airTran Training

[Airtran717]

It looks like you figured it out what gate 00 was. The next beer is on me.

 

[Ty Webb]

I'm not putting anything down!

Just for the record.

. . .All 15 of us . . . . need to put down our bongs and report to gate double zero(00) immediately!

Heh-heh . . . you're killin' me . . . .

First, they'll have to pry that bong from my kung-fu grip!


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[Phaedrus]

I'm leaving AirTran. I just got a class date to begin training at FedEx.
I have nothing but respect and good memories (OK, one or two that I've flown with have been wankers) of the pilot group at AirTran. I owe a debt of gratitude to all those who helped me become a better pilot in my time there.
{{echo on}} We have our labor/management issues, but overall I've had a great time, good QOL, and good pay. Frankly, because of many personal factors, I had to think long and hard whether or not to go to FedEx.
I say: Rock on my fellow Citrus brothers and sisters.

 

[Citrus531]

I like the Cpt's with 64 or 65*** empl #'s that don't know what double zero is when I say on the inrange "yes sir I've got a message for you, they'll need you to take that open book test in OO" and he goes..."what's 00"?

 

[AppBrookie]

I've been here 2.5 years Very Very Very Happy!!!!!! It was my first choice!!!!!
Could things be better??? Sure, there's things I would change. Is it what I had at my dream job 5 years ago? No, but those days are long gone=I would rather work for "Penny Pinchers" and have a job! If you think this is a bad gig, you've not been around much.

 

[xrayojilp]

I've been here 2.5 years Very Very Very Happy!!!!!! It was my first choice!!!!!
Could things be better??? Sure, there's things I would change. Is it what I had at my dream job 5 years ago? No, but those days are long gone=I would rather work for "Penny Pinchers" and have a job! If you think this is a bad gig, you've not been around much.

HE hehhehehehehehehehhehe

 

[RadioClash]

Do you have any examples of this abuse and hazing?

 

[RadioClash]

What AirTran "penny pinches" on is the IT dept. It's called keeping it simple

Who needs huge LCD's at the gate with the Flt #, desitnation, seats available, seats reserved, seats claimed, standbys for upgrade, standbys for seats, etc.? It's nice but not necessary. That is where AirTran does the "penny pinching." Crap if there is a choice between the huge LCD's or aircraft, well I guess a majority would take the aircraft. All you need is a board with the flight # and the destination. Simple.

Who needs a huge corporate complex covering X amount of acres with a dorm, swimming pool, offices for 40+ vp's, a cafeteria, etc.? I will be glad to have more aircraft.

AirTran mgt believe it or not does things pretty well as far as spending money is concerned. No huge corporate complexes, no LCD's at the gates, no complex expensive BS. So we get more aircraft.

As far as training goes. No spoon feeding. Either learn it or get out. Sounds fair to me.

I am having a great time here. I hope that it is my last stop.

 

[Ty Webb]

I'm leaving AirTran. I just got a class date to begin training at FedEx.
I have nothing but respect and good memories . . . . . I say: Rock on my fellow Citrus brothers and sisters.

Congratulations to you, for getting the job that you prefer. This place will be a little worse for your departure, but you'll be helping the rest of us by sending a message to management, and that message is . . . . . "This isn't the only gig in town, so you'd better give these guys the contract they want, or spend it in on a new revolving door for the Training Center".

We'll listen for ya on that "Hali Lamma" Arrival into MEM . . . . . ! :beer:

 

[Gorilla]

Hey 80for80 I know I just asked this on another thread but what does 80for80 mean? what is the significance of that name?

OMG. Without reading this whole thread, and apologies if this has been answered, I am amazed that someone would pick that for a name.

80 for 80 (for 80) means this: "I will take your job while you negotiate or strike. I will fly your MD-80 for 80 hours a month for $80K a year." It is a scab mantra and comes from many years ago.

