BYOB

Speaking of advice, I've got LOADS of questions...

How do most guys pack for 17 day rotations? 22" or 26" bag? Small duffel? Pilot bag for laptop, iPad, etc.? International charger? I'll need my laptop for my first few months as I'm taking a few classes and need it, but ultimately plan on leaving it at home.

I've researched international calling plans, Skype, facetime, etc. And I've got that under control. I've got the global entry process started so that's covered.

What uniform items do I need to buy? Does Atlas cover a majority of uniform items?

Standby for more as the questions keep coming to me.

I should add that I'm very excited for this opportunity and what the future holds.

Crazy Canuck

What other shots are you suggesting?

We got hep a, hep b, tetnus, yellow fever, and typhoid. Any others?

Crazy Canuck

- you don't. Pack for a week and you can usually find laundry.

-I will be carrying my 17" laptop too. Until I save for a surface pro. I just use a bag and hang it from my suitcAse. You can get an international charger at Home Depot probably. I got mine in Europe. Not a big deal.

-I have t mobile. Best thing ever!

-company provides uniforms and tailoring.

Congrats on getting here. If you're unfortunate enough to get the 76 PM me. I have loads of info I can pass forward for the training program.

be76flyer

I over pack and fit everything into a PN 22" and a PN flight tote.
T-mobile free world wide text and data and use wifi calling.
Atlas buys the uniform

plift

Most electronics chargers will use 110v or 220v no problem, you just need a collection of adapters for the foreign outlets. Check the fine print on the charger though to be sure, they almost always are 110v or 220v ac though.

Twin Wasp

One thing I've found very handy is a little power strip. Some rooms only have a couple outlets or if you're having to use an adapter you can plug three or four chargers into one outlet..

KYTBRD

For electronics that use USB to charge you'll want one that's at least 4.

1. Company "phone"/PCD
2. Company iPad
3. Personal iPad
4. Anything else you want to charge.

I purchased a 4 input USB in Hong Kong for about $17 that came with all the international adapters. It has 2 2.1amp inputs for the iPads and 2 for other items. In my previous job I needed a laptop, but since I've been here (almost 3 yrs) I've just travelled with my iPad. I really didn't see a need for a laptop. Some folks like the laptop others don't. I used to carry the large LW bag but have since reduced my bag to the smaller one. I got tired of carrying crap I didn't need. My shoulder is better for it. Just pack lots of underwear and socks, a bathing suit, and 1 or 2 Landry detergents. You'll be fine.

NikeBuddy

T-Mobile doesn't get data service up in ANC I thought...? AT&T is primary up there

742Dash

Yellow fever is required, and is only good for 10 years (though my understanding is that this is a point of debate in the medical field).

Polio, measles, Hep A and DT should be current.

The secondary list is Typhoid, Hep B, Cholera, Varicella, Japanese Encephalitis and Influenza.

Over 50 they recommend Meningococcal and Pneumococcal, though my doc recommended them back when I was 38.

A related issue is insect repellent. You can get Deet wipes at a sporting goods store in season or off of Amazon anytime. Buy a pack and throw them in the bottom of your bag -- you never know where you are going to end up.

If you live in the sticks and don't have a travel clinic nearby the next stop is an infectious disease doc, which will be expensive. Which brings us back to the company credit card. But a newhire will have plenty of time in MIA to sort this, and lots of docs who know the score.

BYOB

Any headset recommendations for the 747? No idea how loud the various models are. I've got Bose, Clarity Aloft, and a crappy pair of Telex 750 at home, which would work best?