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Correction, checkride is no longer from the left seat. All new hires will be checked in the right seat. They shortened the training program by a week and ahalf or so. Cut out all the left seat training.
 
nsmith2224 said:
Did you get the offer?

It's true that Compass gears its training program towards current and past 121 members, but the process is more then do-able in a relaxed environment. The CBT's are big part of the training which you do in a month all on your own. Most regional school houses cover and go over the Flight Operations Manuals, plus Aircraft Systems, and will be there to answer or clarify any questions you have. However, you are on your own for a good portion of study material, and when you get to class you will have one week of systems and one week of company procedures which highlights areas of the CBT's. Having prior 121 time and turbine experience will make this easier as you know the areas of importance to study because the class portion happens very quickly.

The IPT "Instrument Procedure Trainer" portion and Sim portion are just like any other 121 training programs, and you will learn all the procedures from both seats for your type rating. The IPT portion will prepare you to use the automation so your transition to the simulator goes smoothly. Having some prior 121 time will help when you go into the simulator portion because your take check-ride takes place in the left seat. Again, this process is more then do-able, and Compass is not a washout training program. The Training Dept. will be there to help out if you have any questions as long as you meet them halfway.

The process from the new-hire orientation till your line check can be up to and exceeding three months depending on sim availability and check airmen availability. This training process can be a bit longer then other regional airline training programs. Hope this answer your question
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Thanks! It sure did, I really appreciate all the insight. I'm not prior 121, but currently 135 flying a PC12 in a two-crew environment so I'm hoping that's somewhat beneficial. And I did (probably the most challenging but pleasant interview so far)! I am beyond excited and I can't quite wrap my head around it just yet, haha.
 
USN88 said:
Thanks! It sure did, I really appreciate all the insight. I'm not prior 121, but currently 135 flying a PC12 in a two-crew environment so I'm hoping that's somewhat beneficial. And I did (probably the most challenging but pleasant interview so far)! I am beyond excited and I can't quite wrap my head around it just yet, haha.
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Well a big congrats to you, and welcome aboard! You should be just fine with your two crew flying experience in the PC12, and that time will be very beneficial towards your training experience here. Mr. Griswold has informed us that the Left seat training has been taken out of the new-hire process, and that should make your life and training less stressful. It will also streamline the training process so you get to the line a little quicker. Hopefully there will be big movement here on property for the next couple of years going forward for you. Once again, congrats, and a big welcome aboard! If you have any questions about the process going forward through new-hire training please don't hesitate to ask.
 
nsmith2224 said:
Well a big congrats to you, and welcome aboard! You should be just fine with your two crew flying experience in the PC12, and that time will be very beneficial towards your training experience here. Mr. Griswold has informed us that the Left seat training has been taken out of the new-hire process, and that should make your life and training less stressful. It will also streamline the training process so you get to the line a little quicker. Hopefully there will be big movement here on property for the next couple of years going forward for you. Once again, congrats, and a big welcome aboard! If you have any questions about the process going forward through new-hire training please don't hesitate to ask.
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Thanks! Like I said, it was a super challenging interview even after studying for over a month but I'm so happy to be joining the team. :-)
 
They still train the left seat items, but there is no left seat MV and the LOE is in the right.

For the most part throughout the entire process I kept waiting for it to get hard, and it honestly never felt like too much.

Actually thought after the LOE "that's it?". The AQP program here is fantastic and actually kinda fun.
 
What's a good method for the home study? A few hours a day, less/more? Or is it like a 9-5 Monday through Friday sort of thing?
 
I went balls to the wall at first and then I was done with two weeks to go and nothing but flows to start looking over. In hindsight I would've rather have done just a few hours a day and spread the whole thing out. I did the systems last though and that seemed to work pretty well for me. YMMV.

Also the flows are really easy. It's nice to know of them prior to class, but the SITs and IPTs put it all together for you and hammer it into your head long before you ever get into the sim. If you're ever bored and looking for something to do, just run through flash cards of memory items and limitations, you can never know those too well.
 
USN88 said:
What's a good method for the home study? A few hours a day, less/more? Or is it like a 9-5 Monday through Friday sort of thing?
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I did 4ish hours each morning and then hung out at the pool/went mountain biking and then out every evening. Worked well and still finished with 8-10 days to spare. If you have questions they will reply fairly quickly during the week. It will be a little repetitive though...

I can't say enough good things about home study overall. I'm actually kind of surprised more airlines don't do GOS this way.
 
I did what crazyjaydawg did, crammed it in 2.5 weeks then spent the rest of the time learning flows and limitations. Training was easy this way. I would recommend opening up all the modules and writing down how long each one is then altenate between a short one then a long one etc. Makes the long ones more tolerable. There's some brutally long ones in there!
 
ClarkGriswold said:
I did what crazyjaydawg did, crammed it in 2.5 weeks then spent the rest of the time learning flows and limitations. Training was easy this way. I would recommend opening up all the modules and writing down how long each one is then altenate between a short one then a long one etc. Makes the long ones more tolerable. There's some brutally long ones in there!
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Jepp review comes to mind.
 
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