9/28 Skywest CRJ class
09-01-2015, 04:48 PM
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9/28 Skywest CRJ class
Hey All! Anyone else in this class? Excited to start! Does anyone know how long training is generally taking? I have heard sometimes there will be a 3 day, and sometimes a 3 week delay between training segments. My seniority will be crap (last 4 of my SSN starts with a 8) So I assume I will have plenty of time off? Any last minute advice from anyone would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Thanks!
09-01-2015, 04:53 PM
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Study the limitations packet they send/email you and just go into with an open mind and good attitude. If you have questions, just ask instructors or others. Enjoy the nice weather in SLC. Depends on how backed up they are you could have significant time off after the systems final and sim and/or Sim and IOE.
09-01-2015, 04:56 PM
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The last guys in seniority in my class got no time off between ground school and sims. Your class might be different though. Some of the guys with the highest seniority wanted the sims starting the next day and some wanted the 3 week break. If you are bottom seniority you just get what is left over.
From day 1 of indoc to finishing IOE, you can plan on about 2.5 - 4 months, depending on lots of factors.
From day 1 of indoc to finishing IOE, you can plan on about 2.5 - 4 months, depending on lots of factors.
09-01-2015, 05:31 PM
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About 1/3 of my class got a 6 week break between ground and sims. The other 2/3 had all of 16 hours off. It's impossible to predict what the guys above you will bid... And there may not even be a break for anyone.
The important stuff:
1. Don't try to live on fast food for all of ground training. Take the light rail downtown to Harmon's and cook your own food.
2. You will reach a point during Systems in which it seems you'll never learn it all and you're doomed to fail. Relax. It's normal. Just study hard and you'll do fine.
3. Exercise. Sitting in class all day won't do anything for your physical and mental health. Fortunately there's a nice jogging path starting at the Candlewood and heading north.
4. Spend as much time in the Matrix 'sim' as you can. When you start the real sims, you'll want your flows to already be sharp. This can be challenging, trying to study for your Systems final and practice flows and calls at the same time... But make sure you put the effort in.
At the time, the training seemed quite tough. But really, the Systems exam is a lot easier than you think it's gonna be. And once you spend a year on the line you're going to wonder why this ever seemed difficult
Welcome aboard!
The important stuff:
1. Don't try to live on fast food for all of ground training. Take the light rail downtown to Harmon's and cook your own food.
2. You will reach a point during Systems in which it seems you'll never learn it all and you're doomed to fail. Relax. It's normal. Just study hard and you'll do fine.
3. Exercise. Sitting in class all day won't do anything for your physical and mental health. Fortunately there's a nice jogging path starting at the Candlewood and heading north.
4. Spend as much time in the Matrix 'sim' as you can. When you start the real sims, you'll want your flows to already be sharp. This can be challenging, trying to study for your Systems final and practice flows and calls at the same time... But make sure you put the effort in.
At the time, the training seemed quite tough. But really, the Systems exam is a lot easier than you think it's gonna be. And once you spend a year on the line you're going to wonder why this ever seemed difficult
Welcome aboard!
09-01-2015, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ryan4sail
Hey All! Anyone else in this class? Excited to start! Does anyone know how long training is generally taking? I have heard sometimes there will be a 3 day, and sometimes a 3 week delay between training segments. My seniority will be crap (last 4 of my SSN starts with a 8) So I assume I will have plenty of time off? Any last minute advice from anyone would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Thanks!
09-01-2015, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbosina
About 1/3 of my class got a 6 week break between ground and sims. The other 2/3 had all of 16 hours off. It's impossible to predict what the guys above you will bid... And there may not even be a break for anyone.
The important stuff:
3. Exercise. Sitting in class all day won't do anything for your physical and mental health. Fortunately there's a nice jogging path starting at the Candlewood and heading north.
Welcome aboard!
The important stuff:
3. Exercise. Sitting in class all day won't do anything for your physical and mental health. Fortunately there's a nice jogging path starting at the Candlewood and heading north.
Welcome aboard!
Go out the front door and take a right through the stoplight.
That street heads down to the airport and stops at a gate.
Push through the pedestrian gate and hit the airfield perimeter trail, takes you right through the approach lights for 35/34's, along the golf course and to the other side of the field.
Do flows in your head while your jogging.
09-01-2015, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbosina
About 1/3 of my class got a 6 week break between ground and sims. The other 2/3 had all of 16 hours off. It's impossible to predict what the guys above you will bid... And there may not even be a break for anyone.
The important stuff:
1. Don't try to live on fast food for all of ground training. Take the light rail downtown to Harmon's and cook your own food.
2. You will reach a point during Systems in which it seems you'll never learn it all and you're doomed to fail. Relax. It's normal. Just study hard and you'll do fine.
3. Exercise. Sitting in class all day won't do anything for your physical and mental health. Fortunately there's a nice jogging path starting at the Candlewood and heading north.
4. Spend as much time in the Matrix 'sim' as you can. When you start the real sims, you'll want your flows to already be sharp. This can be challenging, trying to study for your Systems final and practice flows and calls at the same time... But make sure you put the effort in.
At the time, the training seemed quite tough. But really, the Systems exam is a lot easier than you think it's gonna be. And once you spend a year on the line you're going to wonder why this ever seemed difficult
Welcome aboard!
The important stuff:
1. Don't try to live on fast food for all of ground training. Take the light rail downtown to Harmon's and cook your own food.
2. You will reach a point during Systems in which it seems you'll never learn it all and you're doomed to fail. Relax. It's normal. Just study hard and you'll do fine.
3. Exercise. Sitting in class all day won't do anything for your physical and mental health. Fortunately there's a nice jogging path starting at the Candlewood and heading north.
4. Spend as much time in the Matrix 'sim' as you can. When you start the real sims, you'll want your flows to already be sharp. This can be challenging, trying to study for your Systems final and practice flows and calls at the same time... But make sure you put the effort in.
At the time, the training seemed quite tough. But really, the Systems exam is a lot easier than you think it's gonna be. And once you spend a year on the line you're going to wonder why this ever seemed difficult
Welcome aboard!
Also, in addition I'd like to propose you find someone with a car and take advantage of SLC on the weekends rather than going home. SLC is a beautiful city and temple square offers a great place to study and relax surrounded by the beauty of nature. Go to park city and drink once or twice. Try bohemian brewery and squatters. Hell i was just there last night for my last overnight at SkyWest! That will relax you far better than stressing out to go home will.
Granted I was single and had no kids, but I will always remember the time I spent in SLC training to fly my first jet with a special place in my heart. The training stuff at OO is top notch and will help you succeed! Study hard but DO NOT stress it!
09-02-2015, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbosina
3. Exercise. Sitting in class all day won't do anything for your physical and mental health. Fortunately there's a nice jogging path starting at the Candlewood and heading north.
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