Comair Classes

[cargorat]

Well, we had the pilot & spousal day yesterday and we were told by the higher ups that they plan to receive 32 airplanes in 2003 and up to 6 more this year (5.5 crews per airplane)
3 classes in November (11. 18. & 25), probably 3 classes in December and then 30 people a month until April 2003(again, these numbers are for planning purposes only and could already have changed by today) We heard today that due to the classrooms being so full, that they might actually start having classes on weekends! The systems classes are already running an early and a late shift.
Hopefully this means that the pool will clear out quick and waiting times should decrease.

 

[mulk]

Comair class

Thanks cargorat!!

It's been quiet so any news is a breath of life for us still swimming in the pool! How far into training was the spouse day? Did Comair fly your spouse in, or was it just for those spouses currently living in Cincy? Had to ask! Anybody get a call for the Nov 25th class yet?

 

[RichO]

Well, I was offered the 18th of Nov, but....yes I know this sucks, but I had to take the 25th of nov due to being TDY for the AF Reserves.....so, right now it seems she's working on both dates. When I did talk to her last week, she said she was on vacation this week, but there is another person filling in, so I would imagine that he's calling also.....It's looking real good for all of us swimming........I'm pretty psyched at this point, I can't wait to get into training, I've tried to find out anything that I should watch out for, but honestly I keep hearing positive things......I can't wait, and I think that most people will feel the same way....see everyone in Cincinnati..........

 

[Hovernut]

Spouse Day

On Tuesday, week 2 of training...just after taking the Indoc test, they feed you lunch and take the afternoon to talk to you about the company, your life in training, and on reserve, and then tour you around the facilities. You can bring a spouse, companion, or parents to this event held in the General Offices building. They travel non-rev on an S3 priority...like other non-revs...just no seniority. It's a pretty good deal and the info is good.

My class is 1/2 way through systems right now. Sometimes we get too bogged down by "what if...," and "why's that so..." questions and fall a bit behind; don't fall into that trap! Just relax and let it flow. They'll teach you what you need to know to pass the tests and checkrides just fine! We're on a 1600-2400 M-F schedule for systems. I'm a late-nighter and it works out just fine for me!

See y'all up here soon!

 

[Tri-holer]

Been gone from here for awhile. No computer and then no way to hook up to a modem. Back on but will be sparce.

Start systems tomorrow. The people here bend over backwards to make you welcome - this is truly a class act! Things are happening and lots of people are coming on in the future - they are saying about 300+ in the next twelve months. That could change and probably will but this is still a great company.

The spouse deal is really good for your significant other to come to if at all possible. They will space-a him or her out here for it. My wife really enjoyed it.

Expect to see you in class soon.

 

[PositiveRate]

Tri-holer,

Welcome aboard. I agree in full with your sentiments. Comair was worth the long swim in the pool.

For all those on their way here, it's true, the people in the training department will do everything they can to get you through. If you study and show them you want to be here, you'll pass no problem.

PR

 

[serralta]

;l

 

[mulk]

Serralta!!!! Read your post and then see if you know what you're asking?


Got the call for the 25th of November class. June interview. See you in CVG.

Happy Birthday Devil Dogs!!!!

 

[serralta]

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[Hugh Jorgan]

Okay, I'll go out on a limb and say I think he is asking what the chances are of him getting a December start date this year. With a July 23 interview date, I would say pretty slim since November classes were going to March interviewees. I'd say sometime early next year would be more likely. (Plenty of free time to enroll in a remedial English course.)

 

[Rich Man]

Depends ......

If you are like the rest of us... from 4-6 months is very common...

Rich!

 

[RichO]

Hey, guys/gals, november classes are being filled by May/June interviews, so anything is possible with July interviews....don't make christmas plans yet......

 

[V-1]

Additionally, in the latest vacancy bid, there are 78 more 50-seat F.O. positions open which will probably all be filled by new-hires.

The pool should be shrinking rapidly. Welcome aboard. It's a great time to be here!

 

[skydiverdriver]

I just heard today that they are going to start CRJ-700 differences training right out of CRJ-200 IOE. I guess that means you could be jr-manned to the 70 seater right out of your new-hire class. Good luck to all.

 

[Buss_Driver]

Hover,

Glad to hear you got your date and made the class! Obie and the crowd were wondering.

So, any chances for an ex-patriated CAAer? A friend has offered to walk mine in but I've heard that the ATPw is required and haven't had a chance to ($) take it yet.

Congratulations to you and all!

 

[Rich Man]

Yes it is

The ATP Written is needed for interview now, it is not that expensive and there's a few places you can take it.

Do try to make it into the 90% and higher, cuz there's really no reason you couldn't get that range.

Let us know if you need any help.

Rich!

