Alaska, Day One

Cheechako · October 2nd, 2006, 23:08

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....

Captain_Bob · October 2nd, 2006, 23:12

That sounds really great Chris!

Thanks for keeping us updated... and remember the studies come first! LOL!

Congrats again!

Bob

mpenguin1 · October 2nd, 2006, 23:49

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...

Maximillian_Jenius · October 3rd, 2006, 00:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpenguin1

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...

I *think* since the MD-80's are being phased out that Alaska is no longer offering any training classes for that aircraft type. Again I only think!

JEP · October 3rd, 2006, 00:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maximillian_Jenius

I *think* since the MD-80's are being phased out that Alaska is no longer offering any training classes for that aircraft type. Again I only think!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheechako

Thanks all!

More than likely 737 ANC.

Cheechako · October 3rd, 2006, 00:17

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.

mpenguin1 · October 3rd, 2006, 00:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maximillian_Jenius

I *think* since the MD-80's are being phased out that Alaska is no longer offering any training classes for that aircraft type. Again I only think!

Maxie

The MD80 is not going to be phased out of the Alaska Air fleet sometime around 2008...

wheelsup · October 3rd, 2006, 00:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheechako

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.

LOL so after day 1 you aren't a newbie

Sorry couldn't resist. congrats on "making it"! Fewer and fewer have realized this dream in the past 5 years.

Maximillian_Jenius · October 3rd, 2006, 01:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheechako

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.

Alaska ordering any of the 737-900ER's?

I_Money · October 3rd, 2006, 01:10

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!!

DE727UPS · October 3rd, 2006, 01:18

I'm an MVP-Gold....make me proud.

E_Dawg · October 3rd, 2006, 01:26

It was great meeting you! Have a great time out there!

ASpilot2be · October 3rd, 2006, 03:04

Congrats Chris

I hope to be there sometime in the future

.

adreamer · October 3rd, 2006, 04:06

Congratulations !!!

and We all count on you

FlyChicaga · October 3rd, 2006, 11:05

I'm excited for you! Keep us updated! Isn't everyday that someone realizes a dream.

surreal1221 · October 3rd, 2006, 11:21

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!

Aero_Engineer · October 3rd, 2006, 13:46

Very well done Chris, great job!!
Alaska is on my wish list to fly for also. You made us very proud!! Good Job!!

Bandit_Driver · October 3rd, 2006, 15:37

Congrats and Enjoy....

Tim · October 3rd, 2006, 15:43

Good luck Chris

amorris311 · October 3rd, 2006, 16:29

good luck and please keep us all posted.

classg172 · October 3rd, 2006, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by amorris311

good luck and please keep us all posted.

Do you play for IONA? If so do you know craig cantelmo or enderone gbanagea?

Ophir · October 3rd, 2006, 21:59

Admit it, you miss us at the hangar in SLC!

You can come back if you want to....................behind me that is. Muahhhaaaahaaa!

October 2nd, 2006, 23:08	#1
Cheechako Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 994	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.... __________________ Urban Dictionary: /chee-CHA-ko/ Alaska Airlines 737 FO http://www.AllAboutGod.com

October 2nd, 2006, 23:12	#2
Captain_Bob Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: DFW, based back in EWR, wishing I was in Maine Posts: 3,944	Re: Alaska, Day One That sounds really great Chris! Thanks for keeping us updated... and remember the studies come first! LOL! Congrats again! Bob __________________ My head is in the clouds and my heart is still in Maine... but my devotion and love belong to my wife and children. Pics!

October 2nd, 2006, 23:49	#3
mpenguin1 Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 10,578 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Alaska, Day One 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...

October 3rd, 2006, 00:17	#6
Cheechako Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 994	Re: Alaska, Day One 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. __________________ Urban Dictionary: /chee-CHA-ko/ Alaska Airlines 737 FO http://www.AllAboutGod.com

October 3rd, 2006, 01:10	#10
I_Money Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Socal Posts: 5,691	Re: Alaska, Day One 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!!

October 3rd, 2006, 01:18	#11
DE727UPS Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 6,577	Re: Alaska, Day One I'm an MVP-Gold....make me proud.

October 3rd, 2006, 01:26	#12
E_Dawg Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: chicago Posts: 4,311	Re: Alaska, Day One It was great meeting you! Have a great time out there! __________________ Yeah, I just stare at my desk; but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch, too. I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work.

October 3rd, 2006, 03:04	#13
ASpilot2be Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: Paradise:) Posts: 4,704	Re: Alaska, Day One Congrats Chris I hope to be there sometime in the future. __________________

October 3rd, 2006, 04:06	#14
adreamer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: AZO Posts: 1,424	Re: Alaska, Day One Congratulations !!! and We all count on you __________________ CFI/CFII/MEI/Right seat

October 3rd, 2006, 11:05	#15
FlyChicaga Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,886	Re: Alaska, Day One I'm excited for you! Keep us updated! Isn't everyday that someone realizes a dream. __________________ "Anyone can do the job when things are going right. In this business we play for keeps." Ernest K. Gann

October 3rd, 2006, 11:21	#16
surreal1221 Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alpha Tango Lima Posts: 10,352	Re: Alaska, Day One 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! __________________ AGI.MEI.CFI.CFII.FO.CRJ2 \| Josh \| The TRoP \| Rmble On \| ALPA \| IVAW \| ACLU \|

October 3rd, 2006, 13:46	#17
Aero_Engineer Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: California, USA Posts: 2,052	Re: Alaska, Day One Very well done Chris, great job!! Alaska is on my wish list to fly for also. You made us very proud!! Good Job!!

October 3rd, 2006, 15:37	#18
Bandit_Driver Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DTW Posts: 1,872	Re: Alaska, Day One Congrats and Enjoy.... __________________ OOTSK Logbook Pro - Electronic Pilots Logbook

October 3rd, 2006, 15:43	#19
Tim Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,205	Re: Alaska, Day One Good luck Chris __________________ Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turn skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.----- Leonardo Da Vinci

October 3rd, 2006, 16:29	#20
amorris311 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles soon to be phx Posts: 2,630	Re: Alaska, Day One good luck and please keep us all posted.

October 3rd, 2006, 21:59	#22
Ophir Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: was Ophir, CO, now in SLC! Posts: 1,481	Re: Alaska, Day One Admit it, you miss us at the hangar in SLC! You can come back if you want to....................behind me that is. Muahhhaaaahaaa! __________________ Get in shape on your overnights: http://www.fitnessanywhere.com/Merch...27&AFFIL=Ophir

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