You will be walked through the FMS programming and basic functionality in your initial training. Given the differences between the Airbus and other jets you’ve flown, trying to do solo prep work on the FMS will likely lead to negative training. There is a lot of thing to learn about the box, but much of that is learned on the line and it makes more sense in the real environment. What you need to know to interface with the FMS for normal line operations and simulated emergencies will be covered in your training, and you will have ample time to ask questions and be shown technique. We have plenty of recent new hires who have never used an FMS or flown a jet and they have successfully navigated the training, you will be fine.

If you used an fms on any jet before, learning the fms on a new plane will take at most a couple hours.

PS. Once you finish IOE at spirit, apply to United. Don't stay at spirit, and it should only be used as a bridge to United.

You’ll get plenty of practice. Don’t buy anything.

Thanks for the insight. Studying the topics listed in the welcome guide is going well and I have some extra time. I'll stop stressing and looking for unnecessary work.

Biggest piece of advice, trust the process. I know it’s hard, but don’t sweat it

It’s a normal feeling, and there will be a lot more studying to do. Having the flows, limitations, and memory items down cold will help free up brain cells for what is to come. Once you have access to all the company manuals and training materials you will deep dive into the why’s and the explanations for the random number and button pushing.

Which city is Spirits training conducted from? And do you switch for sims from Indoc or it’s all in the same city? Thank you

FLL. Maybe; depends on sim availability. Other sims would be MCO or DFW most likely.