No more Memphis class dates in 2011????
08-10-2011, 09:10 PM
#43
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You go NOQ for certain medical issues/operation and a new hire has very little sick bank and very little vacation (...I believe zero vacation, the first calendar year).
I believe a new hire is NOT covered by any Disability (short or long term) in the first 6 months of employment; thus, any new hire that runs out of his sick bank and vacation bank would no longer be in a pay status that could cover his monthly BLG.
08-11-2011, 03:58 AM
#44
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When I got hired at FedEx, I'd been qualified twice before as a 727 engineer (at a "once great world class airline"). I felt well qualified and prepared (quite frankly I felt as if I could have taught the course). That said, I felt the course was a major pain in the ***. But ... I viewed it as fraternity initiation, I'd have done what ever I needed to in order to become a member of this club.
It was worth it and I am glad I did it ...
Just my 2 cents worth, maybe something for the wannabes to think about? Good luck getting hired.
Mark
08-11-2011, 05:48 AM
#46
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Position: B767 FO
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That being said, the training on the MD and 757 were good too, but the 27 is the top of my list.
08-11-2011, 06:27 AM
#47
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Joined APC: Dec 2005
Position: 757/767 FO
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If the rumor is true, this guy is the biggest idiot known to man. I mean, even though he was furloughed from UPS, he essentially won the pilot lottery twice! Once at UPS and once at FedEx. Not many people can say that.
08-11-2011, 08:46 AM
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When I got hired at FedEx, I'd been qualified twice before as a 727 engineer (at a "once great world class airline"). I felt well qualified and prepared (quite frankly I felt as if I could have taught the course). That said, I felt the course was a major pain in the ***. But ... I viewed it as fraternity initiation, I'd have done what ever I needed to in order to become a member of this club.
It was worth it and I am glad I did it ...
Just my 2 cents worth, maybe something for the wannabes to think about? Good luck getting hired.
Mark
It was worth it and I am glad I did it ...
Just my 2 cents worth, maybe something for the wannabes to think about? Good luck getting hired.
Mark
You don't want someone around who is bad mouthing the program or making serious waves. Whatever he did it must have been more than a passing comment. The risk of an investigation due to allegations of "deficiencies" is too great. Newhires with experience should know better. Reputations, jobs and serious money are at stake.
Somehow this individual forgot the rule to "blend in" as a newhire.
08-11-2011, 02:48 PM
#49
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Position: Purple B757/767 FO
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Excellent advice. I can only imagine it's harder for previously qualified 727 pilots to stomach heavy handed instruction but you have to keep an eye on the big picture.
You don't want someone around who is bad mouthing the program or making serious waves. Whatever he did it must have been more than a passing comment. The risk of an investigation due to allegations of "deficiencies" is too great. Newhires with experience should know better. Reputations, jobs and serious money are at stake.
Somehow this individual forgot the rule to "blend in" as a newhire.
You don't want someone around who is bad mouthing the program or making serious waves. Whatever he did it must have been more than a passing comment. The risk of an investigation due to allegations of "deficiencies" is too great. Newhires with experience should know better. Reputations, jobs and serious money are at stake.
Somehow this individual forgot the rule to "blend in" as a newhire.
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