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01-26-2017 | 09:13 AM

#10561

WingsandBeer

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Originally Posted by MidLife

Any January NH can tell us - does AA/PDT have a uniform store in indoc to try stuff on - to check out luggage works in person etc.?

There is no store at indoc. If it doesn't fit you must acquit, oops sorry couldn't resist. Any items can be returned with no questions asked. I had a couple minor fit issues and you bring your items to Men's Warehouse and the company pays for alterations. The training facility has a lot of pilots going through the doors, all the luggage is kept up front in a storage room. I'm sure you can check out the different types . I have this one and it works great. The ABS plastic hold up well and lighter too. I'm going on three years with no issues. I purchased the Strong bag Summit for the manuals . Soft but durable.
LuggageWorks 22" Executive Pilot Bag

01-26-2017 | 10:04 AM

#10562

Datsun

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Originally Posted by MidLife

What about a bag to carry the paper around? Or were you issued an iPad (good for manuals) and just a couple Jepp Binders to carry around?

I heard a rumor that Feb class onwards was getting iPads issued - so at least the company manuals would be EFB-ed Dunno about January...

So, is PDT not completely efb approved yet? What's going on, e-manuals and paper jepps?

01-26-2017 | 10:06 AM

#10563

AZFlyer

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Originally Posted by MKUltra

without giving away my secret identity (bruce wayne)... I get displaced of at least 1 trip a month.. there was a month when I got displaced off every trip and only flew 2 out and backs out of base.. I am senior and as the soe on the dash is going to dry up shortly... that being said... the 145 SOE train is going to roll for a long time..

I have only flown about 200 hours in the last 6 months... its been great... I have been very fortunate..

My QOL has made me not take the upgrade... Feb, I have 14 days off.. but I know one of the trips is in violation on 117... So i'll get a day or 2 off extra... I play dumb until I report for that trip..

That's pretty nice, but definitely not the typical experience for most of us.

01-26-2017 | 10:10 AM

#10564

AZFlyer

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RE: the uniform. An anecdotal experience of mine; I ordered the slim fit uniform coat according to the size that Men's Wearhouse measured me as. When the jacket arrived and I tried it on it was way too small. I could barely bring the buttons together in front. Had to return it and order the next size larger. I don't know if that was an unusual experience or not or if it had to do with ordering the slim fit coat vs the regular fit (I swear I'm not a fatty!). If you happen to find a coat to try on before placing the order, definitely take that opportunity.

01-26-2017 | 10:42 AM

#10565

BeechPilot33

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Originally Posted by MidLife

I am unclear - if you pay out of pocket, they re-imburse you in paychecks, but if you don't they charge it to your payroll??? I know that is not what you meant.

What about a bag to carry the paper around? Or were you issued an iPad (good for manuals) and just a couple Jepp Binders to carry around?

I heard a rumor that Feb class onwards was getting iPads issued - so at least the company manuals would be EFB-ed Dunno about January...

I just paid out of pocket for the uniform. You get reimbursed through the year in your paycheck. You can also have them payroll deduction if you don't want to pay it all upfront.

I keep a Jep binder with all the papercharts I need for the trip in the cockpit. You will still have to keep your jepps updated even when we get the EFB issued, just FYI.

01-26-2017 | 10:48 AM

#10566

MidLife

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From: Line holder, barely

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Originally Posted by BeechPilot33

I just paid out of pocket for the uniform. You get reimbursed through the year in your paycheck. You can also have them payroll deduction if you don't want to pay it all upfront.

Ok - so help me out understanding this.. Sorry but I am confused.

If you pay up front, and they reimburse you through the year in your paycheck - then they are paying for the uniform

If you don't pay upfront, then if they make a payroll deduction - then its coming out of your pocket

Which is it? You pay, or Company pays? Or maybe it is you pay the entire amount, and Company gives you a partial uniform reimburse every year?

01-26-2017 | 11:48 AM

#10567

TheWrightStuff

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Originally Posted by MidLife

Ok - so help me out understanding this.. Sorry but I am confused.

If you pay up front, and they reimburse you through the year in your paycheck - then they are paying for the uniform

If you don't pay upfront, then if they make a payroll deduction - then its coming out of your pocket

Which is it? You pay, or Company pays? Or maybe it is you pay the entire amount, and Company gives you a partial uniform reimburse every year?

Each month, we receive $25 per month in uniform allowance. It is rolled into your regular paycheck, not a uniform balance. Regardless of uniform payment upfront or via payroll deduct, you will receive this money.

01-26-2017 | 12:26 PM

#10568

MidLife

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From: Line holder, barely

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Originally Posted by TheWrightStuff

SO that means you can get stuff anywhere - e.g. acutabove shirts? Yeah!
And also that they do NOT have sizes to try out during indoc

I'm a tubby one - so I gotta try stuff out.

01-26-2017 | 12:27 PM

#10569

MidLife

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From: Line holder, barely

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Originally Posted by BeechPilot33

I keep a Jep binder with all the papercharts I need for the trip in the cockpit. You will still have to keep your jepps updated even when we get the EFB issued, just FYI.

Well for 6 months, minimum. After trial period, PDT could be approved to go paperless. Then - done and done!!