Originally Posted by tuktukdriver

Are all the new hire lodged at the same hotel?

Originally Posted by FrancesTheMute

Each new hire class is at same hotel. They use several different hotels in the area

Originally Posted by Shibuya

I'll be starting class in late November and I'm looking forward to it!!! I read and re-read this thread so many times and its full of so much good info. I still came up with a few questions.

1. One guy mentioned that if you buy fake stuff in China, customs in ANC might catch you. Can anyone expand on this?? If I buy something like a shiny new laptop or camera in HKG tax free, will I get whacked by customs???

2. What are the options and alternatives to lugging a metal frame PNT bag up the ladder on the 747? How do you store your luggage on the 74/76? My intention is to carry the lightweight, expandable Travel pro roller bag I am using now, and then something like a backpack or duffel bag instead of the flight case I used to carry when I was flying an RJ.

3. Do any of the hotels let you keep a grab-bag on the premises? Keeping a coat handy in ANC seems to make more sense than hauling it everywhere.

4. I see Atlas guys can use Known Crewmember... is anyone using "Global Entry?" It is the trusted traveller program sponsored by US Customs. I ask because I have the same name as someone that skipped the country like 25 years ago and each time I come home to the US i have to waste 5-20 min of my time in the office.

Thanks for the info guys, and fly safe!

Originally Posted by captainv

Can't speak for the 767, but OE for the 747 currently is about a two-month wait.

Training pay last 4 months or until signed off OE, correct.

You go home and wait. And wait. And wait. If it goes long enough, and you don't get your 100 hours in 120 days (potentially extended to 150 days) you get to go back for another check ride.

Yes, they hotel during training.

Originally Posted by Crazy Canuck

Finishing up class shortly. Was told by the scheduler I can have IOE on my schedule 5 days after training for the 767.

Originally Posted by ASpilot2be

For those getting calls this week, when did you take the test? I did mine on Friday and am thinking I may be too late to get in this window.

Originally Posted by Tacos

Took my test mid Sept. It was then 2 weeks for initial call. I missed that call and it took 3 more to hear back.

Originally Posted by ASpilot2be

For those getting calls this week, when did you take the test? I did mine on Friday and am thinking I may be too late to get in this window.