Does AWAC utilize on-line computer based training for initial "systems" training? I know some airlines have you complete CBT at home, to shorten time in class, etc.

AWAC has Internet Based Training (IBT) for all of its recurrent training and some of its new hire training.

For systems you will be assigned some IBT courses but it will not replace the daily classroom and homework study. AWAC teaches the aircraft in the classroom and uses the IBT to enhance the training.

You won't have time between INDOC and Systems to do much advanced study and they really don't want you focusing too far ahead.

Still haven't heard about the new interview gouge, and whether or not it is the 10 question written/sim or the 50 question/no sim. Anything anyone can share will be very helpful!

I wouldn't worry about a gouge...rent an airplane and a safety pilot and make sure your instrument skills are fresh.

Take a practice ATP test to make sure your knowledge is also fresh.

AWAC is willing to help pilots learn how to fly their first jet but they or any other airline doesn't have the time to start from day one of instrument school.

Make sure your knowledge and skills are PTS and you should do fine.

Since AWAC's fleet is CRJ200's, do you think the Regional Jet Standards Course offered by ATP is a nice indoctrination prior to beginning training? Have you heard any feedback from those that completed the course and were subsequently hired by AWAC?

I haven't met anyone who has used that course, I have met people who have taken the course through one of several universities.

While the course can't hurt, what hurts most people in training is that their fundamentals are rusty or just not sound. Layer on the sophistication of a jet aircraft that moves faster than even those who have piston twin experience...things can fall apart if they don't have the fundamental skills.

Learning to fly a jet is not that difficult...and there is even one less lever to worry about. However one cannot focus on learning the new systems and procedures if they can't accomplish all the basic steps of conducting an instrument flight from point A to B.

Why would you waste your time and money for that? That's what training is for, where you get paid for your time, not the other way around.

Yes. Most people get through with just experience in a Cessna.

I just passed my ATP and type ride today. I didn't take any transition class and it wasn't to bad.

Maybe he wants to use all the tools at his disposal to pass instead of screw up his potential career with a black mark on his record. It's his money and his choice anyway. Even if you believe its a waste of money atp has shown that more pilots got through training with the atp transition course than without it. You may not like the fact that people are doing this but the fact of the matter is it helps potential candidates achieve their dream instead of risking it all with one jeopardy event.