It's probation alright, but it is no secret......extra training, short cycle on checkrides.....

I'm still not sure what you are speaking of? I'm a DCA 756 FO, six weeks shy of turning in my half-wings and received nothing but the standard training, usual landings class, and a normal CQMV/LOE.

Easiest probation year anyone could imagine. Only thing I could wish for was staffing to put more new-hires in below me!

Yes... Sorry!

I never said all new hires would struggle... But many are having problems... Next time at TK ask one of the MV instructors and/or Standards Captains.

Like i said earlier... Pick what you want to fly... Just be ready to "fly" a lot of bunkie trips.

FWIW, I just completed 756 transition. This is not a program for new hires. If you bid it, or get "stuck" with it be prepared to spend a lot of extra time studying. The PI's are well aware of the struggles for new hires in the 756 fleet.

Bad case of thread creep here (my fault) but yeah, I could see that. Although it seems that's a general problem with the 756 program, not just for new hires.

Once online though it's been a great first year airplane and great intro in to what long-haul flying is like. So enjoy it, whoever ends up in it on March 16th. Welcome aboard, you're going to love this place!

Enjoy the 756! In EWR I've had 1 or 2 trips a month on reserve. Welcome!

May I ask how often you've been converted to SC? And also how much notice you've had for those and the trips as well?

I'm 756 EWR.
Training was a pain for sure. My no prior 121 sim partner really struggled, and was pretty stressed.
Over the last year, I have averaged 2 SC conversions a month, although it looks like scheduling is upping that a bit in Feb. I've gotten 3 already with one more 5 day silo to go.
Over last summer, it is correct that nearly all available flying for reserves was IRO, but now there is much more domestic flying. If you're aggressive and pay attention to open time, you can get your landings. I've gotten close but in a year never went to landings class.
Vast majority of trips are commuters dream. 5-8pm reports, with most releasing sometime around noon.

Bottom line: if it's your desire to go quickly to a base not named EWR, bid either NB. If however you live in EWR, or are a commuter no matter where you're based. This is a great fleet with great variety. Europe, Hawaii, South America, domestic, and Caribbean (although not much).


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Another benefit to rsv 756. I commute from a city with nearly hourly service from 6a-9p. I haven't even been close to needing a crash pad. Two hotels a month is the most I've needed for the extreme late or extreme early SC.


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