PSA New Hire Questions

desertdog71 said:
They're running way behind on IOE. Make sure you take an hour every day and stay fresh. Chair fly etc. Collect your check and think about all the reserve time you won't be doing once you hit the line.
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I live in CLT and asked if I could sit in an observe on a couple sim sessions at the training center here just to make sure I remember what everything does. They said no problem.
 
They offered for us to go to sims a couple days early and sit in and observe other sims before we started. Just email them (sooner rather than later) and they will arrange for an earlier flight and hotel. We had a couple guys in my class go to sims early for this.

As far as going before IOE, they seemed to think that it wasn't a big deal at all. As long as the observers seat is open (and you don't distract the people training), they didn't care.
 
First -200 in the new colors.

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tbstanto said:
I live in CLT and asked if I could sit in an observe on a couple sim sessions at the training center here just to make sure I remember what everything does. They said no problem.
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Instead of sitting in the sim, I would recommend heading to the airport and jumpseating on a few flights a week if you have the time. Watching things in real time helped me tremendously when I first started.....
 
tbstanto said:
I live in CLT and asked if I could sit in an observe on a couple sim sessions at the training center here just to make sure I remember what everything does. They said no problem.
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They told our class that they're not allowing people to observe the sims anymore. I guess some of the observers kept asking questions and holding up the training sessions, instead of remaining quiet. They did, however, offer to fly us into DAY for a few lessons on the new FTD they just got up and running last month.
 
Ryan110175 said:
They told our class that they're not allowing people to observe the sims anymore. I guess some of the observers kept asking questions and holding up the training sessions, instead of remaining quiet. They did, however, offer to fly us into DAY for a few lessons on the new FTD they just got up and running last month.
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They just mentioned to our class that going up to Cincinnati or Charlotte a day or two early to observe the sims was okay? Who knows! Ha
 
launchpad said:
Instead of sitting in the sim, I would recommend heading to the airport and jumpseating on a few flights a week if you have the time. Watching things in real time helped me tremendously when I first started.....
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I accept snack foods and cash if you wanna watch. ;)
 
launchpad said:
Instead of sitting in the sim, I would recommend heading to the airport and jumpseating on a few flights a week if you have the time. Watching things in real time helped me tremendously when I first started.....
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Jumpseat observations are a tremendous asset in prepping for line operations. Observations bridge the gap between training and the line, as they offer a look at the flow of a flight from start to finish. They also reveal nuances of a given airport's ramp and air traffic control procedures, which can vary and increase the stress during initial operations. Seeing these beforehand can be an effective workload management strategy.
 
Pilot Hopeful said:
Jumpseat observations are a tremendous asset in prepping for line operations. Observations bridge the gap between training and the line, as they offer a look at the flow of a flight from start to finish. They also reveal nuances of a given airport's ramp and air traffic control procedures, which can vary and increase the stress during initial operations. Seeing these beforehand can be an effective workload management strategy.
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Also, don't take everything you see from a observation flight to heart. Unfortunately there are people flying by their "personal poh" and are pretty un-standard. Most are great, but there is always a few. Just take in the process as a whole.
 
Quite honestly briefing the visual backed up by the ILS 18R and 36L get freaking old. A simple 110.15 and 1750, left or right turn off is sufficient.
 
I received a uniform order form that they requested to be filled out and ready by indoc. Did they ever let you try some on before you order it or can you just get shirts from an outside vendor. I have indoc at the end of the month so It's not really that big of a deal because with ioe backed up I won't need a uniform for a really long time but I was just wondering.
 
There will be a fitting during indoc where you can try everything on. You really don't need it filled out until then. Also, you really don't need to buy much of anything from them. The "required" items are things that you should have as a line pilot, but you can buy most of the stuff elsewhere.

Some people do not buy anything until after they pass their checkride. If you do buy during indoc, the company will take the money out of your paycheck in small increments over the next year. If you are getting the leather jacket or other expensive things, this is a decent option.

2 things to keep in mind:

- Supposedly the uniforms are changing in December to match the new AA uniforms. Do not buy too much if that is the case (ask in indoc for an update)
- You get a $400 uniform allowance after your first year with the company. You will spend about 4 months in training, so you will only need uniforms for about 8 months before you get $400 to spend.


Good luck in training. There are several of us that have recently been through it, so feel free to ask any questions that you may have.
 
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