Next Mainline Course

spm · Post by **spm** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 12:00 pm

Does anyone know when the next course will be at the mainline????

exact date???

spm

flyindude · Post by **flyindude** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 2:07 pm

May 29, perhaps one on May 15 as well.

Long Keel · Post by **Long Keel** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 2:15 pm

A little bird told me to expect the next course or two to be full of RP positions... 340/767

2low · Post by **2low** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 4:39 pm

Yeeeeha! That means I might actually be able to work with my dad!!

short bus · Post by **short bus** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:18 pm

sorry, your dad got fired, didn't you hear?

popo · Post by **popo** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 6:51 am

Hey Long keel...
what make you say that? on a daily basic they don't usually know what positions are available, and on top of that the bid is not even closed...
So how would they/you/your finger know?
I am not trying to argue, I am just wondering , where your litle finger get his impression from??

flyboy1234 · Post by **flyboy1234** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 7:25 am

a talking finger?? what...where...and the rumour mill goes on

Long Keel · Post by **Long Keel** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:58 am

It is well known within the training departments... There is a big backlog of Embraer pilots to be line checked, sim's, etc. Many new hires are here 7 months before line flying. They won't fix this problem with more new hires on the Embraer, additionally they can only hire into the PG. This leaves the RP positions for the next two FOM courses. Hopefully by then the Embraer will be caught up, and the following courses will have many first officer positions. AC needs the second sim in YYZ six months ago, their training plan doesn't work with the available global space on Embraer sims.

In the end the best job is the first number available. We'll see if my Kreshkin routine is correct next month.

popo · Post by **popo** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 3:21 pm

too Bad they don't send us to Brazil...

bcflyer · Post by **bcflyer** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 4:36 pm

Anyone know how long recently, on average, it is from interview, medical and assorted other tests to either hired or PFO? I know some guys have been months before they got their letter but I was wondering how long the guys that got hired had to wait. Its been almost a month and the suspense is killing me!!

Jaques Strappe · Post by **Jaques Strappe** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 6:13 pm

Long Keel wrote:It is well known within the training departments... There is a big backlog of Embraer pilots to be line checked, sim's, etc. Many new hires are here 7 months before line flying. They won't fix this problem with more new hires on the Embraer, additionally they can only hire into the PG. This leaves the RP positions for the next two FOM courses. Hopefully by then the Embraer will be caught up, and the following courses will have many first officer positions. AC needs the second sim in YYZ six months ago, their training plan doesn't work with the available global space on Embraer sims.

In the end the best job is the first number available. We'll see if my Kreshkin routine is correct next month.

Now that makes way too much sense, therefore it won't happen

I hope you are right though.

popo · Post by **popo** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:12 am

Bc flyer,
for myself and a few others it was 4 weeks, but I talk to some guys who waited less.... and some months. As you may be aware, your position changes in the pool, if a better candidate shows up, then he will be offered a course before you....

break break...

This is really getting interresting, and this EMJ is really creating some movement, as well as the 777 and the 787, it looks like there will be a bit of choice, in the next few years...just a matter of avoiding the freeze!!!!

1FD2 · Post by **1FD2** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:26 am

Hey All Just wondering is there a "certain day" that the calls go out...?
I.E. Mon-Fri?? & What would be the average Notice Period they give you?
Thanks

captainkangaroo · Post by **captainkangaroo** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:05 am

May 15th-FULL May 29th-almost full. Then every two weeks, unless things change!

1FD2 · Post by **1FD2** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 7:52 am

Hi Cptn K Are the courses small like the last or the usually #'s
Also for anyone else ...What "days"to AC usually call (mon-fri) or there is no pattern??

thxs

popo · Post by **popo** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:01 am

I think you guys are putting too much thoughts into that....
Just read your post, what day does AC call?
is this a real question, I know it is frustrating to wait, but you were called for an interview, you did your best... so that' s great, just live your life normally,and carry on with your current job, consider yourself lucky, and I am sure you will get your call when it is meant to be....
You should remember that it could take months to get the call....

you are just torturing yourself...I know it is easy for me to say.. but some of you seem to be going ...coucou
Also, for your own info I am not trying to discourage you... but there are still a lot of backlog and they are taking guys on to do their first 2 weeks and then they are sending them home for 2 months with a salary, so I would not be surprised if they slow down/delay...the next few GS..just something for you to keep in mind, I don't have any real info on that but, it is just the feeling I had from the Manager of training..

Honestly for you all and myself, I wish they hire 40 a month...
So just chill and enjoy the weather...

tonysoprano · Post by **tonysoprano** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:33 am

Well said popo.

2low · Post by **2low** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:13 am

AWE.....you guys are sooooo cute!

29chev · Post by **29chev** » Mon Apr 24, 2006 10:22 am

Of interest, when Equipment Bid 06-01 closes later this month, Flight Operations will increase its monthly intake of new-hires to between 30 and 40 over the next 12 to 16 months. The hiring staff is currently processing 80 candidates monthly.

It's about time · Post by **It's about time** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:57 am

I got the call for a May 29th class. The May 15th is FULL.

Feb 24th-25th cog/pshyc
Mar 2 med
Mar 10 interview
Apr 4 tentitive offer (Apr/May date)
Apr 25 class date official

4100 TT
2600 jet

A round of beers for everyone!

gr8_2_av8 · Post by **gr8_2_av8** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 7:56 am

Do you have university?

popo · Post by **popo** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 8:06 am

In my class,
93% had university or college diploma but the majority had uni.

93% relates to 1 out of all of us did not have it, but lot of hours heavy Jet.

It's about time · Post by **It's about time** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 7:32 pm

gr8_2_av8 wrote:Do you have university?

Yes, the 4 year, 3 year program, but I have a nice looking diploma.....

bohica · Post by **bohica** » Mon May 01, 2006 9:27 pm

93%, thats funny I heard there weren't more than 10 in your class. Or do you count the uni's and the diplomas and give everyone a chance for two and then do the math?

Anyhow, I heard (not that this means anything), that they really like some kind of post secondary education. So 93 some odd percent plus or minus a few would be fairly accurate. Popo, how do you sit on this new bid that has come out. Capt on the 170's or are you really gonna hang out in the back. Good luck bro

Bohica, i hate it when it comes again, but getting very use to it!!!

tonysoprano · Post by **tonysoprano** » Tue May 02, 2006 5:47 am

From our Flt ops message recently, this bit of info...

"Of interest, when Equipment Bid 06-01 closes later this month, Flight Operations will increase its monthly intake of new-hires to between 30 and 40 over the next 12 to 16 months. The hiring staff is currently processing 80 candidates monthly."

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