Air Wisconsin still a good choice? - Page 2 - Airline Pilot Central Forums

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StrykerB21 , 06-03-2019 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr strangepork

And here come the defenders. Hey speaking from a few personal experiences. You must study to make through, yes but don’t get sick, or fly Boeing equipment overseas and even though you nailed everything in CPT you get a call wanting you to resign for????? There are other examples but I’m here to warn people to go in with your eyes wide open or don’t go in at all. Hey I liked it, but I had an issue with them that clearly violated the contract and we i and the union tried to resolve it they told us to pound sand. I made onto someones’ fecal list and parted ways with them. Others mileage may vary

I wonder how you wound up on the fecal list.

#12

Roverruckus , 06-03-2019 03:31 PM

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I can see how flying Boeing equipment overseas during training can be grounds for termination. Just a hunch though.

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prex8390 , 06-03-2019 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Roverruckus

I can see how flying Boeing equipment overseas during training can be grounds for termination. Just a hunch though.

Story time?

#14

Dr strangepork , 06-03-2019 04:57 PM

New Hire

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Originally Posted by BFMthisA10

Today’s research topic: can writing skills be used to predict success in a Part 121 training program?

In certain instances perhaps. But it also depends on what device and the autocorrect feature. Sometimes it has a mind of its own. I wound up on the fecal list for complaining to the union about my particular issue. Like I said great crews, but management there, well it was better to part ways. I wasn’t the only one that had a grievance and was treated like this. Whether you agree or not, and I sincerely hope nothing happens in your career there, I just want people to know what they may experience.

A buddy was recently asked to resign because he unsat CPT. That’s cool, except he nailed CPT COLD had his stuff together and yes it shocked us. He flew trip 777’s and needed more experience (you know how that goes with expats) A 15 year Lear jet Captain was also asked to resign or be threatened with termination if he didn’t. Now that guy I observed as part of my CPT and I saw nothing wrong with his CPT.
So that’s all I’m saying. Believe it or not your choice, just be.....cautious

#15

pitchtrim , 06-04-2019 05:49 AM

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But but I'm a lear captain and flew triple 7s, I'm God's gift to aviation so you can't fire me!

#16

WhiskyWhisky , 06-04-2019 07:27 PM

Banned

Tough Guy

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Originally Posted by Dr strangepork

#17

Baron56TC , 06-05-2019 12:19 PM

New Hire

You are correct

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Originally Posted by Dr strangepork

Think carefully about that decision. Air Wisconsin is back to doing the stuff they did to people a few years back not that they ever stopped I would say don’t take the bonus and find another employer to go with unless you like low training pay and being washed out of training for no apparent reason there is a lot of shady crap that goes on with that company and they try and scare people not to post on here if you do they will come after you for libel and slander. Oh well.

The people and crews are great to work with but I wouldn’t trust management PERIOD.

I was just there everything you say is correct, they wash you out and after you have been sitting at home for weeks, Sure was a waste of my time.

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Av8tor8710 , 06-05-2019 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Baron56TC

I was just there everything you say is correct, they wash you out and after you have been sitting at home for weeks, Sure was a waste of my time.

What’d you do?

#19

BRayW , 06-05-2019 05:31 PM

On Reserve

It may be a good Choice yet

The original question was considering how a potential change of ownership would affect pilots. It likely would not be a terrible thing, and could be just fine. Maybe a good company would buy it to merge. With current pilot market and economy, the crew and infrastructure that Air Wisconsin has is quite valuable and is very unlikely to be just thrown away.
On the issue of getting through training that has been brought up, could several people who have recently got through five give there insight and maybe some tips on how to be successful?

#20

DarkSideMoon , 06-05-2019 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BRayW

Show up, have a good attitude, study the systems sections they tell you to study, practice flows, profiles, and callouts with a buddy. Have your flows and profiles down cold before day one of CPT, and practice each night with your partner. Have a good attitude. Make sure you have memory items and limitations cold before sim. Have a good attitude.