Tuesday, March 24, 2009
This Would Have Been The Day
This is the day I should have left home for training. I have no new information since learning that training was canceled. I can't help but feel a little down, today. I remain hopeful things will work out how I want them to. I've been praying about it, and will continue to do so. Letting go of something and turning it over to God is a good thing. Prayer moves things.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Training Has Been Canceled?
That's the rumor! Another person scheduled to begin training on the 25th called me about 45 minutes ago. She had just gotten a call from recruiting informing her that the upcoming Republic training class had been canceled, and they did not know when they would schedule another one, but that they would keep her updated.
I feel sick at my stomach.
This is such a long and difficult process. To receive news like this 11 days before we are scheduled to leave for training is disheartening.
I have not heard from Republic. Strike that! The phone is ringing and it is Republic on the caller ID.
It's official: Training has been canceled. Apparently it has something to do with some of the smaller jets on the Chautauqua side that have been grounded, and some Flight Attendants that have been displaced. The contract stipulates that Republic must first attempt to bring those displaced employees back into the company before they can hire or train new employees.
While the person in recruiting did not know how many employees this involved, they did not feel it would be very many.
I am next in line to be trained, and was asked if I wanted to keep my name on the list. I didn't even have to think about that, the answer is yes.
I have faith that this will all work out. This is just a bump in the road. This entire process has been a walk of faith for me. I believe God has opened this door for me, and that everything will work out as it is meant to in the end.
I feel sick at my stomach.
This is such a long and difficult process. To receive news like this 11 days before we are scheduled to leave for training is disheartening.
I have not heard from Republic. Strike that! The phone is ringing and it is Republic on the caller ID.
It's official: Training has been canceled. Apparently it has something to do with some of the smaller jets on the Chautauqua side that have been grounded, and some Flight Attendants that have been displaced. The contract stipulates that Republic must first attempt to bring those displaced employees back into the company before they can hire or train new employees.
While the person in recruiting did not know how many employees this involved, they did not feel it would be very many.
I am next in line to be trained, and was asked if I wanted to keep my name on the list. I didn't even have to think about that, the answer is yes.
I have faith that this will all work out. This is just a bump in the road. This entire process has been a walk of faith for me. I believe God has opened this door for me, and that everything will work out as it is meant to in the end.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Preparing For Training
All of the training materials have arrived: Approximately 47 pages of information that provide full details about what training will be like, and what is expected of you.
Right now, my job is to get ready to leave home for three weeks, and ensure that on the first day of training I am in compliance with all company standards that have been communicated to me.
During training everything is done on a point system. You must score at least a 90% on all tests. If you fail to do so you get one opportunity to retest. If you fail again you will be released from training. You will also be released from training if you score below 70% on a test at any time. Additionally, you are awarded points for things like being late, not following the proper dress code, not being prepared, attitude, etc. Anyone who accumulates 20 points during training is released from training.
There are a few things you are expected to know when you arrive. We are required to memorize an announcement, know around 88 company terms, and have memorized approximately 55 airport codes. My suggestion to anyone who is going to training, now or in the future, study and be prepared.
The company pays you during training. Plus, if you live more than 50 miles from Indianapolis they pay for your flight, hotel room, and provide transportation to and from the training facility.
Right now, my job is to get ready to leave home for three weeks, and ensure that on the first day of training I am in compliance with all company standards that have been communicated to me.
During training everything is done on a point system. You must score at least a 90% on all tests. If you fail to do so you get one opportunity to retest. If you fail again you will be released from training. You will also be released from training if you score below 70% on a test at any time. Additionally, you are awarded points for things like being late, not following the proper dress code, not being prepared, attitude, etc. Anyone who accumulates 20 points during training is released from training.
There are a few things you are expected to know when you arrive. We are required to memorize an announcement, know around 88 company terms, and have memorized approximately 55 airport codes. My suggestion to anyone who is going to training, now or in the future, study and be prepared.
The company pays you during training. Plus, if you live more than 50 miles from Indianapolis they pay for your flight, hotel room, and provide transportation to and from the training facility.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
The Call Came!
Yesterday morning, around 11:30 AM the phone rang an it was a recruiter from Republic Airways. The invitation to training has finally arrived, six week and one day from the date I attended the open house and was interviewed.
I'm so excited and relieved!
Training will begin March 25th in Indianapolis, IN. Republic will fly me in for training and put me up in a hotel room. I will fly out on the 24th.
In the meantime, I am expecting two emails. One that will have a document I need to sign and fax back or mail back. It will also contain an attachment that will prepare me for training. The next e-mail will contain specific things I need to learn now before leaving -- I will be tested on those things in the first day or two.
This is all for now. I will write more when those e-mails arrive and I have more information!
I'm so excited and relieved!
Training will begin March 25th in Indianapolis, IN. Republic will fly me in for training and put me up in a hotel room. I will fly out on the 24th.
In the meantime, I am expecting two emails. One that will have a document I need to sign and fax back or mail back. It will also contain an attachment that will prepare me for training. The next e-mail will contain specific things I need to learn now before leaving -- I will be tested on those things in the first day or two.
This is all for now. I will write more when those e-mails arrive and I have more information!
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