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Travis John said:
I've got new hire training coming up soon on the 175. Just wanting to know if anyone has completed new hire training recently And if so could you give some insight on it.


Thanks!
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Just back from finishing E175 indoc test. Systems starts Monday. What do you want to know?
 
GX said:
ERJ is the better pick for a lot of reasons.
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One note of caution for those interested in having the best possible non-rev travel bennies when choosing aircraft. If you choose the ERJ you will not have full access to the very good Delta travel bennies. Since the ERJ does not support the DL operation you only get UAL bennies. Up to this point it is one of the few remaining factors for staying on the CRJ from my point of view. So I'm sticking for now as my wife and I travel a fair amount. In fact we are leaving Monday and most likely using SouthernJets to get us to Europe. Bam!
 
bike21 said:
One note of caution for those interested in having the best possible non-rev travel bennies when choosing aircraft. If you choose the ERJ you will not have full access to the very good Delta travel bennies. Since the ERJ does not support the DL operation you only get UAL bennies. Up to this point it is one of the few remaining factors for staying on the CRJ from my point of view. So I'm sticking for now as my wife and I travel a fair amount. In fact we are leaving Monday and most likely using SouthernJets to get us to Europe. Bam!
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Have a great time in Europe. Being a single guy and looking at catching the biggest wave in our industry in 30 years, I am doing what positions me best for the future, and using a type rating that can benefit me in the future. The E170/190 type does that.

My mentors in this industry are unanimous when they say, "Say yes to everything that improves your pay and QoL, and make decisions within those opportunities that position you best for tomorrow." You and I may disagree, but travel bennies don't fit into that equation anywhere. I turn 40 in a week. I have 25 years to crack the biggest nut that I can find.
 
Autothrust Blue said:
The 175 school, when I went through it, was a breath of fresh air in many ways, TBH. I wish it was about that much (holds fingers up spread by about 1-1.5") deeper, but that's probably a byproduct of my "build the airplane" approach to understanding it. My own personal nerd-factor plays into that; I have done a LOT of my own reading that has come in somewhat handy, but they equip you very well for operating the aircraft.

The Brasilia school was "build the airplane," hardcore. It sort of had to be. I'm told the CRJ is "build the airplane" as well. We are about to impose our operating philosophy on the Tribe of Canadair as well, so we'll see how that goes.

But, yes. Our training department really is excellent. It's even more excellent when you come in well-prepared and ready to learn, so act accordingly.
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I wouldn't call the CRJ training "build the airplane" but maybe that's just the mechanic talking ;)
 
bike21 said:
If you choose the ERJ you will not have full access to the very good Delta travel bennies.
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Very good? I see OO all the time riding as S3C. I've never seen an OO employee riding as an S2 or S1. I'd be curious to see what is "so good" about those DL bennies. You guys ride at the back of the bus just like the rest of us, minus 9E of course.
 
JustinS said:
They'll give you the $7,500 bonus if you come with the respective type rating for the type you're training in as far as I know CL-65, or E-Jet type ratings.

SEA ER7 guys are holding that really quick I have guys junior to me (I'm on the CRJ) holding SEA already. On the CRJ side though, SEA is pretty senior, and I'm not even close to holding SEA. After about a year on the CRJ you should be able to hold any base you want.
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I've been wanting to transfer to SEA but worried I'll be stuck on reserve forever as a RJ FO. Any word on how quick it is to hold a line on the 175 there? Or maybe some RJ FOs there are transferring a/c and perhaps I won't be on reserve too long?
 
motormadness24 said:
Very good? I see OO all the time riding as S3C. I've never seen an OO employee riding as an S2 or S1. I'd be curious to see what is "so good" about those DL bennies. You guys ride at the back of the bus just like the rest of us, minus 9E of course.
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It isn't all about priority. Handful of free transoceanic days and Central/South America is always free at one low price (yearly fee). Those two simple items are quite handy for those of us who actually travel. Sure, priority could be better but we travel smart and end up sipping champagne probably more than 90% of the time in biz class. Coupled with the UAL program I like having options.
 
Travis John said:
I was just looking for a basic rundown of the day to day training. Thank you for the reply
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Indoc:
Start at 8, done at 5-ish give or take .5. We went Sunday - Weds (today) and are off until Monday. Indoc is indoc. Boring with a test at the end. You'll get all of the info you need on Day 1. I am working through 33 Computer based trainings on my days off. It cover all of the necessary system info in an effort to reduce the amount of classroom time. I am sitting on my computer enjoying a beer going through CBT's. It's good. The best part is that the hotel has free Happy Hour M-Th 5:30 - 7:30. Free drinks.

