Looking for one Hawaii approach plate...

[Freight Dog]

Maybe they only do sim rides in ATL... Where did you interview?

 

[dondk]

in ATL this past Monday...

I expected one, but never got one.... No one was even around to run the sim

I am baffled...

 

[Freight Dog]

I wouldn't worry about it... let us know when you get the good news.

 

[avi8tr]

This is a reply to Dondk, and Freight Dog.,

YES! I got a sim ride. I was not expecting it. All of the prior gouges didn't mention one so I did not go to a local airport and practice on one. It was right after the one on one and written test. I was with another applicant when a gentleman who introduced himself as a sim instructor asked who wanted to go first. I volunteered primarily because I wanted to make sure I went through all of the stages. The sim was set up as a King Air, with dual glass cockpit monitors and full yoke, power levers, throttle etc...He explained it was going to be a CRM type flight and he was FO. I set up the frequencies for VOR, and ILS in ATL, and off we went. He told me V1 Vr V2 speeds and adjusted the torque. Basically straight and level at 4000' some turns in a climb, and descent, and an approach. Then a missed apporach, and a hold. Which I did not do, but called our the proper entry. I unfortunately had a hard time with the trim switch, and started to work too hard and began chasing needles. He also felt that the trim was a little squirrley. During my last approach, they put the sim on pause, and had me do a drug test. I spent about 5 minutes trying to p#@ in a bottle. After that, I went back and made a descent ILS and a bouncy landing. Then I was done. This took place in Atlanta, AirInc. I now that once I start flying daily and consistently, my skills will come back quickly. It's like riding a bike. Anyway, I don't know how much emphasis they put on the sim ride, I really don't think I did that badly. But then who knows. I really want this job though. By the way, the sim guy was great, real easy going.

Your friend,

Av8ter

 

[avi8tr]

Oh! by the way,

I flew a King Air, and a Merlin for a 135. Now I'm working for a company with executive Cessna 414's. My time is 1370, with 550 turbine.

Av8ter

 

[dash8driver]

Dondk & avi8tr,

as far as the sim, i dont think they're looking to see if you are chuck yeager right outta the box. they are just looking to see if you have some skills so you will be trainable if they hire you.

as far as not getting a sim ride, i wouldnt worry about it. they have gone back and forth between using sim rides and not using a sim. given that, i dont think its THAT heavily weighted. they have hired many people without a sim ride. it is possible that you (dondk) werent given one only because there wasnt a sim guy available to run the sim.

word i got was that roughly half the applicants from ATL will probably go into the pool.

good luck... let us know when you get the letter!

 

[CARVEMASTER]

Mr. Jorgan. I'm on to you! I asked a few newhires if they knew a Hugh jOrgan from the internet. After a few chuckles, I caught on to your e-name shinanigans. Wishing for the impossible is no way to go through life mister! You are now on Secret Probation! In fact, because you spilled the beans on the big guy's key interview question, you're probably on Double Top Secret Probation. Trust me, he's on to you mister!! You too Freight Dog (aka "I never have time to surf"), and Dash8driver also. Better help the big guy come up with a new question now that any knucklehead can answer the old one! Secret Probation for both of you!!!

For those who have interviewed, good luck to you. Home every night, fun people to work with, great boss, and mucho outdoor activities. If you're tired of surfing cold water, this is the place to be! Most important, be ready to devote every inch of your brain to training. If unfamiliar with Hawaii's airspace, get on it now. See ya soon!

 

[Freight Dog]

You too Freight Dog (aka "I never have time to surf")

Doh!!!!!!!! Guilty as charged! But hey, I did manage to paddle out the last coupla mornings. I'm starting to take this job for granted, and that's not good. ;-)

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

"Wishing for the impossible is no way to go through life mister!"

Well, it's ONE way to go through life.......

Wish I were paddling out.... hopefully by the time the country bumps up again, I'll be back there and joining you guys, maybe even sooner....

any class date rumors?

 

[Freight Dog]

They just finished one. There is one more coming up, but according to staffing requirements the flight ops put out, they just may have to run another class...


Good luck!

 

[CARVEMASTER]

Just having fun Mr. Hugh.
I thought you were already on board with us! Don't worry, before you know it you'll be up to your ears in system handouts, limitations, and emergency procedures. Manage your time well in training. Try to keep one day ahead by studying the systems to be covered the following day. You'll retain a great deal more in class that way.
See Ya!

Carvemaster

 

[dondk]

Another to the pool

Got my e-mail yesterday and faxed in the acceptance today...

Looking forward to getting to fly the islands and looking forward to getting back to a Dash....


Thanks to all for the information and look forward to meeting you one day on the line...

 

[Freight Dog]

Awesome! Congrats bro!! We'll see ya out this way.. don't forget the surfboard

 

[avi8tr]

Contratulations! Dondke,

That's great that you got the job, I'm still waiting for my letter or email. Try'in hard not to get insecure... This self analysis is driving me crazy. Just really want the job...

Av8ter

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

Surfing on Reserve?????

Anyone ever found a good way to waterproof a pager well enough to trust it in the surf? I tried it once: waves 1, pager 0.
Just seems like there'd be no better way to sit reserve than to be in the water. Anyone have any luck?