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!

 

Thanks to everyone for the info.

 

Remember... Valero = Hugo Chavez

 

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