Virtual On-boarding and Online Basics

[GulfBravoPapa]

Do you have examples as to what for?

You're on probation you can get fired for literally anything

 

[hayashi310]

No they haven't checked in with us yet during our self-study time, but we literally just had our first day on Friday so idk if that will change. I guess we technically are free during that time but I would be careful if you do go out and do something during that self-study time. They've mentioned quite a bit about how quickly we can get fired during this part of training

Understood. Thanks again for sharing about the process!

 

[RissaRoo]

Received a call last week. Was offered to on board 9/13 but virtual basics likely won't start until after the fiscal year in October. Nervous and excited. From the '18 OTS bid.

 

[32andBelow]

You're on probation you can get fired for literally anything

And no one does. The only way to get fired is to fail the course. Or have a dui or other criminal case. Or that one kid that stole the teachers notes.

 

[AHFRN]

Received a call last week. Was offered to on board 9/13 but virtual basics likely won't start until after the fiscal year in October. Nervous and excited. From the '18 OTS bid.

This is my situation to a T as well!

 

[RissaRoo]

This is my situation to a T as well!

Congrats! It still doesn't feel real. Hopefully we get an FOL sooner than later.

 

[AHFRN]

Congrats! It still doesn't feel real. Hopefully we get an FOL sooner than later.

Thanks! You too! Did they tell you if you’re terminal or en route?

 

[RissaRoo]

Thanks! You too! Did they tell you if you’re terminal or en route?

Enorute! What I was hoping for. You??

 

[Southern]

And no one does. The only way to get fired is to fail the course. Or have a dui or other criminal case. Or that one kid that stole the teachers notes.

Nope, knew someone personally who got fired literally because they annoyed everyone in their specialty, bad mouthed NATCA and management openly, didn’t do anything “wrong” just an annoying person, got fired the day before their probationary period ended.

 

[ONE]

Nope, knew someone personally who got fired literally because they annoyed everyone in their specialty, bad mouthed NATCA and management openly, didn’t do anything “wrong” just an annoying person, got fired the day before their probationary period ended.

I think this is more about getting fired at the Academy instead of at the first facility.

 

[Mr. Miner]

Do you have examples as to what for?

I'm guessing going out and doing something besides the 5 hours of self study (which you are getting paid to do)

 

[AHFRN]

Enorute! What I was hoping for. You??

Same! Sounds like you and I will be in the same class then!

 

[32andBelow]

Nope, knew someone personally who got fired literally because they annoyed everyone in their specialty, bad mouthed NATCA and management openly, didn’t do anything “wrong” just an annoying person, got fired the day before their probationary period ended.

You can’t get fired for doing nothing. It’s literally impossible. He must have done something

 

[RissaRoo]

Same! Sounds like you and I will be in the same class then!

Hopefully we’ll hear more this week.

 

[MackShack12]

What attire do you wear for virtual basics? Academy attire, or is just a plain black tee or something fine?

 

[ClearanceClarence]

What attire do you wear for virtual basics? Academy attire, or is just a plain black tee or something fine?

A tux should do just fine.

 

[tylertrend]

A tux should do just fine.

Agreed. Dress for the job you want 😎

 

[ONE]

What attire do you wear for virtual basics? Academy attire, or is just a plain black tee or something fine?

I and a lot of my classmates wear t-shirts and the instructors haven't said anything about it. YMMV

 

[AJay]

What attire do you wear for virtual basics? Academy attire, or is just a plain black tee or something fine?

Polo shirt and boxers. /s

Everyone when basics first started were wearing polos or button downs, now it seems most just wear plain t shirts. No-one has really said anything.

 

[Cmoore21915]

Just onboarded on the 27th and waiting on a class date. For anyone OTS that’s been through the basics, how was it? Any recommended study material?