Training hotel question....
07-06-2017, 11:30 PM
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Training hotel question....
Will we have to vacate the rooms at the hotel during our days off while in training, or do we keep the same room for the two months straight?
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Kap
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07-07-2017, 12:25 AM
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When I went through training in January, they told us to not check out, even if we had several days off. It makes things easier for all parties. The room is booked for 2 months straight.
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07-07-2017, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Kapitanleutnant
Will we have to vacate the rooms at the hotel during our days off while in training, or do we keep the same room for the two months straight?
07-07-2017, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Proximity
They'd prefer you never leave, we were told this multiple times during training that they want you to "stay focused" by not going home. Another thing was that we had training on many Saturday's seriously limiting the opportunities to get home. While I'm not complaining, I wish they were more upfront about this before class started. I was expecting a more laid back training schedule similar to competing airlines.
This is the polar opposite of my experience a few years ago. We were encouraged to "sharpen the saw" by going home on weekends (we did work one Saturday, which happened to be July 4th weekend) and as long as we showed up on Monday ready to go were treated like the adults we were. Sorry to hear that mentality has changed.
07-07-2017, 09:56 AM
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Don't forget to sign up for whatever points are available. For example, the hotel I stayed in gave points for food purchases and if they didn't have to clean your room. I got a few free nights later on during my commute.
07-07-2017, 10:06 AM
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Keep the same room throughout training, definitely sign up for points, and tell them they don't need to clean it every day.
There's gonna be some changes in training in the very near future. I don't know if they're starting AQP with newhires yet, but I do know that if you're typed, you'll have a breeze of a time in training. Also, I think newhires starting this month or next month are not gonna be trained in Classic. Maybe someone can give us updated info.
I went home just about every weekend. One thing to remember, you'll need at least 4 jumpseat legs before going to the sim, what better way to get those than going home?
There's gonna be some changes in training in the very near future. I don't know if they're starting AQP with newhires yet, but I do know that if you're typed, you'll have a breeze of a time in training. Also, I think newhires starting this month or next month are not gonna be trained in Classic. Maybe someone can give us updated info.
I went home just about every weekend. One thing to remember, you'll need at least 4 jumpseat legs before going to the sim, what better way to get those than going home?
07-07-2017, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by RJSAviator76
Keep the same room throughout training, definitely sign up for points, and tell them they don't need to clean it every day.
There's gonna be some changes in training in the very near future. I don't know if they're starting AQP with newhires yet, but I do know that if you're typed, you'll have a breeze of a time in training. Also, I think newhires starting this month or next month are not gonna be trained in Classic. Maybe someone can give us updated info.
I went home just about every weekend. One thing to remember, you'll need at least 4 jumpseat legs before going to the sim, what better way to get those than going home?
There's gonna be some changes in training in the very near future. I don't know if they're starting AQP with newhires yet, but I do know that if you're typed, you'll have a breeze of a time in training. Also, I think newhires starting this month or next month are not gonna be trained in Classic. Maybe someone can give us updated info.
I went home just about every weekend. One thing to remember, you'll need at least 4 jumpseat legs before going to the sim, what better way to get those than going home?
07-07-2017, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by CODs4ever
I like your way of thinking. I definitely want to get home to cooler weather if I can on the weekends. Dallas will be hot in August.
07-07-2017, 04:16 PM
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Speaking of training, can any of you guys that have been there perhaps elaborate on a typical schedule?
How long is the ground school portion before sims start and then what is the typical schedule with those?
Business casual for the dress code on the first day?
Thanks for any insight.
How long is the ground school portion before sims start and then what is the typical schedule with those?
Business casual for the dress code on the first day?
Thanks for any insight.
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