VP-40

[Inigo]

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You rock.

 

[Nittany Lion]

Good to see the Fighting Marlin Alumni are not taking themselves too seriously!

Watch out, word on the street is Steve Spurrier left the "skins to go to PSU!! Forget it, Inigo you can have him back.

 

[Inigo]

Nittany Lion?

What the heck is a Nittany Lion? Not hard to figure out who the poster is given that job title. Talk about a scam.

As far as Steve Superior, not too many people could do worse than JoPa at this point.

Peace

 

[Snapper]

ATP Written

Downloaded SheppardAir ATP program yesterday. Download and tech support are great! (24/7) For Corpus guys, download will not work on NMCI. You can also get a free second password to use the program on two computers (i.e. 1 at work & 1 at home) but you have to ask when you sign up. To sign up and download you have to call: 940-642-4945. If you get voicemail, leave # and message, they'll call right back (it's a cell phone). I'll post later after the written is complete w/ comments r.e. the training program. Link to the site is in previous post. Does anyone have any gouge for the written. Feel free to quote NATOPS or "Technique" as required. BALLOO if you are out there, drop a post r.e. your written. See current picture of Matt "Baloo" Olstad, no wonder the students are scared.

Snapper

 

[Nittany Lion]

Good luck to all of you as you prepare for your next career. Please don't hesitate to call or write if you have any questions you think I might be able to help you with. I am not expert but I did interview with Airlines, defense contractors, defense research labs and the academic field (with success in each). All required different resumes and different approaches in the interview process. I also attended an interesting senior officer transition course which was very helpful. The others out there (Inigo) can probably be better help if you are comtemplating entering the corporate world.
Remember, the Navy is a good career and right now I am enjoying collecting my retirement check. The 20 years went by very fast. That provided me a lot of flexibility once I made the decision to take my uniform off.

 

[Pondscum]

Pardon the interruption......... but on the topic VP's....... does anyone know of any alumni group for VP-46? My dad was a Gray Knight until the early '70's, and has lost touch with most (if not all) of his squadron mates. It would be a kick if he hooked up with them again.

Thanks in advance.

 

[P3tarbaby]

Pondscum,

Have him try www.vpnavy.com
there is a ton of info, postings, etc for all vp squadrons

 

[Number 5]

Hey fellow alums,
It's good to see this up and going. and just thought I'd add some to the mix. A year ago I hit the big crossroads -- airlines, Navy, other? In the end, I went AEDO. Some good flying available, among other opportunities. If anyone wants to get the gouge, drop me a line.
-- BC

 

[rmloan]

FedEx Express

Life is good at FedEx Express. I have 5% of the responsibility that I had in the Navy and I work about two-thirds less. In two and one-half years, I have had only one jet go down for maintenance. There is zero pressure here. My family tells me that I am a new man. FedEx takes great care of its people (really, that's not just a saying). We have a great contract. Scheduling is very flexible and we have an awesome vacation system. You won't believe the awesome good deals until you see them for yourself.
The Marlin network continues to grow at FedEx. I believe we are up to four former Marlins at FedEx. The rumor mill says that FedEx will start training the guys in the current hiring pool and then some. Talk around the AOC is 250 to 300 new guys this year with 7000 pilots on the property by 2010. Now that is a juicy rumor! We currently have 4100 pilots with 950 scheduled to retire by 2010. That means a lot of hiring. I hope it is true. I start 727 Right Seat training on February 4th. Let me know if I can be of help to anyone.
I have two questions:
#1 How do we tell the identity of the folks posting messages? I can figure out the easy ones like when Hal Snapp signs his name and Inigo's user name. In VP-40, I could ask a JO for help. Now that I am retired, I am on my own.
#2 Why did Inigo pick Charles Manson as his avatar?

 

[Jimi]

Mr. Rick Loan

I never thanked you properly for the help with the FedEx app and whatnot. Turns out JetBlue called first. THANKS though.

For those who are curious, ditto the above points with JetBlue (no pressure, great care of people taken, flexible scheduling, awesome vacation time, good deals). We'll be hiring 20/month for the forseeable future. As for former Marlins, I was the first, but the group is growing quickly. Any questions about the process, the company, the former Marlins there, etc. feel free to contact me. If you don't have my email then you can get it from Snapper.

Back to Rick's questions...

#1 Are you serious??
#2 Um... are you serious?

-JR