Training - Week 1

The first week we learned all about 1 of the 2 different types of aircraft that the comany operates, the A320. We had to memorize all of the emergency equipment, where it is located on the aircraft, and how to pre-flight the aircraft.   Before every flight, we have to check the emergency equipment for location and functionability. We have in class instruction, online courses, and then get into the simulator to see how it looks.

Pretty much every morning, we have a computer based exam and then we have a motor skills test, which is where we get on the simulator and have to show an instructor exactly how we would pre-flight the aircraft.

Hours are really long. We catch the shuttle just before 8 and have been in class every day until at least 6pm. They provide us with lunch each day and the hotel provides free breakfast.  When we get back from class, I spend the evening studying and go to bed around mid-night.  Our only day off each week is on Tuesday.

Not quite the blast I thought training would be, but for the most part I really enjoy all of the people in our class.  I have a pretty good time chatting with the two guys who sit next to me in class too, although we get in trouble at least once a day for talking haha.