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06-23-2011, 04:39 PM
#2471
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Joined APC: Feb 2008
Position: E145 FO
Posts: 377
He was trying to be funny. Sjs is shiny jet syndrome. I.e. Guys/girls who feel like they are entitled to fly a jet and feel like their world fell apart cause they got a turboprop. Junior (younger) guys are more likely to get the atr because of how you pick base/equipment (oldest to youngest in class) in ground school.
06-23-2011, 05:44 PM
#2472
Kept down by the man
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: 767 CA
Posts: 657
The aviator: I got erj - ord. Exactly what I wanted. Seems like most in our class were happy with what they got. Word on the street is that if you get the equipment you want but not the base there's a good chance you can bid for and get the base before training is over.
06-23-2011, 05:48 PM
#2473
Kept down by the man
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: 767 CA
Posts: 657
Yes it is helpful to get you in the mindset of a 121 ground school. It is not nearly as in depth, nor as intensive but it will challenge you and give you a good idea of what airline training will be like. That's why eagle is using it for low time guys and girls. They invest a lot of money to train you and if you fail out it hurts the company. Even if you pass the ATP class, it doesn't guarantee you can pass ground school but it let's them know you have the aptitude and ability to (I.e. Minimal risk).
06-23-2011, 06:50 PM
#2475
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Joined APC: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,822
06-23-2011, 08:31 PM
#2478
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Joined APC: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,723
This could be changing since the hiring on the ATR has dwindled off to almost nothing. People from my March class are holding lines right out of IOE while myself and the other ATR guys are going to be on the bottom in DFW or MIA for the foreseeable future.
06-23-2011, 09:22 PM
#2479
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Joined APC: Jul 2010
Posts: 3,371
Thanks for keeping us updated. I just published my app yesterday with 1300/80 as I heard of the drop in mins. I am a bit hesitant though and am looking for advice on a few things.
I should hit the 100 multi requirement by the end of July and signing a contract is not appealing to me in the least. Now that I published my app, if I get to interview, and things go well I fear that they may push this contract on me when I am so close to 100 hours. I don't want any contract but I also want the job.
On another issue: I am targeting Eagle primarily because I want ORD. I want to live in-base with family there. How good would you guys say my chances are of getting ORD from the start at 30 years old?
Base is my priority. Eagle is my first pick. Should I skip to ExpressJet or Skywest for a better chance at ORD?
Practical advice is appreciated.
I should hit the 100 multi requirement by the end of July and signing a contract is not appealing to me in the least. Now that I published my app, if I get to interview, and things go well I fear that they may push this contract on me when I am so close to 100 hours. I don't want any contract but I also want the job.
On another issue: I am targeting Eagle primarily because I want ORD. I want to live in-base with family there. How good would you guys say my chances are of getting ORD from the start at 30 years old?
Base is my priority. Eagle is my first pick. Should I skip to ExpressJet or Skywest for a better chance at ORD?
Practical advice is appreciated.
06-23-2011, 09:45 PM
#2480
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Joined APC: Aug 2008
Posts: 168
Have a question for a buddy of mine. He is an A & P mechanic and IA and is curious to what mechanic pay is. What is starting pay and how does it increase and how do they pick maitenance bases?
Any one know or know where to look it up?
Any one know or know where to look it up?
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