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02-28-2017, 10:50 AM
#5981
Prime Minister/Moderator
Joined APC: Jan 2006
Position: Engines Turn Or People Swim
Posts: 40,042
I am also in this boat, though I haven't pulled the trigger yet. If I do this and leave my high-paying job, there can be no failing. I went the military flying route and have only been "out of the game" a few years, so hopefully I can get those braincells dusted off...
You'll be fine. Mil wings (even rusty) + good attitude will more than suffice.
02-28-2017, 07:23 PM
#5982
Line Holder
Joined APC: Dec 2016
Posts: 29
Are you sure they aren't saying you contribute the first year then after a year of service they will
Match what you have contributed the first year up to the 3%?
02-28-2017, 07:55 PM
#5983
Time to make the donuts!
Joined APC: Dec 2005
Position: B737 FO
Posts: 303
OK thanks I may decide go home then on some weekends. Probably help to keep the spouse happy anyway.
I have worked as a mechanic (Automotive repairman in the Army 8 years) went to trade school for mechanics. I have spent most of my working life doing that kind of work so hoping that will help with systems. Presently attending college on-line while flight instructing. Maybe training will seem like a break lol :-)
I have worked as a mechanic (Automotive repairman in the Army 8 years) went to trade school for mechanics. I have spent most of my working life doing that kind of work so hoping that will help with systems. Presently attending college on-line while flight instructing. Maybe training will seem like a break lol :-)
02-28-2017, 08:27 PM
#5984
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2016
Position: Cessna 172 CFI
Posts: 271
02-28-2017, 08:33 PM
#5985
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Aug 2015
Position: Guppy Gear Slinger
Posts: 1,990
So apparently, come summertime, we will be flying United's shortest route: SFO-STS. I'm not even sure that's 50 nm. We may just be leaving the gear down...
02-28-2017, 08:54 PM
#5986
Banned
Joined APC: Aug 2015
Posts: 294
ONT to LAX use to be the shortest flight at 34 miles straight line distance. It ended in 2007. It was very common to takeoff of 26r and fly a straight line to 25L at 250kts in the Bro. You spent more time on the ground than you did in the air.
03-01-2017, 03:57 AM
#5989
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2008
Posts: 4,238
With flow delay the drive from sts-sfo would be faster...
03-01-2017, 06:27 AM
#5990
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,283
STS often drops to minimums at night when the fog rolls in.
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