 

[Hovernut]

Another class of 12 just started this past Monday. I think 3 were CAA CFIs...1 from SFB and 2 from JAX.

I must say, the 70 is a sweet looking airplane! I hear it has some Oompfh, too. I can't believe how junior both the CA and FO slots are going! I'm not sure if I like the prospect of getting junior manned right out of IOE, which should be about the 2nd week in Jan. With the number of deliveries of both liveries coming, I would think getting a line in the 50 would begin to take less time. I like the variety of destinations, too!

Buss, if you're going to the cast party in LAL, please give Obie my regards; I'll just be getting started in the sims then and won't be able to make it down. Hopefully, I'll be able to make some shoots after my training is over with!

 

[Garuda]

Thanks for all the gouge you guys have been forwarding. Any info on the DFW base? I was an August interview so I hope to see you soon in Cincy.

 

[Buss_Driver]

ATPw

Thanks.

I have decided that I will get it before 2003 no matter what. I'll scrape together the test fee ASAP!

 

[Rich Man]

Any news, rumors, noise?

So, what can the ex-poolies from the Nov.11 class can tell Us?

And being that is the 18th, can the guys who started today, come share some luv

How about anybody hearing possible classes for Dec? somebody already said 3 classes in Dec. any guess on those dates?

Dec. 2?
Dec. 9?
Dec.16?
Dec.23?
Dec.30?

I heard a rumor about the guys starting on the 25th, I heard that for Thanks giving they are having at least the 28th and 29th off?

Anybody heard anything yet about holiday schedules, need to see how to work the family around the holiday schedule in case I got in before 2003.

anyway... It is always good to hear from you all, so somebody stop by, and post something

 

[jetflyer]

Dallas

Good questions richman,

ALSO anyone in the 11th and 18th classes: Did establishment planning give any new news on the possible Dallas base? New cruddy rumors are that it probably won't happen now. Anyone else have any news on this?

Jetflyer

 

[AFELLOWAVIATOR]

Dallas is still a moving target. That is a quote from the VP of flight operations. Personally, I don't think it will happen. I work in training and we were told Jan it will be hot and heavy. I was at the sim building tonite and I heard 500 pilots next year. Previously the word was 350. They have accelerated deliveries for Jan. We will have another pilot base, but your guess is as good as mine where it will be.
Rumors are SLT and LAS.

 

[Sierra-Hotel]

SLT

Where in creation is SLT?

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

Maybe he meant SLC?

 

[Russ]

How long now has there been a rumour based on inside 411 from a high up source that Comair is going to SLC?

 

[AFELLOWAVIATOR]

If you consider Randy Radamacher high up, then that would be it. Yes, I meant slc, excussssssse me! We will have another base and it will be next year. Randy said we will bo going into SLC next year but the question is will it be a baee. The talk is they want RJ service at LAX, and we would be based at SLC instead of LAX . We are taking 36 new aircraft next year, and with cha taking over MCO, it makes sense.
We would have a minimum of 20 aircraft based out there. Skywest DCI is not growing much, evident by the low number of DCI aircraft they are getting next year, especially compared to ours, and LEO has stated there is a lot of markets out west that are still underserved.

 

[Russ]

I will believe it when I see it. Its been along time in the making. I have been hearing about you boys coming out West for awhile now. Everyone quotes some higher up as saying it. Perhaps it will happen, but I wouldn't hang my hat on it. Rumours are wrong far more than they are right. Should you come out west however I will be professional and friendly to all crews. As a matter of fact I know of a few routes I wouldn't mind giving to someone else, Butte Montana in the dead of winter comes to mind as does SNA on a rainy day behind a 757. I understand, and am perhaps wrong that you guys do FL8 departures, and are not allowed FL20 departures. If so, I would be more believing that you are coming out west when you buy the data for it and train for them in the sim rather than some wind up from corporate telling you what you want to hear. No animosity, just tired of rumours.

I just checked the company web site, to use the wording of the document, In addition to the jets for the UA side we have orders for 29 "unifilliated" jets. Those are above and beyond what UA wanted (at least up until ERP signing) They have to go to one or the other, so descent growth on the Delta side cannot be counted out.

 

[Hovernut]

We do Flaps 20 departures most of the time. I believe we only do Flaps8 at higher altitude airports when we flew into LAS and into Mexico. I'm not sure how many western airports we have in the rwy analysis manual right now, but we have the Lo Enroutes for SoCal in our Jepps.

 

[ShaftedbyJI]

Rumors

If you are tired of rumors you shouldn't be reading this board....

Shafted

 

[Russ]

Thanks for setting me straight on the flaps. We have plates for Cincy and ATL. I doubt we will ever see both. Would like to make it to a Reds game tho.
Shafted, thanks for your insight.