Advice for the Flex newbee?

[skydan5]

The best advice I can give you is to get your limitations and emergency procedures from your lead instructor as soon as possible. Then, study all of that as well as sitting in the paper tiger and going over flows starting with day 2. If you get your limitations, EP's and flows down by the time you start your sim, you will be fine. What fleet are you going to be in?

This is good advice from CL300Pilot since you'll be going to the training center on day 2. There are at least 3 paper tigers in the building. The first week will consist of paying attention in class and that's it. So use 1 hour after class to study the memory items and limitations while sitting in the paper tiger. The memory items are easier when you have switches/buttons to look at. Repetition is king.

If you need the material for the Lear 45, send me a PM.

Welcome to Flexjet!

 

[Flex-ible]

Ah, back to the original thread.......

Go to www.smartcockpit.com and print out at least the limitations pages for your aircraft. I had all those memorized before I got there, and it really helped. If the plane is a big upgrade for you, start working on the systems - electric, hydraulics, flight controls. If you have never flown Part 135, read it. Boring yes, but important info.

Don't worry about the pro union guys. They are quite vocal here, but much quieter when the anonmity is taken away. Personally, I don't think a union is necessary, but I think this is a fair forum for the discussion to take place. There is room for you in the company either way.

First day at the Idearc, get a ride to Wal Mart and stock up on your favorite soda, snack food, etc. You might want some frozen meals to heat up. Breakfast at the hotel is good - dinner SUCKS! I mostly ate my big meal at lunch at the Simuflite Cafe, and a lighter dinner. The shuttle will take you out to eat if you want.

Hope Gerald teaches your basic indoc stuff - he actually kept us all awake! See you down the road.....

 

[lookin4better]

Is a Chicago base for Flex in the works?

 

[Club ORD FO]

no bases are "in the works" officially.

ORD has been talked about for years and years, proven to be cheaper, yet still they say no.

 

[doylehargraves]

At this point in the game, do you really not know what to prepare for at a new job?? good grief people. Every job you go to; memory items and limitations, blah blah blah.

Would you like me to go to class with you and hold your hand and take notes for you? Just kidding. Just trying to keep this real folks. I mean, grow up a little here and have some common sense. do you really not know that you should hit the paper tiger a few times and probably should look at memory items?? DUH. Come on people. Skydan you act like cl300pilot is some kind of genius with his suggestions. It's kind of like going for a driving test and asking if you should practice driving first?? DUH

 

[JokerFuel]

Having a bad night Doyle?

 

[EdAtTheAirport]

Jetboy, welcome aboard. 90% of us are great guys/gals to work with. If you have any specific questions, PM me. Congrats on the new job.

 

[hammer2]

At this point in the game, do you really not know what to prepare for at a new job?? good grief people. Every job you go to; memory items and limitations, blah blah blah.

Would you like me to go to class with you and hold your hand and take notes for you? Just kidding. Just trying to keep this real folks. I mean, grow up a little here and have some common sense. do you really not know that you should hit the paper tiger a few times and probably should look at memory items?? DUH. Come on people. Skydan you act like cl300pilot is some kind of genius with his suggestions. It's kind of like going for a driving test and asking if you should practice driving first?? DUH

My advise is to study the memory items and limitations!

 

[flyzimex]

If Mr Doyle is a typical example of the attitude of people at Flex I will have to seriously rethink my application with them. Don't want to fly with a bunch of :bawling:..
Snapped at me as well for simply asking for an advice in regards of Flex in a different thread..

FZ

 

[CL300Pilot]

Flyzimex,

You will run into people in any phase of business who you will and will not enjoy being around. It is a fact of life. I am sure the same types are at any job in the world. Don't sweat the small stuff.

Doyle,

Did someone piss in your post toasties? No, I am no genius, but pretty close :beer:

CL300pilot

If Mr Doyle is a typical example of the attitude of people at Flex I will have to seriously rethink my application with them. Don't want to fly with a bunch of :bawling:..
Snapped at me as well for simply asking for an advice in regards of Flex in a different thread..

FZ

 

[doylehargraves]

CL300, I agree, you are very close to genius.

I was really just bashing the responses and not you mex. Did I have a bad day yesterday?? It was a typical 14 at Flex so, yes it was a bad day. And, ending up in TEB for the snow storm today just adds to the fun! Sorry for the bashing bro and, welcome to Flexjet.

P.S. Study the limitations and memory items.

 

[CL300Pilot]

Just don't tell my wife. :laugh:

Sorry to hear your day sucked. Maybe your days off will be better.

CL300, I agree, you are very close to genius.

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[Flex-ible]

CL300, I agree, you are very close to genius.

I was really just bashing the responses and not you mex. Did I have a bad day yesterday?? It was a typical 14 at Flex so, yes it was a bad day. And, ending up in TEB for the snow storm today just adds to the fun! Sorry for the bashing bro and, welcome to Flexjet.

P.S. Study the limitations and memory items.

My last Day 1. 5 different airline tickets purchased between 1600 day before and my departure finally at 1500 first day. No more than five hours between contacts in that time period. Big reminder of how good our passengers have it!

 

[skydan5]

Skydan you act like cl300pilot is some kind of genius with his suggestions. It's kind of like going for a driving test and asking if you should practice driving first?? DUH

Doyle,

I'm not surprised that Carl whacked you upside the head with his sling blade.

Not everyone has worked for an airline, fractional, etc. where they are going to know the best way to study prepare for a type rating. Jetboy23 asked for advice and I believe he meant constructive advice and not your obnoxious comments. Don't poison the thread by insulting someone who is asking advice.

 

[learflyer]

flashcards, flashcards, flashcards!