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09-02-2017, 10:29 AM

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nkweb

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How long to start training?

Assuming someone gets hired with previous 121 experience, is there a long wait for a class date? I heard it could be months before you start training.
Also, how long is duration of training? Are there breaks due to training being backed up? That wouldn't be bad considering you get paid and wouldnt have to cram with studying.

09-02-2017, 10:34 AM

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Theaveragejoker

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Originally Posted by nkweb

Classes are pretty full, but if you indicate you'll take an earlier class sometimes people are getting bumped up. Training is backed up, so paid vacation (with benefits and seniority) is a real possibility.

09-02-2017, 11:25 AM

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jonnyjetprop

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The June 5th class will be starting their systems class September 11. So yes, there's a wait. Some have continued to work for their former employers (with permission of the DO), some have used their travel benefits, and others just chilled at home. You're on full pay, benefits have started and as others have said, seniority is building.

09-03-2017, 04:53 AM

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nkweb

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Ok, I get that classes are backed up once you start. How about from interview to class date? Is that backed up too?

09-03-2017, 10:11 AM

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60av8tor

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Originally Posted by nkweb

Ok, I get that classes are backed up once you start. How about from interview to class date? Is that backed up too?

Have been told into Dec/Jan classes. The usual caveat applies - interview, get class date, then volunteer to go early if there is a class drop.

09-04-2017, 04:35 PM

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flybywp

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Has anybody with late class dates had any luck getting waitlisted and moved to an earlier class? Mine is a few months away and wondering what I can do to get it moved up.

09-05-2017, 05:16 PM

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Has anybody with late class dates had any luck getting waitlisted and moved to an earlier class? Mine is a few months away and wondering what I can do to get it moved up.

Yes. I ended up getting moved up 4 classes. Talk to your pilot recruiter and JM from pilot recruitment. Make sure they know you're available and want to move up class dates and are okay accepting short notice to start.

09-06-2017, 06:37 PM

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Future Cpt Kirk

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Four classes... That's 100 seniority numbers... and several months of flow. Nice!

09-06-2017, 06:47 PM

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Four classes... That's 100 seniority numbers... and several months of flow. Nice!

I was very fortunate. I had all of my paperwork completed and they knew they could call me at the last minute for a class opening and I would be in CLT when it started. There were 4 folks in my new hire class that ended up getting pulled in from later later classes.

09-10-2017, 09:22 AM

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Pony Express

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Would anyone be willing to shed some light on the schedule on the 145 in Philadelphia? Last I heard were composite lines meaning some both reserve and non reserve flying? I'm a total newbie to the 121 world.

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