Old Dog Didn't Learn New Trick

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ComplexHiAv8r

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Not that I can't learn new tricks, I apparently needed more time to learn theirs....

Three months to the day my tenure at XJT has come to an end with the conditional offer of employment rescinded by the employer. I'll take full responsibility for not being at the level they wanted and need. I was progressing, and even though the instructors were requesting a change to training, upper management did not agree with it.

As the offer was rescinded, I'm not if I even should list them as employment for the three months.

I do need to figure out how to properly document the RJ course that I took with them as I have many hours in both a FTD and level-D sim for the E145. Any recommendations appreciated.

Appreciate the support and help from many members here, and most I've contacted most already (mostly outside of JC). It's been a wild trip and the last 24 hours have been nerve racking. I am home now, so that is a good thing....

I may be down, but I'm NOT OUT!
 
There is something to be said about the old dog thing. It's just harder to drink from the fire hose when you're middle aged. Maybe we do kill brain cells over the years. Or maybe air head kids just have more room up there with less life experience (kidding kidding). Anyhow, if you felt like doing it again and could find a place, you would find it easier the second time through since you've seen it once. Same airplane especially. When I washed out of the ATC controller screen in the 80's they offered me a job where I'd get a second chance to go through in a year. Word was most guys made it the second time. I got back into flying instead.
 
That is unfortunate, and I'm sorry to hear this.

While I can appreciate not wanting to list a 3 month employer on your resume, technically speaking, you are obligated by PRIA to list them if you work for another air carrier within the next 5 years. Also, it's very common at 121 carriers to ask if you've failed a 121 training event or training curriculum, so depending upon how you were asked to leave or how they filed paperwork, etc, you may be obligated to report this the next time around.

As DE727UPS pointed out, this will be easier the next time around.
 
Sorry to hear that. I'm sure you aren't in the mood now but maybe in the future you could help those of us who aren't to that point yet understand what we could do better, what to expect, etc..

Everything happens for a reason and wish you luck the next time around.
 
Sorry to hear that man. I agree with Chasen. Get back on the horse. The quicker you do it, the easier it'll be and the less time you'll have to spend thinking about it.
 
AA34 said:
Sorry to hear that. I'm sure you aren't in the mood now but maybe in the future you could help those of us who aren't to that point yet understand what we could do better, what to expect, etc.. Everything happens for a reason and wish you luck the next time around.
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I have no problem and trying to help a few in my class still fighting it. Any questions ask away. Not sure where I would post specific info to a training program and might be better info from those that have succeeded. I am willing to help as I can @AA34.
 
What is your age and flying background? Sorry to hear, but I second getting back at it.
 
Itchy said:
What is your age and flying background? Sorry to hear, but I second getting back at it.
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48 and met the mins plus some. Part 91 flying for an engineering company. Cirrus and Apache mostly. I had more true IFR then most in my class. I thought you knew me, I thought almost everyone knew of me. 8)

If you have met me you would understand. Lol.
 
ComplexHiAv8r said:
48 and met the mins plus some. Part 91 flying for an engineering company. Cirrus and Apache mostly. I had more true IFR then most in my class. I thought you knew me, I thought almost everyone knew of me. 8)

If you have met me you would understand. Lol.
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That's the problem you left a Part 91 job to fly with all those restrictive rules! I am sure if I went back to 121 right now it would be quite a few weeks studying before I even interviewed to get myself back to speed.
 
Cessnaflyer said:
That's the problem you left a Part 91 job to fly with all those restrictive rules! I am sure if I went back to 121 right now it would be quite a few weeks studying before I even interviewed to get myself back to speed.
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Didn't help when the owner sold the plane. Damn owner chasing a profit. 8)
 
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I wish there was a "like" button that instead expressed sympathy.

That really sucks... but I'm sure you'll pull through it and get it on the next time around.

-Fox
 
Did they still out a training binder that had a sheet for each scheduled FTD and Sim session? If so, make a copy of all the papers in that binder if you still have it. That will help a lot in documenting the hours. If not, they probably will still keep that on file somewhere.

Were you hired, got an employee badge, and got paid? If so, then it's in PRIA and you'll need to disclose it in future job apps.

Be honest and show a positive attitude in your next interview. If anything, you'll have an advantage in that you've have had more sim training than the typical 1501 hour CFI.
 
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Did they still out a training binder that had a sheet for each scheduled FTD and Sim session? If so, make a copy of all the papers in that binder if you still have it. That will help a lot in documenting the hours. If not, they probably will still keep that on file somewhere. Were you hired, got an employee badge, and got paid? If so, then it's in PRIA and you'll need to disclose it in future job apps. Be honest and show a positive attitude in your next interview. If anything, you'll have an advantage in that you've have had more sim training than the typical 1501 hour CFI.
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I have copies of all the training sessions. Got a badge, but NOT paid. I was told NOT a PRIA failure. I take responsibility for not progressing at a speed they needed. Just working on apps for the next. Yea I got a 30+ hour full motion sim RJ Course. 8)
 
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