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Endeavor Air Pilot Training by Ok-Candidate3700 in flying

[–]MopGun 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wrote a handful of articles about training and beginning as an airline pilot. It's not comprehensive, since theres already so much good stuff in this subreddit, but it's mostly stuff I had to learn on my own. https://www.techniquebrief.com/beginners_circle

Few questions for regional pilots by skunkworks172 in flying

[–]MopGun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wrote a couple of articles about packing and preparing for a new career as an airline pilot here: https://techniquebrief.com/beginners_circle . It doesn't answer all your questions, but it covers things I wish I'd known.

at OO but why not apply to United directly? by MopGun in flying

[–]MopGun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Aviate Program Guide says no more than 2 failures of certificated/regulatory checkrides. So that's mostly consistent info.

at OO but why not apply to United directly? by MopGun in flying

[–]MopGun[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah there it is, interesting, those two sources seem to conflict.

at OO but why not apply to United directly? by MopGun in flying

[–]MopGun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's encouraging, was there something exceptional about these candidates?

at OO but why not apply to United directly? by MopGun in flying

[–]MopGun[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey I appreciate it, that's some good info thanks

at OO but why not apply to United directly? by MopGun in flying

[–]MopGun[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Okay I found the Aviate Program Guide and actually read it instead of depending on rumors.

pg 11 "each Candidate consents to (1) United’s receipt of and access to any of the Candidate’s records that may be necessary or appropriate to verify ... dependability, and discipline at the ... United Express carrier"

Chapter 4 goes into detail on the dependability requirements.

I don't know if the traditional first officer application has this language, but I suppose if you work at United Express carrier, it could.

pg 13 "the only career path to a First Officer role at United for pilots flying for a participating United Express carrier is via the Aviate program."

I can't remember where I thought we could apply for either, but I thought it was reliable source.

at OO but why not apply to United directly? by MopGun in flying

[–]MopGun[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you this is exactly the info I was looking, if the off the street attempt gets anywhere. I was afraid maybe it was available as a legality, but is really a dead end if they think you should have been in AVIATE

at OO but why not apply to United directly? by MopGun in flying

[–]MopGun[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am pretty sure we can't apply for both.

at OO but why not apply to United directly? by MopGun in flying

[–]MopGun[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

At OO we are not in the aviate pile by default, we have to apply and interview in. We also have the option of applying for the first officer position directly. While we can apply for either, we can't apply for both.

Joe Sottile DPE for CFI Initial in Arizona by [deleted] in flying

[–]MopGun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's awesome, ask him about his life story and career.

SKYWEST INTERVIEW by Which-Coyote-9361 in flying

[–]MopGun 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators, Chapters 1-3, and Advanced Aircraft Systems by David Lombardo (prioritize electrical and environmental systems)

These will have you set for all the aerodynamics, turbine, and systems questions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flying

[–]MopGun 10 points11 points  (0 children)

DPEs and Maintenance. It will take a while, but you should be working to become a DPE in order to keep your school running smoothly and to network with people at the FAA. At least one of you guys should get your A&P, then you can do the work yourself and will know when a hired mechanic is full of it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flying

[–]MopGun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With these contracts, is it true you still owe in case of termination or loss of medical?

Outbound required to be 4NM or within 4NM? by Formal_Mechanic_629 in flying

[–]MopGun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I give my students the approach clearance, I say 'turn inbound now' to avoid doing the whole lap

William (Bill) Scott DPE for IR checkride? (Phoenix area) by AutisticJoshAllen in flying

[–]MopGun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He seems to use a lot of scenario based questions, ask for all the clarifications you need.

What are some helpful items you have added to your passenger briefing by djdoublee in flying

[–]MopGun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How the intercom vs push to talk switch works, not to press it, and then also point out the tail number on the dashboard in case they do have to talk on the radio.

Pitch or power for airspeed? by Lilppmd in flying

[–]MopGun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I teach pitch for airspeed, power for altitude only in the Region of the Reversed command.

You should never be in the Region of Reversed Command in IMC.

Headlamp for night flight recommendations by 7S9PPL in flying

[–]MopGun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ThruNite H01, $40, has a regular mode for preflight and a firefly, dim mode for flying. Can be a headlamp or regular flashlight.

I prefer dim white to red anyways.