pilotgolfer
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Fins Up said:I guess I didn't answer your specific questions in my last post so here ya go.
1. There are a lot of CBT's covering all the systems. I can't tell you how many.
2. There are 2 FMST's (Flight Management System Trainers ??) to get familiar with the cockpit and computer.
3. There are 5 "P's" (Procedures trainers). These are done either in a stationary procedures traininer or in the sim, but the sim motion won't be turned on.
4. There are 6 "M's" (Maneuvers). These are where you learn about managing the airplane to do what you want it to do. All your emergency procedures are in these as well.
5. M-6 is your pre-checkride warmup. The last two flights are your checkride (SIC rating issued as now required by ICAO) and your LOFT. The checkride should be easier than the warmup and the LOFT is no big deal - just a short flight (probably NY to BOS and back).
6. There will be several opportunities to get home for a few days during training. Most of the folks in my class did that. You should get at least two three day weekends while your there. The schedules do vary though from class to class. A few of us stayed around to enjoy Cocoa Beach, Margaritaville, etc. (oh yeah, and to study too).
Hope this info helps. Fire away any other questions you have.
Thanks for the info. Now a couple questions about pay. I know we get paid $2500 per month while in training...BUT
1. How many weeks does it take to get the first paycheck and about how much is it?
2. After you finish in MCO and go to NY for indoc, do we start getting per diem and the monthly guarantee or are we still on the $2500 / month?
I'm sure I'll think of more ??s but thats it for now.
Thanks,
Scott