I got the job!

JA Yawd Bwoy

JA Yawd Bwoy

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I am now a part time LST for Sheltair FLL!:rawk: They are going to start me off part time, and then eventually when things pick up during the winter down here, kick me into full time around Sept! I already did my SIDA fingerprints, and will start training later this week. Any tips for a newbie?:)
 
JA Yawd Bwoy said:
I am now a part time LST for Sheltair FLL!:rawk: They are going to start me off part time, and then eventually when things pick up during the winter down here, kick me into full time around Sept! I already did my SIDA fingerprints, and will start training later this week. Any tips for a newbie?:)
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Congrats man! Sheltair seemed like a pretty good gig while I was down there doing a checkride. All the line guys and employees seemed pretty happy to be there.

Act like a sponge and tag along with somebody whatever chance you get (can't emphasize this enough). Take the initiative and don't be asked to do trivial things. Show up with a positive attitude day in and day out.

We have a pretty good crew but those are the issues that are brought up time and again when a new guy starts.
 
If you don't know how to do something, ask. Don't try to just do it, because that isn't likely to end well. Hearing protection is a must, and keep your head on a swivel on the ramp. Pilots can do some amazingly dumb things on a ramp at times.
 
KSCessnaDriver said:
If you don't know how to do something, ask. Don't try to just do it, because that isn't likely to end well. Hearing protection is a must, and keep your head on a swivel on the ramp. Pilots can do some amazingly dumb things on a ramp at times.
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N519AT said:
Act like a sponge and tag along with somebody whatever chance you get (can't emphasize this enough). Take the initiative and don't be asked to do trivial things. Show up with a positive attitude day in and day out.
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Agreed. Oh, and don't tell people who have been there longer than you how to do their job.

Have fun!:)
 
Nice to hear Matthew!!! Congrats!

My advice is to absorb as much as possible and maintain situational awareness at all times.

And don't forget to network a little bit. ;)
 
Thanks for the advice everyone! No Qgar, not missing Jersey that much haha, and thanks Paul for all the help/info you have given me thus far!
 
Always take a bucket with you when you dump the lav on a hawker. The trunk tank on a beechjet is a pain and takes forever to fill. Always always always use wing walkers when putting a plane in a hangar. Go slow. Airplanes with castering nose wheels can get away from you easily when pushing them back. When fueling, point the nozzle at an angle inside the tank.

Most importantly, be "johnny on the spot" with a smile. Passengers sometimes hand out $20 bills to those who put bags in their cars. Be sure you split your tips with those who also worked on that plane. Enjoy the left over catering. It's good stuff.

These are just tips off the top of my head. Congratulations and have fun!
 
Congrats! Is that the same FBO we used on that cross country to FLL? The one where you called that lady shuttle driver "sir"? :yup:
 
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