 

[Phaedrus]

Ty,
Thanks for the good vibes. Only time will tell if I've made the right choice, but ever since I've been driving the bus I've wanted to fly for FedEx. We'll see. I'm looking forward to flying the -11 (already have a DC-10 type) since the avionics suite is so similar to the 717. The commute to ANC will be a killer for sure, but hopefully I'll be able to swing a bid to MEM ASAP.
I'll say that when I dropped by to inform our DoF he was nothing but professional and even congratulated me.
All the best to you and AAI.

 

[Bosley]

XRAY,
I don't really know how it is at Airtran nor do I really care. The few pilots I know who work there are good guys. One hates it, the other says it is better than flying for a regional. They both say the company takes the cheapest way out of everything. So I must believe that includes training and hiring. Hell, even your own people on this board talk of how penny pinching they are. I agree though that your first mistake was listning to the likes of Ty Webb and some of the other bozo Airtran pilots on this board. -9 Capt and Bozley come to mind. It may suck in Atlanta where you are but be glad you don't work for Delta.

You just can't do it can you? STop your cheap shots at Air Tran. Face it Einstein, you DIDN'T GET HIRED! GET OVER IT! Trash talk about Air Tran will NOT get you hired! I'm glad to see the interview process works.

Now, on to your so called statement. First off, you're assuming that everyone here thinks you have friends, and that is not even remotely close! Second, I'm sure your flight attendant co-workers find your amusing tid bits to be funny, we don't. Now run along. The trailer needs some cleaning, and the weather in Milwaulkee is going to get bad again!

 

[Ty Webb]

Hey, Don't be too harsh with poor ol' Einstein/Chuckie/Lamer/Lawwoman/TexasCrocthRot/Whatever . . .

Times have been tough for ol' Chuckie. He's not making it on the pay at Skyways, and his earnings from his second job- working behind the truck stop on Howell avenue- is hard on the knees and has left him a little out of sorts . . .


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[Lame Lizard]

Hey, Don't be too harsh with poor ol' Einstein/Chuckie/Lamer/Lawwoman/TexasCrocthRot/Whatever . . .

Times have been tough for ol' Chuckie. He's not making it on the pay at Skyways, and his earnings from his second job- working behind the truck stop on Howell avenue- is hard on the knees and has left him a little out of sorts . . .


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Which is why most of us on this board call you an IDIOT.

 

[737 Pylt]

AAAAH some things never change. I see Einstein/chuck is still a tool flaming away at Air Tran and DL.
737

 

[rajflyboy]

When is your class date?

 

[Lame Lizard]

AAAAH some things never change. I see Einstein/chuck is still a tool flaming away at Air Tran and DL.
737

Last I heard it was a free country and I was free to speak my mind. You sir are a communist.

 

[twepilot]

Yes, you can speak your mind. In doing so you prove, yet again what a moron you are.

RV

 

[bestpilot]

Ty,
Thanks for the good vibes. Only time will tell if I've made the right choice, but ever since I've been driving the bus I've wanted to fly for FedEx. We'll see. I'm looking forward to flying the -11 (already have a DC-10 type) since the avionics suite is so similar to the 717. The commute to ANC will be a killer for sure, but hopefully I'll be able to swing a bid to MEM ASAP.
I'll say that when I dropped by to inform our DoF he was nothing but professional and even congratulated me.
All the best to you and AAI.

Phay Duude, ifn dat gonna be makin you happy bro, then all da best.

You jus gots to be keepin on wit postin stuff like.....................

"Gladness abounds as I bring glad tidings of my gladness for the gladness of the denizens of this board."

I aint knowin what it be meanin, but I be thinkin dat da chickies in MEM will be diggin dat. Duude, Im usin dat stuff on my next Philly layover!!!

AWWWWW YYYYEEAAAHHHHHH!!!!!

 

[Phaedrus]

You jus gots to be keepin on wit postin stuff like.....................

Happiness be where you hang your hat. Uh, somethin' like that. Don't you go changin', you crazy cat, I'll be checkin' in on t' Citrus cats t' make aye they're keepin' t' haters at bay.