Systems:
2 weeks. M-F 8a - 5p
Half the day is dedicated to systems. After lunch we do "The Matrix", a mock up of the cockpit where we go through flows and call-outs. Saw it today. Looks cool. And effective. All of the classes ahead of us have the same attitude; relax, have fun, work hard, study hard, cooperate and graduate.

Sims:
We have Denver, St. Louis, and Paris (Orly) on deck. I'll know more Monday after I get paired and we get to bid for slots. Not there yet, so really not concerned. One step at a time.

Do I sound relaxed? You should be too. This is the most laid back, yet professional training experience that I have been through save the late stages of military training. Relax, get info as it comes, find a study partner on day 1, and have fun.

Don't stress, but don't be lazy. Work hard, be effective with your time and you'll be fine.
 
GX said:
Indoc:
Start at 8, done at 5-ish give or take .5. We went Sunday - Weds (today) and are off until Monday. Indoc is indoc. Boring with a test at the end. You'll get all of the info you need on Day 1. I am working through 33 Computer based trainings on my days off. It cover all of the necessary system info in an effort to reduce the amount of classroom time. I am sitting on my computer enjoying a beer going through CBT's. It's good. The best part is that the hotel has free Happy Hour M-Th 5:30 - 7:30. Free drinks.

Systems:
2 weeks. M-F 8a - 5p
Half the day is dedicated to systems. After lunch we do "The Matrix", a mock up of the cockpit where we go through flows and call-outs. Saw it today. Looks cool. And effective. All of the classes ahead of us have the same attitude; relax, have fun, work hard, study hard, cooperate and graduate.

Sims:
We have Denver, St. Louis, and Paris (Orly) on deck. I'll know more Monday after I get paired and we get to bid for slots. Not there yet, so really not concerned. One step at a time.

Do I sound relaxed? You should be too. This is the most laid back, yet professional training experience that I have been through save the late stages of military training. Relax, get info as it comes, find a study partner on day 1, and have fun.

Don't stress, but don't be lazy. Work hard, be effective with your time and you'll be fine.
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Great information. Thanks man!
 
Cal Goat said:
Word from the training department is that they're being very accommodating to anyone who requires "additional training". That's not to imply that they'll give you a free pass, but I believe the pressure will be lower than in recent years. They need FOs bad and if you put in a reasonable amount of effort, you should have no problem with the training program.
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Yes, that X 2. As long as attitudes are decent and the student does their part, we'll do our best to get everyone through. Like you said, no free passes though.
 
bb10pilot said:
I've been wanting to transfer to SEA but worried I'll be stuck on reserve forever as a RJ FO. Any word on how quick it is to hold a line on the 175 there? Or maybe some RJ FOs there are transferring a/c and perhaps I won't be on reserve too long?
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From everything I've been seeing you'll just keep sliding backwards as more and more senior guys make the jump from the CRJ to the 175.
 
bike21 said:
It isn't all about priority. Handful of free transoceanic days and Central/South America is always free at one low price (yearly fee). Those two simple items are quite handy for those of us who actually travel. Sure, priority could be better but we travel smart and end up sipping champagne probably more than 90% of the time in biz class. Coupled with the UAL program I like having options.
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I can't even get on the damned airplane if there's one person in 1P (and 100 empty seats...), so @ComplexHiAv8r I would say the glitch is most ASSUREDLY not fixed.

trafficinsight said:
I wouldn't call the CRJ training "build the airplane" but maybe that's just the mechanic talking ;)
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Yeah.
 
If someone comes in with the CL-65 type rating and is 121 current, what sort of checkride do you go through? I mean, you're not getting your ATP or type since you have it, but surely there's some sort of ride...
 
STS-41B said:
If someone comes in with the CL-65 type rating and is 121 current, what sort of checkride do you go through? I mean, you're not getting your ATP or type since you have it, but surely there's some sort of ride...
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Right now it's just go through AQP training like everyone else does. I've HEARD they were developing a short course for previously typed CL-65 guys, but haven't heard anything more about it. We had one guy in my class with a CL-65 type he went through all the same training as the rest of us.
 
JustinS said:
Right now it's just go through AQP training like everyone else does. I've HEARD they were developing a short course for previously typed CL-65 guys, but haven't heard anything more about it. We had one guy in my class with a CL-65 type he went through all the same training as the rest of us.
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Cool just was curious- the checkride wouldn't be pass/fail for a rating or type, but definitely pass/fail to keep your job lol
 
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