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05-11-2016, 03:09 PM
#7531
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Joined APC: Jul 2014
Posts: 170
Jeff,
So many variables and pretty much been answered as well as it's gunna be. In general, the 717 and M88 are the most Jr and the only people who AE into ATL on them are the Escape from New York crowd. Put another way, if you take one of those planes to ATL, once you get there anyone flowing into it will probably be Jr to you. Which is good. And people above you are more likely to flee asap to bigger and better. Which is also good for your relative seniority.
I think what I said is true as an overall trend. However, there are 6 month stretches (or more) where no one gets ATL 88 or 717 for a couple AEs. If you happen to be the plug when that happens, that sucks. I don't know any way of predicting that.
Something else, 73 seems to block more. 73 guys seem to get off probation faster than anyone else. If you care. And personally I'd recommend caring more about getting off reserve if you're gunna be commuting.
So many variables and pretty much been answered as well as it's gunna be. In general, the 717 and M88 are the most Jr and the only people who AE into ATL on them are the Escape from New York crowd. Put another way, if you take one of those planes to ATL, once you get there anyone flowing into it will probably be Jr to you. Which is good. And people above you are more likely to flee asap to bigger and better. Which is also good for your relative seniority.
I think what I said is true as an overall trend. However, there are 6 month stretches (or more) where no one gets ATL 88 or 717 for a couple AEs. If you happen to be the plug when that happens, that sucks. I don't know any way of predicting that.
Something else, 73 seems to block more. 73 guys seem to get off probation faster than anyone else. If you care. And personally I'd recommend caring more about getting off reserve if you're gunna be commuting.
05-12-2016, 08:28 AM
#7533
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Joined APC: Jul 2014
Posts: 170
05-13-2016, 09:37 AM
#7536
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Joined APC: Jun 2014
Posts: 679
Sim schedules can vary greatly. Usually 3-4 sims followed by 1-2 days off. They will move you through as fast as they can so don't plan to spend much time at home. You can book yourself positive space home when you have 2 days off. Good luck and have fun.
05-13-2016, 01:55 PM
#7539
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Joined APC: Mar 2007
Position: Heavies
Posts: 1,414
I have children and a husband who's an airline pilot/reservist also. It can be done! Commuting is a choice. I live in my mil and airline base and so does he 👍
05-13-2016, 02:46 PM
#7540
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Joined APC: Jun 2014
Posts: 679
You will get a flash drive with the systems program that you have to finish. When you come back after Indoc there will be a few days of systems review and then an eSV (electronic systems validation). All of the questions in the test are taken from the material in the LOD (Learning Objectives Document). Complete the flash drive systems and then study primairly the LOD.
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