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October 2nd, 2006, 22:08
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   |  Alaska, Day One
Today was day 1 at Alaska! There are eight of us in class: Four from Skywest: 2 RJ Captains, 2 EMB Captains One Eagle FO (several years in San Juan, several years in ORD) One Frontier Flying Service (Fairbanks) 1900 Captain One Empire Airlines (FedEx Feeder) ATR guy One furloughed United/ex-Horizon/corporate guy. Today was new hire orientation; paperwork collection, picture taking, and lunch with the chief pilot. We learned all about the history, values and goals of the airline, our travel privledges, a little about benefits, and took a tour of the training facility. The next two weeks will be a hodge-podge collection of basic indoc, emergency equipment play-time, uniform fitting and ordering, hazmat training, etc. We got our technical publications today- a box full of technical manuals, aircraft-specific procedures, and Alaska-specific Jepp supplements. It's going to take weeks to get through it all. I couldn't stop smiling today! I'm finally here. Matt (aloft) made a comment a couple weeks ago that rings so true. He said that ever since we met two years ago, all I've talked about is being at Alaska. How true! This is my dream being fulfilled! Stay tuned for more as the weeks go on....
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October 2nd, 2006, 22:12
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| Old Skool  Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: DFW, based in ONT, wishing I was in Maine
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That sounds really great Chris! Thanks for keeping us updated... and remember the studies come first! LOL! Congrats again! Bob
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October 2nd, 2006, 22:49
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Cheechako Congrats to you, are you going through the MD80 or the 737? If on the MD80 & you bump into an Alaska Instructor by the name of Carter Teeters, tell him that Midnight Mike said hello...
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October 2nd, 2006, 23:10
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October 2nd, 2006, 23:16
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October 2nd, 2006, 23:17
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I'll be flying the 737-4/7/8/9 ANC. Newbies are going into the MD. There's a mass exodus from the airplane because of it's retirement, but more are leaving than are necessary, so there is a need for newhires in the airplane. I think there may be some MD assignments in the next class.
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October 2nd, 2006, 23:37
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The MD80 is not going to be phased out of the Alaska Air fleet sometime around 2008...
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October 2nd, 2006, 23:56
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 Sorry couldn't resist. congrats on "making it"! Fewer and fewer have realized this dream in the past 5 years.
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October 3rd, 2006, 00:08
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October 3rd, 2006, 00:10
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Chris that is awesome - I am delighted you things have worked out so well for you! I have flown Alaska up and down the left coast, and they do fabulous work!!
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October 3rd, 2006, 00:18
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| Old Skool  Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA
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I'm an MVP-Gold....make me proud.
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October 3rd, 2006, 00:26
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| Moderator  Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: chicago
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It was great meeting you! Have a great time out there!
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October 3rd, 2006, 02:04
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| Old Skool  Join Date: May 2005 Location: Paradise:)
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Congrats Chris I hope to be there sometime in the future.
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October 3rd, 2006, 03:06
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Congratulations !!! and We all count on you
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October 3rd, 2006, 10:05
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| Old Skool  Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL
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I'm excited for you! Keep us updated! Isn't everyday that someone realizes a dream.
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October 3rd, 2006, 10:21
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| Old Skool  Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alpha Tango Lima
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Very nice man! You kept your eye on the prizes. . . now enjoy it. But don't lose focus. . . not like you need me or anyone else to tell you this. Best of luck and stay safe!
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October 3rd, 2006, 12:46
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| Old Skool  Join Date: May 2005 Location: California, USA
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Very well done Chris, great job!! Alaska is on my wish list to fly for also. You made us very proud!! Good Job!! |
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October 3rd, 2006, 14:37
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| Old Skool  Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DTW
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Congrats and Enjoy....  |
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October 3rd, 2006, 14:43
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Good luck Chris
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October 3rd, 2006, 15:29
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| Old Skool  Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles soon to be phx
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good luck and please keep us all posted.
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October 3rd, 2006, 15:44
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October 3rd, 2006, 20:59
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: was Ophir, CO, now in SLC!
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Admit it, you miss us at the hangar in SLC! You can come back if you want to....................behind me that is. Muahhhaaaahaaa! 
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