I finally got the keyboard out of the "tech" box. My fingers can do the thinking now, it feels more like an extension of my brain, which is less choppy than trying to finger type on the phone.
I've wanted to do an update on Andy's Horizon progress. And I think now is a good time, as many things have come to pass in the last three months.
The first month, back in August, Andy finished his ground school training out of Portland. It was a long month of learning and studying, but he survived it. In his class, we was the second oldest, which meant for a higher seniority number within the company. Age and experience seemed to help Andy get a step ahead of some of the other new hires during this phase of training.
The "Q-400" - training to fly this.
The following month was based in Seattle doing simulator training. At least he was home, but it wasn't easy leaving for "work" before dinner time and getting off at the wee hours of the morning. His simulator partner was upgrading to captain, so he always had a lot of experience to draw from.
Once "sim" training was complete, Andy started his initial operating experience, also known as IOE. This was based out of Seattle.
In the right seat, looking very pilot like.
Andy's "desk."
During this time Andy was paired up with a training captain, flying the real deal. Andy just finished up on IOE on Tuesday, and starting Saturday afternoon, he will be a "real" Horizon First Officer Pilot.
To sweeten things up a bit, we got the call today we've been waiting for since he started working for Horizon. Starting December 7th, ironically being his birthday, he has been granted Seattle as his permanent base assignment. So he will be starting and ending his Portland base assignment till then.
So proud of Andy and all the hard work he has put into his career and keeping his family a priority. We wouldn't be in Seattle otherwise. So good to be home!
Andy looks very trustworthy in his uniform. :)
ReplyDeleteHa, fooled em again! Thanks for the post baby, it's good to be home.
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