Spirit Airlines Training
12-10-2021, 09:24 AM
#371
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Originally Posted by Ratm0820
I’m referring to the initial new hire training which is still the old school pc ride
12-10-2021, 08:24 PM
#372
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Originally Posted by Ratm0820
I keep hearing of multiple sim busts. Since the training is non AQP are you unable to repeat any maneuvers?
06-14-2022, 11:53 AM
#375
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Originally Posted by JulesWinfield
You need both.
If there’s a NK/B6 tie up hopefully it’s B6 training culture. My old regional made me learn all the Captain stuff as a new-hire. You’re gonna forget it immediately after leaving the schoolhouse and never use it until years later when you get the upgrade.
06-14-2022, 12:06 PM
#376
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Originally Posted by nuball5
If there’s a NK/B6 tie up hopefully it’s B6 training culture. My old regional made me learn all the Captain stuff as a new-hire. You’re gonna forget it immediately after leaving the schoolhouse and never use it until years later when you get the upgrade.
Originally Posted by JulesWinfield
You need both.
06-14-2022, 12:50 PM
#377
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Originally Posted by TheRubberDucky
Thanks - PSA made me learn both too only to forget the captain after hitting the line. Made the sims and flight training sessions quicker though so I get it. Just don’t want to waste time learning something not useful.
Will you forget most of it, yes, but it will also walk you through the overhead panel and pedestal for which is how the oral is structured.
06-14-2022, 04:20 PM
#379
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Originally Posted by DrDHD
just apply to American Eagle. You’ll make more and have a better career. Just curious how many dui’s you have?
06-14-2022, 05:09 PM
#380
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Originally Posted by TheRubberDucky
At an AA WO right now - I get what you’re saying but LCCs are a good product and my version of QOL does not involve wide body flying or ever commuting and Spirit works for me. I have no desire to wait for flow at American or to stay here a day longer than necessary to. I have a few friends at Spirit with mostly good things to say - save the usual complaints.
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