Important new hire information - Page 3

Bob · 08-13-2007, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JediNein

Where is the final and absolute answer on the uniform question? The Indoc Instructor, the Uniform Coordinator, the CINTAS fellow, and the FOM all seem to indicate the blazer/jacket (suit coat where I come from) is a required uniform piece.

Read bottom paragraph of the FOM Page 8-22...

Quote:

Originally Posted by FOM 8-22 Pilot Uniform Regulations

Seasonal and Geographical Requirements

The wearing of the blazer (or leather jacket) is a uniform requirement during the winter season. Flightcrews are expected to use their judgement, taking into account seasonal and geographic variations expected to be encountered during the course of flight operations, in determining when the wearing of the blazer (or leather jacket) is apporpriate.

So... basically... it's your discretion. In other words... if you are Houston or LA based... then you will hardly ever wear the blazer or jacket in the winter. You'd look pretty funny getting off the plane in Veracruz in the 85+ degree heat, in the winter, in your long sleeves and blazer, sweating like crazy when everyone else is in short sleeves.

Regardless... you can use the leather jacket and not the blazer. Realistically... you will need a "coat" of some sort at some point in time. But... the ONLY time the blazer or jacket is required is when you wear long sleeve shirts... that's it.

Heck... I don't even own a long sleeve uniform shirt and I haven't worn my blazer since my first winter here. The leather jacket is just so much more versatile.

If you are CLE or EWR based... then it's a no brainer... you'll need a coat of some sort.

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Originally Posted by GasPasser

Cintas guy won't let you not buy one.

He is a salesman... not a company representative. If you don't want the blazer... then don't get one. If he wont let you buy anything else unless you buy a blazer... then walk out without buying anything.

You can order everything individually off of the Cintas Order Form and still have it payroll deducted... or... you can save yourself some $$$ and buy your uniform items elsewhere.

Hope that helps...

Bob

hou757 · 08-17-2007, 11:15 PM

where are some other good places to buy the uniform pants/shirts etc.. Also where is the best place to get the flight case?

Bob · 08-17-2007, 11:26 PM

Go to the stopover store in the IAH Marriot. They have a nice selection of shirts, pants, flight cases, luggage, etc... just about everything you need.

You can probably find some of the stuff cheaper online... but at least you can go physically see the stuff first at the Stopover store... and their uniform prices are considerably cheaper that Cintas anyway...

It's a start anyway... and you may as well visit it while you are stuck here for a few weeks. The hotel van will take you... or at least drop you at the terminal and you can take the underground train to it.

Bob

lanesuzza · 08-18-2007, 09:18 AM

I am 35, been through the 135 and 121 training before, would like a someone in my age range with similar experienced background.
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RALPHSMITH · 10-02-2007, 12:10 AM

Hello, My name is Ralph Smith. I'm 42 and with the LAPD SWAT team. I have my commercial, instrument, and multi and 570 hrs (120 multi ). I can retire in 6 months and was wondering if i'm a little long in the tooth so to speak to apply to Expressjet. I know i need another 30 hrs to meet the minimums and I'll take care of that soon. Any info i can get would really be appreciated. Thanks

schoolio · 10-02-2007, 04:56 AM

There was a 44 y/o and a 51 y/o in my class. Go for it!

And thanks for what you do.

RALPHSMITH · 10-02-2007, 02:46 PM

Thanks schoolio............appreciate it very much

Matti · 10-18-2007, 02:38 PM

rigger laid it down how is it. Pay attention!

Ronin · 12-13-2007, 01:11 PM

I am waiting in the pool, going over flows and reviewing the poster. Since I will have some free time over the next couple weeks, can anyone suggest some additional study material? I was thinking about getting the 145 Quick Study Guide. Is this a good idea?

Thanks

K

jacburn · 01-15-2008, 10:46 AM

Just a heads up, the holiday inn is not our hotel anymore. I was in the Nov 12 class (the last 2007 class and looks like the last class till April 2008) and one of my class mates ended up with bed bugs. Xjt found out about it and pulled us out of the hotel that day. It seems there was a problem with this once before and Xjt was told it would never happen again.

They moved us to the Comfort Suites for a few days until they could get us in the Sheraton. I would guess that all new hires will be staying at the Sheraton from now on.

The rest of the gouge is dead on. They will teach you everything you need to know in class. While in the pool, learn the flows they gave you and limitations if you have time. Here is a link for the limitations until you get your Vol 1. http://ccsmax.com/xjet.html