Current UA Mechanic heading to Aviate Academy
02-28-2022, 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Guppydriver95
Yes. Because the Aviate program has a large amount of corporate indoctrination per Kirby’s own public statements. He needs to know his history, and be aware of the tactics management uses from day one. Aviate is management’s own “core 4” robot farm, with allegiance to United, NOT the airline profession. I’d definitely encourage him to add FLT 1 and 2, and also “Of wooden wings”. It’s roughly 30 pages, and can be google searched, but is a must read for all United pilots, or potential United pilots.
On a lighter note, congrats to you, and welcome to the party!
On a lighter note, congrats to you, and welcome to the party!
03-01-2022, 01:40 PM
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Position: JAFO
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You’ll be bothered from time to time by storms, fog, snow. When you are, think of those who went through it before you, and say to yourself, ‘What they could do, I can do.’
Antoine de Saint Exupéry, Wind, Sand, and Stars,1939.
Congrats!! With the way the industry is and your age you're going to have a great career. .
-You can study all you want, but the most important thing is the instructor. Flying history is full of great pilots who almost washed out because of a bad instructor (even at the airline level), so don't feel bad about asking for more help or a different IP if you're not meshing. Aviate is just beginning, from what I've heard there are some growing pains but they are not for a lack of trying. You've already got a history with Momma U and aviation so any problems you have will be taken a bit more serious than Joe/Jane off the street.
-There WILL be days you want to quit. Don't.
-You WILL have bad days. We've all been there. Go for a run, turn your brain off, close the books, etc. You cannot go 24/7.
-The night before the lesson, try to visualize it. Watch the videos of the Blues chair flying before a demo. The best ones know that practice never stops just because they're not in the plane. Don't be afraid you'll look like a fool, sitting somewhere with your eyes closed and your hands moving like you're having a seizure. If I've had a couple weeks off, the night before a flight I'll sit in my hotel room, close my eyes, and review emergency procedures, memory items, etc..
-You're going to get stuck on something. I had horrible trouble with crosswind landings. I took extra lessons on windy days and was unashamed about seeking out the best CFIs at my FBO, bringing them a beverage of choice of buying them lunch. Sometimes the most learning happens away from the cockpit, just BS'ing in a relaxed environment with the pressure off. Then one day it will snap into place. This has happened so many times to me and my students in 30+ years of flying.
If you don't think you're going to be the best pilot down there, you don't belong there.
If you really BELIEVE you're going to be the best pilot down there, then you REALLY don't belong there.
PM sent with my contact info.
Steve Crewdog
787 FO, SFO
Antoine de Saint Exupéry, Wind, Sand, and Stars,1939.
Congrats!! With the way the industry is and your age you're going to have a great career. .
-You can study all you want, but the most important thing is the instructor. Flying history is full of great pilots who almost washed out because of a bad instructor (even at the airline level), so don't feel bad about asking for more help or a different IP if you're not meshing. Aviate is just beginning, from what I've heard there are some growing pains but they are not for a lack of trying. You've already got a history with Momma U and aviation so any problems you have will be taken a bit more serious than Joe/Jane off the street.
-There WILL be days you want to quit. Don't.
-You WILL have bad days. We've all been there. Go for a run, turn your brain off, close the books, etc. You cannot go 24/7.
-The night before the lesson, try to visualize it. Watch the videos of the Blues chair flying before a demo. The best ones know that practice never stops just because they're not in the plane. Don't be afraid you'll look like a fool, sitting somewhere with your eyes closed and your hands moving like you're having a seizure. If I've had a couple weeks off, the night before a flight I'll sit in my hotel room, close my eyes, and review emergency procedures, memory items, etc..
-You're going to get stuck on something. I had horrible trouble with crosswind landings. I took extra lessons on windy days and was unashamed about seeking out the best CFIs at my FBO, bringing them a beverage of choice of buying them lunch. Sometimes the most learning happens away from the cockpit, just BS'ing in a relaxed environment with the pressure off. Then one day it will snap into place. This has happened so many times to me and my students in 30+ years of flying.
If you don't think you're going to be the best pilot down there, you don't belong there.
If you really BELIEVE you're going to be the best pilot down there, then you REALLY don't belong there.
PM sent with my contact info.
Steve Crewdog
787 FO, SFO
Last edited by crewdog; 03-01-2022 at 02:03 PM.
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