Spirit Airlines Training
05-12-2021, 04:44 PM
#171
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2008
Position: Citation, left seat
Posts: 345
I’ve flown with a few of the FOs from the program and they’re sharp and make great FOs. The only times I’ve heard of FOs from the program not being popular is if they come out as an arrogant know it all. That usually doesn’t go over well. I think it’s a great program that leads to a good career.
05-12-2021, 06:17 PM
#173
That/It/Thang
Joined APC: Aug 2020
Posts: 2,927
Any CA should realize this and understand there is going to be a learning curve for this FO as it pertains to CRM and flight deck dynamics.
05-12-2021, 06:24 PM
#174
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2007
Position: A319, A320, A321
Posts: 547
I have found most of them are pretty good pilots and a pleasure to fly with. I'd take one of of those guys/gals over a bitter dude that is on his 7th airline (we have a lot of those people too).
05-12-2021, 08:04 PM
#175
On Reserve
Joined APC: Feb 2019
Posts: 16
Thank you for the great info! Any idea on competitive mins to get the position? And the website says after 24 months you’re qualified to move to an FO is there any writing at all that guarantees you can move up or how is the jump made?
05-13-2021, 01:40 AM
#176
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Joined APC: Jun 2019
Posts: 1,279
You’re taking a new FO who was a flight instructor previously and has spent the last 2 years teaching the airplane that they have never flown.
Any CA should realize this and understand there is going to be a learning curve for this FO as it pertains to CRM and flight deck dynamics.
Any CA should realize this and understand there is going to be a learning curve for this FO as it pertains to CRM and flight deck dynamics.
05-13-2021, 03:48 AM
#177
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Joined APC: Feb 2020
Posts: 498
As a ground instructor hours aren’t really important, I’d assume it’s more about personality, knowledge, and ability to teach.
05-13-2021, 05:38 AM
#179
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2018
Posts: 305
05-13-2021, 07:04 AM
#180
Line Holder
Joined APC: Mar 2017
Posts: 82
That’s why they say qualify, not guarantee. They will never guarantee you an FO position as a ground instructor. What if someone comes in and does a bad job?
As a ground instructor hours aren’t really important, I’d assume it’s more about personality, knowledge, and ability to teach.
As a ground instructor hours aren’t really important, I’d assume it’s more about personality, knowledge, and ability to teach.
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