Should go back to normal assuming no fleet growth; which we know is not the case. The new planes arriving should mitigate the SOC effect on reserve times in my humble opinion.

 

I agree with you on this, and also like someone else said this is a short period of surplus, something republic doesn't historically like having. So I see it going back down to thin staffing by late next year.

 

How about a description of the training program? Likes, dislikes, moral, timeline, culture, facilities, instructors, accommodations, schedule, bonus structure? No pm's please.. Put it out there Thx!

 

Whats the rumor on IAH opening up any announcements or has it happened?

 

Rumor- carry on.


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The training program for the most part has been well organized and professional. There are multiple hotels they could put you in for training and they were all decent. I asked to be moved to a hotel closer to Flight Safety (in STL) and the company had no issue moving those who asked.

The instructors will be a mix of RAH and Flight Safety instructors. Teaching styles can be a mixed bag depending on who you receive but they all have been very professional and will work with anyone who needs extra help.

I started in October and with the holidays and some random time off I will be completely finished with training in the first week of January. I would plan 2.5-3 months from start to finish. Right now they are telling us there is a 4-6 week break before we will start IOE.

The schedule for indoc/systems is Monday-Friday (my experience). Sims can be any day of the week. If you have a 4 day break the company will positive space you home. I actually ended up getting positive spaced home multiple times during training due to holidays and instructor schedules. Don't plan on ID badges coming in until sometime near the end of systems.

My class got our bonus within 30 days of our new hire date but I believe the structure has changed recently.

My biggest complaint so far is payroll seems to be very confused on new hire pay structure. Our MMG pay and stipends were not paid out on the same time frame that we were originally told (go figure right?). However, the company was quick to remedy the issue and overnight paper checks to us.

Overall the process has been very positive. Training is much more relaxed than I was anticipating. The company wants you to succeed and they give you all of the tools necessary.

 

I can confirm the change of bonus payment.

My Class is Jan 17, but my offer letter states $1,500 first paycheck and then remainder of the bonus paid out in first pay check after IOE is completed.

 

Started dec 8, they are planning on this gap from LOFT to start of IOE to reduce once the shuttle America check airmen officially come on line. How much will it reduce? Anyone's guess, but it will not be 4 weeks. (Just giving latest info from the corporate nerds.)

 

Rookie question, what is the difference between training and IOE?

 

IOE is initial operating experience. It takes place in the aircraft. Training is systems/sim