished with performance, then another 75 Q test over systems. Then you will complete CSI (2 days)which is sort of like oral prep. the oral that wknd (2hrs) and then sim starts monday. Once I got to sim, I felt like it had flown by, but each long day of ground school seemed monotonous and never ending. Just find some guys and gals that you can hang around after class with and blow some steam off.
Advice would be to not dive deep into your oral prep, know what your instructors tell you to and leave it at that. There will be time later to learn every detail you want, but keep it simple for now. Also pair up with a senior person in class (preferably a CA), unless you yourself are pretty senior. It will help you when picking sim location and time. Hope this is what youre looking for.. Good luck and congrats

Buy some beer from the Valero across the street, keep em cold by the pool and study what the instructors tell you. Follow this standard operating procedure and you'll do fine...Welcome to Eagle!

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Thanks to everyone for the info.

Remember... Valero = Hugo Chavez:cool:

I will be joining you on the 31st.

How does the sim partner thing work? Do they have enough captain upgrades to match up with all the FO new hires?

How many sim sessions are there?

There should be enough Captain upgrades. If not, you will be paired with another New hire. Sim usually run for 2 weeks. Good Luck

You can pick your sim partner to a certain extent. In my class we had a couple transitions from the Saab and 5 upgrades. The instructors don't want company employees paired together if possible. That way new hires get someone a little more experienced to work with. The best option would be to pair up with a captain upgrade for 2 reasons. 1) you don't have to switch seats after 2hrs to perform PF and PNF duties. 2) The upgrades' seniority number will be higher therefore you can choose a more suitable sim time. Sim schedules is also based on seniority.
There will probably not be as many upgrades as there are new hires since classes are relitavely full with around 35 every 2 weeks.
10 sim sessions minimum. 1 - FTD intro, play day if you will, 2 - 2engine ILS, 2 - 2engine nonprecision, 2 - 1engine ILS and nonprecision, 1- specialty day (windshear, gpws, cfit, etc), 1 - phase check, 1 - check ride.
If remedial is needed, your checkride is pushed back a day or whatever.

Venezuela accounts for 12% of US's oil imports. Cutting off Venezuelan oil would likely result in a significant jump in fuel prices and I don't know if most people wants to pay even more for a gallon of gasoline.....no matter how red, white and blue they are.

Since China's human rights record is every bit as questionable (probably even more) as Venezuela's, there is no difference between supporting Venezuela and supporting China by buying their products. Of course, hardly anyone pays lip service to China because our prices are so low.

So AE new hires, shop at Valero to your heart's content.....I say.

If you’re young make sure to pick an older sim partner so you don’t have to wake up at 2 am. All the slots are seniority based, so better yet go with a captain upgrade

Thanks for the info! I am younger, 28, so I will be looking for a senior guy for sure.

double post... sorry

I think at 28 you might one of he older ones.

I'm a lil 21 year older so i'll be getting up at 0130...

Just pack some heat or travel in relatively large groups (e.g. more than just yourself) if you decide to venture in the area away from the training hotel premises or if you're walking to the Cracker Barrel... some people have been mugged usually during the less than optimal lighting times.

Aircraft Type
 

I was thinking that in the begining but then I met 7 others in my class and they are all in their 30s-40s..

AE got a job post on our school site, i meet the TT little low on multi. How strict are they on their multi requirements?

I'm in the same boat, and I was told by a friend that if you're short of the 50 multi Eagle won't touch you. But who knows...:confused: Anybody else know anything??

I know a guy who applied with 35 multi and didn't get a call

I heard that they could interview you if you are short on the TT but got the multi.

How low is a little low?

I think they are holding firm on the 50 multi...but will hire with less than total.

400+tt and 33multi

their mins are 350 and 50 on our schools website

Well, you only need 17 more multi hours.

i know, but i am not MEI and i am not going to shell out money and spend more time at UND. The job fair is in 3 wks.

Just go and try. If not, then you're sol

Find someone else who needs multi time and switch off being the safety pilot. It wont hurt to brush up on your instrument skills before the interview anyways.

Go for it. They might do the thing where they pay for you to do a jet course in order to make up for your lack of time. The worst that happens is they tell you to get 17 more hours. I'd go in being totally prepared for the interview.

thanks a lot guys, really appreciate all of your inputs. i am going to apply regardless of my times...besides gouges what should i study??? Its my first aviation interview (besides the CFI job)

Study whatever the gauges tell you to study. There are a million of them out there, that should keep you busy enough, plus they cover everything that will happen in the interview.