ASA Job!!!

johnpeace said:
He didn't say anything to me about a package. I figured since first 2 weeks are basic indoc, they'd wait until then to give us any materials to study.

I also don't know anything of hotels...or anything else really.

I'm sort of starved for information, if you hear anything let me know.
M.
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I'm about a month ahead of you guys, welcome aboard! You should get a package of paperwork to fill out before you come - they'll fedex it to you. If you haven't gotten it by tomorrow, call them! It will have hotel info and a list of required documents. We're booked at Hyatt Place on the south side - you can expect similar quality.

Don't worry about indoc. Study while you're there but the instructor's policy is 'No child left behind'! If you have specific questions, let me know, I'll help if I can!
 
johnpeace said:
He didn't say anything to me about a package. I figured since first 2 weeks are basic indoc, they'd wait until then to give us any materials to study.

I also don't know anything of hotels...or anything else really.

I'm sort of starved for information, if you hear anything let me know.

I sent you my email address in a PM.
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Congrats guys and welcome. I've been here a year and really enjoy it. John, where were you instructing in NE GA? I started flying at TOC, so I was just curious which airport. If I remember correctly you should get the package of paperwork before the interview. I'd be surprised if you were staying at a La Quinta. Most new hires stay at the Weston or Hyatt Place. I would also bid for the 200. The 700 is much nicer, but the 200 has a much better QOL. Good luck guys.

Andy
 
Congratulations. Hope you don't get stuck with the ATR. Great plane and crews, but you won't see the cockpit more than once every 3 weeks on reserve, and reserve is a while right now.



Best of luck.
 
P&H said:
Congratulations. Hope you don't get stuck with the ATR. Great plane and crews, but you won't see the cockpit more than once every 3 weeks on reserve, and reserve is a while right now.



Best of luck.
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That sucks. I didn't realize you guys wern't getting used anymore than that. I was the most second most junior in my class and I don't know how I stayed off either the ATR or 700. Good luck man.
 
P&H said:
Congratulations. Hope you don't get stuck with the ATR. Great plane and crews, but you won't see the cockpit more than once every 3 weeks on reserve, and reserve is a while right now.



Best of luck.
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Isnt that a good thing not to work and get paid? Im a new FO on the ATR and I really like it.. The captains are really good guys.. The training department is excellent as well. I was the oldest in my class and bid for the ATR.. I am glad I did.
 
Bwatz said:
Isnt that a good thing not to work and get paid? Im a new FO on the ATR and I really like it.. The captains are really good guys.. The training department is excellent as well. I was the oldest in my class and bid for the ATR.. I am glad I did.
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Priorities change as we age! Most of the younger guys are itching for the flight time and wouldn't want the time off. Personally, I'd take the ATR but it wasn't offered in my class.
 
Currently I am in Thermopolis, WY...had to deliver an airplane. Tomorrow (saturday) is going to be a busy day for me because I have to fly back home, get there late around 6:30pm. Then when I get there, I have to pack and spend the last few hours with my wife. After that, leave the next day (sunday) to be in ATL for a few months.


How do you guys do it?
 
Av8trix said:
The La Quinta is awesome- that's where my class is at, beats the Wellesly hands down. See ya 'round ;)

-A-
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Yeah same here, la quinta is the best hotel we use around here except for maybe the hyatt with the 72 in tv's. Congrats and welcome to the new class! If you have questions feel free to ask, im sure there are plenty of people on here or running around the hotel that can help you out.
 
Here is a question, how do you guys get from the hotel to ASA every morning? Is there a shuttle ride or is it close enough to walk?
 
I have no clue really. I know when my class came in the hotel was full and 2 people stayed next door at the super 8 until rooms where available here (lq). It seems like they have plenty of rooms though.
 
P&H said:
Congratulations. Hope you don't get stuck with the ATR. Great plane and crews, but you won't see the cockpit more than once every 3 weeks on reserve, and reserve is a while right now.



Best of luck.
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Not anymore! The new contract has allowed the ATR FOs to bail to either the 700 or the 200. As of the last award at least 15 ATR FOs will be gone by May. It will increase with the next award this month. ATR reserve is probably now going to be around 3-4 months. Looks like we got quite an ASA clique going on at JC. BobDduck will be calling us the ASA cheerleading squad like he does XJET:)
 
ATR reserve may be going down but as everyone moves over the 700 reserve is still going up. Do you know how many of you guys are going to the 7? I have been told that I can expect to be on reserve for a MIN of 8 mos. With all these ATR guys moving over its likely I will see that and quite some more time. Of course I have heard the max is a year an 1/2 but who knows.
 
pilot_man said:
ATR reserve may be going down but as everyone moves over the 700 reserve is still going up. Do you know how many of you guys are going to the 7? I have been told that I can expect to be on reserve for a MIN of 8 mos. With all these ATR guys moving over its likely I will see that and quite some more time. Of course I have heard the max is a year an 1/2 but who knows.
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700 reserve will be well over a yr. We are getting 2 more 700s in April and the 700 is where the growth will be so Im willing to bet a year from today you'll be holding a line.
 
:panic::rawk: Hooray for year long reserves!! :banghead: Oh well, at least im in a decent plane, I hope the overnights are good, that is assuming I get to fly on reserve. If not I will enjoy getting payed my 23/hr to sit at home watching tv and surfing jc lol.
 
pilot_man said:
:panic::rawk: Hooray for year long reserves!! :banghead: Oh well, at least im in a decent plane, I hope the overnights are good, that is assuming I get to fly on reserve. If not I will enjoy getting payed my 23/hr to sit at home watching tv and surfing jc lol.
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This is the easiest job i've ever had. I been sitting here all week playing video games, clubbing downtown, working out, moving into my new crib in Atlanta, all while being paid. I have no complaints about reserve. I knew what the reserve situation might be like around here so I picked my butt up and moved here. If I was commuting from Dallas life would not be so sweet. Like Chris Ford said, its all bout choices you make and taking responsibility for them. Maybe I need to throw a Mini M&G at my place, I got plenty of time to kill.:D
 
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