TalkTurkey

what is up with the rash of upgrade failures and new-hire washout? Anyone have any percentages on our own failure rates?

Farmlover

I haven't heard of any upgrades failing

gojo

I haven't either, but it wouldn't surprise me. Quick upgrades generally have a slightly higher failure rate

CODs4ever

If you're a few days from finishing OE as a new hire, do you have to wait until mid January to get the pro-rated regular bonus (separate from training completion bonus)? I assume the regular bonus isn't paid during training.

inverted01

Pro rated beginning from date of hire

CFin

You are paid the bonus during training.

Dude Abides

Not that it hasn't happened, however I haven't heard anything of it either.

Sim instructor told me the other day that 85% new hires are getting thru.

Next unsubstantiated rumor....

HighFlight

After completion of OE, your new hire bonus should be incorporated with your next paycheck, if there are a few days to process the fact. Otherwise, expect the NHB on the next next check cycle.

The PRB is paid in mid Jan, May, Sep, and is prorated from the day you start. This bonus does accumulate while in training.

CODs4ever

OK. Thanks everyone for your replies. Trying to do a little financial planning, so that info is very helpful.

WhiskeyKilo

I just passed my IQLOE on Friday in the 200. My sim partner and I were the first people to finish from the April 25 CRJ 200 class. All other class members (10 for the 200) have had their schedules completely jacked up because of additional lessons or because of days off for personal events.

I talked to the 900 guys and they are saying that the quality of instruction on that side is not that great due to the high turnover of instructors. I found the 200 instruction was great. We enjoyed every instructor we worked with. My sim partner and I were flabbergasted that some other pilots needed 2, 3, or more repeat lessons before the MV. My sim partner never touched a turbine A/C until now and I flew King Airs. We didn't need any additional training.

I don't know of anyone that has gotten a pink slip yet but I feel several are close. Sim training is no joke but it can be a piece of cake if you actually study the maneuver profiles before the lesson.