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03-20-2017 | 12:13 PM

#11051

EmbraerDriver

New Hire

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Does anyone have advice on completing the new hire indoc/winter tests prior to class? To rephrase, is it something that you need to read through all of the manuals first, or can you just search through the questions? I didn't get any guidance on any of this. Thanks-

03-20-2017 | 01:26 PM

#11052

Theaveragejoker

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From: DHC-8 CA

The search function is fine. The books are reference material not memorization material*

*some items actually have to be memorized, but training will let you know when you get there.

03-21-2017 | 04:40 AM

#11053

EmbraerDriver

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Theaveragejoker

The search function is fine. The books are reference material not memorization material*

*some items actually have to be memorized, but training will let you know when you get there.

Thanks for the info! I was able to navigate through most of it better than I expected. Appreciate the word.

03-21-2017 | 08:53 PM

#11054

A30R

On Reserve

Joined: Mar 2017

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Part 135 to PDT

Hello All

Thanks in advance for your help. I am presently in the 135 world and looking to interview soon with PDT. Please could you help me out with a few questions.

Assuming I can start working May 1 -

How long is the training gonna be ?
How long is the reserve ?
Realistically how much time should I give myself to reach the 1000 hrs 121 time for an upgrade ? I presently have 4000 total time.
Can a commute from DFW work ? Are the lines commutable.

Once again thanks for the info.

03-22-2017 | 12:08 AM

#11055

CaptYoda

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Will PDT positive space you for an interview if you are overseas?

03-22-2017 | 12:19 AM

#11056

Battlinbear21

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Originally Posted by A30R

Ground is 3 weeks. Expect 6 weeks off before sim training. Sims can be 2-3 weeks. it's a 12 sesh footprint.
We do not have reserve lines. When a ca upgrades they add a line to Philly. (Stings a lot of people who went else where for a quick upgrade) fo lines guessing they are the same? Most I flew at Pdt in a year was 979. Pre 117. Think 70 hours is pretty good guess for a month of flying. More if you pickup flying. I don't commute so I'm not sure how painful it is.

03-22-2017 | 04:27 AM

#11057

Theaveragejoker

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From: DHC-8 CA

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Originally Posted by CaptYoda

Will PDT positive space you for an interview if you are overseas?

That's an interesting question, and one I've never even thought about. Now I'm just curious enough about this to ask for you, but to get a better idea where is "overseas?" I'd bet you have a better shot if AA flies there.

03-22-2017 | 06:04 AM

#11058

MKUltra

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From: Professional Eugoogoolizer at the Derek Zoolander Center For Kids Who Can’t Read Good

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Originally Posted by Theaveragejoker

Inquiring minds want to know.. i think it depends on the candidate.. us citizen or legal to work in the us.. already has atp? Will be living in the usa or a us territory if given a cjo.

03-22-2017 | 06:29 AM

#11059

CaptYoda

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Middle-East. Unfortunately no U.S. airline flies here anymore. The closest would be Europe. I am a U.S. person (veteran and all), previously 121 Captain. Would be moving back home.

03-22-2017 | 07:39 AM

#11060

MKUltra

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From: Professional Eugoogoolizer at the Derek Zoolander Center For Kids Who Can’t Read Good

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Originally Posted by CaptYoda

Middle-East. Unfortunately no U.S. airline flies here anymore. The closest would be Europe. I am a U.S. person (veteran and all), previously 121 Captain. Would be moving back home.

If you can get to say paris, Frankfurt, etc they might positive space you on aa mainline.. give Heather Bowers a call with your resume or Tyler T. Tell them your situation.