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08-25-2011, 09:51 PM
#3271
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Jet Standards Course at ATP
Has anyone completed the Jet Standards course at ATP yet? Can you provide any info on what to expect and how to prepare for it? Also what is the pass / fail ratio of those taking the course. I interviewed Wednesday and received a pre-offer of employment - subject to passing the Jet Standards class.
08-25-2011, 10:33 PM
#3272
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Joined APC: Apr 2011
Posts: 620
Originally Posted by stunami
Has anyone completed the Jet Standards course at ATP yet? Can you provide any info on what to expect and how to prepare for it? Also what is the pass / fail ratio of those taking the course. I interviewed Wednesday and received a pre-offer of employment - subject to passing the Jet Standards class.
Congrats on the pre-offer...... Can you pls share your experience & if you don't mind your quals & TT etc....
It will help other aspirants like me to gauge the scene at Eagle.....
08-26-2011, 05:47 AM
#3273
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Joined APC: Sep 2007
Position: somewhere between here and there
Posts: 99
Originally Posted by stunami
Has anyone completed the Jet Standards course at ATP yet? Can you provide any info on what to expect and how to prepare for it? Also what is the pass / fail ratio of those taking the course. I interviewed Wednesday and received a pre-offer of employment - subject to passing the Jet Standards class.
In a nutshell, if you can't pass this class, you shouldn't even be flying a cessna.
08-26-2011, 05:55 AM
#3274
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Joined APC: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,822
Originally Posted by figmo
On the scope front, the past decade cost nearly 3,000 AA pilots their jobs lost to furloughs at the same time AA’s regional lift partners went through an explosion of pilot hiring. The notion that we should now entertain an expansion of that job loss is antithetical to the experience of every AA line pilot since 2003. Make no mistake—future growth at AA, including any capacity increase at the feeder level, will be flown by the pilots on our seniority list—the pilots this BOD represents.
This is a little paragraph from the latest APA & AA management sit down. I'd like to hear what people have to say????
Read more: Sky Talk: American pilots union and management meet face-to-face
This is a little paragraph from the latest APA & AA management sit down. I'd like to hear what people have to say????
Read more: Sky Talk: American pilots union and management meet face-to-face
Business as usuall....yawn
08-26-2011, 09:18 PM
#3275
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Joined APC: Jul 2009
Position: EMB-145 FO
Posts: 38
Originally Posted by PilotJ3
It is true! That's why I've never planned to go to AA! Is just a plan B, but I really think is going to take more than 10 years before a guy hired today go to AA if both companies exist.
08-26-2011, 09:21 PM
#3276
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Joined APC: Jul 2009
Position: EMB-145 FO
Posts: 38
I received an offer from Eagle this week also. I can truly appreciate the whole process...very thorough. As far as my experience...I had 1418TT/84 multi, ATP written. I am truly grateful for the opportunity!
08-26-2011, 09:49 PM
#3277
Kept down by the man
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: 767 CA
Posts: 657
Originally Posted by Husker402
I would wait 10 years at Eagle for the opportunity to fly for American.
The way I am looking at this agreement is just another way to keep the movement going so I can upgrade, and move on (and not necessarily to AA). If I get an opportunity to go to AA great; if not, there are plenty of other options out there when the time comes. Just dont keep a narrow perspective or else you might miss out on a great opportunity elsewhere.
08-27-2011, 06:17 AM
#3278
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Joined APC: Sep 2007
Position: somewhere between here and there
Posts: 99
Originally Posted by Husker402
I would wait 10 years at Eagle for the opportunity to fly for American.
BTW, are you from Nebraska?
08-27-2011, 08:31 AM
#3279
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Joined APC: Oct 2006
Posts: 428
Originally Posted by BrewMaster
Really not a big deal. You MUST know the profiles. I would HIGHLY recommend knowing the FO flows as well. The captain flows really aren't that important. If you aren't used to it, the FMS and FCP will be a bit of a learning curve. All the instructors there are regional pilots and very patient and knowledgeable. They are very good at teaching/explaining the sim. I can tell this class will definitely be a value when I start class. Knowing how to fly with the FCP and how to do V1 cuts, single engine go-arounds, etc. will be very beneficial. Don't stress studying night and day before class. Get the profiles down, and know the flows and you will be just fine.
In a nutshell, if you can't pass this class, you shouldn't even be flying a cessna.
In a nutshell, if you can't pass this class, you shouldn't even be flying a cessna.
You better know the material front to back, captain and fo flows, and everything within reach in your brain.
08-27-2011, 09:02 AM
#3280
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Joined APC: Jul 2010
Posts: 3,216
Originally Posted by BrewMaster
Really not a big deal. You MUST know the profiles. I would HIGHLY recommend knowing the FO flows as well. The captain flows really aren't that important. If you aren't used to it, the FMS and FCP will be a bit of a learning curve. All the instructors there are regional pilots and very patient and knowledgeable. They are very good at teaching/explaining the sim. I can tell this class will definitely be a value when I start class. Knowing how to fly with the FCP and how to do V1 cuts, single engine go-arounds, etc. will be very beneficial. Don't stress studying night and day before class. Get the profiles down, and know the flows and you will be just fine.
In a nutshell, if you can't pass this class, you shouldn't even be flying a cessna.
In a nutshell, if you can't pass this class, you shouldn't even be flying a cessna.
Originally Posted by Husker402
I would wait 10 years at Eagle for the opportunity to fly for American.
Originally Posted by Husker402
I received an offer from Eagle this week also. I can truly appreciate the whole process...very thorough. As far as my experience...I had 1418TT/84 multi, ATP written. I am truly grateful for the opportunity!
Originally Posted by Stryker
The saying "cant see the forest through the trees" applies here. You need to keep yourself open to ALL opportunities that come your way and dont just hang on to what could be a great thing, or just a carrot you chase for a good chunk of your career.
The way I am looking at this agreement is just another way to keep the movement going so I can upgrade, and move on (and not necessarily to AA). If I get an opportunity to go to AA great; if not, there are plenty of other options out there when the time comes. Just dont keep a narrow perspective or else you might miss out on a great opportunity elsewhere.
The way I am looking at this agreement is just another way to keep the movement going so I can upgrade, and move on (and not necessarily to AA). If I get an opportunity to go to AA great; if not, there are plenty of other options out there when the time comes. Just dont keep a narrow perspective or else you might miss out on a great opportunity elsewhere.
Originally Posted by astec
Don't listen to this guy. He thinks he some kind of super pilot. The course is no walk in the park. 8 hours of pure hell a day. If you don't study they will be able to tell and you probably won't pass the class. If you're not studying every night and staying late everynight, expect to either be sent home or forgotten about.
You better know the material front to back, captain and fo flows, and everything within reach in your brain.
You better know the material front to back, captain and fo flows, and everything within reach in your brain.
I'm going to my firs retraining next month after 8 months flying the line and I'm getting crazy already studying!
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