Is there anything you'd suggest to focus on in the study guide sent out? I heard from some to focus on flows but to start that after indoc.

Earlier this year Republic had the fastest training program. Indoc to IOE completion in 2.5 months. That’s quite a backup if folks are having to wait until January. But, while at FlightSafety I had a chance to see the simulator schedules and all of the E170 operators were on the list. I suspect the other regionals will be affected even worse.

I was in the 8/21 class for anyone who has specific questions feel free to ask. The original plan was Indoc, Ethos, Systems Review, Panel Trainer, and then sent home to wait a few weeks for sims. Through research/review of their last few classes they decided the gaps in training were not good, and it was better for us training wise to keep the footprint condensed. When they broke the news in my class, all my classmates myself included were pleased. Nothing changes as far as pay/bonus pay out/benefits etc.

FWIW, I was a Piedmont new-hire who sat for months after indoc in complete blackhole darkness. After being told one thing by piedmont recruiters, another thing by indoc instructors, and something completely different by MF, as well as being kept in the complete blackhole darkness, the move to republic was probably the best decision I could have made at this current time. The Indoc experience at Piedmont in my opinion was horrible...Not to sound like the RJet cheerleader but my experience so far with RJet has been wonderful.

Our class was split into two groups, one returning mid September, the other returning beginning of October, and we will all be done with sims by the end of november/beginning of december with this new training timeline.

When they decided to break the news, the entire leadership team was there including Bedford himself. Loved the transparency.

I was also in the 8/21 class and completely agree with Mfflyer. So far the experience has been really great. The communications have been clear and transparent, the management apologized multiple times for the "delay" and today we got our schedules for the sept/oct reschedules. We got our iPads and were sent home to start studying the SOPs and FOM. In my opinion this couple week delay will allow me to get ahead and show up better prepped and ready to crank it out. The fact that Bryan Bedford and the full management team showed up and spent over an hour with us taking questions was also very much appreciated. Very happy I chose Republic over some other choices I had. I know this sounds like I am drinking the cool aid - but with all the horror stories you hear in the regional world I am happy with how things have gone so far.

All of it.

You need to know the systems and limitations to pass your oral. You need to know all of your call outs, profiles and flows prior to Sims. Initially focus on the systems to get through your oral but once that's out of the way, profiles/callouts need to take precedence. Because I don't know the schedule of how they are doing it now, you will have to figure out exactly how to prioritize it. Being over prepared once you arrive is a hell of a lot better than trying to play catch up.

People failing are doing so because they are not prepared. From what I have been told, most failures in the sims are people that were expecting to learn everything in the sim. By the second sim session, you really are expected to be accustomed to the sim and mostly know your flows and call outs. After that it's putting everything together in scenarios and refining your maneuvers for the ride.

As someone already stated. If you experience any delays in training, you will be paid while you wait. They won’t just send you home and not collect a pay check.


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The experiences from the 8/21 class are good to hear. I chose Republic partly because they seemed to have their act together with the training timeline. Yes, all of them pay you while you wait, but we're here to fly aren't we?

The delays seem reasonable and are much better than the other regionals as far as time to training completion.

Thanks for the update everyone. I’m scheduled for the 5 Sept class so expect they will do the same for us since a date to show up is already set. The communication from RJet will be a welcome change compared to PSA

8/21 class as well. Great experience so far. I come from another airline and good communication goes a long way. Republic does a fantastic job keeping everyone in the loop, and even with this minor delay has a solid visible plan. Gives us few weeks to study a bit more, the flying will come soon. Very happy to be starting here!

Big question is...
I have a Sep. 10 ATP-CTP course and a Sep. 18 indoc date. I'm getting ready to put in my 2 weeks for my 135 job. Should I hold off if it will be delayed?