SkyWest Ground School

[CRJ puppy]

a bit of an overkill??

Not at all, actually.

 

[whiff]

Definetly bring a car. The candlewood will only drive to the grocery store or the training center. Even if you don't spend much time anywhere other than the hanger or the hotel it's a nice feeling to have the option. Also nice for the weekend if you want to go up to Park City and get away from studying for a bit. enjoy

 

[Deerkiller]

EMB Domiciles

hey guys,

don't mean to hijack the thread or anything, it just seems that the people responding to this one know what they're talking about.

My question is:

I'm going to the April 5th EMB120 class, i currently live in Houston. What are the chances of getting based in Houston straight out of class?

thx

dk

 

[whiff]

Pretty high. Houston is our most junior emb base.

 

[bayoubandit]

Just remember everyone has their own way of doing things. Don't blow your brain up before you go to class. They will teach you what you need to know minus a little I found the most valuable tool for learning the systems was the CD-rom they give you. The manuals are near impossible to learn from. It took me until upgrade to learn this, but the I found the CD very useful. I've been through alot of groundschools, my best advice is to take some time for yourself and relax. Most guys who bust out are the ones who study 24/7.

 

[ILStoMinimums]

To those who have gone through GS, which would you say is the most challenging part of training? Sim, systems, indoc,etc?

 

[Splert]

Paying the bills.

The SIM for me. I had never used a flight director or a sky pointer. Once I nailed those down, the SIM. was easier but never easy.

 

[WMUdz]

Is there a fitness center at the candlewood? What is in the kitchens?
thanks

 

[Splert]

Yes, but it is very small.

The kitchens include everything you need except an oven.

When you check-in try and get one of the suites. It has a bigger table and has two rooms. A bedroom and the a living/kitchen room.

Also, if you can bring a humidifier and your own pillows.

Good luck

 

[WMUdz]

appreciate all the help guys.
JD

 

[Jeepman]

If you get the RJ DEFINATELY SPEND TIME IN THE CBT!!! I found that I retained more info from the CBT. It is an excellent presentation of the systems. Go in there during lunch and study a system. It takes a little while to cover, but it definately helps you remember the system.

 

[KingAirKiddo]

The key to ground school is time management and concentrating on what needs to be completed for the next day. For instance, don’t get caught up in the ”war story” game between breaks in class and at lunch. The time you scud ran a 152 at night with one mag. inop. is cool and stuff but it does not help learn all the crap they will throw at you. Instead, use this time to complete the homework that is due the next day. Also bring and then eat lunch at your desk and again work on your homework. You will be the only one on the first day and by the 3rd most everyone will be doing the same as you.

If you know someone who already works at SkyWest then have them give you access to SWOL and down load the SOP. Call FS in SLC and get a copy of the flight deck diagram and start the learning the flows. Specifically the safety check and the originating flow with FFOD checks. Not just where the buttons are but what lights come one when you press the FIRE TEST BUTTON, etc. Then chair fly the normal and emergency calls and profiles. If you get these handled BEFORE class then class will go a lot smoother for you. GS is barely enough time to get everything done. GS is 6 days a week 6:00 to 23:00 job. Take a break on day 7 and work form 7:00 to 22:00.

Also is you are senior within your class then bid for the last session of FTD and SIM, if you are not, then make friends with those who are and bid with one of them.

Most importantly have a good attitude.

Good luck.

Splert [/QUOTE


I think this is a bit of an overkill, personally. Splert certainly has some good points, such as effectively managing your time, knowing profiles and limitations, etc. but make sure that you give yourself some "off time" as well. Make sure that you take a couple of hours a day to wind down and do something that keeps you feeling relaxed, such as working out, watching some TV, or simply enjoying a leisurely dinner. I do not work for Skywest, but I have made it through two initial training events in the past 14 months or so at two different airlines without a single hiccup by using a strategy of working hard and relaxing as needed. Going too far overboard will burn you out very quickly and may actually be a detriment as you progress in the training.

Just my $.02...best of luck to you.

 

[Splert]

The last part was a joke. Take Sunday off.

At SkyWest you need to work at it 6 days a week. Don't fool yourself. You will kick yourself in the a$$ if you relax and watch reruns of the A-Team instead of preparing for the next day. School, homework and Static take up a lot of time. GS is 8 to 5, then dinner and then all of a sudden its 19:00 and you have homework and static to prepare for the next day. Do your homework during the breaks and lunch. If you are junior in the class you will have one day between GS and FTD and SIM. If this were you I would recommend 6 days a week.

If you think you are hot $hit going in and you don't put in the effort I hope you have a back up plan. But what the heck do I know I just work here.

Splert

 

[KingAirKiddo]

Geez, Splert...relax, will ya?

All I was trying to say is that the guy will definitely need to work hard, but not to the point of pulling his hair out.

Lighten up, Francis!

 

[bayoubandit]

Do the homework in groups. The most effective way to get through school is a study group. We stayed at the schoolhouse after class and did the homework, discussed weak points, and had fun with it. Then go to the hotel and review the next days lesson, eat, watch a little TV, talk on the phone, whatever you have to do to get your mind off of airplanes for awhile. Take the 1st weekend to catch up, clear up any confusion, and then try to read ahead.

Like I said in my previous post, everyone has their own way of doing things. This isn't scripture your reading here!

I recommend staying on a schedule. I wouldn't stay up all night trying to study. Studying is like flying, when you get fatiged, your brain is useless.